Game Details
- Matchup: Arizona Diamondbacks (39–38) vs. Chicago White Sox (25–53)
- Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
- First Pitch: 7:40 PM ET
- Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Chicago, Bally Sports Arizona, MLB.TV
Game Context & Stakes
The Diamondbacks are clinging to postseason hopes, sitting just 3.5 games out of the final NL Wild Card spot. They’ve won 8 of their last 12 and are looking to bounce back after a 4–2 loss in Colorado. The White Sox, meanwhile, are in full rebuild mode but just took a series from the Blue Jays and are showing signs of life.
This is the first meeting of the 2025 season between the two clubs. Arizona won 4 of 6 games against Chicago over the past two years.
Probable Starting Pitchers
Arizona Diamondbacks – Eduardo Rodriguez (LHP)
- Record: 2–4
- ERA: 5.93
- WHIP: 1.62
- Last Start: 4.2 IP, 2 ER vs. Rockies
- Career vs. White Sox: 4–0, 3.36 ERA in 10 starts
- Scouting Report: Rodriguez has been inconsistent but owns a strong track record against Chicago. He’ll need to limit walks and keep the ball in the park.
Chicago White Sox – Shane Smith (RHP)
- Record: 3–4
- ERA: 2.85
- WHIP: 1.22
- Last Start: 4.1 IP, 5 ER vs. Cardinals
- Scouting Report: The rookie right-hander has been Chicago’s most reliable starter. He mixes a mid-90s fastball with a sharp slider and has held opponents to a .246 average.
Players to Watch
Arizona Diamondbacks
- Eugenio Suárez: Leads MLB with 67 RBI and ranks 4th in home runs (25)
- Ketel Marte: Batting .310 with a 1.002 OPS; 6 HR in last 7 games vs AL Central
- Josh Naylor: .303 AVG, 49 RBI; consistent middle-of-the-order threat
- Corbin Carroll: 20 HR, .914 OPS—questionable with hand injury (MRI pending)
Chicago White Sox
- Miguel Vargas: .243 AVG, 10 HR, 34 RBI; team’s most productive bat
- Andrew Benintendi: .239 AVG, 8 HR, 29 RBI; 5-game home scoring streak
- Luis Robert Jr.: 22 stolen bases; power-speed combo when healthy
- Shane Smith: 2.85 ERA over 14 starts; Rule 5 gem from Milwaukee
Trends
- Diamondbacks are 8–4 in their last 12 games
- White Sox are 4–20 in one-run games this season
- Arizona is 7–1 in their last 8 games at Guaranteed Rate Field
- OVER has hit in 6 of Arizona’s last 9 games
How to Watch Diamondbacks vs White Sox – June 23, 2025
- TV Channels: NBC Sports Chicago (CWS), Bally Sports Arizona (ARI)
- Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
- Radio: WMVP 1000 AM (CWS), 98.7 FM Arizona Sports (ARI)
Game Odds
Arizona Diamondbacks – 144
Chicago White Sox 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 22, 2025
