What is the Chicago White Sox record in 2026?

The Chicago White Sox are 80-76, 2nd in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the White Sox today?

Anthony Kay (9-9, 4.41 ERA) vs Daniel Lynch IV (6-5, 3.29 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 22, 2026

The Chicago White Sox were 80-76, 2nd in the AL Central. The Chicago White Sox did not play yesterday.

White Sox Daily Vibe Check

54°

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Lukewarm

slipping in the division

Neither here nor there. Dropped to 2th from 1th in the standings. But run differential of +8 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably.

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White Sox Game on September 22

Opponent:	Kansas City Royals (67-89)
Location:	Kauffman Stadium
First Pitch:	07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Anthony Kay (9-9, 4.41 ERA) vs Daniel Lynch IV (6-5, 3.29 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Chicago Sports Network, Royals.TV
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 65°F, Wind 8 mph

White Sox Score & Recap

The Chicago White Sox did not play yesterday.

White Sox Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Guardians	81	75	.519		W5
White Sox	80	76	.513	1.0	W2
Tigers	74	83	.471	7.5	W1
Twins	73	84	.465	8.5	L1
Royals	67	89	.429	14.0	L4

Chicago White Sox are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.

White Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
20 Miguel Vargas	33	.251	.844	88
12 Colson Montgomery	31	.205	.711	87
5 Munetaka Murakami	32	.202	.809	70

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
20 Miguel Vargas	4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games

White Sox News

Miguel Vargas is riding high after being named Player of the Week, adding another accolade to his breakout season as the White Sox push for a postseason spot. With just six games left and a recent 8-1 victory over the Tigers, the South Siders have positioned themselves in a tantalizing playoff chase. The buzz around the team is palpable, and manager Venable is feeling the weight of elevated expectations after a summer of impressive showings. As fans hold their breath, the magic number to clinch a playoff berth looms large, making every at-bat and pitch count in the final stretch. The ghosts of White Sox history remind us that great moments often come when least expected, and this team is eager to carve out its own legacy.

Sources

MLB.com

Vargas adds Player of the Week honor to charmed season

With their teams fighting for postseason berths, Miguel Vargas of the White Sox and Jake Cronenworth of the Padres each picked a great time to earn their second career MLB Player of the Week Awards.

MLB.com

Venable embracing elevated expectations after 'awesome summer' for White Sox

CHICAGO -- The stage is set for the White Sox. The job is at hand. It’s all there for the taking. Use any cliché available and the translation remains the same for the South Siders: There is one week remaining, six games, to be exact, to complete this improbable but

South Side Showdown

White Sox Magic Number: Counting down Chicago's grip on a playoff spot after Tigers series

After a strong weekend series against the Tigers, here's an update on where the White Sox stand and their magic number to reach the postseason.

Southsidesox

White Sox Minor League Player of the Month (September 2026): Grant Umberger

Charlotte KnightsSeptember record 10-7; Second half record 39-35; Overall record 81-68 Knights Player of the MonthTim Elko .341/.364/.585, 41 at-bats Rikuu Nishida .286/.444/.286, 49 at-batsJunior Perez .231/.302/.538, 4-for-4 stolen bases, 39 at-batsMario Camilletti .200/.333/.286, 35 at-batsJake Cave .191/.255/.468, 47 at-bats Shane Murphy 2.08 ERA, 17 1/3 IP, 3 BB, 10 KJonathan Cannon 2.20 ERA, 16 […]

Southsidesox

Today in White Sox History: September 21

1901 The White Sox won the first major-league American League pennant despite losing to the Philadelphia A’s, 10-4. The Sox would end up winning the pennant by five games over the Boston Americans, with a record of 83-53. Interestingly, this loss was the start of a five-game losing streak that took the White Sox nearly to […]

ESPN

Sources: Cubs' Bregman has facial fractures, hopeful for postseason

Chicago Cubs star Alex Bregman suffered multiple facial fractures after being struck by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle Sunday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

White Sox Upcoming Schedule

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

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