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'The Better Team': White Sox Handed Major Warning as Guardians’ Late Surge Puts Division Race in Jeopardy

'The Better Team': White Sox Handed Major Warning as Guardians’ Late Surge Puts Division Race in Jeopardy

The Chicago White Sox have spent almost the entire season in control of their division. But in the final stretch, they have lost the AL Central lead to the Cleveland Guardians.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / September 21

3 White Sox Players Who Deserve More of the Spotlight

The White Sox have become one of the best stories in baseball this season, completing one of the sport’s most dramatic recent turnarounds. After three consecutive 100-loss seasons, the White Sox enter the final week of September at 80-76, just one game behind the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / September 21
Near Playoff Berth, White Sox Can Take Day Off to Look at Where They Stand

Near Playoff Berth, White Sox Can Take Day Off to Look at Where They Stand

When the White Sox blew a six-run lead to the Detroit Tigers on Friday, the feeling among the fan base was that it was the death blow for the season. They were knocked out of their first-place tie in the AL Central and were clinging to a one-game lead for the final wild-card spot.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20
Long delay doesn’t stop White Sox in runaway win over Tigers

Long delay doesn’t stop White Sox in runaway win over Tigers

Chase Meidroth hit a two-run homer for the Chicago White Sox, and Sam Antonacci's two-run double highlighted a 2-for-4 performance as the hosts waited around to get a crucial 8-1 victory Sunday over the Detroit Tigers.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz
The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz
The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz
Chicago White Sox News / Baseball Now / September 20
White Sox Magic Number: How Many Wins To Clinch Postseason Berth?

White Sox Magic Number: How Many Wins To Clinch Postseason Berth?

The Chicago White Sox lost over 100 games in each of the last three years, but on Sunday, they secured their first 80-win season since 2022, when they went 81-81.

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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 / South Side Sox / September 20

White Sox find sunshine in the rain with 8-1 win over Tigers

If you overlook a four-hour rain delay and miserable fall football weather that lasted throughout the three-hour game, Sunday’s 8-1 crushing of the Detroit Tigers was unqualified joy from first pitch to final out.

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / September 20
MLB Insider confirms White Sox taking right approach with Munetaka Murakami extension

MLB Insider confirms White Sox taking right approach with Munetaka Murakami extension

Earlier this season, the Chicago White Sox’s decision to sign free agent Munetaka Murakami looked like one of the biggest bargains of the offseason. Chicago landed the slugger on a two-year, $34 million deal, and despite missing time with a hamstring injury, Murakami came out firing.

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.

Miguel Vargas News / Athlon Sports / September 20
Miguel Vargas Makes Franchise History During White Sox Win 

Miguel Vargas Makes Franchise History During White Sox Win 

Miguel Vargas made White Sox history Saturday while helping Chicago pick up a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field. Vargas scored his 100th run of the season in the first inning after drawing a walk against Jackson Jobe.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20
White Sox continue push toward playoffs in finale against Tigers

White Sox continue push toward playoffs in finale against Tigers

Heading into the finale of a four-game set against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon, the host Chicago White Sox are desperate for a hero. Miguel Vargas wants to fill that spot.

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 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 / Field Level Media / September 19
Sean Burke, Miguel Vargas help White Sox tame Tigers

Sean Burke, Miguel Vargas help White Sox tame Tigers

Sean Burke hurled six quality innings and Miguel Vargas homered to help the Chicago White Sox earn a 3-1 victory over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon.

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Tristan Peters News / ChiCitySports / September 19
Tristan Peters avoids major injury but White Sox blow 6 run lead in gut-punch loss

Tristan Peters avoids major injury but White Sox blow 6 run lead in gut-punch loss

What initially looked like a promising night unraveled quickly. Tristan Peters had a scary collision with a post in the outfield and the Chicago White Sox suffered a gut-punching loss, blowing a six run lead.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 19
White Sox's playoff hopes hanging by a thread

White Sox's playoff hopes hanging by a thread after collapse against Tigers

The Chicago White Sox blew an 8-2 lead in an 11-8 loss to the Detroit Tigers in the second of a four-game series on Friday night. With the loss, the White Sox fell one game behind the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central.

White Sox eager for bounce-back effort vs. Tigers
Tigers wipe out 6-run deficit, knock White Sox out of first place
Catcher Kyle Teel providing White Sox quality at-bats since returning from injury
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
Luis Castillo News / ChiCitySports / September 18
White Sox long overdue Luis Castillo move par for underwhelming trade deadline haul

White Sox long overdue Luis Castillo move par for underwhelming trade deadline haul

The Chicago White Sox were quite active at this year’s trade deadline, adding reinforcements in several key areas. In the bullpen they brought in Huascar Brazoban, Luis Castillo was added to the starting rotation, Joey Bart at catcher, and Brenton Doyle in the outfield.

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 / Just Baseball / September 18
Where Would the White Sox Be Without Randal Grichuk and Tristan Peters?

Where Would the White Sox Be Without Randal Grichuk and Tristan Peters?

Two low-cost outfield additions have become much more than depth pieces as Chicago fights through a tight AL Central race. The Chicago White Sox needed Randal Grichuk to swing.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18
White Sox Move Luis Castillo To Bullpen

White Sox Move Luis Castillo To Bullpen

The White Sox will use Luis Castillo out of the bullpen, manager Will Venable told reporters on Thursday (link via Jesse Rogers of ESPN). Rookie David Sandlin will start tomorrow against Detroit.

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
2026 White Sox in danger of becoming 2003 Royals

2026 White Sox in danger of becoming 2003 Royals

There are still questions surrounding the White Sox: Can they hold on to a playoff berth, and can they prove that the 2026 season is more than a flash in the pan? Otherwise, they may end up sharing the same fate as the 2003 Royals.

White Sox's playoff hopes slipping after losing series vs. Guardians
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 '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
Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / September 13
Randal Grichuk might have saved the White Sox's season

Randal Grichuk might have saved the White Sox's season

Down to their last strike, clinging to a small lead over the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central, Randal Grichuk hit a two-run home run to give the Chicago White Sox a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.

White Sox cannot rely on Luis Castillo with a game in doubt for rest of the season
Don Kelly defends pulling Paul Skenes in Pirates' late loss to Cubs
Rough Gerrit Cole outing raises concerns for Yankees postseason rotation
The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz

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