- Matchup: New York Mets vs Chicago White Sox
- Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Venue: Rate Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Chicago Sports Network
- Betting Odds: New York (-128) Chicago (+106)
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The New York Mets (58-70) are set to visit Rate Field on Sunday to face off against the Chicago White Sox (66-61). The moneyline for this matchup features the Mets at -128 and the White Sox at +106. The total runs line is set at 8, with Nolan McLean and Erick Fedde taking the mound as starting pitchers.
This season, New York has a slugging percentage of .388 with a strikeout total of 1,087 and 414 walks. The team has recorded 508 RBIs and 1,009 hits, holding an overall batting average of .235. The Mets have hit 159 doubles and launched 155 home runs, accumulating 531 runs with an on-base percentage of .307. Averaging 4.2 runs per game, they sit 23rd in the league.
The Mets have a team ERA of 4.06, ranking 15th in the league, and have struck out 1,153 batters. The pitching staff has allowed 138 home runs and 573 runs total, standing 18th overall in the MLB. They have issued 455 walks, resulting in a team FIP of 4.00 so far this season. New York has surrendered 1,025 hits at a rate of 8.1 per 9 innings, with 514 of those being earned runs. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.53 and the pitching unit has accumulated a WHIP of 1.30.
The Mets’ bullpen has faced runners on base 120 times and appeared in 133 high-pressure situations, achieving 54 holds this season (ranking 26th in MLB). They’ve converted saves at a rate of 64.1%, with 25 successful saves out of 39 attempts, but have blown 14 chances. The relievers have inherited 166 runners, with 28.3% scoring for opposing teams. A total of 391 relief pitchers have taken to the mound this season.
This season, the Mets have converted 69.4% of balls put in play into outs, ranking them 22nd in the league. They have achieved 3,419 putouts, 1,009 assists, and made 82 errors, with a fielding percentage of .982, placing them 27th in MLB, alongside 80 double plays.
McLean has pitched for 190 innings, earning 219 strikeouts throughout his MLB career. With a career record of 14-9, McLean holds a FIP of 2.98 and has faced 782 batters. He maintains an earned run average of 3.03 (64 runs allowed) and a WHIP of 1.130, having given up 145 hits (6.9 hits per nine innings) with 70 walks.
The White Sox are currently posting a team slugging percentage of .408, averaging 4.76 runs per game (7th in MLB). They have recorded 203 doubles, while earning 440 walks and accumulating 605 runs. This year, they’ve smashed 167 homers and driven in 578 runs, striking out 1,157 times (6th in baseball) with 1,016 hits. The Chicago White Sox boast an on-base percentage of .318 with a season batting average of .238.
The White Sox maintain a team WHIP of 1.295 along with a FIP of 4.20. Their K/BB ratio stands at 8.50 (1,074 strikeouts versus 458 walks). Currently, they rank 9th in MLB for the least hits allowed, with 1,010 total. The pitching staff has allowed 140 homers and surrendered 4.44 runs per 9 innings (16th in MLB), resulting in a season ERA of 4.06 (512 earned runs).
Chicago’s relievers have a 31.5% inherited scoring rate from 203 inherited runners. The bullpen has played in 130 high-leverage situations and faced runners on base 142 times. With 112 save opportunities, the White Sox have collected 53 holds but blown 25 saves. They’re ranked 24th in baseball with a save percentage of 56.9%, utilizing 429 relievers this year.
Playing 10,206 innings, the White Sox have a defensive efficiency of 70.5% (11th in the league). They have recorded 87 double plays and maintain a fielding percentage of .985 (19th in professional baseball), along with 1,044 assists, 69 errors, and 3,402 putouts.
Throughout his MLB career, Fedde has allowed 920 hits and tallied 671 strikeouts over 886 innings. With a career record of 40-63, Fedde has a 4.86 ERA while giving up 9.3 hits per nine innings. He has permitted 479 earned runs, holding a WHIP of 1.435 and a FIP of 4.8. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is 1.91, having faced 3,859 batters during his professional baseball journey.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s MLB contest, covering the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Back New York (-128)
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