New York Mets vs Chicago White Sox Picks and Predictions May 26th 2025

Mets and, Yes, White Sox Are Upbeat Going Into Series

The New York Mets and the Chicago White Sox may be in very different places in the standings, but both teams enter Monday’s Memorial Day opener at Citi Field with positive energy after encouraging weekend performances.

New York is feeling revitalized after taking two of three from the defending World Series champion Dodgers, while the White Sox – despite their American League-worst record – continue showing signs of growth in their rebuild.

“It was good to see the guys bounce back… and take a series from them.”
— Carlos Mendoza, Mets Manager

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Pitching Matchup: Holmes vs. Houser

Right-hander Clay Holmes (5-3, 3.13 ERA) will take the mound for the Mets after allowing two runs over six innings in a loss to Boston last Tuesday. He’s been dependable and owns a spotless ERA in seven career innings against the White Sox.

Opposing him is former Met Adrian Houser (1-0, 0.00 ERA), who blanked Seattle on two hits across six innings in his season debut last week. Houser was 1-5 with a 5.84 ERA for the Mets in 2024 but has a career 2.89 ERA in 18 2/3 innings against them.

Mets Looking to Build Momentum

Sunday’s 3-1 win over the Dodgers featured a much-needed homer from Pete Alonso, who ended a lengthy drought with a first-inning two-run blast. That win gave New York back-to-back victories after a grueling 13-inning loss on Friday, and they’ll now look to carry that energy into the first of two upcoming series against L.A.

With tough matchups ahead, including a West Coast swing, Monday’s game presents an opportunity to keep momentum going — and fans tracking MLB Picks and Predictions will be watching closely to see if the Mets can stay hot.

White Sox Aiming to Capitalize on Growth

The White Sox came within two outs of their first series sweep of the season Sunday, only to watch the Rangers score three in the ninth. Still, a 2-1 series win — their fifth of the year — offered more evidence that the team is finally turning the corner from last year’s 121-loss campaign.

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“That’s a sign of growth and that’s a sign of a turning point with this team.”
— Davis Martin, White Sox Starter

The White Sox are still a long way from playoff talk, but their improved performance — including a 1-0 win in Houser’s debut — is offering a glimpse of what could come.

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