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Chicago White Sox News / Baseball Now / September 20

White Sox Magic Number: How Many Wins To Clinch Postseason Berth?

The Chicago White Sox lost over 100 games in each of the last three years, but on Sunday, they secured their first 80-win season since 2022, when they went 81-81.

MLB News / South Side Sox / September 20

White Sox find sunshine in the rain with 8-1 win over Tigers

If you overlook a four-hour rain delay and miserable fall football weather that lasted throughout the three-hour game, Sunday’s 8-1 crushing of the Detroit Tigers was unqualified joy from first pitch to final out.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / September 20

Knights season ends on high note with 7-4 win over the Tides

This being the final game of the 2026 White Sox affiliate seasons, you are reading our last daily Minor League Update for 2026. We have our season wraps still to publish (joining our Kannapolis review, already on site) and will also have podcasts summarizing each individual club in the minor-league system.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / September 20

MLB Insider confirms White Sox taking right approach with Munetaka Murakami extension

Earlier this season, the Chicago White Sox’s decision to sign free agent Munetaka Murakami looked like one of the biggest bargains of the offseason. Chicago landed the slugger on a two-year, $34 million deal, and despite missing time with a hamstring injury, Murakami came out firing.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

MLB News / Chicago White Sox on SI / September 20

White Sox vs. Tigers Lineup: If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It

The White Sox hope to take the finale of a four-game series with the Detroit Tigers. A victory not only would clinch the series but at least maintain their two-game lead for the final wild-card spot.

Huascar Brazoban News / Field Level Media / September 20

White Sox activate RHP Huascar Brazoban from IL

The Chicago White Sox activated right-hander Huascar Brazoban from the 15-day injured list prior to Sunday's game against the visiting Detroit Tigers. Brazoban, 36, was placed on the injured list on Aug.

Miguel Vargas News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Miguel Vargas Makes Franchise History During White Sox Win

Miguel Vargas made White Sox history Saturday while helping Chicago pick up a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field. Vargas scored his 100th run of the season in the first inning after drawing a walk against Jackson Jobe.

Hagen Smith News / Just Baseball / September 20

Hagen Smith Has Quickly Become the White Sox’s Best Weapon

If there’s one word to describe the 2024 MLB Draft, it would be fantastic. The first round of that year’s class has already produced franchise-altering talent, multiple All-Star Games, and a large amount of big league talent just two years since the draft day itself.

Noah Schultz News / Chicago White Sox on SI / September 20

Has Noah Schultz Remade Himself as a Reliable White Sox Reliever?

Although Noah Schultz was never the most consistent pitcher for the White Sox once they called him up, he at least showed flashes of greatness and provided a little length for a rotation that severely lacked it.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20

White Sox continue push toward playoffs in finale against Tigers

Heading into the finale of a four-game set against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon, the host Chicago White Sox are desperate for a hero. Miguel Vargas wants to fill that spot.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / September 20

Burke and Vargas Steady the White Sox in a 3-1 Win Over Detroit

The Chicago White Sox needed something steady after Friday’s collapse. Sean Burke and Miguel Vargas gave them exactly that. Burke worked six innings, and Vargas hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth as Chicago beat the Tigers 3-1 on Saturday at Rate Field.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

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The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / September 19

Sean Burke ends White Sox's starter drought in critical win over Tigers

Sean Burke pitched six innings, allowing one run on five hits, three walks and five strikeouts as the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Saturday afternoon.

Catcher Kyle Teel providing White Sox quality at-bats since injury

Tyler Mahle has been reliable force on the mound since joining Braves

Caleb Durbin blows the game for Red Sox with baserunning blunder

Giants’ Bryce Eldridge misses game after hitting head at team hotel

One MLB team is likely to fire its manager

Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / September 19

Sean Burke, Miguel Vargas help White Sox tame Tigers

Sean Burke hurled six quality innings and Miguel Vargas homered to help the Chicago White Sox earn a 3-1 victory over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon.

Tristan Peters News / ChiCitySports / September 19

Tristan Peters avoids major injury but White Sox blow 6 run lead in gut-punch loss

What initially looked like a promising night unraveled quickly. Tristan Peters had a scary collision with a post in the outfield and the Chicago White Sox suffered a gut-punching loss, blowing a six run lead.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 19

White Sox's playoff hopes hanging by a thread after collapse against Tigers

The Chicago White Sox blew an 8-2 lead in an 11-8 loss to the Detroit Tigers in the second of a four-game series on Friday night. With the loss, the White Sox fell one game behind the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central.

White Sox eager for bounce-back effort vs. Tigers

Tigers wipe out 6-run deficit, knock White Sox out of first place

Catcher Kyle Teel providing White Sox quality at-bats since returning from injury

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / September 18

Catcher Kyle Teel providing White Sox quality at-bats since returning from injury

Kyle Teel has elevated offensive production for the Chicago White Sox at catcher since returning from a high-ankle sprain on Sept. 4.

Dominant bullpen performance puts White Sox back into tie for first place

Munetaka Murakami breaks out of his slump leading White Sox over Tigers

White Sox move struggling trade acquisition Luis Castillo to bullpen

The '2023 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / September 18

Where Would the White Sox Be Without Randal Grichuk and Tristan Peters?

Two low-cost outfield additions have become much more than depth pieces as Chicago fights through a tight AL Central race. The Chicago White Sox needed Randal Grichuk to swing.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

White Sox Move Luis Castillo To Bullpen

The White Sox will use Luis Castillo out of the bullpen, manager Will Venable told reporters on Thursday (link via Jesse Rogers of ESPN). Rookie David Sandlin will start tomorrow against Detroit.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / September 17

Dominant bullpen performance puts White Sox back into tie for first place

The Chicago White Sox bullpen pitched 5.1 scoreless innings in a critical 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.

White Sox move struggling trade acquisition Luis Castillo to bullpen

The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / September 18

Munetaka Murakami breaks out of his slump leading White Sox over Tigers

Munetaka Murakami might have broken out of his month-plus slump with a home run, a triple, a run scored and three RBI in the Chicago White Sox's win over the Detroit Tigers.

Dominant bullpen performance puts White Sox back into tie for first place

White Sox move struggling trade acquisition Luis Castillo to bullpen

Hagen Smith joins 1981 ROY and Cy Young winner as only other pitcher with this stat line

The '2023 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / September 17

White Sox move struggling trade acquisition Luis Castillo to bullpen

The Chicago White Sox are moving trade deadline acquisition Luis Castillo to the bullpen following his disappointing start with the team.

White Sox rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami's performance has taken a downturn at the worst time

2026 White Sox in danger of becoming 2003 Royals

Hagen Smith joins 1981 ROY and Cy Young winner as only other pitcher with this stat line

The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 16

2026 White Sox in danger of becoming 2003 Royals

There are still questions surrounding the White Sox: Can they hold on to a playoff berth, and can they prove that the 2026 season is more than a flash in the pan? Otherwise, they may end up sharing the same fate as the 2003 Royals.

White Sox's playoff hopes slipping after losing series vs. Guardians

White Sox rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami's performance has taken a downturn at the worst time

Hagen Smith continues to impress for White Sox

The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 16

White Sox's playoff hopes slipping after losing series vs. Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians took a half-game lead in the American League Central over the Chicago White Sox after a 6-3 win on Wednesday.

White Sox get huge win to open series vs. Guardians

White Sox need their 30-HR hitters to break out of extreme slumps

White Sox rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami's performance has taken a downturn at the worst time

Hagen Smith continues to impress for White Sox

The 'Legal MLB spitballers' quiz

Tommy Pham News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

Tommy Pham’s elevator pitch immediately paid off for White Sox

The Chicago White Sox activated veteran outfielder Tommy Pham prior to Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. And, Pham revealed that he ran into White Sox GM Chris Geitz in the elevator and made his case for why he should be activated.