Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago White Sox MLB Preview - July 8, 2025

Tuesday, July 8th, 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays look to extend their nine-game win streak as they visit the Chicago White Sox for a Major League Baseball game on July 8, 2025, scheduled for 6:40 PM Central Time in Chicago.

Game Details

Toronto Blue Jays (53-38, first in the AL East) at Chicago White Sox (30-61, fifth in the AL Central)

Chicago; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. CT

Pitching Matchup

Blue Jays: Chris Bassitt (8-4, 4.32 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 102 strikeouts)

White Sox: Aaron Civale (1-5, 4.60 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 33 strikeouts)

Betting Odds

Blue Jays -181, White Sox +150; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

Team Performance

Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto enters the game with an impressive 53-38 overall record, placing them first in the AL East. On the road, the Blue Jays hold a 21-22 record. The team boasts the fourth-best batting average in MLB, hitting .258 collectively.

Chicago White Sox

The White Sox are currently 30-61 for the season and sit fifth in the AL Central. They have a home record of 19-25. Chicago has found some success when the long ball is working, holding a 10-6 record in games where they hit at least two home runs.

Season Series

This contest marks the fifth meeting between the two clubs this season. The previous four games have resulted in an even 2-2 split in the season series.

Top Performers

Chicago White Sox

Miguel Vargas has been a key offensive contributor for the White Sox, with 21 doubles, two triples, 10 home runs, and 34 RBI. Lenyn Sosa has been hot recently, going 12 for 39 over the last 10 games with two doubles, three home runs, and 11 RBI.

Toronto Blue Jays

For the Blue Jays, Bo Bichette leads the charge with 21 doubles, a triple, 12 home runs, and 52 RBI. George Springer has provided significant power over the past 10 games, collecting 13 hits in 39 at-bats, five of which were home runs.

Last 10 Games

White Sox: 4-6 record, .238 batting average, 3.76 ERA, outscored by six runs

Blue Jays: 9-1 record, .260 batting average, 4.79 ERA, outscored opponents by eight runs

Injuries

White Sox Injuries

Ryan Noda: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Luis Robert: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Cam Booser: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Davis Martin: 15-Day IL (forearm), Jared Shuster: 15-Day IL (hand), Ky Bush: 60-Day IL (elbow), Miguel Castro: 60-Day IL (knee), Martin Perez: 60-Day IL (forearm), Drew Thorpe: 60-Day IL (elbow), Prelander Berroa: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jesse Scholtens: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Blue Jays Injuries

Andres Gimenez: 10-Day IL (ankle), Yimi Garcia: 15-Day IL (ankle), Anthony Santander: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Paxton Schultz: 15-Day IL (middle finger), Bowden Francis: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Daulton Varsho: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Alek Manoah: 60-Day IL (elbow), Angel Bastardo: 60-Day IL (elbow)

In summary

This article previews the MLB game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago White Sox on July 8, 2025, at 6:40 PM CT in Chicago. The Blue Jays, leading the AL East with a 53-38 record and currently on a nine-game win streak, will start pitcher Chris Bassitt (8-4, 4.32 ERA). The White Sox are 30-61, last in the AL Central, and will counter with pitcher Aaron Civale (1-5, 4.60 ERA). Toronto holds a superior team batting average (.258) compared to Chicago. The season series is tied 2-2. Key players highlighted include Bo Bichette and George Springer for Toronto, and Miguel Vargas and Lenyn Sosa for Chicago. The article also includes recent performance trends for both teams over their last 10 games and a list of current player injuries for each club.

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