What is the Chicago White Sox record in 2026?

The Chicago White Sox are 60-56, 1st in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the White Sox today?

Davis Martin (9-6, 4.13 ERA) vs Joey Cantillo (8-7, 3.87 ERA). First pitch at 02:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the White Sox game on today?

Today's game airs on Chicago Sports Network, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive. First pitch at 02:10 PM EDT.

Chicago White Sox News & Updates

August 09, 2026

The Chicago White Sox were 60-56, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 at Rate Field.

White Sox Daily Vibe Check

60°

Warm

a rough stretch

More good than bad right now. A 2-5 week. That's the biggest factor right now. At least the 3-run win last night carries weight here.

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White Sox Game on August 09

Opponent:	Cleveland Guardians (58-60)
Location:	Rate Field
First Pitch:	02:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Davis Martin (9-6, 4.13 ERA) vs Joey Cantillo (8-7, 3.87 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Chicago Sports Network, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 77°F, Wind 2 mph

White Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 at Rate Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	3	11	1
	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	1		6	7	0

Highlights

Munetaka Murakami went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Chase Meidroth went 1-4 with 2 RBI.

White Sox Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
White Sox	60	56	.517		W1
Twins	58	60	.492	3.0	L1
Guardians	58	60	.492	3.0	L1
Tigers	57	60	.487	3.5	W1
Royals	49	69	.415	12.0	W1

Chicago White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -13 run differential.

White Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
20 Miguel Vargas	24	.234	.806	67
5 Munetaka Murakami	26	.237	.910	53
12 Colson Montgomery	25	.214	.734	65

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Grant Taylor	4-2	2.28	1.03	59.1
59 Sean Burke	7-6	3.08	1.12	128.2
50 Huascar Brazobán	5-2	2.62	1.02	55.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
24 Braden Montgomery	4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
10 Chase Meidroth	5 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games
5 Munetaka Murakami	2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .154 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
59 Sean Burke	6.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

White Sox News

In a night filled with emotion and celebration, the Chicago White Sox notched their 60th victory of the season with a solid 6-3 win over the Guardians, highlighting their resilience amidst a turbulent year. As they work to shake off a dismal 2-5 stretch, the impact of the recent call-ups of pitching prospects Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal could provide a much-needed boost to a struggling staff. Meanwhile, the franchise took a moment to honor Ozzie Guillén, whose jersey retirement ceremony reminded fans of glory days gone by. With a season record of 60-56, the Sox are still looking for consistency as they navigate the final stretch, hoping to channel the spirit of their past while building towards a competitive future.

Sources

MLB.com

5-run rally carries White Sox to a significant 60th victory

CHICAGO – Let’s use a little win total math to break down the meaning behind a 6-3 victory for the White Sox over the Guardians on Saturday night at Rate Field, before the eighth sellout crowd of the season. In 2024, the White Sox won 41 games.

MLB.com

'I love him almost like a son': Hawk Harrelson reflects on Guillen before jersey retirement

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Southsidesox

Ozzie Guillén thanks family, Venezuela and South Side faithful in number retirement ceremony

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