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Miguel Vargas emphasizes playoff push amid strong personal season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 12:36 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Miguel Vargas emphasizes playoff push amid strong personal season

Summary

Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas highlighted the significance of team wins over individual achievements as the playoff race heats up. The White Sox are 80-76, sitting one game behind the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central and holding the final Wild Card position with six games left this season. Vargas is enjoying a breakout season, leading the team with 33 home runs and 88 RBIs. He has stated that personal game successes feel less meaningful without team victories. The White Sox start a crucial three-game series against the Kansas City Royals, aiming to solidify their playoff position before closing the season against the Colorado Rockies.

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By the Numbers

•White Sox enter the night at 80-76, one game behind the Guardians.
•Vargas has 33 home runs, 88 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases this season.
•He was named AL Player of the Week after a strong stretch.
•Chicago opens a three-game series against the Royals on this day.
•The team finishes the season at home against the Rockies.

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12:36 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox news: Miguel Vargas' admission will catch fans' attention amid playoff push

What they're saying

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Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas made clear Tuesday that his breakout season remains secondary to Chicago’s playoff push. The White Sox entered the night 80-76, one game behind the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central while holding the American League’s final Wild Card position with six games remaining in the 2026 season. The White […] The post White Sox news: Miguel Vargas' admission will catch fans' attention amid playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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