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White Sox advance to ALDS after sweeping Astros, owner reflects on turnaround

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 3:01 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

White Sox advance to ALDS after sweeping Astros, owner reflects on turnaround

Summary

The Chicago White Sox have advanced to the American League Division Series after sweeping the Houston Astros in the Wild Card round. Owner Jerry Reinsdorf expressed how remarkable it is to rebound from a 121-loss season in 2024 to winning 84 games this year. Reinsdorf credited general manager Chris Getz for building a strong foundation in scouting and player development. The White Sox now prepare to face the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS. This marks the franchise's first playoff series win in over twenty years.

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By the Numbers

•White Sox eliminate Astros in the Wild Card round
•Team wins 84 games this season
•Owner Jerry Reinsdorf reflects on the team's progress
•General manager Chris Getz credited for strong foundation
•White Sox face Guardians in the ALDS next.

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3:01 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox news: All owner can do is laugh at 121-loss season after advancing to ALDS

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It was not that long ago that the Chicago White Sox hit absolute rock bottom by losing 121 games in a season . That was in 2024. Two years later, they won 84 games against 78 losses and even won their first series in the MLB playoffs in over two decades. What a turnaround it has been for the White Sox , leaving owner Jerry Reinsdorf reflecting on […] The post White Sox news: All owner can do is laugh at 121-loss season after advancing to ALDS appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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