What is the Chicago White Sox record in 2026?

The Chicago White Sox are 81-76, 2nd in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the White Sox today?

Bryan Hudson (5-4, 3.03 ERA) vs Seth Lugo (7-9, 5.06 ERA). First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the White Sox game on today?

Today's game airs on Chicago Sports Network, Royals.TV. First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

Chicago White Sox News & Updates

September 23, 2026

The Chicago White Sox were 81-76, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox topped the Kansas City Royals 14-11 at Kauffman Stadium.

White Sox Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

Good place to be. A 3-run win last night helps the cause. Add in the offense at 6.4 R/G is a clear positive right now.

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White Sox Game on September 23

Opponent:	Kansas City Royals (67-90)
Location:	Kauffman Stadium
First Pitch:	07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Bryan Hudson (5-4, 3.03 ERA) vs Seth Lugo (7-9, 5.06 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Chicago Sports Network, Royals.TV

White Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox topped the Kansas City Royals 14-11 at Kauffman Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	2	1	3	3	0	0	5	0	0	14	13	0
	0	0	1	2	1	0	0	3	4	11	13	0

Highlights

Randal Grichuk went 4-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Munetaka Murakami went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Chase Meidroth went 3-4 with 1 HR and 5 RBI.
Brenton Doyle went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

White Sox Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Guardians	82	75	.522		W6
White Sox	81	76	.516	1.0	W3
Twins	74	84	.468	8.5	W1
Tigers	74	84	.468	8.5	L1
Royals	67	90	.427	15.0	L5

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

White Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
20 Miguel Vargas	33	.251	.844	89
12 Colson Montgomery	31	.203	.706	87
5 Munetaka Murakami	33	.203	.817	72

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
32 Hagen Smith	3-2	1.07	0.95	25.1
31 Grant Taylor	7-3	2.30	1.10	82.0
59 Sean Burke	10-7	3.40	1.20	167.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
10 Chase Meidroth	4 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games
34 Randal Grichuk	4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
22 Noah Schultz	5.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

White Sox News

In a season that was once teetering on the edge, the Chicago White Sox are now riding high with a thrilling 14-11 victory over the Royals, marking their third consecutive win and tightening their playoff hopes. Miguel Vargas continues to be the heartbeat of this team, recently named AL Player of the Week after an explosive season that includes 33 home runs and a .251 average. With a run differential that's turning heads, the White Sox have shown a knack for winning comfortably, suggesting they might just be getting warmed up for a postseason run. As the regular season winds down, all eyes will be on Vargas and other key players who could leave a lasting mark in October. The momentum is building, and it feels like the Sox are ready to make their playoff dreams a reality.

Sources

MLB.com

'Don't give up' White Sox win third straight, close in on playoff berth

KANSAS CITY – Are you in the market for a slogan to encompass this amazing, bordering on astonishing, 2026 White Sox season, moving closer by the day to the postseason? Well, third baseman Miguel Vargas might have come up with one prior to a 14-11 victory over the Royals on

MLB.com

Players who could make an impact in their first postseason

The final days of the regular season are here and we can start to look forward to another exciting postseason. The playoffs present a wonderful time for individual players to show their best on the biggest of stages. While we will see many returning players who have excelled in October

Southsidesox

White Sox Minor League All-Stars of 2026

Among the Knights (81-68), Barons (61-77), Dash (73-58) and Cannon Ballers (71-61), this was a solid year for White Sox affiliates. On top of the combined regular season record of 286-264 (.520), the Dash won the South Atlantic League Championship, marking the third consecutive year of a White Sox affiliate winning a title, joining the 2024 and […]

Southsidesox

Miguel Vargas named AL Player of the Week

Miguel Vargas has had a career year this year for the Chicago White Sox, with 33 home runs, 88 RBIs, 31 doubles, a triple and 20 steals, all while scoring 101 runs and slashing .251/.362/.482 with a 5.3 WAR and 135 OPS+. He’s become to become just the third White Sox player in history with […]

Mlbtraderumors

Cubs Not Planning To Place Alex Bregman On Injured List

Cubs manager Craig Counsell informed reporters, including Vinnie Duber of the Chicago Sun-Times, that third baseman Alex Bregman will not be placed on the injured list. He has multiple facial fractures and lots of swelling but could be back on the field before the regular season ends on Sunday. Bregman was in the on deck […]

Yahoo Sports

Alex Bregman could return quickly after getting face smashed by ball

Chicago manager Craig Counsell updated reporters on Bregman’s status on Tuesday.

White Sox Upcoming Schedule

The Chicago White Sox host the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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