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The White Sox blew their AL Central lead. Now, teams like the Tigers, Rangers and Blue Jays could steal their AL Wild card spot as well.
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The White Sox blew their AL Central lead. Now, teams like the Tigers, Rangers and Blue Jays could steal their AL Wild card spot as well.
The Cleveland Guardians took the lead in the AL Central with Wednesday's victory over the Chicago White Sox. Here's how the postseason picture shapes up.
There's really only one Tommy Pham. You'd have a hard time finding any other player in baseball that has been as bold and confident in his abilities as this guy. All he did in the last 24 hours was bump into his GM Chris Getz in an elevator Tuesday night and insist to him that he be activated off the injured list by the White Sox ASAP. Perhaps fearing what Pham might do to him otherwise, Getz activated the journeyman outfielder for today's game, and he was inserted into the clean up spot...
Tommy Pham picked quite the moment to record his first hit of the 2026 season. The Chicago White Sox veteran launched a three-run homer in the fifth inning Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians, temporarily giving Chicago a 3-2 lead in a massive AL Central showdown. Tommy Pham hits a 3-run BOMB to put the White […] The post White Sox’s Tommy Pham’s first 2026 hit is extremely clutch home run vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints .
CLEVELAND — A chance encounter in an elevator led to White Sox outfielder Tommy Pham being activated off the 10-day injured list in time for the series finale against the Guardians on Wednesday afternoon. Pham, who was acquired from the Phillies in exchange for cash considerations on Aug. 31, only appeared in one game with Chicago before being placed on the IL with a left calf strain on Sept. 6. White Sox Irish Quarter Zip Giveaway is Saturday White Sox general manager Chris Getz and Pham foun...
The Chicago White Sox are facing the Cleveland Guardians in the final game of their series, and they’ve lost one of their key players. After getting hit by a pitch from Parker Messick, Colson Montgomery had to leave the game, according to the White Sox. “Colson Montgomery left today’s game with a left wrist contusion. […] The post White Sox’s Colson Montgomery exits Guardians game after getting hit by Parker Messick pitch appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Colson Montgomery left the White Sox’ series finale in Cleveland with a left wrist contusion after being hit by a pitch. He is being further evaluated. The post Colson Montgomery Exits Guardians Finale With Left Wrist Contusion appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
The Chicago White Sox entered a pivotal matchup against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday. Whoever wins will have officially clinched the three-game series. Furthermore, they’d take one step closer to winning the NL Central. Before first pitch, the White Sox decided to shake things up. Outfielder Tommy Pham has been activated from the 10-day injured [...] The post Chicago White Sox shake up roster before Guardians rubber match appeared first on ChiCitySports .
AJ Pierzynski and Erik Kratz break down Brayan Rocchio’s walk-off against the White Sox, Sam Antonacci’s positioning on the final play and Munetaka Murakami’s continued struggles. Newsday Sports baseball columnist David Lennon discusses Pete Alonso hitting his 300th career home run at Citi Field, the reaction from Mets fans and Sean Manaea’s response. Injury Territory host Will Carroll provides updates on the Dodgers’ injuries, Jesús Luzardo, Garrett Crochet, Byron Buxton and Rafael Devers. ML...
The White Sox made a few roster moves before a pivotal season series finale against the Guardians at Progressive Field. As Tuesday's DFA of José Urquidy foreshadowed, the White Sox used that 40-man roster spot to reinstate Drew Thorpe from the 60-day injured list. They also made a move that wasn't a lock, reinstating Tommy Pham from the 10-day injured list and optioning Edgar Quero to Charlotte. Pham had logged just one plate appearance before hitting the IL for a calf strain, but he's back ...
It’s been a little more than 12 hours since the Guardians walked off the White Sox in yet another heartbreaking loss, but despite having their backs against the wall in the AL Central race, they still control their destiny from here on out. The Good Guys hold the tiebreaker over Cleveland after Monday’s win, but […]
The White Sox activated Tommy Pham from the 10-day IL and have him hitting cleanup in Wednesday’s AL Central finale at Cleveland. Edgar Quero was optioned to Charlotte. The post White Sox Activate Tommy Pham From IL, Slot Him Cleanup for Cleveland Finale appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
The Cleveland Guardians are just a half-game behind the Chicago White Sox in the American League Central standings. Cleveland’s bullpen could receive a boost soon, as Colin Holderman is recovering from a wrist injury and may join the Guards next week. “Colin Holderman said he’s set to make a rehab appearance with Columbus tomorrow. Assuming […] The post Guardians’ key reliever gets injury update as AL Central race heats up appeared first on ClutchPoints .
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Had the White Sox stuck to the original timetable, seeing Caleb Bonemer listed as an outfielder for the Glendale Desert Dogs upon the release of Arizona Fall League rosters this week might have come as quite the surprise. "I think originally that was the plan -- I wasn't going to play outfield in Birmingham, just the fall league," Bonemer told Sox Machine this past weekend. As it played out, the White Sox tipped the position change -- or at least the position addition -...
The Chicago White Sox are trying to bounce back following their crushing 7-6 defeat to the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. Cleveland is now only a half-game behind Chicago in the American League Central standings. The White Sox are adding a veteran to their lineup as Tommy Pham, who was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies in […] The post How an accidental elevator visit determined White Sox’s cleanup hitter vs. Guardians on Wednesday appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The White Sox reinstated righty Drew Thorpe from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Charlotte, per a club announcement. Chicago also activated veteran outfielder Tommy Pham from the 10-day IL and optioned catcher Edgar Quero to Charlotte in a corresponding move. Thorpe’s return brings the 40-man roster to capacity. Thorpe, 25, was […]
The Cleveland Guardians narrowly escaped with a crucial 7-6 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night. A loss would have placed Cleveland 2.5 games back of first place in the American League Central division. Instead, Brayan Rocchio’s fly ball dropped just out of the reach of outfielder Sam Antonacci’s glove in the bottom […] The post 2026 AL Standings: Guardians save AL Central title chances with last-minute walk-off vs. White Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago White Sox have authored one of the great stories in Major League Baseball this season as they have been in the top spot of the American League Central and holding on to the No. 2 seed in the AL playoff structure since July 4. All this from a team that had endured three […] The post White Sox nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 MLB Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Father Time: Jim Thome enjoying his son’s debut in pro ball kkundahl Wed, 2026-09-16 09:41 Jim Thome, whose son is beginning his pro journey with the Chicago White Sox, reflected on his family during a September 2026 visit to Cooperstown. Bill Francis Monday, September 14, 2026 - 12:00pm Jim Thome, who slugged 612 career home runs on the diamond to benefit his ball club, traded in his bat for a golf club to help raise funds for some worthy causes during a recent trip ...
For the first time since 2003 -- when they played in the Carolina League, went by the Warthogs, and had a roster with only Michael Morse as a future major league fixture -- the Winston-Salem Dash have won a league title. The Dash swept their way through the South Atlantic League Playoffs, following up their two-game sweep of the Bowling Green Hot Rods in the Divisional Series by taking both games of the Championship Series against the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Fittingly, Tuesday night's score...
Since making his MLB debut on August 9, Hagen Smith has provided a massive boost to the Chicago White Sox pitching staff. The 23-year-old rookie has seamlessly taken on a variety of roles, starting games, working out of the bullpen, making single-inning appearances, and pitching multiple innings when called upon. Through his first 22.0 innings, [...] The post Hagen Smith joins 1981 ROY and Cy Young winner as only other pitcher with this stat line appeared first on ChiCitySports .
It’s an exciting time to be a Chicago sports fan. While the Chicago Cubs and White Sox are both in playoff races, the Chicago Bears have kicked off their season. The Bears got the season off to a good start with a huge performance from Caleb Williams and the offense. While he’s doing that, his [...] The post Pete Crow-Armstrong, Caleb Williams want to build something special in Chicago appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Messick faces a stiff test v. CHW as he looks to maintain his elite 2.51 ERA Source
1904 Smack in the middle of an amazing, 45-inning scoreless streak, Doc White painted a masterpiece: a 1-0, one-hitter over the St. Louis Browns. Without play-by-play data it’s hard to know how these games played out 120 years ago. But we do know that the one hit White allowed was a Tom Jones triple, so […]
Episode Summary Summary: Brayan Rocchio has his second walk-off hit against Grant Taylor as the Guardians win, 7-6. Josh Nelson and Courtney Finnicum recap the game. Why the opener didn't work. Why Munetaka Murakami really needs a day. Despite the result, there were positives, including another big inning in the 6th. Fox One Sports Topic: Will 83 wins be enough to make the American League Postseason? Presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e...