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With win over Royals, White Sox would edge closer to crowning achievement

With win over Royals, White Sox would edge closer to crowning achievement

After three straight 100-loss seasons, the Chicago White Sox can clinch a spot in the American League playoffs on Wednesday night. The White Sox (81-76) carry a magic number of two to earn a playoff berth as they try for a series victory against the host Kansas City Royals (67-90).

Brenton Doyle News / Chicago White Sox on SI / September 23
White Sox' Trade for Brenton Doyle Looking Better Thanks to Offensive Boost

White Sox' Trade for Brenton Doyle Looking Better Thanks to Offensive Boost

When the White Sox acquired Brenton Doyle from the Colorado Rockies, some were uneasy about the prospects they traded for him. Come to think of it, Sox fans were uneasy about any prospects being traded, and they didn't even trade that many of them at the deadline.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / September 23
White Sox can clinch a playoff berth on Wednesday night

White Sox can clinch a playoff berth on Wednesday night

The Chicago White Sox's 14-11 win at the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, paired with the Texas Rangers' 6-3 loss to the New York Mets, lowered the magic number for the Pale Hose to two.

Will Venable gambling on late-season lineup change with Miguel Vargas
White Sox beat Royals despite another bullpen collapse
The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz
MLB News / South Side Sox / September 23

Chaos in Kansas City ends with White Sox on top, 14-11

Anthony Kay looked solid for the first couple of innings, keeping the Royals scoreless despite their first two batters reaching on consecutive base hits.

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The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

How many of the league leaders in batting average since the 2003 season can you name in six minutes?

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The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz
Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / September 23
Bryan Hudson to Open Wednesday for Erick Fedde vs. Royals

Bryan Hudson to Open Wednesday for Erick Fedde vs. Royals

Bryan Hudson will open Wednesday for Erick Fedde, according to James Fegan, as the Chicago White Sox continue their series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

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

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 23
Randal Grichuk and Chase Meidroth power White Sox win at Royals

Randal Grichuk and Chase Meidroth power White Sox win at Royals

The White Sox overcame another collapse by the bullpen late to earn the critical win.

Will Venable gambling on late-season lineup change with Miguel Vargas
White Sox have more favorable pitching matchups than Guardians amid crucial final week
The 'Chicago Black Sox Scandal' quiz
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 22
White Sox keep pace in AL Central by outslugging Royals 14-11

White Sox keep pace in AL Central by outslugging Royals 14-11

Chase Meidroth smacked a three-run home run among his three hits and five RBIs and Brenton Doyle, Randal Grichuk and Munetaka Murakami also homered to power the visiting Chicago White Sox to a 14-11 victory against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 22
White Sox beat Royals despite another bullpen collapse

White Sox beat Royals despite another bullpen collapse

The Chicago White Sox bullpen allowed seven runs in the last two innings, but they survived for a 14-11 win at the Kansas City Royals.

White Sox keep pace in AL Central by outslugging Royals 14-11
White Sox have more favorable pitching matchups than Guardians amid crucial final week
Will Venable gambling on late-season lineup change with Miguel Vargas
The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz
Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / September 22
White Sox' Biggest Flaw (And How It Can Be Fixed) Before the Playoffs Arrive

White Sox' Biggest Flaw (And How It Can Be Fixed) Before the Playoffs Arrive

The Chicago White Sox are all but certain to make their first postseason appearance since 2021, with a 96.2 percent chance to make the playoffs, per Fangraphs.

Miguel Vargas News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22
Miguel Vargas’ completely honest admission will catch White Sox fans’ attention amid playoff push

Miguel Vargas’ completely honest admission will catch White Sox fans’ attention amid playoff push

Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas made clear Tuesday that his breakout season remains secondary to Chicago’s playoff push. The White Sox entered the night 80-76, one game behind the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central while holding the American League’s final Wild Card position with six games remaining in the 2026 season.

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

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.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / September 22
White Sox have more favorable pitching matchups than Guardians amid crucial final week

White Sox have more favorable pitching matchups than Guardians amid crucial final week

The Chicago White Sox have more favorable probable pitching matchups in the final week of the regular season than the Cleveland Guardians.

Will Venable gambling on late-season lineup change with Miguel Vargas
White Sox aim to be in 'good spot' as they enter series with Royals
Long delay doesn’t stop White Sox in runaway win over Tigers
The '300-K MLB seasons' quiz
Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / September 22
Will Venable gambling on late-season lineup change with Miguel Vargas

Will Venable gambling on late-season lineup change with Miguel Vargas

Vargas, the White Sox's best player in 2026, leads the team in several categories, including home runs, runs batted in, runs scored and stolen bases.

White Sox aim to be in 'good spot' as they enter series with Royals
Long delay doesn’t stop White Sox in runaway win over Tigers
The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz
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 The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
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 The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz
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 The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz
 The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz
Miguel Vargas News / Athlon Sports / September 22
White Sox React to Miguel Vargas News Before Royals Game

White Sox React to Miguel Vargas News Before Royals Game

Miguel Vargas and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 on Sunday to win the four-game series 3-1. Detroit pitcher Troy Melton allowed four earned runs before being yanked early after 3.2 innings.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / September 22
White Sox Magic Number Watch: Hope Builds as Playoffs Within Striking Distance

White Sox Magic Number Watch: Hope Builds as Playoffs Within Striking Distance

The White Sox have had a day to collect themselves, but they won't have any more chances at a breather. They will play every single day from now until the end of the regular season.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / September 22

Miguel Vargas named AL Player of the Week

Miguel Vargas has had a career year this year for the Chicago White Sox, with 33 home runs, 88 RBIs, 31 doubles, a triple and 20 steals, all while scoring 101 runs and slashing .251/.362/.482 with a 5.3 WAR and 135 OPS+.

Huascar Brazoban News / Field Level Media / September 20
White Sox activate RHP Huascar Brazoban from IL

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.

Hagen Smith News / Just Baseball / September 20
Hagen Smith Has Quickly Become the White Sox’s Best Weapon

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.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / September 19
Sean Burke ends White Sox's starter drought in critical win

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 / Yardbarker / September 18
Catcher Kyle Teel providing White Sox quality at-bats since returning from injury

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 / Yardbarker / September 17
Dominant bullpen performance puts White Sox back into tie for first place

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 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

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

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
Munetaka Murakami News / Yardbarker / September 16
Munetaka Murakami's performance has taken a downturn at the worst time

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

The White Sox are sitting only half a game ahead of the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central race.

White Sox need their 30-HR hitters to break out of extreme slumps
Hagen Smith continues to impress for White Sox
White Sox get huge win to open series vs. Guardians
The 'Chicago Black Sox Scandal' quiz
Hagen Smith News / Yardbarker / September 15
Hagen Smith continues to impress for White Sox

Hagen Smith continues to impress for White Sox

Smith has been an impressive arm in the bullpen.

White Sox attempt to add more breathing room in race vs. Guardians
White Sox get huge win to open series vs. Guardians
White Sox need their 30-HR hitters to break out of extreme slumps
The '300-K MLB seasons' quiz

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