White Sox drop in power rankings after mixed results last week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026

The Chicago White Sox are battling for the top of the AL Central, currently holding a 3.5-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians. Last week saw them swept by the Boston Red Sox in a three-game series but rebounding to win two out of three against the Guardians. Despite the ups and downs, the White Sox's recent struggles have caused a drop in the latest power rankings from No. 9 to No. 11. They recently promoted pitching prospects Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal, with Smith earning a win on Sunday. Upcoming matchups include facing the Cincinnati Reds followed by the Detroit Tigers.
- •White Sox lead AL Central by 3.5 games entering play on August 11.
- •Team swept by Boston Red Sox before winning series against Guardians.
- •Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal promoted recently; Smith recorded a win.
- •Next games are against the Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox fall in the power rankings after an up-and-down week
"It was a tale of two halves for the White Sox last week.
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