Chicago White Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals - June 19, 2025

2 Cardinals prospects honored for stellar postseason performancesA flashy outfielder and power-hitting infielder who can handle the bright lights? Yes please!

Grant Taylor is Becoming a White Sox Playoff LegendThe 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

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White Sox 3, Guardians 0: Taylor, Murakami lift Sox to ShutoutBehind the bat of Munetaka Murakami and the arm of Grant Taylor, the White Sox took Game 1 of the 2026 ALDS over the Guardians.

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Mune shot and bullpen power give White Sox 3-0 win over GuardiansSox go up 1-0 in the ALDS

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Munetaka Murakami and Grant Taylor power White Sox to ALDS Game 1 victory over GuardiansThe Chicago White Sox have done it again. After a 2-0 series sweep over the Houston Astros in the Wild Card Round, the White Sox headed to Cleveland for a date

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White Sox 3, Guardians 0: Munetaka Murakami, Grant Taylor power Game 1 victory - Sox MachineOne game into a series that figures to be tight and tough throughout, the White Sox discovered one potential key: If their closer throws nearly as many innings as Cleveland’s starter, they’ll probably be in pretty good shape. Munetaka Murakami blew up Parker Messick for a two-run shot in the fourth, and once the White…

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White Sox beat Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of ALDS behind Murakami homer, 3-hitterCLEVELAND (AP) - Munetaka Murakami hit a two-run homer, five Chicago pitchers combined for a three-hitter and the White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of their AL Division Series on Saturday. Colson Montgomery added an RBI double for the White Sox, who have won nine of their last 11 games dating [...]

Takeaways After White Sox Steal Game 1 of ALDS Thanks to Murakami, Electric BullpenEvery series between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians has been hotly contested. This series looks to be no different. The White Sox beat the Guardi

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White Sox Take ALDS Game 1 ☝️Murakami's first postseason HR helps secure 3-0 shutout over Guardians 📲

Huge Guardians Wall Catch 😮

Tommy Pham couldn't believe this robbery turned into double play

Guards Leave Them Loaded AGAIN 😓

The Guardians leave the bases loaded for the SECOND-STRAIGHT inning 😅

Mune's 1st Postseason HR ☄️

440 feet. 112.2 MPH exit velo. This one was a monster

Murakami's Tough HR Celly 😏 (via @MLB/X)

Knew that ball was long gone

Cardinals could turn a Phillies shakeup into an unexpected trade opportunityNot much brotherly love is going on in Philadelphia right now. Could the Cardinals capitalize?

White Sox Escape the Jam 😅

White Sox ESCAPE the bases-loaded jam 🤯 We head to the 4th inning in a scoreless ballgame

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Pregame notes: Only one tweak to White Sox ALDS roster - Sox MachineThe White Sox and Guardians released their 26-man rosters for this round, and the Sox made only one small change from their Wild Card Series edition, replacing Huascar Brazobán with Tyler Davis. Brazobán pitched in Game 2, but it didn’t go well, as he retired just one of the three batters he faced and needed…

White Sox Official ALDS Roster: Did They Make Any Changes?For the first time in five years, the Chicago White Sox will appear in the ALDS. In the hours leading up to Saturday's highly anticipated Game 1, the organizat

White Sox ALDS Lineup (Game 1): Hagen Smith Starts, Leaning on Veterans? MoreWhite Sox fans can barely believe it. After winning their first official playoff series since 2005, the South Siders are ALDS bound. Even if this organization

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Chase leads us off for Game 1

Cardinals' Rookie of the Year dreams intact as Joshua Baez and Leo Bernal maintain eligibilityThe new Killer B's in the lineup can bring more than just power to the Cardinals organization

Most Important Bullpen Arms for White Sox in the ALDSThe White Sox will have their work cut out for them in Games 1 and 2 of the ALDS. The Cleveland Guardians are throwing their best pitchers in Parker Messick and

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World Series Odds 🎲Breaking down final 8 teams' chances before divisional series begin ➡️

Cardinals' projected 2027 arbitration salaries reveal key offseason decisionsSome players could see massive pay raises while others may be cut.

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Cardinals Catching the Brewers, Part 1: Closer Than You ThinkYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Sporcle Saturday: 4+ total bases in a playoff game - Sox MachineGood morning! Here we are just hours before the Sox face Cleveland in game one of the ALDS, and the roster seems up to the task. Chase Meidroth’s emphatic three-run dinger helped seal the deal on a dusting of the Astros, and it also represented the most total bases in game by a White Sox…

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Why Luis Arraez could be perfect third base solution for CardinalsThe month of October has arrived and for the fourth straight year, the Cardinals are not in the postseason, but based on the vibes of this year's club, you woul

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He doesn’t like ClevelandMeanderings on music, baseball, rivalries — and the ugliness of the American experiment

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Business booming over White Sox postseason excitementThe start of the American League Division Series between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians is getting closer and excitement is growing.

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2 Cardinals legends are up for historic Hall of Fame honorsThe St. Louis Cardinals may have a short list of potential award winners this season, but the historic franchse has the potential to add a trophy to their case.

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Who Needs to Step Up Most for the White Sox in the ALDS?The White Sox swept the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card series with just enough contributions on both the hitting and pitching sides. They didn't completely

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MLB Divisional Round Picks 🔮How the White Sox will fare after beating Houston in impressive fashion ➡️

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White Sox ALDS Preview: Everything you need to know ahead of Chicago’s series vs GuardiansThe Chicago White Sox have reached the American League Division Series for the first time in five years, only this time, they had to earn their way there. Unlik

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White Sox ALDS Notes: Opening Starter Named, Full Schedule Released, MoreWith a little over 24 hours to go before the start of the ALDS, the Chicago White Sox have named their Game 1 starter. According to multiple reports, rookie Ha

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ALDS schedule for White Sox revealedCHICAGO - Game times for the ALDS have been revealed and White Sox fans may want to look into some half-days or taking time off work. According to Major League Baseball, the White Sox will host Game 3 and 4 at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. The full schedule is below.

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MLB Rules Out Grand Teton GameRob Manfred won't pursue idea after doing 'due diligence' (The Athletic)

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ALDS schedule set for White Sox, and more Wild Card Series takeaways - Sox MachineAs the Braves were working on their clinching victory over the Phillies to wrap up the only Wild Card Series that went the distance, Major League Baseball announced the times for the White Sox-Guardians Divisional Series matchup. All times are Central, all games are on TBS: The Guardians were better off winning the Central and…

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Chris Getz quote shows White Sox' confidence hasn't wavered ahead of ALDS matchup with GuardiansThe Chicago White Sox were never supposed to be here. A team that lost 102 games a season ago and would’ve considered a 75-win season a success heading into the

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Rising Cardinals' executive Rob Cerfolio is receiving interest from other organizationsHe may be poached before he can see the fruits of his labor in St. Louis.

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Every MLB Team's Biggest Surprise and Disappointment ⚾Breaking down notable highlights and lowlights of the Cardinals' 2026 season 📲

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The St. Louis Cardinals send 9 players to the Arizona Fall LeagueYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Hard-luck numbers place JJ Wetherholt's first Cardinals season into perspectiveJJ Wetherholt was good in 2026. Like, really good.

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Wild Card roundup: White Sox sweep while Cubs sleepThe South Siders take care of the Astros as the Yankees, Padres and Braves keep their October plans alive

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Excitement growing as White Sox advance to ALDSExcitement is brewing in Bridgeport as White Sox fans look forward to the starting of the American League Division Series.

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Houston's 'Mattress Mack' sponsors St. Gabriel's trip to White Sox playoff gameSome White Sox fans will be getting the chance to see the team in the playoffs at Rate Field next week, and it all started with a friendly wager with a very well funded fan of the Houston Astros.

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The Matchup That Could Decide the ALDS for the White SoxThe Chicago White Sox did something they haven't done in 21 years on Wednesday: win a playoff series. As they look to continue to shock the world, the White Sox

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Chase Meidroth, Garrett Crochet playoff impact left White Sox fans feeling catharticWhen the White Sox traded ace Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox prior to the 2025 season, I don’t think they envisioned just how quickly the pieces of the d

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Chase Meidroth shuts the ’stros downBreakingT caps the perfect snapshot to commemorate Chicago’s AL Wild Card win!

Cardinals announce completion of Lars Nootbaar trade with newest pitching additionFrom Bulldog to Redbird.

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Erick Fedde Deserved Full-Circle Moment as White Sox Eliminated AstrosIt didn't quite hold the same meaning as the late Bobby Jenks jumping on the same mound at the end of the 2005 World Series. Still, Erick Fedde's emphatic react

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Colson Montgomery's late-season slump gives White Sox difficult decision for ALDS lineup vs GuardiansI was a relatively big defender of Colson Montgomery for most of this season. I defended his high strikeout rate and struggles with hitting-for-average, and ins

Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga's Top Suitors 🛬Why the White Sox should pursue one of the Cubs' top free agents ➡️

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Bennett Sousa shot at Astros fans proved he's still a White Sox at heart24 hours before the White Sox completed the Wild Card sweep of the Houston Astros to advance to the ALDS, the writing was on the wall. While the White Sox and a

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It's truly October, and the White Sox look truly ready for it - Sox MachineFor the first time since 2005 and just the second time in their most recent 107 years as a baseball concern, the Chicago White Sox have won a postseason series. Yes, it was in a round that didn’t exist in a permanent fashion until 2022, and against a team that was the first to win…

Cardinals’ top 10 moments of 2026, No. 9: Alec Burleson responds to trade rumors with career nightAfter the trade deadline past, Alec Burleson showed New York what he was made of.

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White Sox 7, Astros 3: Meidroth's blast lifts South Siders to first playoff series win since '05Visit Sox On 35th for this and more White Sox news, commentary, and podcasts!

Former Cardinal Sonny Gray subtly rips Red Sox's philosophy after botching ALWCSClearly Gray did not agree with the Red Sox's decision making.

MLB host Greg Amsinger thinks Max Scherzer would be a good fit for the CardinalsGreg Amsinger, a host on MLB Network, was recently a guest on 104.1 KMOX Sports with Tom Ackerman. The former St. Louisan became animated when discussing potent

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White Sox Eliminate AstrosChicago gets 1st postseason series victory since 2005 and will face Guardians in ALDS

Chase Meidroth Joins List of Legendary White Sox Home Runs in Win Over AstrosThe box score will merely list it as a three-run homer by Chase Meidroth. For White Sox fans, however, it will mark the moment when they could start counting do

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How the Cardinals can compete in 2027 without mortgaging the futureIt's possible to prioritize the future and still win in 2027.

Wild Card Game 2 Slate Recap ✍️3 out of 4 matchups officially set. Results and top highlights from each Wednesday game 📲

Murakami Drunk After Wild Card Win 🍻White Sox star follows up 'I am Japanese' quote with new viral clip. Tap to watch 🎥

Burke's Follow Up to Quote 🤣White Sox ace shows proof he has a family 📸

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Meidroth’s heroics lead White Sox to first postseason series win in 20 years as Guardians awaitThe White Sox season isn’t over just yet. After an impressive win over Houston Tuesday, the White Sox looked to get off to another hot start Wednesday. Behind

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White Sox 7, Astros 3: A postseason series victory - Sox MachineIn the 57 years Major League Baseball has made it possible to win a postseason series without winning the World Series, the White Sox had only one one in one season — 2005, when they won the whole thing. That count is up to two, and this series ended the same as the last one,…

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

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Meidroth seals a series sweepThe White Sox won both games in Houston and will face Cleveland in the ALDS

Astros Eliminated From Postseason 🧹

White Sox celebrate Wild Card series sweep to end 21-year drought

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White Sox pounce early, finish sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005The Chicago White Sox used a big first inning and a three-run homer from Chase Meidroth to propel them to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday to sweep their AL Wild Card Series.

White Sox-Guardians Series Preview 👀First ALDS matchup is now official. White Sox advance for first time since 2005 📲

HUGE Meidroth 3-Run HR 😱

White Sox take 7-3 lead with Astros on the ropes 🎥

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Cardinals phenom beats out rival for prospect soothsayer's awardKeep 'em coming.

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White Sox fan favorite Liam Hendriks announces retirement with typically funny IG postLost in the shuffle of Day 1 of MLB Postseason action, a former White Sox fan favorite made an announcement regarding his future in the league. Closer Liam Hend

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The @WhiteSox score three more runs in Houston 😳 They're up 4-0 in the 1st!

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First Pitch: White Sox at Astros, ALWC Game 2 - Sox MachineAfter inspiring lots of hand-wringing about the future of baseball with dueling bullpen games in the opener of the Wild Card Series, the White Sox and Astros turn back the clock to a simpler time of, what, a year or two ago? Hunter Brown was always starting this game for Houston, but after contemplating an…

White Sox vs. Astros Wild Card Lineup (Game 2): Ace vs. Ace as Sox Try to ClinchThe 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

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White Sox Game 1 takeaways: Grant Taylor was readied for anything - Sox MachineSean Burke has always been a terrific interview for James, and he delivered quite the platform statement before today’s Game 2, in which he’s expected to do most of the pitching for the White Sox. “This is my life,” Burke told the Sun-Times. “I don’t have family, no girl, no kids. This is all I…

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Cardinals’ top 10 moments of 2026, No. 10: Dustin May’s near perfect shutoutFor one night, the Cardinals had an ace.

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30 incredible MLB teams that somehow didn’t win the World SeriesPart of what makes MLB great is that the best team doesn't always win. Baseball has a way of making greatness feel meaningless in October. A team can dominate

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Locked-in Sean Burke quote sets cold-blooded tone for White Sox Game 2 vs. AstrosThe White Sox handled the Astros in an exciting Game 1 victory on Tuesday night, and they find themselves now just one win away from their first playoff series

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5 Teams That Can Dethrone the DodgersAnalyzing which squads have the best chance to beat reigning champions 📲

One Big Adjustment the White Sox Must Make Before Game 2The 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

Quinn Mathews may have set the Cardinals' roadmap for next impressive leftyQuinn Mathews capped his 2026 season by making his major league debut and getting his feet wet with nine big league starts. His bounceback campaign bodes well f

White Sox have clear area for improvement in 2027 despite AL-best offenseThe White Sox finished the regular season with the fifth most strikeouts in baseball; a total 1,494 in 2026. This is not overly surprising, as their regular lin

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In Praise of the St Louis Cardinals 2026 SeasonYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

How the Cardinals handle Pedro Pages will bring clarity to the catching situationThe St. Louis Cardinals needed to use the 2026 season to find out answers on their roster and have to be satisfied about what they learned at basically every sp

Wild Card Game 1 Slate Recap ✍️Results and top highlights from all of Tuesday's matchups 📲

Legendary MLB Quote 😤White Sox pitcher Sean Burke absolutely dialed for postseason

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Houston may have a problem as White Sox outlast Astros, 6-3The South Siders’ bullpen persevered, as both teams combined for 13 pitchers as Chicago took Game 1 of their Wild Card Series

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White Sox 6, Astros 3: One win closer to ALDSVisit Sox On 35th for this and more White Sox news, commentary, and podcasts!

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White Sox 6, Astros 3: Grant Taylor survives biggest stress test yet - Sox MachineWill Venable asked more of Grant Taylor than ever before, and although it took a single-game high amount of pitches over a single-game high in innings, Taylor ultimately answered the call. Taylor came in to handle the final out of the seventh, and although it looked like he should’ve been depleted after weathering a nerve-racking…

Who the White Sox Can (And Can’t) Trust After Huge Game 1 Win Over AstrosThe Chicago White Sox went into Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series completely unfazed by the pressure and delivered. In a 6-3 win over the Houston A

White Sox use early offense and bullpen excellence to top Astros in Wild Card Game 1Wild Card Game 1 is in the books and the Chicago White Sox came out on top. Led by Hagen Smith, the Southsiders rode early runs to victory in the battle of the

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White Sox strike first in AL wild card, beating Astros 6-3 in Game 1Colson Montgomery hit a solo homer and Sam Antonacci drove in two runs to lead the Chicago White Sox over the Houston Astros 6-3 in Game 1 of an AL Wild Card Series on Tuesday.

White Sox Silence Astros 🤫South Siders take Wild Card Game 1 to get first postseason win since 2021 📲

Colson Montgomery Solo HR ☄️

White Sox slugger keeps offense going to help propel team to Game 1 win vs. Astros

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Pope Leo sends letter to White Sox as Sox, Cubs & fans gear up for postseason baseballChicago currently has a lot to be excited about in the sports world.

Bad News Astros – Pope Leo XIV Blessed the White Sox Before Wild Card SeriesThe Chicago White Sox may soon be the beneficiary of divine intervention. In the lead-up to the team's Wild Card series against the Houston Astros, the organiz

Liam Hendriks Retires

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Liam Hendriks has announced his retirement. In 14 Major League seasons with six teams, Hendriks made 490 appearances, was a 3-time All-Star, and a 2-time winner of the Mariano Rivera Reliever of the Year award. Perhaps his greatest achievement was his inspirational comeback

Cardinals closer matches all-time reliever season from San Diego superstarNow that the dust has settled on the 2026 regular season, most, if not all, speculation has become fact. One of those facts? Riley O’Brien is tied for the Natio

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First Pitch: White Sox at Astros, ALWC Game 1 - Sox MachineThe White Sox are rolling out their typical names against a right-handed pitcher, but in an atypical order, with the most notable change being Colson Montgomery batting ninth. Given that he finished the regular season a true 0-for-24 and hit just .099/.216/.210 with 42 strikeouts over 93 plate appearances in September, he’s not being picky.…

Pope's Letter to White Sox ✉️Chicago received special message ahead of Wild Card game 📸

Antonacci Tacks on More Runs 💥

Sam Antonacci adds two more for the White Sox 👀 They currently have the bases loaded with no outs (via @MLB)

Murakami Sac Fly 👏

Munetaka Murakami's sac fly puts the White Sox on the board in Houston 👏 (via @MLB)

The Biggest White Sox Decision Facing Will Venable Before Game 1The Chicago White Sox announced on Monday that Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros will be a bullpen game. Rookie sensatio

White Sox vs. Astros Wild Card Lineup (Game 1): Colson Montgomery Last? Bullpen Day, MoreAfter a surprising 84-78 season that saw the Chicago White Sox fall just short of a division title, they will face the Houston Astros in a three-game series. Th

Dan Wilson, Mariners provide cautionary tale for Yadier Molina and the CardinalsOn Sunday, the Seattle Mariners had manager Dan Wilson announce his termination as manager of the club. Wilson, a former player and now manager for the Mariners

Astros planning bizarre Wild Card roster wrinkle vs. White Sox that could move Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez aroundPostseason baseball isn’t the time to experiment if you’re one of the teams lucky enough to make the Postseason. Still, it’s often the time for teams to try unc

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White Sox Gameday Info: 2026 AL Wild Game 1The White Sox are heading to Houston for the start of their improbable playoff run. Here's everything you need to know about today's game!

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Ranking Postseason Starting Lineups 🔢Where the White Sox's offense stands going into October ➡️

White Sox Going With Bold Pitching Plan for Game 1 of Wild Card SeriesA full team effort is what has gotten the White Sox to where they are today, so why stop now? Ahead of Tuesday's highly anticipated Game 1 of the Wild Card ser

White Sox full Wild Card roster vs Astros makes Chicago's pitching strategy abundantly clearThe Chicago White Sox are just hours away from the first pitch of their first Postseason series since 2021. The Southsiders get set to butt heads with Houston f

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White Sox finalize roster for Wild Card SeriesHOUSTON - The Chicago White Sox have finalized their 2026 Wild Card series roster ahead of Tuesday afternoon's game in Houston. White Sox manager Will Venable said that the club will start ro...

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No surprises on White Sox 26-man Wild Card Series roster - Sox MachineCompared to the other American League Wild Card Series, the White Sox’s 26-man roster unveiling offers near-zero controversy, or any decision on which to chew. The Yankees aren’t bringing Aaron Judge, but they are carrying Giancarlo Stanton, who hasn’t been active in a competitive game since April. The same can be said for Garrett Crochet,…

White Sox Official Wild Card Roster: Tommy Pham? A Surprise Omission, MoreThe Chicago White Sox have made the playoffs for the first time since 2021 and will face the same opponent, the Houston Astros, on Tuesday in the American Leagu