The Cubs lineup had a bit of a different look Friday, going up against White Sox right-hander Adrian Houser, who is in the midst of the best season of his career. Switch-hitting Vidal Bruján got the start at third base over Matt Shaw, and left-handed hitting Reese McGuire started behind the plate.

CHICAGO –– Shane Smith's rookie season hit a road bump just days after pitching in the 2025 MLB All-Star game. He suffered a left ankle sprain while running during the team’s workout day on July 17 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh and was placed on the 15-day injured list.

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Jason Behnken/AP Photos Share The Luis Robert Jr. trade-deadline saga took another turn Friday. The White Sox’ center fielder – perhaps their biggest trade chip ahead of next week’s deadline and certainly the one of greatest fan interest – was out ...

White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle during the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 23, 2009. Buehrle threw a perfect game for a 5-0 White Sox win. (Phil Velasquez/Chicago Tribune)

Colson Montgomery hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a two-run double in the eighth, rallying the Chicago White Sox to an 11-9 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

The rookie infielder recorded the first four-hit game of his major league career on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Tuesday’s Chicago White Sox game against the Tampa Bay Rays has been moved up 30 minutes and will begin at 6:05 p.m. because of anticipated severe weather later in the evening.