As terrific as Grant Taylor was in closing out Game 1 of the ALDS, he threw enough pitches that it's extremely unlikely that we'll see him in Game 2, even with a scheduled day off.
Coming off a Game 1 victory in the ALDS, the Chicago White Sox will have Anthony Kay taking the mound in this one. While we’re unsure how long Kay will go, he’s at least going to get the ball to start.
The curtain hasn’t closed on the White Sox yet this season, but it’s never too early to start thinking about the 2027 season-to-be-or-not-to-be. Entering next year with a payroll in the bottom third among all MLB teams and with a sizable pool of Triple-A talent to pull from, Chicago enters arbitration negotiations in an advantageous position.
CLEVELAND -- Using an opener has served the Chicago White Sox well in the postseason, so they'll do it again in Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians.
How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?
The terms “starter” and “reliever” don’t mean much to the White Sox. The club has consistently employed openers and bulk pitchers in lieu of typical starters this 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.
Munetaka Murakami gave the Chicago White Sox an early lead in the American League Division Series, then earned some high praise from a Cleveland veteran after the game.
Kyle Teel is already looking forward to the moment the Chicago White Sox return home for their first playoff game of the season. After helping the team secure a crucial road victory over the Cleveland Guardians, the catcher is eager to experience the energy of a postseason crowd on the South Side.
Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami was at the center of the team’s biggest offensive moment in Saturday’s 3-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Division Series.
Munetaka Murakami’s two-run homer in the fourth inning set the Chicago White Sox up to claim a Game 1 win, and the Japanese star had a relatable response to his heroics.
The Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of the ALDS, causing Stephen Vogt to gush about the performance. Vogt’s Guardians have chosen starter Gavin Williams for Game 2 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, but White Sox manager Will Venable hasn’t chosen his starter amid winning predictions.
The White Sox can point to several reasons they earned a 3-0 win over the host Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the ALDS. Timely hitting from Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery contributed heavily to the outcome.
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.
The Chicago White Sox are off to a dream start in the 2026 MLB playoffs. After sweeping the Houston Astros in the ALWCS they took Game 1 of the ALDS with a 3-0 win against the Cleveland Guardians.
Munetaka Murakami turned heads during and after the Chicago White Sox’s 3-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Chicago White Sox may be MLB's ultimate Cinderella team this postseason, but that doesn't mean the team endorsed by the Pope is ready to go home any time soon.
Chicago White Sox reliever Jordan Hicks deserves more recognition for his strong efforts out of the bullpen.
The Chicago White Sox weren’t expected to come close to the playoffs entering the 2026 season. But now, they’ve clinched their spot in the American League Division Series.
For the first time in the two franchises’ mutual 126 seasons of existence, the White Sox and Guardians will meet in the postseason. Hagen Smith starts (or, more accurately, opens) for Chicago against Guards starter Parker Messick in Game 1 of the ALDS this afternoon in Cleveland, and both clubs have now officially released their series rosters.
The Chicago White Sox are not ready for their season to end, and Andrew Benintendi made that clear ahead of their American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians.
As if 13 regular-season meetings weren't enough, the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians will meet up for at least three more games in the ALDS beginning on Saturday.
We are down to four teams in the American League postseason, and each has a big question to answer in the Division Series round.
The Guardians have announced their first two starters for the ALDS against the White Sox.
The Crochet trade initially appeared to be a solid win for the Red Sox, but that is starting to change.
The Chicago White Sox took early leads and relied on their bullpen to complete a two-game sweep of the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card series.
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.
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.
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.
Colson Montgomery has written quite a tale this season in baseball.
Chicago White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth missed his second straight game Saturday.
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