MLB Game Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks (40-38) vs. Chicago White Sox (25-54)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Arizona Diamondbacks (40–38) vs. Chicago White Sox (25–54)
  • Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
  • First Pitch: 7:40 PM ET
  • Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL
  • Broadcast: ARID (Arizona), CHSN (Chicago), MLB.TV

Game Context & Stakes

The Diamondbacks are surging, having won four of their last five games, including a 10–0 blowout win in the series opener. They’re 20–20 on the road and sit just outside the NL Wild Card picture.

The White Sox, meanwhile, are mired in a five-game home losing streak and have dropped 10 of their last 12 overall. Despite a few bright spots in the lineup, they’ve struggled to generate consistent offense and rank near the bottom of MLB in runs scored and OPS.

Probable Starting Pitchers

Arizona Diamondbacks – Ryne Nelson (RHP)

  • Record: 4–2
  • ERA: 3.88
  • WHIP: 1.21
  • Last Start: 5.2 IP, 1 ER, 1 H vs. Blue Jays
  • Scouting Report: Nelson has been sharp in recent outings, allowing just one earned run in each of his last two starts. He’s shown improved command and is 2–0 over his last two appearances.

Chicago White Sox – Jordan Leasure (RHP)

  • Record: 2–4
  • ERA: 4.23
  • WHIP: 1.36
  • Last Start: 0.2 IP, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
  • Scouting Report: Leasure is transitioning from the bullpen and will be making a spot start. He’s yet to pitch more than two innings in any outing this season.

Players to Watch

Arizona Diamondbacks

  • Eugenio Suárez: 6 HR in last 10 games; leads MLB with 67 RBI
  • Ketel Marte: .310 AVG, 13 HR, 1.002 OPS – elite production despite missing time
  • Josh Naylor: .303 AVG, 18 doubles, 9 HR – consistent middle-of-the-order bat
  • Geraldo Perdomo: 8 HR, 51 RBI – career highs in just 75 games

Chicago White Sox

  • Andrew Benintendi: 9-for-39 (.231) with 3 doubles, 2 HR in last 10 games
  • Chase Meidroth: 5 doubles, 2 HR, 9 RBI – emerging contributor
  • Miguel Vargas: .243 AVG, 10 HR, .761 OPS – one of few consistent bats
  • Maikel Garcia: .312 AVG – contact specialist and table-setter

Trends

  • Diamondbacks are 4–1 in their last 5 games, all wins by 2+ runs
  • White Sox are 2–10 in their last 12 games
  • OVER has hit in 3 straight D-backs vs. White Sox matchups
  • Arizona is 6–10 in Nelson’s starts this season, but 2–0 in his last two

How to Watch Diamondbacks vs White Sox – June 24, 2025

  • TV Channels: ARID (Arizona), CHSN (Chicago)
  • Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV
  • Radio: D-backs Radio Network, White Sox Radio Network

Game Odds

Arizona Diamondbacks – 127

Chicago White Sox          8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 23, 2025

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