Chicago White Sox rise in MLB power rankings after sweeping Tigers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Chicago White Sox have climbed to No. 9 in MLB power rankings after winning 18 of their last 28 games. This includes a recent three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers, who were favored to win the AL Central. The White Sox, once a franchise that set a record with 121 losses two seasons ago, now sit just a game out of first place in their division. Colson Montgomery contributed significantly with his 15th home run, continuing an impressive performance since the previous All-Star break. They will next face the Philadelphia Phillies in a three-game series.
- •White Sox won 18 of 28 games recently.
- •Swept the Detroit Tigers, a presumed division favorite.
- •Colson Montgomery hit his 15th home run this season.
- •Next series against the Philadelphia Phillies starts soon.
- •White Sox are one game behind the division leader.
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — MLB power rankings: Former record-setting loser White Sox continue stunning rise
"White Sox have won 18 of 28 and just swept the presumed AL Central favorite Tigers.
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