What is the Chicago White Sox record in 2026?

The Chicago White Sox are 59-54, 1st in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the White Sox today?

Luis Castillo (3-9, 5.06 ERA) vs Ranger Suarez (4-3, 3.15 ERA). First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the White Sox game on today?

Today's game airs on Chicago Sports Network, NESN. First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

Chicago White Sox News & Updates

August 06, 2026

The Chicago White Sox were 59-54, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox were beaten by the Boston Red Sox 0-4 at Fenway Park.

White Sox Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

Nothing to panic about here. A 4-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. And scoring just 3.6 per game. The lineup has gone quiet.

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White Sox Game on August 06

Opponent:	Boston Red Sox (62-51)
Location:	Fenway Park
First Pitch:	07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Luis Castillo (3-9, 5.06 ERA) vs Ranger Suarez (4-3, 3.15 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Chicago Sports Network, NESN
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 4 mph

White Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox were beaten by the Boston Red Sox 0-4 at Fenway Park.

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

White Sox Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
White Sox	59	54	.522		L2
Guardians	57	58	.496	3.0	L2
Twins	56	59	.487	4.0	L4
Tigers	55	59	.482	4.5	L1
Royals	48	67	.417	12.0	W2

Chicago White Sox are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.

White Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
20 Miguel Vargas	24	.239	.822	67
12 Colson Montgomery	25	.214	.741	63
5 Munetaka Murakami	24	.241	.911	51

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Grant Taylor	4-2	2.40	1.03	56.1
59 Sean Burke	7-6	3.08	1.12	128.2
50 Huascar Brazobán	5-2	2.52	1.01	53.2

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
59 Sean Burke	6.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
31 Grant Taylor	4.3 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

White Sox News

After a brutal 2-14 loss to the Boston Red Sox, the White Sox' struggles are becoming painfully evident. Sean Burke gave his best effort on the mound but faltered before reaching five innings, and the offense mirrored the team's frustrations, managing just four hits and striking out 14 times. With nine players currently on the IL, including veteran Austin Hays, the depth of this roster is being tested like never before. The last week showed a slight positive run differential of +1, but losing by 12 runs raises alarm bells as the South Siders cling to first place in the division. With a crucial matchup against the Red Sox on deck, the Sox need to find their bats,or risk watching their division lead evaporate.

Sources

MLB.com

'It adds to the frustration': Mass. native Burke's best stuff elusive at Fenway

BOSTON – Pitching within reach of his hometown for just the second time in his career, Sean Burke did well enough to keep his White Sox in the game but not well enough to make it through five innings. With his pitch count running high, the right-hander, who has been

MLB.com

No. 1 overall pick Cholowsky gets on the board with first hit and two RBIs

Roch Cholowsky's first game as a pro was a defensive showcase. In his second one, the bat entered the conversation. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 Draft laced an RBI double for his first professional hit in High-A Winston-Salem's 7-4 victory over Asheville on Wednesday at Truist Stadium.

Mlbtraderumors

MLBTR Podcast: Trade Deadline Recap

The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams and […]

Mlbtraderumors

White Sox Designate Austin Hays For Assignment

The White Sox have designated veteran outfielder Austin Hays for assignment, per a team announcement. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported he’d be cut a few minutes prior to the team’s formal announcement. Hays recently wrapped up a minor league rehab stint for a monthslong absence due to a calf strain. The South Siders […]

Southsidesox

Sean Burke keeps Chicago close, but the offense never gives him a chance

The White Sox spent the night flailing and failing at the plate. The Good Guys mustered just four hits, struck out 14 times, and had a 1-for-5 showing with runners in scoring position. The offense was flat as a pancake from the first pitch to the last. Sonny Gray cruised through six innings, and after […]

Southsidesox

Today in White Sox History: August 5

1925 Southpaw Dickie Kerr, a two-game winner as a rookie in the 1919 World Series for the White Sox but inactive since 1921, was reinstated from the voluntarily-retired list in an attempted comeback at age 32. Kerr will pitch in just 12 games, to a 5.15 ERA, and retire for good after the season. After […]

White Sox Upcoming Schedule

The Chicago White Sox host the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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