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White Sox most to blame for blowing 2 chances to close out Guardians in ALDS

The Chicago White Sox had two chances to close out the Cleveland Guardians and advance in the American League Division Series. Instead, they are heading back to Cleveland for a decisive Game 5 after their pitching staff completely fell apart when the team needed it most. Chicago’s offense did enough to win Thursday night, putting […] The post White Sox most to blame for blowing 2 chances to close out Guardians in ALDS appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Guardians extend White Sox postseason home misery traceable to 1906

The Chicago White Sox are fighting to stay alive in the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians, but their postseason tailspin looks set to continue. It’s win-or-go-home time for the Chicago White Sox . With the ALDS tied heading into Game 5 on Saturday, Chicago finds itself haunted by a century-old postseason drought that the Cleveland Guardians are now threatening to extend. According to USA Today ‘s Bob Nightengale, the White Sox haven’t clinched a postseason series on home turf since 1...

Anthony Rizzo reveals what’s led to White Sox’s sudden ALDS slump

The Chicago White Sox started the American League Division Series strong. They quickly captured momentum on the road with back-to-back wins in Cleveland. Chicago was in a tremendous position to win the best-of-five series at home, but the Cleveland Guardians bounced back with two road wins of their own. The series is suddenly tied 2-2, […] The post Anthony Rizzo reveals what’s led to White Sox’s sudden ALDS slump appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Ted Lasso’s Coach Beard wasn’t able to get White Sox to ‘BELIEVE’ in Game 4 vs. Guardians

Despite his best efforts, Ted Lasso Coach Beard actor Brendan Hunt couldn’t hype up the Chicago White Sox enough to beat the Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 of their playoff series. Before the game began, Coach Beard took to the mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. He threw a decent pitch, as the […] The post Ted Lasso’s Coach Beard wasn’t able to get White Sox to ‘BELIEVE’ in Game 4 vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints .

White Sox ALDS Game 4 takeaways: At least Will Venable’s Game 5 choices are clearer

There were a few different ways Will Venable could have manipulated the order of the pitchers he used in Game 4 on Thursday to potentially nurse a one-run lead over the final four innings, or at least stand a chance of winning the game by a score of 7-6, although nothing would've been guaranteed. Perhaps he could've stuck with Erick Fedde, even though the leadoff homer to Patrick Bailey was the first of three consecutive hard-hit balls that ushered him out of the game. Perhaps he could've ro...

Son Ranto Show: Sox Crimes

Comedian Brewers fan and new dad Eric Wielo joins us to gloat and then comedian Joe Kilgallon and Cubs Enthusiast Crawly join Danny Rockett and Michael Cotton to trash the White Sox and their hater fans. Brought to you by ⁠Penguin Imprints⁠, ⁠⁠Fanarchy⁠⁠ and our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ supporters. Subscribe free at any of these fine podcasting establishments: … The post Son Ranto Show: Sox Crimes appeared first on .

How Guardians can still win ALDS Game 5 despite Stephen Vogt’s questionable Game 4 decision

The Cleveland Guardians earned a 9-5 Game 4 victory in the American League Division Series over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday to set up a winner-takes-all Game 5. While Cleveland got the job done on the road, Guards manager Stephen Vogt made a number of questionable decisions in the game, including especially difficult-to-explain moves […] The post How Guardians can still win ALDS Game 5 despite Stephen Vogt’s questionable Game 4 decision appeared first on ClutchPoints .

White Sox keep 120-year playoff drought alive with Rate Field flops

The Chicago White Sox are hanging on by a thread after losing Game 4 of the ALDS 9-5 to the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. Now the series heads back to Cleveland for the do-or-die Game 5. Not only did they lose, but the White Sox also continue a postseason home losing streak. Since 1906, Chicago […] The post White Sox keep 120-year playoff drought alive with Rate Field flops appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Daily Mauling: 10/9/26

Was I so distracted watching Jalon Daniels’ first win and the White Sox’ season imploding last night that I didn’t realize I never put together a mauling? Yes. Yes I did Question of the Day What will happen with Jalon Daniels’ career from here? In a few weeks, Baker Mayfield will be healthy, and Tampa […]

The Opener: Ramirez, Taylor, MLB Proposal

The streak continues. The White Sox whiffed on both chances to clinch a series at home for the first time since 1906. Sam Antonacci isn’t worried about bouncing back in Game 5, though. “I got asked that yesterday. I said we’d turn the page today. We turned the page but we lost so we’ll turn […]

Guardians’ Jose Ramirez sends rallying call to Cleveland fans for Game 5 vs. White Sox

The Cleveland Guardians star, José Ramírez, expects a loud crowd when his team faces the Chicago White Sox in Game 5 on Saturday, 10 October. The winner will advance to the American League Championship Series (ALCS). ‘It’s going to be a crazy energy, and we’re looking forward to it,’ Ramírez said in a statement by […] The post Guardians’ Jose Ramirez sends rallying call to Cleveland fans for Game 5 vs. White Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — October 9

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Courtney Duncan*, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1906 – Snow flies at Chicago’s West Side Park as the first one-city World Series opens with the 116-win Cubs heavy favorites. However, White Sox starter Nick Altrock outduels Three Finger Brown […]

White Sox’s Grant Taylor makes Game 5 availability vs. Guardians crystal clear

In what could be a major disaster for the Chicago White Sox, they failed in their two attempts to close out the Cleveland Guardians at home in the ALDS. After losing Game 3 by six runs, 9-3, the White Sox did not fare much better on Thursday as they lost by four runs, 9-5, to […] The post White Sox’s Grant Taylor makes Game 5 availability vs. Guardians crystal clear appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Guardians’ Jose Ramirez enters rare playoff air amid red-hot streak vs. White Sox

Jose Ramirez experienced a rough 2026 regular season and has not had much success in the playoffs during his stellar MLB career, but the Cleveland Guardians were just waiting for their franchise centerpiece to explode versus the Chicago White Sox in the American League Division Series. He did just that in a must-win Game 3 […] The post Guardians’ Jose Ramirez enters rare playoff air amid red-hot streak vs. White Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Guardians even ALDS with White Sox, 2-2, thanks to six-run sixth

With a second opportunity to seal the series at home, the White Sox (84-78) laid an egg against the Guardians (85-77), who tied the series with a 9-5 victory. The only ongoing Division Series is tied at two, and the only remaining game will happen in Cleveland. Left-handed pitcher Hagen Smith got the start for […]

Guardians 9, White Sox 5: Sixth-inning meltdown sends series back to Cleveland

The White Sox’s pregame pitching plan involved Hagen Smith, Erick Fedde, Anthony Kay, Jordan Hicks and Grant Taylor in some order. Well, Smith didn’t get out of the first inning, Hicks gave up a go-ahead homer, Kay only retired one of the three batters he faced, and Taylor looked cooked. Fedde pitched OK, but more… The post Guardians 9, White Sox 5: Sixth-inning meltdown sends series back to Cleveland appeared first on Sox Machine .

Guardians force Game 5 vs. White Sox thanks to six-run 6th inning

The Cleveland Guardians don’t have a pope backing them up in the American League Division Series, but something divine is in the making for them. The Guardians have forced a Game 5 in their series against the White Sox after a 9-5 win Thursday at Rate Field in Chicago. After losing the first two games […] The post Guardians force Game 5 vs. White Sox thanks to six-run 6th inning appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Guardians’ Patrick Bailey joins exclusive MLB playoff list with big Game 4 vs. White Sox

Patrick Bailey knows what was on the line on Thursday, answering the call in Game 4 of the 2026 American League Division Series between the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox. The 27-year-old Bailey came through for his team in the fifth inning, as he faced White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde. With the Guardians […] The post Guardians’ Patrick Bailey joins exclusive MLB playoff list with big Game 4 vs. White Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints .