The White Sox riding a four-game winning streak and the Rays looking to bounce back after a tough series opener. This matchup features emerging stars like Luis Robert Jr., Miguel Vargas, and Yandy Díaz, and offers strong value for MLB fans, fantasy baseball players, and sports bettors.
Matchup Overview
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL
- Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
- Time: 7:35 PM ET
- Broadcast: CHSN (White Sox), FDSSUN (Rays)
- Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | Davis Martin (RHP) | 2–7 | 3.79 | 1.29 | 53 |
| Rays | Drew Rasmussen (RHP) | 7–5 | 2.86 | 1.03 | 77 |
- Davis Martin returns to the mound after a month-long break, aiming to build on his solid 3.79 ERA and notch his third win of the season.
- Drew Rasmussen, a 2025 All-Star, has been carefully managed due to arm concerns but remains dominant with a sub-3.00 ERA and a .219 opponent batting average.
Key Players to Watch
Chicago White Sox
- Luis Robert Jr.: Batting .345 since returning from the IL; 2 HR, 8 RBI in his last 9 games.
- Miguel Vargas: Leads team with 12 HR and 40 RBI; homered in back-to-back games.
- Andrew Benintendi: .234 AVG, 11 HR, 25 BB; 8-for-18 over last 5 games.
- Chase Meidroth: Coming off a four-hit game; .251 AVG with 11 doubles.
Tampa Bay Rays
- Yandy Díaz: .293 AVG, 16 HR, 34 BB; six-game hitting streak and .333 over last 10 games.
- Junior Caminero: 25 HR, 65 RBI; ranks top 10 in MLB in both categories.
- Jonathan Aranda: Team-best .316 AVG; consistent contact hitter.
- Brandon Lowe: .269 AVG, 19 HR; day-to-day with plantar fasciitis.
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | White Sox | Rays |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Average | .224 (29th in MLB) | .257 (3rd in MLB) |
| Slugging Percentage | .353 (29th) | .405 (13th) |
| Home Runs | 82 (28th) | 111 (14th) |
| Runs Scored | 367 (27th) | 470 (8th) |
| Team ERA | 3.79 | 3.91 |
| WHIP | 1.29 | 1.03 |
- White Sox have won four straight, outscoring opponents 35–10 and hitting .302 as a team since the All-Star break.
- Rays are 35–4 when scoring 5+ runs but just 22–22 against teams below .500.
Final Takeaway
The White Sox vs. Rays matchup on July 22, 2025, features a surging Chicago offense and a Tampa Bay team trying to stabilize its rotation behind Drew Rasmussen. With Luis Robert Jr., Miguel Vargas, and Yandy Díaz all swinging hot bats, expect a competitive game with playoff implications for the Rays and pride on the line for the White Sox.
Game Odds
Chicago White Sox 8
Tampa Bay Rays – 230
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, July 21, 2025
