After a convincing shutout win behind Davis Martin to open up the series in Los Angeles, the White Sox have a chance to bring their record to .500 with another W tonight. The overall vibe with this team, who is playing like they have nothing to lose and everything to gain, has been contagious across the organization and fan base. It’s been a while since the South Siders have reminded us how much fun the game of baseball can be, and the energy that has been injected into the dugout is a perfect encapsulation
of that.
Making his fifth start of the season (seventh appearance), Erick Fedde will make his second consecutive start against the Angels following a strong seven-inning performance last week. There is something about the South Side of Chicago that brings out a different side of Fedde, because he’s been excellent this year and has outperformed expectations to be just an “innings eater” for the second time now with the Sox. In 33 1/3 frames, the righty has posted a 3.24 ERA alongside an efficient 1.050 WHIP. FanGraphs also has him at a 3.32 xERA, suggesting he’s not simply benefiting from “good luck,” and that his elevated 4.94 FIP may be misleading, as Fedde has managed contact better than expected. In 2025, his hard-hit percentage against opponents was in the 31st percentile (AKA blue on Statcast), and he has improved that by 100% thus far in 2026, into the 62nd percentile and further into the red. Does he have Cy Young-type stuff? No. Is he helpful while we develop these younger arms in the minors? Yes, yes, he is.
While Fedde won’t have the benefit of Munetaka Murakami on offense today, as he takes a rest day, he’ll depend on the youth core to score some runs. Chase Meidroth has shifted back into the leadoff spot with Miguel Vargas and Colson Montgomery following him up as the power punch in Tuesday’s lineup. Joining the starting nine for the first time since being signed to a one-year deal on Monday to help fill in some of the outfield holes, Randall Grichuk is making his debut start with the White Sox, playing right field and batting fourth. Grichuk is deeper into his career, but is an experienced outfielder with above-average power potential. He hasn’t put up the best numbers this year (.194/.212/.323 in 33 plate appearances with the Yankees), but has a career .761 OPS and has so far had a successful 12-year career in MLB.
Chicago White Sox Lineup:
Likely wishing not to be terrorized on the mound as his teammate José Soriano was, lefthander Sam Aldegheri is making his first start of the season for the Angels. He’s bounced up and down from the minors this year, and so far, he’s tossed just 1 2/3 innings this season. Aldegheri allowed two hits, including a home run, and struck out two and walked one in his first game. In 28⅓ career innings, he’s posted a 6.35 ERA and an unsightly 2.047 WHIP. Aldegheri’s career 14.2% walk rate certainly hasn’t helped his case, which makes this an even more unfortunate day for Murakami to be taking a day off, but as a team, the South Siders hold a 10.3 BB%, so maybe they’ll still be able to take advantage.
The Los Angeles offense was quiet last night, but there are still a few batters that pose a threat, including Mike Trout, Jorge Soler, and Vaughn Grissom. Both Trout and Grissom have previously homered off Fedde and have the highest OPS on the team.
Los Angeles Angels Lineup:
Tonight’s game is another late one, with first pitch taking place at 8:38 p.m. CT, which is very specific. Tune in to CHSN tonight or listen to the radio broadcast on ESPN Chicago AM 1000. If nothing else, perhaps a Mune pinch-hit bomb? The journey to .500 is back on.
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