White Sox drop in rankings after losing series to Twins and Phillies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 8:50 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Chicago White Sox fell from 10th to 13th in Bleacher Report's power rankings after a disappointing week on the road. They lost series against the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies, both by 1-2 scores, as they struggled without star player Munetaka Murakami, who is on the 10-day IL due to a hamstring strain. The team scored 35 runs across six games but couldn't secure a series win. The upcoming home series against the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers will be pivotal in assessing the team's performance this season.
- •White Sox record stands at 34-31, second in AL Central.
- •Munetaka Murakami placed on 10-day IL with a hamstring strain.
- •Team lost to Twins and Phillies in recent road series.
- •Scored 35 runs but suffered series losses.
- •Next series against Braves and Dodgers is critical.
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox fall out of the top ten after a frustrating week on the road
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