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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 8, 2025

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Jul 8, 2025 2:49 PM
The Toronto Blue Jays, riding high with a 53-38 record and first place in the AL East, look to extend their win streak against the struggling Chicago White Sox, who are 30-61 and fifth in the AL Central. The Blue Jays have taken the first game of the series and will aim to build on that momentum at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday evening.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago White Sox

Current Odds

TOR
CHW
Over
9.0
+105
Under
8.5
+112
TOR
-1.5
-115
CHW
+1.5
+109
TOR
ML
-188
CHW
ML
+183

Blue Jays vs White Sox statistics

Stat Blue Jays White Sox
Hits 795 (Tied-5th) 662 (29th)
Batting Average .258 (4th) .222 (30th)
Runs Batted In 402 (8th) 300 (30th)
Runs 420 (9th) 315 (28th)
Home Runs 97 (Tied-15th) 70 (28th)
Walks 307 (10th) 299 (Tied-13th)
Stolen Bases 47 (Tied-23rd) 59 (19th)
Strikeouts 609 (1st) 781 (21st)
Pitches 13104 (18th) 13036 (20th)

Chicago White Sox recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/7/25 vs Toronto Blue Jays L 8-4
7/6/25 @ Colorado Rockies L 6-4
7/5/25 @ Colorado Rockies W 10-3
7/4/25 @ Colorado Rockies W 3-2
7/3/25 @ Los Angeles Dodgers L 6-2

Toronto Blue Jays recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/7/25 @ Chicago White Sox W 8-4
7/6/25 vs Los Angeles Angels W 3-2
7/5/25 vs Los Angeles Angels W 4-3 F/11
7/4/25 vs Los Angeles Angels W 4-3 F/10
7/3/25 vs New York Yankees W 8-5

Chicago White Sox injuries

  • Luis Robert Jr. (CF): 10-Day-IL
  • Jared Shuster (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Cam Booser (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Ryan Noda (1B): 10-Day-IL
  • Jesse Scholtens (RP): 60-Day-IL

Toronto Blue Jays injuries

  • RJ Schreck (LF): Day-To-Day
  • Max Scherzer (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Bowden Francis (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Daulton Varsho (CF): 10-Day-IL
  • Andres Gimenez (2B): 10-Day-IL

Blue Jays vs White Sox game info

Type Info
Venue Rate Field
Location Chicago, Illinois
First pitch Tue 7:40 PM
Temperature 79°
Chance of Rain 51%

Blue Jays vs White Sox predictions

If you’re tuning in for the Toronto Blue Jays, keep your eye on some of their top producers—there’s a good chance you’ll see names like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer flashing across the big moments. Guerrero looks locked in lately, and it wouldn't be a shock to see him get on base multiple times, maybe even rope a double and drive in some crucial runs. Springer has been swinging a hot bat and could easily send one over the fence while also chipping in a couple of RBIs for good measure. Alejandro Kirk, with the highest batting average on the team, is another bat I’d expect to make some noise, likely finding his way on base and maybe even sneaking in another RBI.

Flipping over to the Chicago White Sox, the outlook feels a bit more reserved, but hey, you never know in baseball. Andrew Benintendi is their big power threat right now, and if someone’s going to spark a rally or sneak a homer, it’s probably him. I’d look for Benintendi to get a couple of hits and do his best to produce runs from the heart of the lineup. Miguel Vargas is on a bit of a cold streak, but a matchup like this could be the kind that helps him get back on track—maybe he pokes a single or a double late in the game to keep things interesting. Mike Tauchman is another name to watch, always good for working a walk and finding his way on base, even if the run production hasn’t matched up for the Sox this season.

So, putting it all together, this matchup seems to favor the Blue Jays. Their lineup just looks deeper and hotter, and Chris Bassitt has been a really solid presence on the mound for them. With their ability to string hits together and put up runs, Toronto feels like a safe bet to keep that win streak rolling, especially against a struggling White Sox team that hasn’t quite been able to capitalize on key situations. If the bats for the Blue Jays show up as expected, don’t be surprised if they secure another win in this AL vs. AL showdown. What do you think—is this the Jays’ game to lose?

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