New York Mets vs Chicago White Sox Picks and Prediction for Sunday August 23 2026

On Sunday, the New York Mets (58-71) face off against the Chicago White Sox (67-61) at Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. Get involved in the action with our free MLB picks.

New York vs. Chicago Game Information

• August 23, 2026
• 2:10 PM EST
• Rate Field
• CSN/MLB.TV/SNY/Fubo

Chicago Form & Recent Results

Chicago enters this matchup coming off a win, although the White Sox have still lost three of their last five games overall. During that span, they dropped one game at home against the Braves and also lost two games to the Cubs in Chicago. They did respond well on Friday, picking up a 6-4 home win over the Mets. Miguel Vargas had a big night at the plate for the White Sox, going 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, a home run, one run scored, and two RBI. Sean Burke got the start on the mound and worked through six innings, giving up seven hits and four earned runs while not issuing a walk and striking out four Mets hitters. As a team, Chicago showed some power in that win, hitting four home runs and finishing with nineteen total bases. The pitching staff also did a solid job attacking the strike zone, recording nine strikeouts, throwing 103 strikes, and allowing just one walk in the game.

Offensively, Miguel Vargas has been one of Chicago’s most important bats this season, and he is tied with first baseman Munetaka Murakami for the team lead in home runs with 29 apiece. Shortstop Colson Montgomery is not far behind, adding 27 home runs of his own so far this year. Vargas has also been the White Sox’s top run producer, leading the team with 74 RBI on the season. Second baseman Chase Meidroth has provided consistency at the plate as well, leading Chicago with a .270 batting average. Over their last five games, the White Sox have allowed an average of 3.4 runs per game, which is a sign that their pitching staff has been keeping them competitive. Chicago will look to build off Friday’s win and carry that energy into Sunday’s matchup against the Mets.

New York Form & Recent Results

New York comes into this matchup trying to bounce back after dropping its most recent game, though the team has still played fairly well lately by winning three of its last five games before Saturday. Two of those victories came at home against the Padres, while the other was also at home against the Nationals. In Friday’s 6-4 road loss to the White Sox, designated hitter Bo Bichette gave the Mets some production at the plate, finishing 1-for-4 with a home run, one run scored, and one RBI. As a team, New York recorded eight hits in the game, but the pitching staff gave up six hits and allowed Chicago to do enough damage to come away with the win.

This season, Juan Soto has been the top power threat in New York’s lineup, leading the team with 21 home runs. Carson Benge has also provided solid pop and currently ranks second on the club with 15 home runs. Bichette has been one of the Mets’ most important run producers, leading the team with 65 RBIs on the year. Benge has also been consistent at the plate, carrying a team-best .272 batting average this season. Over their last five games, the Mets have averaged 3.2 runs, so they will be looking for more offensive consistency as they try to respond from Friday’s loss and close out the series against the White Sox with a win on Sunday. 

Key Stats

• New York’s Bo Bichette this season: 13 HRs, 65 RBI, .266 AVG
• Chicago’s Miguel Vargas this season: 29 HRs, 74 RBI, .243 AVG

New York vs. Chicago Picks and Prediction

The White Sox haven’t been playing well lately, and that could give the Mets a real opportunity to steal a win when the two teams meet Sunday at Rate Field for the series finale. New York will turn to Nolan McLean, who enters the matchup with a 9-8 record and a solid 3.34 ERA. If he can keep the White Sox lineup in check and give the Mets some length on the mound, New York will have a strong chance to come away with an important victory against a Chicago team still fighting to stay in the playoff picture. Final Score Prediction, Chicago White Sox win 2-1.