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Hagen Smith Joins Elite Company After Game 1 Performance

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.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / September 30
3 correct buttons Will Venable pushed in White Sox Game 1 playoff win

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.

Chicago White Sox News / EasySportz / September 29
White Sox Shock Astros in Game 1 as Chicago Takes Control of Wild Card Series!

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
Sean Burke vs. Hunter Brown: How starters match up in White Sox-Astros Game 2

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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Chris Sale News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB all-time K-leaders' quiz
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MLB News / Sox on 35th / September 29

White Sox 6, Astros 3: One win closer to ALDS

Call it a winner: White Sox beat Astros to move one win closer to advancing Call it divine intervention. Call it resilience. Call it loose. Call it relentless.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
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.

Liam Hendriks News / EssentiallySports / September 30
Ex-white Sox Star Calls Time on 14-Year MLB Career With Retirement Announcement

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.

MLB News / South Side Sox / September 29

Houston may have a problem as White Sox outlast Astros, 6-3

Postseason baseball never disappoints, and tonight’s game in Houston was no different. As both teams leveraged an opener for the first time in MLB playoff history, the South Side pitching won out in the end, as Chicago ends the day with a 1-0 lead over Houston in the AL Wild Card series after a 6-3 win.

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

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

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

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 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. 

White Sox vs. Astros: Breaking down the 2026 season series
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The 'MLB players and presidents' quiz
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.

Will Venable News / ChiCitySports / September 29
White Sox’s Will Venable already has Game 2 pitching plan in mind

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
One question to answer about every MLB wild-card team
The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz
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The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz
 The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz
The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz
 The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz
The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz
 The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29
White Sox received ultimate blessing in letter from the Pope before Wild Card Game vs. Astros

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

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.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / September 29
White Sox vs. Astros Wild Card Lineup (Game 1): Colson Montgomery Last? Bullpen Day, More

White Sox vs. Astros Wild Card Lineup (Game 1): Colson Montgomery Last? Bullpen Day, More

After a surprising 84-78 season that saw the Chicago White Sox fall just short of a division title, they will face the Houston Astros in a three-game series.

Colson Montgomery News / ChiCitySports / September 29
Chicago White Sox make Colson Montgomery move for Game 1 vs. Astros

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

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. 

Astros, White Sox going with bullpen games in Game 1 of wild-card series
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The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz
Chicago White Sox News / Athlon Sports / September 29
Miguel Vargas calls Munetaka Murakami one of his best friends ahead of the White Sox wild card series against the Astros

Miguel Vargas calls Munetaka Murakami one of his best friends ahead of the White Sox wild card series against the Astros

Miguel Vargas and Munetaka Murakami will enter the postseason together as the Chicago White Sox prepare to face the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card Series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Astros, White Sox going with bullpen games in Game 1

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.

White Sox vs. Astros: Breaking down the 2026 season series
Cubs, White Sox wild-card TV schedules announced
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Predicting all MLB postseason rounds: Who wins the World Series?
The 'A.L. Batting Champions' quiz
Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / September 28
Tim Anderson Closes a White Sox Chapter

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

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
The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 26
White Sox turn attention to wild card after Guardians win AL Central

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
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / September 26
Will Venable comments on Chase Meidroth missing second consecutive game

Will Venable comments on Chase Meidroth missing second consecutive game

Chicago White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth missed his second straight game Saturday.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery set dubious record
Munetaka Murakami's hilarious playoff celebration goes viral
Sean Burke is the ace the White Sox need in the postseason
Every postseason the White Sox have participated in
The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz
Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / September 24
Every postseason the White Sox have participated in

Every postseason the White Sox have participated in

The Chicago White Sox clinched the 12th postseason berth in franchise history with a 9-1 win at the Kansas City Royals on Thursday afternoon.  

Beloved World Series-winning coach dies at 70
White Sox place RHP Luis Castillo (shoulder) on IL
Cubs, White Sox make neat history with postseason berths
The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz

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