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White Sox beat Guardians 3-0 in ALDS opener — 5dThe Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of the ALDS, taking the lead on Munetaka Murakami’s two-run homer and adding an insurance run on Colson Montgomery’s RBI double. Chicago’s bullpen worked out of repeated bases-loaded threats to preserve the shutout.

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White Sox Take 1-0 Lead Over AstrosSports — Sep 30, 2026The Chicago White Sox swept Houston in their American League wild-card series, earning their first postseason-series win in 21 years after Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong fan, sent the team a letter of support before Game 1. Chicago won the opener 6-3 and closed out the series with a 7-3 victory.

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White Sox Sweep Astros, Advance to Face Guardians — Sep 28, 2026Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan, sent team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf a letter of support before the Sox’s AL Wild Card opener against the Houston Astros. He blessed the team and said he hoped sports would promote friendship, solidarity and respect; the letter followed the Sox’s tribute to him at a game in August.

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White Sox Take 1-0 Lead Over AstrosSports — Sep 27, 2026The 81-81 Houston Astros won the AL West and will host the 84-78 Chicago White Sox in a best-of-three Wild Card series, setting up a rematch of their 2021 postseason meeting. Chicago returns to the playoffs after a major turnaround, while Houston’s powerful lineup, led by Yordan Alvarez, poses a daunting test.

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Rankings name top Chicago White Sox pitchers and hitters — Sep 26, 2026Frank Thomas won consecutive MVP awards and set White Sox career records in home runs, RBIs and walks, topping a greatest-hitters ranking.

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Rachel Meyers The Rays clinching the AL East again proves their system works even if October results have been mixed.

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White Sox Clinch Playoff Berth, Pope Reacts — Sep 24, 2026Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan, smiled and replied “No comment. Great things happen in Chicago” when asked whether he had helped the team clinch a 2026 postseason berth. The playoff run marks a dramatic turnaround after several 100-loss seasons, including a modern-era record 121 losses in 2024.

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Hunter Goodman Hits 40th and 41st Homers as Rockies Top White Sox — Sep 27, 2026Colorado catcher Hunter Goodman hit his 40th and 41st home runs in a 9-6 win over Chicago, becoming the first National League catcher since 2003 to reach 40 in a season and the first Rockie to do so since Nolan Arenado in 2019. The loss also ended the White Sox’s hopes of winning the AL Central.

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Nicole Hardy Goodman powering to 40 homers as a catcher gives the Rockies something real to build on next year.

White Sox Place Luis Castillo on 15-Day IL Before Playoffs — Sep 24, 2026The White Sox placed Luis Castillo on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement and recalled Tyler Davis from Triple-A. Castillo had struggled since joining Chicago and could miss the rest of the season, complicating the team’s postseason plans.

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Sam Okafor Tyler Davis might provide some relief but the rotation looks thin without Castillo for the stretch.

White Sox Hold Wild-Card Lead, Tigers Near Elimination — Sep 17, 2026The Chicago White Sox remain in the thick of the AL playoff race, buoyed by Miguel Vargas's 33rd homer and Davis Martin's return as they chase a wild-card berth behind the fading Tigers, while Chicago also aims to outpace the Guardians in the Central. In a separate development, Detroit's rookies sparked an 11-8 comeback against the Sox, underscoring a volatile finish as both teams prepare for a pivotal four-game series that could decide postseason fate.

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White Sox Scouting Director Shirley Resigns Amid Allegations — Sep 12, 2026Mike Shirley resigned as the Chicago White Sox amateur scouting director amid an internal investigation into alleged verbal harassment, including racist and sexist remarks reportedly made at Area Code Games. The team has not disclosed the investigation's findings and has a history of prior inquiries related to his conduct.

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Elena Vasquez Shirley stepping down makes sense after those repeated complaints about his language at events like the Area Code Games.

White Sox recall Schultz as multi-inning reliever, DFA Urquidy — Sep 15, 2026The Chicago White Sox recalled left-hander Noah Schultz from Triple-A Charlotte to potentially serve as a multi-inning reliever as part of an unconventional pitching plan for the stretch run, with manager Will Venable stressing a flexible, mid-inning usage and ongoing evaluation. The move accompanied a broader pitching reshuffle that included designating Jose Urquidy for assignment and activating Tyler Davis from the bereavement list.

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Chris Dalton Schultz could be useful if Venable actually sticks to that flexible bullpen plan instead of overusing him.

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Grichuk’s Ninth-Inning Homer Lifts White Sox Past Cardinals — Sep 13, 2026Randal Grichuk hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth to lift the White Sox to a 6-5 win over the Cardinals, snapping a fours-game skid and boosting their lead in the AL Central. The victory featured a late rally that followed Leo Bernal’s eighth-inning homer and showcased Chicago’s clutch relief pitching as they tightened the division race with Cleveland and Houston faltering elsewhere.

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Priya Raman Grichuk coming through with that ninth-inning homer turned the whole game around for the White Sox after they were struggling.

Cardinals Beat White Sox 3-1 in Series Finale — Sep 10, 2026The Chicago White Sox look to avoid a series sweep at Rate Field as Hagen Smith makes his first MLB start in a bullpen-style assignment against the Pirates, with first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. CT. Smith, a 23-year-old left-hander, has impressed in relief with a 0.56 ERA over 16 innings and 23 strikeouts, and will be limited by pitch count as Jared Jones starts for Pittsburgh.

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Robert Returns to Chicago to Face White Sox — Aug 21, 2026Luis Robert Jr. returns to Chicago with the New York Mets for a series against the White Sox, a storyline shaped by his six-year White Sox tenure, a 2023 power breakout, and a protracted, injury-shortened recent run that contributed to a disappointing Mets season. The matchup also highlights the trade-studied value and ongoing scrutiny of Robert as both teams reflect on a high-profile move that reshaped their rosters.

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Twins Begin Wild-Card Chase Against White Sox — Sep 4, 2026The Minnesota Twins head out on a crucial road trip for a six-game stretch against the Chicago White Sox as they chase a wild-card spot with 22 games remaining, with Zebby Matthews aiming for a 10th win after a string of strong starts. The White Sox counter with Erick Fedde, while both clubs focus on key lineup moves and matchups to gain ground in the AL Central and the playoff race.

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Marcus Bell games left and every series feels like a must-win now. Fedde's been solid for the Sox so this won't be an easy sweep for Minnesota.

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White Sox Activate Teel, Demote Romo — Sep 4, 2026The White Sox activated Kyle Teel from the injured list and optioned rookie Drew Romo to Triple-A Charlotte, reshaping their catching depth as they push for the AL Central title. Teel’s return, after Romo filled in during his absence, aims to boost offensive production behind the plate for Chicago’s late-season run.

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Sam Okafor Teel's bat behind the plate is exactly what this lineup needs down the stretch, glad he's healthy again.

White Sox Acquire Tommy Pham for Cash — Aug 31, 2026The Chicago White Sox are acquiring veteran outfielder Tommy Pham from the Phillies, likely adding him to the roster when rosters expand on September 1 to bolster the outfield for the postseason, with the move enabled by Pham’s minor-league contract status. Reports also note cash considerations back to Philadelphia and confirmation from ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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Derek Foss Passan confirming it makes it real. Curious how much bench time Pham actually sees once rosters expand.

White Sox Sweep Tigers, Extend AL Central Lead — Aug 13, 2026Luis Castillo dominated with a season-high 10 strikeouts over seven scoreless innings to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 5-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds, their third win in four games after he was acquired Aug. 1 from Seattle. Chase Meidroth and Drew Romo homered, and Castillo’s performance helped snap the Reds' hot stretch as Lowder struggled before Chicago sealed the shutout.

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White Sox Reinstate Benintendi, Bolster AL Central Lead — Aug 25, 2026The Chicago White Sox reinstated outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the bereavement/family medical emergency list as they push for a division title, adding an experienced bat for the stretch run. In related roster moves, Schweitzer was placed on paternity leave while Gilbert was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte, and Nishida was called up to the majors.

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Peters Extends Homer Streak as Sox Top Rangers — Aug 26, 2026Tristan Peters extended his MLB rookie-record five-game homer streak, tying a White Sox franchise mark with a two-run shot that helped Chicago beat Texas 10-4. Peters totaled three hits and three RBIs as the White Sox moved past the slump, while the Rangers continued a road-woes stretch and search for consistency against division rivals.

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Mets Beat White Sox 10-5 in Slugfest — Aug 22, 2026Across a Mets–White Sox series, Chicago walked off 2-1 on Tristan Peters’ timely hit to clinch the finale, while New York slugged its way to a 10-5 win highlighted by Luis Robert Jr.’s two homers against his former club. The Mets also featured a power night with five total homers, and Chicago staged a late comeback later featuring back-to-back-to-back homers to erase deficits.

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Murakami Ends 14-Game Homerless Streak vs Astros — Jul 26, 2026Munetaka Murakami capped a bobblehead day with two homers and six RBIs as the White Sox crushed the Astros, snapping a 13-game homer drought and widening Chicago’s lead atop the AL Central. His parents attended the event, adding a personal moment as the White Sox extended their cushion and prepared to host the Yankees.

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Ishbia reveals riverfront White Sox stadium proposal amid lingering questions — Sep 5, 2026Canal Edge, led by Justin Ishbia, unveiled The Railyards plan for a riverfront mixed-use district along the Chicago River from Roosevelt Road to 18th Street that would include a possible new White Sox ballpark, Northwestern Medicine healthcare facilities, and transit-oriented housing, retail, and offices, with a multi-month feasibility review underway. The proposal has drawn mixed reactions—from policymakers wary of subsidies and community impact to Ishbia’s stated aim of boosting jobs and city vitality, while Reinsdorf retains decision-making control of the Sox and the option years ahead for ownership changes.

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Tom Gallagher Reinsdorf still holding the keys makes this whole thing feel like a fancy pitch deck until he actually signs off.

Astros Sweep White Sox; Bullpen Shines — Jul 25, 2026The Houston Astros erased a five-run deficit to defeat the Chicago White Sox 9-5, powered by an eight-run sixth inning highlighted by Christian Walker’s bases-clearing double and Cam Smith’s go-ahead homer, with Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Peña contributing key hits throughout the game. Houston’s bullpen, including AJ Blubaugh and Kai-Wei Teng, preserved the lead after starter Spencer Arrighetti exited early with nerve irritation, while the White Sox threatened early but couldn’t hold off the Astros’ late surge.

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