Chicago White Sox enter September holding a division lead

The Chicago White Sox enter September positioned with a three-game lead over Cleveland for the division title. The team also sits 2.5 games ahead of Houston for the second seed in the playoffs. Entering the final month of the regular season, the team maintains these standings after recent performance improvements compared to prior years. Historically, the team has struggled to remain in contention during September, with the last meaningful stretch occurring in 2012. The current position marks a notable shift from the previous three seasons, where the club did not compete for a postseason spot. The team now faces a critical stretch of games to secure a playoff position.

• 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — September