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MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / September 30

White Sox Take AL Wild Card Game 1 From Astros 6-3 in Houston

In some late-September baseball in Houston, the Chicago White Sox looked like they belonged from the first inning. Chicago jumped Houston opener AJ Blubaugh early, rode a Hagen Smith opener into a bullpen relay, and closed out a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros in AL Wild Card Series Game 1 at Daikin Park.

Will Venable News / ChiCitySports / September 30

3 correct buttons Will Venable pushed in White Sox Game 1 playoff win

Second-year manager Will Venable has his first playoff win under his belt, as his Chicago White Sox defeated the Houston Astros 6-3 in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series.

Hagen Smith News / TWSN / September 30

Hagen Smith Joins Elite Company After Game 1 Performance

The Chicago White Sox are now one game away from advancing out of the wild card round, and they had Hagen Smith starting for this one. The 6’3″ left-handed pitcher has not taken long to adjust to the MLB, posting some ridiculous numbers, which we’ll get into below.

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Chicago White Sox News / EasySportz / September 29

White Sox Shock Astros in Game 1 as Chicago Takes Control of Wild Card Series!

The Chicago White Sox are making their presence felt in October baseball. Chicago opened its American League Wild Card Series with a 6-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night at Daikin Park, taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series.

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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 / Yardbarker / September 30

Sean Burke vs. Hunter Brown: How starters match up in White Sox-Astros Game 2

Game 2 between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros should unfold significantly differently than Game 1.

Hagen Smith gave the White Sox exactly what they needed as Game 1 opener

Astros ask Hunter Brown to square series with White Sox

Colson Montgomery becomes the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run

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Liam Hendriks News / EssentiallySports / September 30

Ex-white Sox Star Calls Time on 14-Year MLB Career With Retirement Announcement

Liam Hendriks was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in December 2022 while playing for the Chicago White Sox. But the right-hander didn’t let non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma decide the end of his baseball career and fought his way back to the mound in 2023.

Sam Antonacci News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29

Sam Antonacci makes sure to shout out key reason White Sox is up 1-0 vs. Astros

The Chicago White Sox faced the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series on Tuesday. They won 6-3 in the first game of the best-of-three at Daikin Field in Houston.

Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / September 29

Colson Montgomery homers as White Sox beat Astros 6-3 in Game 1

HOUSTON -- Colson Montgomery slugged his first career postseason home run while Braden Montgomery and Chase Meidroth recorded multi-hit games as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Houston Astros 6-3 on Tuesday in Game 1 of this American League wild-card series.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / September 29

Who the White Sox Can (And Can’t) Trust After Huge Game 1 Win Over Astros

The Chicago White Sox went into Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series completely unfazed by the pressure and delivered. In a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros, the White Sox dominated on both sides of the ball.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / September 29

Colson Montgomery becomes the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run

Colson Montgomery has written quite a tale this season in baseball.

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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.

Will Venable News / ChiCitySports / September 29

White Sox’s Will Venable already has Game 2 pitching plan in mind

As the Chicago White Sox begin their Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros, they’ll be utilizing a bullpen game led by Hagen Smith in Game 1. While Will Venable doesn’t have a firm plan yet, the manager has a strong idea of how the White Sox will operate in Game 2.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29

Hagen Smith gave White Sox what they needed in Game 1

Hagen Smith gave the White Sox exactly what they needed as Game 1 opener

Rookie Hagen Smith pitched three innings, allowing no runs on two hits with one strikeout in a 6-3 Chicago White Sox win at the Houston Astros in the first game of the wild-card series on Tuesday.

Colson Montgomery homers as White Sox beat Astros 6-3 in Game 1

Colson Montgomery becomes the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29

White Sox received ultimate blessing in letter from the Pope before Wild Card Game vs. Astros

The Chicago White Sox will play the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card series. Before the first game on Tuesday, the South Siders got a letter of support from their biggest fan.

MLB News / Chicago White Sox on SI / September 29

Bad News Astros: The Pope Blessed the White Sox Before Wild Card Series

The Chicago White Sox may soon be the beneficiary of divine intervention. In the lead-up to the team's Wild Card series against the Houston Astros, the organization shared a very special message from their most famous fan.

Colson Montgomery News / ChiCitySports / September 29

Chicago White Sox make Colson Montgomery move for Game 1 vs. Astros

Shortstop Colson Montgomery’s 31 home runs are the third-most on the Chicago White Sox. But he also set a new MLB single season record with 227 strikeouts.

MLB News / Just Baseball / September 29

White Sox vs. Astros: Wild Card Series Preview

For the first time since 2021, the Chicago White Sox are postseason-bound. Like in 2021, they’ve drawn the Houston Astros in the first round. Unlike the first go-around, these two teams are playing in a best-of-three series, not the American League Division Series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29

Former MLB pitcher projects White Sox's Game 1 pitching plans

Former MLB pitcher Dan Plesac projects White Sox's Game 1 pitching plans

Game 1 of the White Sox's American League wild-card series at the Houston Astros is on Tuesday.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28

Astros, White Sox going with bullpen games in Game 1 of wild-card series

The Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros are both expected to use bullpen games in Game 1 of their American League Wild Card Series on Tuesday.

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Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / September 28

Tim Anderson Closes a White Sox Chapter

When Tim Anderson returned to Rate Field on Sept. 17, he came back looking for closure. “It’s closing the door the way I wanted to and nobody else,” Anderson said before a ceremony honoring his Chicago White Sox career.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28

White Sox vs. Astros: Breaking down the 2026 season series

The two teams met up seven times in the regular season, with Houston winning five of the seven games.

Will Venable comments on Chase Meidroth missing second consecutive game

White Sox turn attention to wild card after Guardians win AL Central

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Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / September 27

Randal Grichuk, Brenton Doyle help White Sox beat Rockies

Randal Grichuk and Brenton Doyle smacked two-run home runs and Anthony Kay pitched five strong innings to boost the host Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 victory against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday to close the regular season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 26

White Sox turn attention to wild card after Guardians win AL Central

The Chicago White Sox's 9-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies and the 11-5 Cleveland Guardians win over the Kansas City Royals ended the American League Central race.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery set dubious record

Munetaka Murakami's hilarious playoff celebration goes viral

Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision

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