New York Yankees vs Chicago White Sox Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 6/17/26, 3:26 PM  by Travis Pulver | Modified on 6/18/26 at 12:33 PM in MLB Picks

The New York Yankees (44-27, 20-12 Home) will try to keep their momentum rolling today when they host the Chicago White Sox in the second game of a three-game series at Yankee Stadium in Brooklyn, NY. First Pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. EST, and fans can follow the game on MLB.TV.

With wins in eight of their last ten, including yesterday’s 12-2 victory vs. the White Sox, and coupled with Tampa Bay going 4-6 in their last ten, the Yankees now sit atop the AL East with a 2.5 game advantage. The loss, along with a loss by the Guardians, keeps Chicago tied for first in the AL Central with Cleveland.

Carlos Rodon is expected to start the day on the mound for the Yankees. Rodon is 2-2 in six starts with a 3.19 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP. He has pitched well at home in two starts, going 0-1 but with a 1.64 ERA and a .132 OBA.

As for the White Sox, Chicago is scheduled to start Anthony Kay. Kay is 6-1 in 14 starts with a 4.34 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP. He has not had his best stuff on the road, where he is 1-1 in six starts with a 6.04 ERA and a .259 OBA.