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Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians Game 5 ALDS Pitching Matchup and Analysis
After the Chicago White Sox jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead on the road, things have fallen back down to earth. The Cleveland Guardians have won each of the last two games in Chicago, forcing a Game 5 in Cleveland. With the fate of both of these teams’ seasons now resting in just one game, we’re going to be looking at the pitching matchup.
Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / October 9
Flashback: Must-win White Sox games 
Quick research (possibly incomplete) indicates the White Sox have played only one max-series playoff game ever: The 6-4 loss to Oakland in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series in 2020.
The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz
Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?
Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / October 9
White Sox Have Lots to Clean Up to Avoid Making the Wrong Kind of ALDS History
Some ugly rhetoric has surfaced among White Sox fans after their team dropped Game 4 of the ALDS, thus forcing a Game 5 on the road against the Cleveland Guardians.
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 / October 9
How Guardians' Gavin Williams has pitched against White Sox in 2026
After dominating the Chicago White Sox in Game 2, Gavin Williams is starting the decisive American League Division Series Game 5 for the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday.
Sean Burke News / Yardbarker / October 9
How White Sox starter Sean Burke has pitched against Guardians in 2026
The Chicago White Sox will start ace Sean Burke on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians in a decisive Game 5 of the American League Division Series.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 9
What White Sox's Sean Burke needs to do against Guardians in Game 5
Sean Burke will take the mound for the Chicago White Sox against Gavin Williams and the Cleveland Guardians in a win-or-go-home Game 5 of the ALDS on Saturday. While the White Sox took a commanding 2-0 lead against the Guardians in the series, Cleveland has gained momentum by winning the last two games.
Chicago White Sox News / EssentiallySports / October 9
White Sox’s ALDS Trouble Exposed as Ex-MLB World Series Champ Points to One Costly Failure
A historic opportunity was within the Chicago White Sox’s grasp, but two losses later, the dream is suddenly hanging by a thread. After an impressive 84-78 regular season, the White Sox stormed into the 2026 postseason.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 9
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt details pitching plan for do-or-die Game 5
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt faced plenty of criticism for how he handled his pitching staff in Thursday's win.
Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 9
White Sox make big ALDS Game 5 starting pitcher decision
The Chicago White Sox have confirmed their starting pitcher for Game 5 of the ALDS in Cleveland on Saturday night. Manager Will Venable will give the ball to Sean Burke, who was their top starting pitcher all season long.
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.
Grant Taylor News / ChiCitySports / October 9
Star Chicago White Sox reliever gets brutally honest on Game 5 challenge
Right-hander Grant Taylor has been a star out of the Chicago White Sox’s bullpen all season. But the Cleveland Guardians were able to figure him out in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.
Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / October 9
White Sox name Sean Burke as Game 5 starter for ALDS finale
After the Guardians won 9-5 on Thursday night, the series goes back to Cleveland, and White Sox manager Will Venable had a big decision to make regarding the starting pitcher.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 9
White Sox most to blame for blowing 2 chances to close out Guardians in ALDS
The Chicago White Sox had two chances to close out the Cleveland Guardians and advance in the American League Division Series. Instead, they are heading back to Cleveland for a decisive Game 5 after their pitching staff completely fell apart when the team needed it most.
Anthony Rizzo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 9
Anthony Rizzo reveals what’s led to White Sox’s sudden ALDS slump
The Chicago White Sox started the American League Division Series strong. They quickly captured momentum on the road with back-to-back wins in Cleveland.
The '2026 RBI leaders by MLB team' quiz
How many of the players to finish the 2026 season with the most RBI for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Viral Sports News / October 9
Guardians Acquire Young Pitcher During White Sox Series
While the Cleveland Guardians were busy evening their American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox, the club slipped a quieter piece of news into the transaction wire.
Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 9
White Sox keep 120-year playoff drought alive with Rate Field flops
The Chicago White Sox are hanging on by a thread after losing Game 4 of the ALDS 9-5 to the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. Now the series heads back to Cleveland for the do-or-die Game 5.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 9
Jose Ramirez is having his big postseason moment as Guardians force Game 5
When the ALDS shifted to Chicago, the Cleveland Guardians knew they would be playing for their season with no margin for error.
Hagen Smith News / Yardbarker / October 8
How White Sox opener Hagen Smith has pitched against Guardians in 2026
Game 4 is a rematch between Cleveland starter Parker Messick and Smith. Messick and Smith started and opened Game 1 of the ALDS.
Parker Messick News / Yardbarker / October 8
How Guardians Game 4 starter Parker Messick pitched against White Sox in 2026
The Cleveland Guardians will start ace Parker Messick against the Chicago White Sox in Game 4 of their American League Division Series on Wednesday as they try to stave off elimination.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8
Jim Thome's wife Andrea calls out his critics for rooting for White Sox
Baseball Hall of Famer Jim Thome, a special assistant to Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz, received criticism from Cleveland Guardians fans and media for wearing all black at Game 3 of the ALDS on Wednesday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 7
White Sox hitters set unwanted postseason record in ALDS Game 3 loss to Guardians
Strikeouts have become a pretty accepted part of the modern Major League Baseball game.
Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / October 7
Chicago White Sox Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions
Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 6
White Sox's Sean Newcomb to start ALDS Game 3 — but how has he performed against Guardians so far?
The White Sox lead 2-0 against the Guardians with an opportunity to sweep the best-of-five series in Game 3 at Rate Field.
Jordan Hicks News / Yardbarker / October 3
White Sox's Jordan Hicks has been an underrated weapon in postseason
Chicago White Sox reliever Jordan Hicks deserves more recognition for his strong efforts out of the bullpen.
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