Chicago White Sox host Cleveland Guardians in July 4 MLB showdown

On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Chicago White Sox will meet the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland. The White Sox enter the game with a 45‑42 record, second in the AL Central, while the Guardians lead the division at 47‑42.

Starting pitchers are Sean Burke for Chicago (5‑4, 3.69 ERA) and Parker Messick for Cleveland (7‑5, 2.85 ERA). The Guardians are slight favorites at –145 odds to the White Sox’s +118, with the run total set at 7.5.

Both clubs have several players on the injured list, including José Ramírez (hand) and Angel Martinez (foot) for Cleveland and multiple White Sox hitters and pitchers. Season standouts include Guardians’ Brayan Rocchio (6 HR, 37 RBIs) and White Sox’s Miguel Vargas (20 HR, 55 RBIs).