What is the Chicago White Sox record in 2026?

The Chicago White Sox are 58-52, 1st in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the White Sox today?

Anthony Kay (7-5, 4.25 ERA) vs Griffin Jax (6-8, 3.74 ERA). First pitch at 01:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the White Sox game on today?

Today's game airs on Chicago Sports Network, Rays.TV. First pitch at 01:40 PM EDT.

Chicago White Sox News & Updates

August 02, 2026

The Chicago White Sox were 58-52, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox lost a close one to the Tampa Bay Rays 0-1 at Tropicana Field.

White Sox Daily Vibe Check

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outscoring opponents

Ticking along. A +10 run differential over the last 7. They're winning the math. And 3.3 RA/G over the last 7. The arms are doing their part.

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White Sox Game on August 02

Opponent:	Tampa Bay Rays (65-45)
Location:	Tropicana Field
First Pitch:	01:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Anthony Kay (7-5, 4.25 ERA) vs Griffin Jax (6-8, 3.74 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Chicago Sports Network, Rays.TV
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 77°F, Wind 5 mph

White Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox lost a close one to the Tampa Bay Rays 0-1 at Tropicana Field.

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

White Sox Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
White Sox	58	52	.527		L1
Twins	56	56	.500	3.0	L1
Guardians	56	56	.500	3.0	L2
Tigers	53	58	.477	5.5	W2
Royals	46	66	.411	13.0	L3

Chicago White Sox are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.

White Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
20 Miguel Vargas	23	.238	.818	64
12 Colson Montgomery	25	.215	.745	63
5 Munetaka Murakami	24	.244	.929	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
44 Jordan Hicks	1-1	3.09	1.44	32.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
23 Andrew Benintendi	3 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
26 Edgar Quero	4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 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

White Sox News

The Chicago White Sox have fortified their grip on the American League Central by acquiring right-handed pitcher Luis Castillo from the Seattle Mariners, a move that underscores their ambitions as they sit atop the division with a 58-51 record. Castillo, a proven arm, will bolster a pitching staff that aims to maintain its momentum following a solid 6-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. With a recent run differential of +8 over the last week, the Sox are not just treading water, they're making a push for postseason contention. The buzz around the organization is palpable, with fans eagerly anticipating Castillo's impact as their playoff hopes intensify. As the trade deadline approaches, the team's proactive moves signal a determination to capitalize on a promising season.

Sources

MLB.com

White Sox acquire righty Castillo from Mariners in 4-player trade

ST. PETERSBURG – As of 11 p.m. EST Saturday night, the White Sox stood as the lone team above .500 in the American League Central. They also added strength to their hold on the division and their pitching staff by acquiring right-handed pitcher Luis Castillo from the Seattle Mariners for

MLB.com

'Guys gravitate to him': Roch's presence speaks volumes ahead of Tuesday pro debut

ST. PETERSBURG -- The White Sox organization and their fan base will be “Roch and rolling” at Truist Stadium Tuesday night, as the Winston-Salem Dash, their High-A affiliate, play host to Asheville at 6:30 p.m. ET. And yes, Roch is spelled correctly, and yes, it should be capitalized. This grammar

Mlbtraderumors

White Sox Acquire Luis Castillo

The White Sox and Mariners have agreed to a trade that will send right-hander Luis Castillo to Chicago in exchange for right-hander Seranthony Domínguez, outfielder Nolan Jones, and catching prospect Boston Smith. Both teams have officially announced the trade, which was initially reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. ESPN’s Alden González adds that the White Sox […]

Southsidesox

Out of the cornfield, and into the playoff hunt

Someone call Homer or Christopher Nolan, because I have been on one hell of an Odyssey! OK, with that bit of topical humor out of the way, allow me to re-re-reintroduce myself. My name is Leonard Gore, Lenny to my friends and colleagues here at South Side Sox, and @Leonard42 on the Bird App (oh! […]

Southsidesox

Today in White Sox History: August 1

1901 In a 4-0 masterpiece hosting Detroit, Nixey Callahan tossed the first one-hitter in White Sox history. Only his Tigers counterpart, Joe Yeager, had a safety. Callahan himself had two hits in his win, while the White Sox also tapped out three triples and left fielder Herm McFarland went 3-for-4 with three singles. 1925 Ted […]

Justbaseball

3 Mock Trades That Would Make for a Perfect White Sox Deadline

The 2026 season has gone better than just about anyone could have expected for the Chicago White Sox. While that does not necessarily mean that the organization is going to push all their chips in for the sake of the 2026 season, they’re in a position to add to a young core that has taken […] The post 3 Mock Trades That Would Make for a Perfect White Sox Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball.

White Sox Upcoming Schedule

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