White Sox and Cubs in Transition as MLB Midseason Heats Up

White Sox and Cubs in Transition as MLB Midseason Heats Up

Chicago baseball is in full swing, but both teams are navigating rough waters this week.

The White Sox face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight at Guaranteed Rate Field with rookie Jordan Leasure making his first MLB start. The Sox also made headlines by signing former All-Star Noah Syndergaard to a minor league deal, signaling a potential shift in pitching depth for the second half of the season.

Meanwhile, on the North Side, the Cubs are looking to rebound after a tough loss to the Cardinals. Pitcher Ben Brown was optioned to Triple-A after struggles on the mound, making room for Shōta Imanaga to return to the rotation.

With the All-Star break looming, both franchises are looking to tighten rotations, boost offense, and give fans a reason to believe in a second-half surge.