What is the Chicago White Sox record in 2026?

The Chicago White Sox are 58-51, 1st in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the White Sox today?

Jordan Hicks (1-1, 3.19 ERA) vs Drew Rasmussen (9-5, 3.07 ERA). First pitch at 04:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the White Sox game on today?

Today's game airs on Chicago Sports Network, Rays.TV. First pitch at 04:10 PM EDT.

Chicago White Sox News & Updates

August 01, 2026

The Chicago White Sox were 58-51, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox bested the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 at Tropicana Field.

White Sox Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

Steady as she goes. Last night's win by 5 gives the score a boost. Plus, outpacing opponents by 8 runs this stretch.

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White Sox Game on August 01

Opponent:	Tampa Bay Rays (64-45)
Location:	Tropicana Field
First Pitch:	04:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jordan Hicks (1-1, 3.19 ERA) vs Drew Rasmussen (9-5, 3.07 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Chicago Sports Network, Rays.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 3 mph

White Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox bested the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 at Tropicana Field.

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

Highlights

Munetaka Murakami went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Colson Montgomery went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Andrew Benintendi went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Miguel Vargas went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

White Sox Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
White Sox	58	51	.532		W3
Twins	56	55	.505	3.0	W2
Guardians	56	55	.505	3.0	L1
Tigers	52	58	.473	6.5	W1
Royals	46	65	.414	13.0	L2

Chicago White Sox are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.

White Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
20 Miguel Vargas	23	.240	.826	64
12 Colson Montgomery	25	.217	.753	63
5 Munetaka Murakami	24	.244	.935	51

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Grant Taylor	4-2	2.47	1.02	54.2
59 Sean Burke	7-5	3.04	1.10	124.1
15 Sean Newcomb	1-2	2.87	1.17	59.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
23 Andrew Benintendi	4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
5 Munetaka Murakami	4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
59 Sean Burke	6.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
31 Grant Taylor	5.1 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games
43 Trevor Richards	4.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games

White Sox News

The Chicago White Sox continue riding a wave of momentum, now boasting a season-best three-game lead in the American League Central after a commanding 6-1 victory over the Rays. Colson Montgomery's impressive 25 home runs this season have helped solidify the team's power, alongside Munetaka Murakami, who is just a notch behind at 24 homers. While the bats are heating up, discussions around the trade deadline are also heating up, as manager Will Venable addresses the team's direction in monthly meetings. Despite the buzz about potential transactions, the spotlight remains on how this squad can maximize its potential amidst a warm vibe and a record of 57-51, with ten players on the injured list testing the team's depth. As they gear up for the next challenge, the White Sox seem poised to prove that they can handle the pressure and keep their playoff hopes alive.

Sources

MLB.com

C. Montgomery, Murakami and Vargas enter rare territory with 5th game homering together

ST. PETERSBURG -- Colson Montgomery has a team-best 25 home runs for a White Sox squad now holding a season-best three-game lead in the American League Central after a 6-1 victory over the Rays at Tropicana Field on Friday. Munetaka Murakami ranks next at 24 homers, with that number slightly

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