Chicago White Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Don Cooper News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Don Cooper Passes Away

Longtime White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper passed away earlier this week, the team confirmed on Wednesday. Cooper was 70 years old. Cooper coached in the White Sox organization for 33 seasons.

Will Venable News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 24

Will Venable reflects on White Sox playoff season while being drenched in champagne

The Chicago White Sox (82-77) are celebrating a momentous achievement. They defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-1 in their Thursday afternoon meeting, and that victory clinched a playoff spot for Chicago’s South Side team.

Chicago White Sox News / Athlon Sports / September 24

White Sox Clinch Stunning Playoff Berth

The Chicago White Sox are playoff bound. Yes, you read that correctly. With their 9-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, the White Sox, in remarkable fashion, will be playing October baseball for the first time since 2021.

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Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / September 24

Takeaways After White Sox Offensive Explosion Clinches Playoff Spot

After a brutal loss to the Kansas City Royals, the Chicago White Sox were victorious, 9-1, winning the series and clinching a playoff spot for the first time since 2021.

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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 / On Tap Sports Net / September 24

White Sox Clinch Playoffs With 9-1 Rout in Kansas City

The White Sox are going to the playoffs. They finished it Thursday the loud way, beating the Kansas City Royals 9-1 at Kauffman Stadium and locking up no worse than an American League wild-card spot.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / September 24

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

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MLB News / Fastball on SI / September 24

Cubs, White Sox's Playoff Berths Make History in Wild Day for Chicago

It's going to be a fun few weeks for the city of Chicago, to say the least. Within minutes of one another, both the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs clinched playoff berths on Thursday afternoon.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24

White Sox rout Royals, clinch first playoff berth since 2021

Miguel Vargas had two hits and two RBIs, Kyle Teel homered and David Sandlin delivered six strong innings as the visiting Chicago White Sox routed the Kansas City Royals 9-1 on Thursday to clinch an American League playoff berth.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 24

White Sox make history with playoff berth after 100-loss streak

Will Venable deserves to be named AL Manager of the Year, and it shouldn’t be close. The Chicago White Sox have just clinched a spot in the postseason after back-to-back-to-back 100-loss seasons.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 24

Cubs, White Sox make neat history with postseason berths

Thursday was a big day for the city of Chicago.

Cubs manager provides an update on Alex Bregman’s recovery

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong has first 40-40 season in franchise history

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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.

Chicago White Sox News / Viral Sports News / September 24

Former Chicago White Sox Coach Has Reportedly Died

Don Cooper, the longtime Chicago White Sox pitching coach who helped end an 88-year World Series drought, died Tuesday at his home in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Luis Castillo News / Field Level Media / September 24

White Sox place RHP Luis Castillo (shoulder) on IL

The Chicago White Sox placed right-hander Luis Castillo on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right shoulder impingement and recalled right-hander Tyler Davis from Triple-A Charlotte.

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Luis Castillo News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

White Sox Place Luis Castillo On Injured List

Just prior to today’s game, the White Sox announced that right-hander Luis Castillo has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.

Miguel Vargas News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 24

Miguel Vargas gets 100% real on breakout season with White Sox after struggles with Dodgers

Miguel Vargas was once considered a star prospect with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He made his MLB debut in 2022 but only appeared in 17 games. In 2023, Vargas received a more consistent opportunity but struggled across 81 games played.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24

White Sox strive to pocket playoff berth in finale vs. Royals

Despite falling short in their latest performance against the Kansas City Royals, the Chicago White Sox remain in position to secure a postseason spot.

Chicago White Sox News / EssentiallySports / September 24

White Sox Mourn the Loss of Legendary Coach as He Passes Away at 70

Some coaches leave behind numbers, some leave behind trophies, but Don Cooper left behind a pitching legacy that became part of Chicago White Sox history.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

White Sox blow chance to clinch playoff spot with loss to Royals

White Sox blow chance to clinch wild card, playoff spot with loss to Royals

The Chicago White Sox lost an opportunity to clinch the third American League wild card, a playoff spot and a chance to move into first place in the Central Division with a 5-4 loss at the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.

White Sox beat Royals despite another bullpen collapse

Notable Shohei Ohtani update emerges ahead of MLB postseason

Braves get big pitching boost right before MLB postseason

Max Scherzer teases major announcement about his MLB future

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Don Cooper News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Beloved World Series-winning coach dies at 70

Don Cooper, a beloved coach vital to the success of the Chicago White Sox for two decades, died Wednesday. The White Sox announced Wednesday that Cooper has died at the age of 70.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / September 23

Report: Chicago White Sox have premier 2027 plans for 2 top prospects

Currently, the Chicago White Sox are focused on finishing the 2026 season strong and punching their ticket into the playoffs. Eventually though, the franchise must begin thinking about their future.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / September 23

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

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

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

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 22

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

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Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / September 22

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

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Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / September 22

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

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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