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White Sox chase postseason spot with six games left in season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 12:58 AM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

White Sox chase postseason spot with six games left in season

Summary

The Chicago White Sox enter the final six games of the season with a chance to secure a postseason berth. Currently positioned as a wild-card team, they have a magic number of four heading into their upcoming series against the Kansas City Royals. The team aims for an eight-game winning streak to build momentum, competing against teams with losing records. Key players like Miguel Vargas, who has excelled recently, will be crucial for the Sox as they navigate these final games.

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By the Numbers

•White Sox have lost 100 games in previous three seasons.
•Currently positioned as third wild-card team.
•Magic number of four with six games remaining.
•Miguel Vargas named AL Player of the Week.
•Team has struggled offensively with.209 batting average in September.

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12:58 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Sullivan: After all the highs and lows, the White Sox have a clear path to the postseason

What they're saying

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CHICAGO — The end game has arrived for the Chicago White Sox, with six games to make history or go home for a long offseason. No team has made the postseason after losing 100 or more games the two previous seasons, and the Sox came into 2026 with three straight seasons of losing 100 or more. The buzzword surrounding the Sox all season has been “resiliency,” and they showed that trait again ...
— Yahoo Sports

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