en-us SportSpyder - Mike Vasil https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/news The Chicago White Sox may need to consider all three of these pitchers for a starting role next season. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:11:03 GMT Matthew Singer https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58281976 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58281976 false false The magic of the Chicago White Sox’s improbable season came to an end in the ALDS, as the Cleveland Guardians won three straight win-or-go-home games to advance in the postseason. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:22:41 GMT Chicago Tribune https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58264409 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58264409 false false White Sox vs Guardians — After winning each of the first two games of this series (on the road, no less), the Chicago White Sox had back-to-back opportunities to put this series to bed at home. They did not. Now, they’re back in Cleveland with elimination at stake. Been there, amiright, Cubs fans? I made . I know don’t speak for all Cubs fans, and I’m fairly certain most Sox fans don’t want us. But I hope they win, advance, and keep going. That’s where I’m at tonight. How about you? Chicago White Sox Lineup: Sam Antonacci, LF Kyle Teel, C Miguel Vargas, 3B Munetaka Murakami, 1B Andrew Benintendi, DH Tristan Peters, RF Chase Meidroth, 2B Colson Montgomery, SS Brenton Doyle, CF Cleveland Guardians Lineup: Steven Kwan, LF Jose Ramirez, 3B Chase DeLauter, RF Jo Adell, DH Nathaniel Lowe, 1B Travis Bazzana, 2B Patrick Bailey, C Petey Halpin, CF Brayan Rocchio, SS Pitching Matchup: Chicago White Sox: Sean Burke made 32 starts this season (well, some had an opener, but whatever) with a 3.34 ERA, an impressive 25.8% strikeout rate, and an average-ish 8.7% walk rate. He gives up a lot of fly balls, but fortunately, the wind is only barely breezing out to left field tonight. It won’t help him, but it shouldn’t be an especially big problem. Burke is also fairly close to split-neutral for his career. Burke has thrown twice already this postseason. In his first outing, he struck out eight Astros over 4.0 innings, but allowed three earned runs (on three homers) before being pulled. In his second outing (he was the bulk guy, but did not start), Burke struck out six Guardians over 5.1 innings of work, with just one hit, one walk, and one earned run. Cleveland Guardians: Gavin Williams had another excellent regular season for the Guardians in 2026, making 32 starts with a 3.76 ERA and the peripherals to match it (and then some). Over his 184.1 IP, Williams struck out 33.2% of the batters he faced, while walking only 8.2%. That’s the third-highest strikeout rate among all qualified starters, behind only Dylan Cease and Jacob Misiorowski. Although he’s a righty, Williams is actually hit better by fellow righties, who are also striking out a lot less often against him (2.97 FIP vs LHH, 4.25 FIP vs RHH). But as we always say, the hitters have splits too, and most righties don’t hit righties as well as they hit lefties. Williams’ last start of the regular season was a dud against the Royals, but he’s appeared twice against the White Sox in the ALDS (once as a starter, once as a reliever), striking out 12 batters over 6.0 IP. He will not be an easy matchup for this team. Broadcast Info: First Pitch: 7:00 pm CT How to Watch Today’s Game: TBS/HBO MAX, TruTV How to Listen to Today’s Game: ESPN1000 (Local), ESPN Radio (National) Matchup: Chicago White Sox (2-2) vs. Cleveland Guardians (2-2) White Sox vs Guardians – Key Injuries: INJURY REPORT White Sox vs. Guardians WHITE SOX Joey Bart Fractured left hand (5th metacarpal) · 10-Day IL C Luis Castillo Shoulder impingement · 15-Day IL SP/RP 60-DAY IL Ky Bush Tommy John surgery SP Prelander Berroa Tommy John surgery SP Mike Vasil Tommy John surgery RP Brooks Baldwin Elbow surgery (internal brace) OF/INF Tanner Murray Dislocated shoulder INF/OF Jordan Leasure Tommy John surgery RP GUARDIANS Rhys Hoskins Lower back inflammation · 10-Day IL 1B Colin Holderman Wrist surgery · 15-Day IL RP White Sox: 8 on IL · Guardians: 2 on IL White Sox vs Guardians – Progressive Field Location: Cleveland, OH Temperature: 68 degrees Wind: Blowing out to left, lightly (not likely to make an impact) Why I’m Rooting for the White Sox Tonight I asking only Cubs fans who they wanted to win this series: the Guardians or the White Sox? And a whopping 65.4% of the more than 5,000 voters chose the other Chicago team. Just curious (for #Cubs fans only): Who do you want to win this series:— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) I say White Sox fans won’t have us, because for the most part, it often FEELS as though the inherent beef lurking within the Cubs/Sox rivalry, which of course does exist, skews a bit stronger on the South Side. If you’re a Sox fan reading this, I know the instant reaction to that is often even more annoyance, because you think we (non-Sox-hating Cubs fans) are trying to “little-brother” you as if we couldn’t be bothered to care. And I get that too. But you’re really missing the point. While it’s true that I don’t think of you the way I think of the Brewers or Cardinals, it’s not meant to be a dig. (I have already been told by White Sox fans who previewed this post that it is still a dig … whatever, grow up.) Don’t get me wrong, there ABSOLUTELY is some added fire when we meet up in the Crosstown Classic … more than there is when the Cubs face *insert any random AL team here.* But that’s where it ends. We simply don’t play each other enough, or have enough overlapping interests, for me to care more. Now, if expansion and realignment ever do happen … HOOOOO boy, that rivalry is going to be legendar... Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:28:23 GMT Michael Cerami https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58271653 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58271653 false false Turn the volume up! 🔊 We mic'd up Mike Vasil in the Chicago White Sox dugout during the ALDS Game 3 to bring you the raw sounds of pregameDon't forget to su... Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:25:28 GMT MLB https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58262413 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58262413 false false Can Pope Leo really pull strings with the guy upstairs and get the Chicago White Sox to a World Series? Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:52:06 GMT Paul Sullivan https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58242868 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58242868 false false Will Venable and Chris Getz have forged a winning environment with the White Sox, who are on the doorstep of potential playoff glory in the ALDS. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:24:19 GMT Tony Andracki https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58233770 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58233770 false false The Cleveland Guardians silenced a buzzing crowd of Chicago White Sox fans at Rate Field on Wednesday, taking a 9-3 victory in Game 3 of the ALDS. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:29:47 GMT Andy Martinez https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58231631 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58231631 false false Chicago White Sox fans brought the smoke for Game 3 of the ALDS, refusing to take a single pitch off as their team played from behind most of the game. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:32:00 GMT Paul Sullivan https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58230817 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58230817 false false The Cleveland Guardians scored four runs in the third inning on the way to defeating the Chicago White Sox 9-3 in Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Rate Field on Wednesday. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:48:54 GMT LaMond Pope https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58230418 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58230418 false false It was the kind of weekday afternoon party at Rate Field that Chicago White Sox fans dream of as magical playoff run arrived on the South Side. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:48:38 GMT Sam Charles https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58230415 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58230415 false false Magic Mike Vasil Challenge Takes Over the White Sox ALDS Tailgate!!#WhiteSox #ALDS #MikeVasil #Chicago #MLB Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:29:33 GMT ESPN Chicago https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58228144 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58228144 false false Here’s what to expect at Rate Field for the start of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Rate Field. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:16:33 GMT Paul Sullivan https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58226366 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58226366 false false The Chicago White Sox had an ALDS workout day on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at Rate Field. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:29:21 GMT Armando L. Sanchez https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58218730 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58218730 false false CHICAGO -- There’s no team in baseball having more fun right now than the White Sox. Despite losing at least 100 games in three straight seasons, the White Sox have reeled off four straight postseason victories and are one win away from eliminating the Guardians in the American League Division Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:51:11 GMT Rhett Bollinger https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58217871 https://sportspyder.com/players/77056-mike-vasil/articles/58217871 false false