What is the Chicago White Sox record in 2026?

The Chicago White Sox are 79-76, 2nd in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the White Sox today?

Davis Martin (9-7, 3.96 ERA) vs Troy Melton (8-4, 2.52 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, Detroit SportsNet. First pitch at 02:10 PM EDT.

Chicago White Sox News & Updates

September 20, 2026

The Chicago White Sox were 79-76, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 3-1 at Rate Field.

White Sox Daily Vibe Check

46°

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Lukewarm

slipping in the division

Perfectly average, for better or worse. Losing ground in the standings, now 2th. The bright spot: last night's 2-run victory is the freshest data point.

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White Sox Game on September 20

Opponent:	Detroit Tigers (73-82)
Location:	Rate Field
First Pitch:	02:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Davis Martin (9-7, 3.96 ERA) vs Troy Melton (8-4, 2.52 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Chicago Sports Network, Detroit SportsNet

White Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 3-1 at Rate Field.

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

White Sox Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Guardians	80	75	.516		W4
White Sox	79	76	.510	1.0	W1
Tigers	73	82	.471	7.0	L1
Twins	72	83	.465	8.0	L1
Royals	67	88	.432	13.0	L3

Chicago White Sox are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.

White Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
20 Miguel Vargas	33	.250	.841	88
12 Colson Montgomery	31	.204	.710	87
5 Munetaka Murakami	32	.203	.809	69

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Grant Taylor	7-3	2.30	1.10	82.0
59 Sean Burke	10-7	3.40	1.20	167.0
60 Bryan Hudson	5-4	3.03	1.21	65.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
20 Miguel Vargas	3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games

White Sox News

Miguel Vargas was the standout performer in the White Sox's 3-1 victory over the Tigers, further solidifying his importance as the team pushes for a postseason berth. The All-Star third baseman not only contributed offensively but also showcased his defensive skills, proving to be a game-changer on both sides of the field. Meanwhile, the buzz around the organization continues with Martin's nomination for the Roberto Clemente Award, a nod to his humility and contributions. As we remember significant moments in White Sox history, today's win offers a glimpse of hope amidst a tumultuous season characterized by inconsistency and a recent run of 3-4. With a record of 78-76, the pressure mounts to maintain momentum against the Tigers, who are also vying for a strong finish.

Sources

MLB.com

Vargas does it all as White Sox keep pace in postseason push

CHICAGO — Miguel Vargas inflicted damage with the bat during a 3-1 victory for his White Sox over the Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Rate Field. The All-Star third baseman caused some trouble for Detroit with his glove, and was a definite plus with his legs as well. Vargas picked

MLB.com

Martin the picture of humility after Roberto Clemente Award nomination

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