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The Chicago White Sox were 59-56, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox got routed by the Cleveland Guardians 2-8 at Rate Field.

White Sox Daily Vibe Check
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last night's loss

Not flashy, but the math works. Last night's 6-run loss is fresh and it shows. Pair that with a 2-5 week. That's the biggest factor right now.

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White Sox Game on August 08

Opponent:Cleveland Guardians (58-59)
Location:Rate Field
First Pitch:07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Anthony Kay (8-5, 4.01 ERA) vs Gavin Williams (11-6, 3.56 ERA)
TV Broadcast:FOX / FOX ONE, FOX / FOX ONE
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 76°F, Wind 2 mph

White Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox got routed by the Cleveland Guardians 2-8 at Rate Field.

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Highlights

White Sox Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
White Sox
5956.513 L4
Twins
5859.4962.0 W2
Guardians
5859.4962.0 W1
Tigers
5660.4833.5 L1
Royals
4869.41012.0 L2

Chicago White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.

White Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
20
Miguel Vargas
 24.234.80967
12
Colson Montgomery
 25.214.73565
5
Munetaka Murakami
 25.236.90052

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
31
Grant Taylor
 4-22.311.0358.1
59
Sean Burke
 7-63.081.12128.2
50
Huascar Brazobán
 5-22.621.0255.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
10
Chase Meidroth
 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games
0
Luisangel Acuña
 3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games
17
Sam Antonacci
 4 hits, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
59
Sean Burke
 6.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
54
David Sandlin
 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
31
Grant Taylor
 5.3 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

White Sox News

The Chicago White Sox continue to stumble, suffering an 8-2 defeat against the Cleveland Guardians, largely due to a disastrous start from Noah Schultz, who faced five batters before being pulled. Manager Will Venable's questionable decisions only added to the team's woes, further highlighting the need for reinforcements on the mound. In response, the Sox are calling up top prospects Tanner McDougal and Hagen Smith, a move that could inject some much-needed life into a struggling rotation. This comes on the heels of the release of veteran Austin Hays, a clear sign of the franchise's shift towards youth as they try to salvage their season. With a record of 59-55 and now feeling the pressure, the Sox need to find their footing quickly as they prepare for more competition ahead.

Sources
5 batters in, Schultz's early pull after 2nd mound visit puts Sox behind 8-ball
MLB.com
5 batters in, Schultz's early pull after 2nd mound visit puts Sox behind 8-ball
CHICAGO -- Noah Schultz wasn’t scheduled for an extended start during Chicago’s 8-2 loss against the Guardians on Friday night at Rate Field, according to manager Will Venable’s postgame comments. But facing five batters wasn’t on the docket either, although four of them reached base against the rookie southpaw. Not
 White Sox calling up top arms Smith (No. 2) and McDougal (No. 4), per source
MLB.com
White Sox calling up top arms Smith (No. 2) and McDougal (No. 4), per source
In need of pitching reinforcements, the White Sox are turning to two of their top prospects. Chicago is set to call up left-hander Hagen Smith and right-hander Tanner McDougal from Triple-A Charlotte, a source told MLB.com’s Scott Merkin. The club has not confirmed the news. Smith, the White Sox first-round
 White Sox To Promote Tanner McDougal, Hagen Smith
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White Sox To Promote Tanner McDougal, Hagen Smith
The White Sox are bringing up two of their top pitching prospects. Righty Tanner McDougal and left-hander Hagen Smith are each getting their first big league calls, reports Ian Eskridge of Future Sox. McDougal is already on the 40-man roster, as the White Sox selected his contract last offseason to keep him out of the Rule 5 […]
 White Sox Release Austin Hays
Mlbtraderumors
White Sox Release Austin Hays
August 7: Chicago has officially released Hays, relays Jeff Agrest of The Sun-Times. That was the inevitable result with a post-deadline DFA of a player with five-plus years of service time. He’ll be free to sign with another team for the prorated league minimum. August 5: The White Sox have designated veteran outfielder Austin Hays for […]
 Venable’s gaffe keys 8-2 Chisox setback
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Venable’s gaffe keys 8-2 Chisox setback
Those who believe managers don’t win or lose games, players do, clip and save this recap. In a move we would have thought cordoned off in the Terry Bevington Hall of Shame, manager Will Venable triggered a puzzling chain of circumstances that saw starting pitcher Noah Schultz bounced from his Friday night start after just […]
 White Sox Minor League Update: August 7, 2026
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White Sox Minor League Update: August 7, 2026
Charlotte Knights 5, Durham Bulls 4The Knights evened their series against the Bulls in a contest that came down to the late innings. Shut out through the sixth, Charlotte cycled through four pitchers, all held on short leashes. After feeling the sting of old friends Oliver Dunn and Blake Sabol driving in a pair of […]

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The Chicago White Sox host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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