Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians prep for ALDS showdown
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Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians are set to meet in the ALDS, beginning Saturday. This marks their first postseason matchup in MLB history. The White Sox, coming off their first playoff series win since 2005, will face the Guardians, who have a stronger pitching rotation. Both teams are familiar foes from the AL Central, having split their season series 7-6. Cleveland's offense ranks last in team OPS among postseason teams, which may influence the series outcome as both teams vie for a spot in the AL Championship Series.
- •White Sox enter with momentum from a Wild Card series win
- •Guardians aim to leverage their top-end starting pitching
- •Cleveland's offense ranks last among postseason teams
- •First postseason meeting between the teams
- •Series begins Saturday in Cleveland.
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