The White Sox visit the Braves in a lightweight capstone of a mini-series that has produced 43 runs in two games. Martín Pérez (CHW) matches up with Hurston Waldrep (ATL) in a duel that could tilt fantasy rosters. Atlanta sits as a clear favorite with a -184 moneyline and a 9-run total, while Chicago is glimpse-hunting at +1.5 on the spread. Perez owns a 3.09 ERA, Waldrep sports a sparkling 1.02 ERA through three starts, and both lineups are riding hot and cold streaks.

From a fantasy lens, Waldrep’s rookie upside is tantalizing but risky against a veteran Sox lineup that’s shown pop in this series. Pérez offers a low-cost streaming option if he keeps the ball on the corners and induces weak contact. The Braves have scorched the field lately, winning four of their last five series and piling up runs, while Chicago has scuffled but flashed in their last two road games. The weather and ballpark play into a lively 9-run over/under, but the model leans toward Atlanta’s bullpen efficiency and Waldrep’s strikeout upside.

Best bets through NBC projections favor Braves on the moneyline, with a cautious lean to Chicago +1.5. The game’s pace and bullpen dynamics make the under risky, unless Pérez stifles the Atlanta lineup early. For fantasy, target Waldrep’s punch-out ability and fade the Sox when they’re locked into late innings behind a taxed bullpen.

Chicago White Sox stretched a 10-4 lead into six innings, with Kyle Teel supplying a two-run homer and four RBIs while Luis Robert Jr. added a three-run double as part of an 11-hit attack. Yet Atlanta mounted a late charge, with Drake Baldwin delivering a two-run go-ahead single in the eighth after a five-run seventh and two more in the eighth, flipping an eventual 11-10 Braves win. The Sox bullpen faltered late, and manager Will Venable owned the missteps while praising his club’s early offense and baserunning pressure throughout the night.

Fantasy takeaway: Teel and Robert Jr. carried the big-game value, while Andrew Benintendi and Michael A. Taylor contributed multi-category upside in a crowded Sox lineup. For the Braves, Baldwin’s late heroics highlight the depth and clutch potential of Atlanta’s role players. The game underscored how quickly a game can swing on late-inning bullpen breakdowns and timely hits, a reminder to weigh bullpen volatility in late-week lineup decisions.

Chicago White Sox erupted for offense in Atlanta, rattling off 23 runs on 30 hits across the first two games of the series, but their bullpen betrayed them in an 11-10 loss at Truist Park. Lenyn Sosa pulled the reins with a team-high RBI and Luis Robert Jr. added a crooked-number double, while Miguel Vargas drew a key walk and Kyle Teel delivered a second homer in as many nights. The outbreak came after a four-game skid that produced just five runs, underscoring an offense in bloom but a relief corps under siege.

Manager Will Venable took ownership of the bullpen’s late-innings collapse, acknowledging the need to better position his relievers after a string of outings that surrendered multiple leads. The Sox leaned on deep-league contributions, including Quero’s RBI, Meidroth’s first-inning spark, and Teel’s six-inning power, as the offense tried to counter the Braves’ late push. Colson Montgomery was day-to-day but available off the bench, signaling a potential reshuffle as the lineup finds balance between hit productivity and bullpen reliability in the coming days.

The Braves grabbed momentum with Jurickson Profar and Ozzie Albies delivering timely power, while Bryce Elder battled through six innings to keep Atlanta in striking distance before the Sox bullpen faltered again. The night highlighted a hopeful Chicago perspective: the offense is capable of carrying a game, but the bullpen’s consistency will determine whether the White Sox can sustain a winning run in this tight stretch of the schedule.

Chicago White Sox stunned Atlanta 13-9 in Monday’s action, and the Braves now host the rematch in a quick turnaround that still carries betting value. White Sox backers get +1.5 on the run line at -144 and an enticing +142 moneyline as underdogs, with a total set at 8.5. Bryce Elder carries a 5.89 ERA and a track record of allowing a high volume of hits, while Shane Smith has been a brighter spot for Chicago with a 4.01 ERA. The White Sox have been potent offensively since the All-Star break, ranking among the top teams in wRC+. The matchup factors, recent form, and price all point to another volatile, high-scoring tilt that fantasy bettors can exploit.

Prop bets stand out here, notably Elder OVER 5.5 hits allowed at +100, given his season-long trend of allowing 6+ hits in eight of his last ten starts. The White Sox lineup has heated up in that window, providing a solid counterpunch with runners on base. Chicago’s offense has been undervalued in the market, and paired with a favorable pitching matchup for Smith, there’s plausible upside for a second upset bid.

The takeaway for fantasy players and bettors: Chicago’s offense is a real factor, Elder’s contact rate is a concern, and Smith’s ability to navigate a powerful Braves lineup in a short leash could tilt this game’s scoring dynamics toward the visitors again. Back Chicago on the road as a value underdog, and consider the overs in a game with elevated scoring potential.

Turn Back the Clock Night opens a homestand as the host club faces Chicago White Sox top farm club Charlotte Knights on Tuesday, weaving nostalgia into a competitive matchup that doubles as a window into the White Sox system’s future.

Fantasy observers should watch the Knights for breakout prospects who could earn a big-league look; any late-season promotions from Charlotte could filter into your rosters. Pitching pairings and bullpen assignments may determine short-term streaming or bid-watcher moves.

With organizational depth on display, this game serves as a barometer for the parent club’s minor-league pipeline and for potential call-ups whose performance could tilt fantasy value in the weeks ahead.