Chicago White Sox and Yankees series treated like playoffs amid rain concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees began a four-game series on Tuesday, July 28, following recent storms in Chicago that caused significant flooding. Head groundskeeper Roger Bossard led efforts to remove over 480,000 gallons of water to prepare the field, minimizing only a 20-minute delay to the game. With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the White Sox are weighing their options for roster improvements, particularly addressing pitching and catching needs. Players expressed a playoff mindset, acknowledging the importance of this series against a potential postseason opponent. The White Sox hope to improve their standing in the league with a strong showing this week.
- •Roger Bossard coordinated field preparation after severe storms
- •Only a 20-minute delay occurred before game start
- •White Sox are evaluating trade options before the deadline
- •Players are treating the series as crucial playoff games
- •Noah Schultz struggled in his recent start against the Yankees
- 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Column: Chicago White Sox treating New York Yankees series like the playoffs — and the Sodfather’s big save
"Head groundskeeper Roger Bossard helped save the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees from playing a doubleheader on Tuesday. All hail the Sodfather. After Monday’s storms in Chicago, which flooded viaducts, uprooted trees and led to extensive damage across the city and the suburbs, Bossard and his crew squeegeed over 480,000 gallons of water off the field at Sox Park to get it ready for the ...
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