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Chicago White Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / September 30

Fans all said the same thing about first White Sox playoff series win in 21 years

The Chicago White Sox are officially back up. Chicago won Game 2 of their AL Wild Card series over the Houston Astros on Wednesday by a final score of 7-3.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / September 30

3 Reasons the White Sox Won Their First Playoff Series Since 2005

After years and years of pain and misery, Chicago White Sox fans can finally celebrate. After making the postseason for the first time since 2021, the White Sox made some more history, winning their first playoff series since their 2005 World Series against the Houston Astros.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30

Astros deserved boos from fans in wild-card series vs. White Sox

Astros deserved boos from their fans in wild-card series vs. White Sox

It took just two games for the Chicago White Sox to sweep the Houston Astros out of the American League Wild Card round and show that the AL West winners were never real postseason contenders.

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

Yankees ace Cam Schlittler's curveball destroys Red Sox in Game 1

Massachusetts natives Cam Schlittler, Ben Rice help Yanks defeat Red Sox

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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.

Chase Meidroth News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth stuns Astros with massive 3-run homer in Game 2

Chicago White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth delivered a crushing blow to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, launching a three-run homer in the sixth inning of American League Wild Card Game 2 at Daikin Park.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / September 30

White Sox vs. Astros Wild Card Lineup (Game 2): Time to Clinch, Ace vs. Ace, More

The White Sox will try to clinch their first playoff series win since wrapping up the 2005 World Series. And they can do it at the same ballpark where they won that World Series!

Sean Burke News / ChiCitySports / September 30

Chicago White Sox’s Game 2 starter doesn’t hold back on playoff opportunity

The Chicago White Sox are now just one game away from advancing to the American League Division Series. As they try to take down the Houston Astros, the franchise will be turning to right-hander Sean Burke on the mound.

Chicago White Sox News / Total Apex Sports / September 30

White Sox vs. Astros preview: Chicago can close out wild-card series

The Chicago White Sox can end Houston’s season Wednesday. Chicago leads the best-of-three AL Wild Card Series 1-0 after a 6-3 win in Game 1, and a victory in Game 2 at Daikin Park sends the White Sox to the ALDS while eliminating the Astros.

Colson Montgomery News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

White Sox’s Colson Montgomery shouts out Pope Leo after first career playoff HR in Game 1 win over Astros

After hitting a home run in the Chicago White Sox’s Game 1 win against the Houston Astros, up-and-comer Colson Montgomery gave a shoutout to one of the team’s biggest fans, Pope Leo.

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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.

Sean Burke News / Larry Brown Sports / September 30

White Sox’s Sean Burke had an all-time quote before his playoff debut

Whatever happens to the Chicago White Sox in Game 2 of their American League Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros, their fans will always have an incredible quote from pitcher Sean Burke to remember.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / September 30

One Big Adjustment the White Sox Must Make Before Game 2

The White Sox playing their first playoff game in five years and getting a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros is a memory the fan base will cherish. Regardless of how this Wild Card series turns out, this iteration of the team will always have that.

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Chicago White Sox News / HITC / September 30

‘Abundant blessings…’ Pope Leo XIV’s touching letter to Chicago White Sox ahead of MLB Playoffs

Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong Chicago sports fan, wrote a letter to Jerry Reinsdorf, owner and chairman of the Chicago White Sox. Chicago has a history of being one of the country’s biggest sports cities and housing the most passionate sports fans across the entire world.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / September 30

'Puts So Much Pressure': White Sox Get Crucial Game 2 Message as MLB Analyst Reveals How to Break Astros

The Chicago White Sox came into the postseason after five years, and they looked like they never left. They beat the Astros 6-3 in Game 1 of the Wild Card, and two games might be what the White Sox need to make it to the ALDS.

Chicago White Sox News / EssentiallySports / September 30

White Sox Game Turns Scary as MLB Umpire Takes Foul Ball to the Groin

The Wild Card Series Game 1 between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros proved that a foul ball can turn into a nightmare within a second. Even for the person standing directly behind home plate.

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.

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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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 / Yardbarker / September 29

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

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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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