The Rule 5 Draft pick is the Sox’ first rookie All-Star since Jose Abreu in 2014 and the team’s first-ever rookie pitcher to make the Midsummer Classic.

Shane Smith, the 25-year-old righthanded rookie pitcher from Danvers, has made history for the Chicago White Sox by being named to the American League roster for the All-Star Game July 15 in Atlanta.

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Preview the July 7 matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago White Sox with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox MLB game to be played on July 7, 2025 on ESPN.

Los Angeles Angels (43-45, fourth in the AL West) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (51-38, first in the AL East) Toronto; Sunday, 1:37 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Tyler Anderson (2