After a 12-5 win on Friday, the White Sox entered the Game 2 of the Crosstown Series ranked first or second in MLB in runs scored (61), runs per game (8.7), run differential (plus-33), slugging percentage (.544), OPS (.909), hits (80), batting average (.307), on-base percentage (.365) and doubles (23).

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Colson Montgomery had 12 games of experience at third base before arriving in the Major Leagues with the White Sox on July 4, and eight of those games came for Glendale during the 2024 Arizona Fall League.

Chicago White Sox right-hander Adrian Houser has the third-best ERA in the AL since May 20. He has been mentioned in trade speculation but is focused on “right now.”

Where have “Crosstown” games been more fun to attend through the years? That and other topics are covered here.

White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. was out of the starting lineup on Saturday for the second straight day because of adductor soreness.

These are not your first-half White Sox. Not even close. No real resemblance whatsoever. At least, not for the seven games since the All-Star break.

Javier Assad hasn’t pitched for the Chicago Cubs this season because of a left oblique strain. He is nearing a return and will make rehab start Wednesday for Triple-A Iowa.