White Sox drop in power rankings after mixed results last week

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

White Sox drop in power rankings after mixed results last week
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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  • 9:30 PMYahoo SportsWhite Sox fall in the power rankings after an up-and-down week
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It was a tale of two halves for the White Sox last week.

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