What is the Chicago White Sox record in 2026?

The Chicago White Sox are 51-45, 1st in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the White Sox today?

Davis Martin (9-4, 3.41 ERA) vs Shane Bieber (0-1, 7.64 ERA). First pitch at 03:07 PM EDT.

What channel is the White Sox game on today?

Today's game airs on Sportsnet, Chicago Sports Network, TVA Sports. First pitch at 03:07 PM EDT.

Chicago White Sox News & Updates

July 18, 2026

The Chicago White Sox were 51-45, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox dominated the Toronto Blue Jays 12-4 at Rogers Centre.

White Sox Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

The indicators are generally positive. A 8-run win last night helps the cause. Factor in the +17 run differential backs up the record.

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White Sox Game on July 18

Opponent:	Toronto Blue Jays (45-52)
Location:	Rogers Centre
First Pitch:	03:07 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Davis Martin (9-4, 3.41 ERA) vs Shane Bieber (0-1, 7.64 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Sportsnet, Chicago Sports Network, TVA Sports
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 74°F, Wind 5 mph

White Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox dominated the Toronto Blue Jays 12-4 at Rogers Centre.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	5	0	0	3	0	4	0	0	12	12	0
	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	4	7	1

Highlights

Colson Montgomery went 2-4 with 3 RBI.
Braden Montgomery went 1-5 with 4 RBI.
Sam Antonacci went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

White Sox Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
White Sox	51	45	.531		W4
Guardians	51	46	.526	0.5	W4
Twins	49	49	.500	3.0	W3
Tigers	45	52	.464	6.5	W1
Royals	39	59	.398	13.0	W1

Chicago White Sox are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +17 run differential.

White Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
20 Miguel Vargas	21	.245	.846	59
12 Colson Montgomery	23	.223	.778	56
5 Munetaka Murakami	20	.233	.906	42

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Grant Taylor	4-2	2.79	1.10	48.1
60 Bryan Hudson	3-2	2.20	1.27	41.0
15 Sean Newcomb	0-2	2.52	1.06	53.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
24 Braden Montgomery	3 hits, 1 HR, 8 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games
17 Sam Antonacci	4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
59 Sean Burke	7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
62 Tyler Schweitzer	9.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games
31 Grant Taylor	2 SV, 3.2 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

White Sox News

The Chicago White Sox kicked off the second half of the season in style, delivering a powerful 12-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, fueled by a five-run second inning that set the tone for their return from the All-Star break. However, the win was tarnished by the unfortunate sight of Miguel Vargas exiting the game after being hit by a pitch on his left hand, raising concerns about his health and availability. As the Sox sit at 50-45, their recent offensive explosion and solid pitching,allowing just 3.3 runs per game over the last week,has them looking like serious contenders. With the team outpacing opponents by a remarkable run differential of +10 in the last seven days, fans are hopeful that this momentum can carry them through the next stretch of games.

Sources

MLB.com

White Sox pick up where they left off with 5-run outburst in 2nd frame

TORONTO -- After emerging as one of the American League's surprise playoff contenders in the first half, it didn’t take long for the White Sox to pick up right where they left off as they made their return from the All-Star break on Friday. Tasked with opening its second half

MLB.com

Vargas exits against Blue Jays after being hit by pitch on left hand

TORONTO -- Coming off an appearance at the 2026 All-Star Game, the White Sox lost third baseman Miguel Vargas late in Friday’s 12-4 win against the Blue Jays. Vargas was lifted for pinch-runner Luisangel Acuña after being hit in the hand by a 93.3 mph sinker in the eighth inning.

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White Sox Minor League Update: July 16-17, 2026

Durham Bulls 8, Charlotte Knights 2Coming out of the midseason break, Charlotte looked sluggish in its 8-2 loss to Durham. The only two runs came from a two-out Bulls throwing error in the top of the first and Ryan Galanie’s RBI single in the fourth. In the end, Charlotte put more men on base with […]

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From fan to credentialed media: My unforgettable weekend covering the 2026 MLB draft

There are moments in life when you have to stop and ask yourself, “How in the world did I get here?” Walking into the Pennsylvania Convention Center last Saturday morning with an official MLB media credential hanging around my neck was one of those moments. Four years ago, I wasn’t writing about baseball. I wasn’t […]

ESPN

Where books and bettors stand halfway through MLB ...

The second half of the MLB season is underway, as bettors flock to the White Sox and abandon the Mets.

White Sox Upcoming Schedule

The Chicago White Sox visit the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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