ALLSPORTDATA · MLB

Tonight’s MLB slate, explained.

Clear game previews built from current batting orders, starting pitching, team form, player production, injuries, and matchup history.

View today’s game previews →Top Daily OpportunitiesCheck batting orders
ASD AllSportData MLB game previews
MLB Game Preview · May 8, 2025

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City Royals

Current matchup information, probable starters, batting orders, and qualified game notes.

FinalKauffman Stadium3:40 p.m.

Game at a glance

Chicago White Sox visits Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 3:40 p.m.. Both batting orders are confirmed and listed below.

Batting orders

Chicago White Sox

  1. 1Chase MeidrothSSSeason—
  2. 2Miguel Vargas3BSeason—
  3. 3Edgar QueroCSeason—
  4. 4Luis RobertCFSeason—
  5. 5Andrew Vaughn1BSeason—
  6. 6Joshua PalaciosDHSeason—
  7. 7Lenyn Sosa2BSeason—
  8. 8Brooks BaldwinLFSeason—
  9. 9Michael A. TaylorRFSeason—

Kansas City Royals

  1. 1Jonathan IndiaLFSeason—
  2. 2Bobby WittSSSeason—
  3. 3Vinnie Pasquantino1BSeason—
  4. 4Salvador PerezDHSeason—
  5. 5Maikel Garcia3BSeason—
  6. 6Michael Massey2BSeason—
  7. 7Hunter RenfroeRFSeason—
  8. 8Drew WatersCFSeason—
  9. 9Freddy FerminCSeason—

Pitching matchup

Davis Martin is lined up for Chicago White Sox, opposite Kris Bubic for Kansas City Royals. The confirmed starters and batting orders shown here come from the latest official MLB game feed.

Return to this date’s games →