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White Sox visit Yankees as rookie players embrace historic ballpark

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 12:45 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

White Sox visit Yankees as rookie players embrace historic ballpark

Summary

The Chicago White Sox play the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night. Manager Will Venable acknowledged the significance of the venue for a young team that has built confidence through recent success. The White Sox hold a strong record of 32-19 since April 17 and face a Yankees team missing star Aaron Judge due to injury. However, the Sox have been careful not to be overwhelmed by the atmosphere, with rookie players expressing mixed feelings about the historic ballpark. The team received reports of some player injuries as they focus on continuing their season against the Yankees.

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By the Numbers

•White Sox enter with a 32-19 record since April 17.
•Rookie Jacob Gonzalez compares Yankee Stadium to Dodger Stadium.
•Star Aaron Judge is out of the Yankees lineup with a stress fracture.
•The Sox received news of injuries to pitching prospects.
•White Sox manager emphasizes team identity growth.

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12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Column: Chicago White Sox get in a New York state of mind at Yankee Stadium

What they're saying

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NEW YORK — Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable never got a chance to play in Yankee Stadium — the new version or the classic one — during his nine-year career. But Venable knows what playing in this ballpark means to a young team like his, a group that’s brimming in confidence and walking the walk. “It’s amazing,” Venable said before Tuesday night’s game against the Yankees. “I mean, it’s ...
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