White Sox manager Will Venable discusses playoff push amid late-season excitement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 11:17 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable described the team as 'excited' as they approach the final stretch of the 2026 season. The White Sox currently hold the third American League wild-card spot, leading the Houston Astros by three games. In addition, they are just one game behind the Cleveland Guardians for the AL Central crown. The team's recent performance has been inconsistent, particularly during a challenging 5-10 stretch in September, but they have several standout players, including Miguel Vargas, who has hit 33 home runs this season. The next game is against the Kansas City Royals as the White Sox aim for their first postseason appearance since 2021.
- •White Sox lead Astros by three games for the AL wild-card spot.
- •Team trails Guardians by one game for the AL Central title.
- •Miguel Vargas has hit 33 home runs this season.
- •Team begins final series against Royals as playoff race intensifies.
- •Venable emphasizes positive environment and player contributions.
- 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Incredible opportunity’: Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable on the season’s final stretch
"KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Will Venable paused as he contemplated a way to describe the 2026 Chicago White Sox. “If I could reduce it to one word, it would be that they’re ‘excited,’” the manager said last week. “They’re excited to play baseball. They’re excited to come to the field. They’re excited to be teammates to each other. They’re excited to experience all the challenges that come here, and ...
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