July 27, 2026 Updated 7:14 pm EDT
The New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox clash in the first of a four-game series on Monday at Rate Field, at 7:40 p.m. ET. Max Fried (4-3, 2.97 ERA) gets the start for the Yankees, who are 59-46 this season and second in the AL East. Noah Schultz (3-7, 6.04 ERA) is starting for the White Sox, who are 55-49 and first in the AL Central.
How to watch New York Yankees vs. Chicago White SoxYankees vs. White Sox odds
Favorite Moneyline: Yankees -145
Underdog Moneyline: White Sox +120
Total: 8.5
Total Over Odds: -105
Total Under Odds: -115
Injury reportsYankees
Giancarlo Stanton: 10 Day IL (Leg), Carlos Rodon: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Aaron Judge: 60 Day IL (Rib), Clarke Schmidt: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cody Bellinger: day-to-day (Leg)
White Sox
Kyle Teel: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Tyler Gilbert: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Tanner Murray: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Prelander Berroa: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ky Bush: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Mike Vasil: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Jordan Leasure: 60 Day IL (Flexor), Austin Hays: 60 Day IL (Calf), Brooks Baldwin: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Drew Thorpe: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Stats to know
Ben Rice is hitting for a .273 BA, .360 OBP and .586 SLG with a 24.3% strikeout rate and an 11.4% walk rate. His OPS is .945, which ranks 4th in MLB, and he has scored 68 runs. In 428 plate appearances, he has hit 31 home runs (3rd in MLB) and driven in 72 runs (5th in MLB).
In 340 plate appearances, Trent Grisham is hitting .216/.318/.390 with a .708 OPS and seven steals on eight attempts. He has hit 11 long balls, driven in 41 runs and scored 50 times.
Miguel Vargas has hit 22 home runs this season, which ranks 15th in MLB. He has also tallied 63 RBIs (19th in MLB) and has scored 71 runs. In 449 plate appearances, he has recorded a .242 BA, .348 OBP and .484 SLG with a 12.9% walk rate and a 16.9% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 11 steals on 13 attempts.
In 341 plate appearances, Sam Antonacci has posted a 15.2% strikeout rate and a 7.3% walk rate while slashing .283/.376/.416 with seven home runs, 30 RBIs and 55 runs scored. He has stolen 14 bases on 19 attempts.
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