A 6-foot-6 righty with a fastball in the upper 90s, Cusick’s yet to find his command enough to make the major leagues. Through 14 appearances in 2025, Cusick has a 6.32 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 15 2/3 innings.

CHICAGO — Detroit Tigers right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long made his first MLB start in 615 days, returning from right elbow surgery and left hip surgery. It was his first game since Sept. 28, 2023.

The Chicago White Sox battled back from a four-run deficit Wednesday night but ultimately lost to the Detroit Tigers 5-4 at Rate Field.

Casey Mize is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Sean Burke for Chicago. The Tigers have won two of the first three games of this series following last night’s 5-4 win. Riley Greene went 3-5 and drove in two runs as Detroit won their 41st game of the season. Chase Meidroth went 3-4 in the loss for the Sox.

The White Sox claimed Ryan Cusick off waivers from Detroit on Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Charlotte. A 6-foot-6, right-handed pitcher, Cusick began the season in the Athletics' organization with the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators.

This weekend, the Cubs face the Tigers in a crucial series, spotlighting key matchups and hinting at World Series potential. Which team will make a statement?