Dodgers clinch postseason spot as White Sox face turmoil
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a playoff berth on September 18 in Cincinnati. Meanwhile, the Chicago White Sox, once leaders in the American League, have struggled post-All-Star break, going 28-30 since then. Their recent performance includes dropping out of the division lead for the first time since June after a disappointing series against Cleveland. The situation has raised concerns about their postseason prospects as multiple teams compete for a wildcard position in a tight American League race.
- •Dodgers clinch postseason spot on September 18
- •White Sox fall out of division lead
- •Chicago has lost five of seven to Milwaukee
- •White Sox are 28-30 since the All-Star break
- •Teams like Toronto and Texas vie for playoff spots
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Analyzing Chaos
"The Dodgers clinched in Cincinnati on Thursday. Meanwhile, chaos reigns elsewhere.
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