Game Details
- Time: 7:40 PM ET / 4:40 PM PT
- Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Fubo, NBC Sports Chicago
- Weather: Partly cloudy, 85°F, winds 10–15 mph (favoring right field)
Team Overview
Cleveland Guardians
- Record: 59–55 (2nd in AL Central)
- Recent Form: 7–3 in last 10 games
- Key Players:
- José Ramírez: .296 AVG, 23 HR, 61 RBI
- Steven Kwan: .284 AVG, 20 doubles, 9 HR
- Kyle Manzardo: 18 HR, .235 AVG
- Pitcher: Tanner Bibee (7–9, 4.44 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 112 K)
Cleveland enters hot off a sweep of the Mets and boasts the 6th-best team ERA in the AL (3.83). Their bullpen ranks 4th in FIP, and they’ve outscored opponents by 12 runs over their last 10 games.
Chicago White Sox
- Record: 42–73 (5th in AL Central)
- Recent Form: 4–6 in last 10 games
- Key Players:
- Mike Tauchman: .279 AVG, 8 HR, 30 BB
- Colson Montgomery: 5 HR in last 10 games
- Lenyn Sosa: .277 AVG, 13 HR, 45 RBI
- Pitcher: Aaron Civale (3–6, 3.99 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 56 K)
Despite their record, the White Sox have improved offensively over the past month, posting a team wRC+ of 109. However, their defense ranks 26th in MLB and their starting pitching FIP is 28th.
Head-to-Head Snapshot
| Season Series | Result |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Guardians lead 6–1 |
| Last Meeting | Guardians won 4–1 |
Cleveland has dominated the season series and looks to continue their momentum on the road.
Pitching Matchup – August 8
| Team | Pitcher | Stats (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Guardians | Tanner Bibee | 7–9, 4.44 ERA, 112 K |
| White Sox | Aaron Civale | 3–6, 3.99 ERA, 56 K |
Bibee has struggled with consistency but owns a 3.18 ERA in one prior appearance vs. Chicago this season.
Game Odds
Cleveland Guardians – 144
Chicago White Sox 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, August 7, 2025
