Tampa Bay Rays at Chicago White Sox – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (April 16, 2026)

The Tampa Bay Rays, currently holding a record of 10-7, are riding a five-game winning streak as they face the Chicago White Sox, who sit at 6-12 and are on a two-game losing streak. The Rays have demonstrated strong performance, particularly in their division, where they boast a 4-1 record. Their batting leader, Chandler Simpson, is hitting .381, while pitcher Drew Rasmussen leads the team with a 1.1 ERA. In contrast, the White Sox have struggled, particularly at home with a 3-5 record. Munetaka Murakami stands out for Chicago, leading the team in multiple offensive categories, including home runs and RBIs. This matchup at Rate Field promises to be a critical contest for both teams as they look to shift their current trajectories.

Tampa Bay Rays at Chicago White Sox Game Information

Game Date: April 16, 2026
Game Time: 02:10 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+000, Chicago Sports Network, Tampa Bay Rays, MLB.TV – Tampa Bay Rays
Location: Rate Field, Chicago, IL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Chicago White Sox Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 6-12
Home Record: 3-5
Away Record: 3-7
Division Record: 2-2
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .333

Tampa Bay Rays Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 10-7
Home Record: 4-2
Away Record: 6-5
Division Record: 4-1
Streak: 5 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .588

Stat Leaders

Chicago White Sox (6-12, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Sam Antonacci, 0.333
RBI Leader: Munetaka Murakami, 9 RBI
Home Run Leader: Munetaka Murakami, 5 HR
Runs Leader: Munetaka Murakami, 12 Runs
Hits Leader: Chase Meidroth, 12 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Luisangel Acuña, 4 SB
ERA Leader: Jonathan Cannon, -1.00 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Sean Burke, 17 K
Wins Leader: Davis Martin, 2 W
Saves Leader: Seranthony Domínguez, 3 SV

Tampa Bay Rays (10-7, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Chandler Simpson, 0.381
RBI Leader: Yandy Díaz, 16 RBI
Home Run Leader: Junior Caminero, 3 HR
Runs Leader: Ben Williamson, 11 Runs
Hits Leader: Chandler Simpson, 24 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Chandler Simpson, 7 SB
ERA Leader: Drew Rasmussen, 1.12 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Steven Matz, 17 K
Wins Leader: Steven Matz, 3 W
Saves Leader: Bryan Baker, 3 SV

Chicago White Sox Injury Report

Austin Hays – Hamstring (D10) – The Chicago White Sox placed OF Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain.
Prelander Berroa – Elbow (D15) – The Chicago White Sox placed RHP Prelander Berroa on the 15-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Mike Vasil – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago White Sox transferred RHP Mike Vasil from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Jonathan Cannon – Hip (D15) – The Chicago White Sox placed RHP Jonathan Cannon on the 15-day injured list with right hip inflammation.
Brooks Baldwin – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago White Sox transferred OF Brooks Baldwin from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow sprain.
Drew Thorpe – Elbow (D15) – The Chicago White Sox placed RHP Drew Thorpe on the 15-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Kyle Teel – Hamstring (D10) – The Chicago White Sox placed C Kyle Teel on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain.
Ky Bush – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago White Sox placed LHP Ky Bush on the 60-day injured list due to elbow problems following his Tommy John surgery.
Chris Murphy – Elbow (D15) – The Chicago White Sox placed LHP Chris Murphy on the 15-day injured list with left elbow impingement syndrome.

Tampa Bay Rays Injury Report

Edwin Uceta – Shoulder (D15) – The Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Edwin Uceta on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder impingement.
Michael Grove – Right Shoulder (D15) – The Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Michael Grove on the 15-day injured list.
Manuel Rodríguez – Elbow (D60) – The Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Manuel Rodríguez on the 60-day injured list due to an elbow injury.
Steven Wilson – Back (D60) – The Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Steven Wilson on the 60-day injured list with lumbar disc inflammation.
Ryan Pepiot – Hip (D60) – The Tampa Bay Rays transferred RHP Ryan Pepiot to the 60-day injured list with right hip inflammation
Garrett Cleavinger – Calf (D15) – The Tampa Bay Rays placed LHP Garrett Cleavinger on the 15-day injured list due to right calf tightness.
Gavin Lux – Shoulder (D10) – The Tampa Bay Rays placed OF Gavin Lux on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder impingement.
Joe Boyle – Right Elbow strain (D15) – The Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Joe Boyle on the 15-day injured list.

Chicago White Sox Upcoming 2026 Schedule

April 16, 2026 vs Tampa Bay Rays
April 17, 2026 at Athletics
April 18, 2026 at Athletics
April 19, 2026 at Athletics
April 21, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
April 22, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
April 23, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
April 24, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
April 25, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
April 26, 2026 vs Washington Nationals

Tampa Bay Rays Upcoming 2026 Schedule

April 16, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
April 17, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
April 18, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
April 19, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
April 20, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds
April 21, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds
April 22, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds
April 24, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins
April 25, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins
April 26, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins

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