Target Field — Minneapolis, Minnesota
First Pitch: 7:40 PM CT / 5:40 PM PT
Broadcast: Bally Sports North, NBC Sports Chicago, MLB.TV
Probable Pitchers:
CWS — TBD (bullpen game or spot starter)
MIN — Joe Ryan (RHP)
VENUE & WEATHER
Venue: Target Field Surface: Natural grass Weather:
Temperature: 72°F at first pitch
Wind: Blowing out to left at 8–10 mph
Conditions: Clear skies, low humidity
Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly; boosts right‑handed pull power
INJURY REPORT
Chicago White Sox
Luis Robert Jr. — Probable (hamstring tightness)
Eloy Jiménez — Out (quad strain)
Yoán Moncada — Day‑to‑Day (wrist)
Garrett Crochet — Out (shoulder fatigue)
Michael Kopech — Out (elbow)
Minnesota Twins
Byron Buxton — Questionable (knee soreness)
Carlos Correa — Probable (back stiffness)
Max Kepler — Out (ankle)
Jhoan Duran — Probable (rest)
Chris Paddack — Out (forearm)
Both teams are banged up, but Minnesota’s core (Ryan, Correa, Buxton) is mostly intact.
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
CHICAGO WHITE SOX (32–27)
Last 10: 6–4 Road Record: 15–14 Run Differential: +12
Chicago has been winning with:
Improved bullpen stability
Strong middle‑of‑order production
Better situational hitting
A top‑10 team ERA over the last 15 games
Concerns:
Inconsistent defense
Lack of depth with Jiménez out
Uncertain starting pitching for this matchup
MINNESOTA TWINS (27–33)
Last 10: 4–6 Home Record: 14–16 Run Differential: ‑28
Minnesota continues to struggle with:
Inconsistent offense
Poor RISP performance
Bullpen volatility outside of Duran
Bright spot: Joe Ryan has been excellent at home and is trending upward.
STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP
MIN — Joe Ryan (RHP)
2026 Stats:
5–4, 3.52 ERA
1.12 WHIP
9.7 K/9
45% fly‑ball rate
Profile:
Four‑seam heavy
Rising fastball that generates whiffs
Excellent command
Vulnerable to HRs when elevated
Key Factor: White Sox rank top‑10 vs. four‑seamers but struggle vs. Ryan’s vertical approach.
CWS — TBD (Likely Bullpen Game)
Chicago is expected to use:
Opener: Right‑hander (likely Middleton or Santos)
Bulk innings: Rookie or long reliever (Scholtens, Flexen, or similar)
Impact:
Hard to project consistency
Bullpen may be taxed early
Minnesota’s patient hitters benefit from seeing multiple arms
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
Luis Robert Jr. (CWS) vs. Joe Ryan
Robert crushes fastballs but struggles vs. elevated heaters. Ryan lives up in the zone. Advantage: Twins (slightly)
Andrew Vaughn (CWS) vs. Minnesota Bullpen
Vaughn has been hot and hits righties well. Minnesota’s middle relief is shaky. Advantage: White Sox
Carlos Correa (MIN) vs. Chicago Bullpen
Correa is heating up and thrives vs. inconsistent pitching. Advantage: Twins
Byron Buxton (MIN) vs. CWS Pitching
If Buxton plays, his speed + power is a major factor. If he sits, Minnesota loses a key weapon. Advantage: TBD based on lineup
SERIES HISTORY
Last 10 meetings: White Sox lead 6–4
At Target Field: Twins have won 5 of last 8
Average margin last 5 games: White Sox +1.4
This is a competitive rivalry with momentum swinging frequently.
BETTING TRENDS
Chicago White Sox
6–2 in last 8 road games
Under is 5–2 in last 7
4–1 in last 5 vs. AL Central
Minnesota Twins
3–6 in last 9 home games
Over is 4–1 in last 5
2–5 in last 7 vs. winning teams
Head‑to‑Head
Road team is 7–3 in last 10
Unders hit in 6 of last 9
White Sox 4–1 in last 5 vs. Twins
Game Odds
Chicago White Sox 7.5
Minnesota Twins – 150
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 31, 2026
