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White Sox rise to second in AL Central as Tigers struggle

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:55 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

White Sox rise to second in AL Central as Tigers struggle

Summary

The Chicago White Sox have moved to 30-27 and second place in the AL Central, benefitting from a significant downturn by the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers, who were once the top team in the division, have collapsed with a 6-21 record since early May. Rookie Munetaka Murakami, who helped spur the White Sox's rise, is sidelined for up to six weeks due to a hamstring injury. As the trade deadline approaches, the shifting standings could influence moves for both teams, with the Tigers potentially considering trades amid their struggles.

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Status Watch

•White Sox are 30-27 and in second place in AL Central.
•Tigers have a 6-21 record since early May, causing a collapse.
•Munetaka Murakami is out for up to six weeks with a hamstring strain.
•Trade deadline implications may arise for the sliding Tigers.
•Five teams in the division now have playoff opportunities.

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5:55 PMYahoo Sports — The collapse of the Tigers has handed the AL Central to a race nobody saw coming

What they're saying

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Two months ago the Tigers were the class of the AL Central and the White Sox were a punchline. Right now Detroit is in free fall and Chicago is in second place, and the most interesting division in baseball is the one everyone wrote off.
— Yahoo Sports

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