White Sox slide to ninth in power rankings after mixed week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 10:52 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
After a week of ups and downs, the Chicago White Sox drop to ninth in the power rankings. They lost all three games against the Boston Red Sox at home, but rebounded with a significant 14-1 victory against the Oakland Athletics, highlighted by Tristan Peters hitting for the cycle. Munetaka Murakami returned from the injured list, adding to the team's offensive boost. With a 3-3 record over the week, the White Sox's positioning reflects their inconsistent performance and the competitive standings, especially with the Cleveland Guardians close behind in their division.
- •White Sox lose all three games to the Red Sox
- •Tristan Peters hits for the cycle in 14-1 win over Athletics
- •Munetaka Murakami returns from injured list
- •White Sox have a 3-3 record this week
- •Team falls from eighth to ninth in power rankings
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox drop a spot in the power rankings after an up-and-down week
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