White Sox secure 80th win, eye postseason with magic number of 4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 1:16 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Chicago White Sox achieved their first 80-win season since 2022, losing over 100 games in the prior three seasons. They currently hold the No. 6 seed in the American League with a three-game lead over the Toronto Blue Jays for the final playoff spot. To clinch a postseason berth, they need four wins in their remaining six games. The White Sox are just one game behind the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central, having won the season series, which could influence their division chase.
- •White Sox are 80-68 this season after a tough stretch from 2020-2022.
- •Current magic number to clinch a postseason spot is 4.
- •They lead the Blue Jays by three games for the final playoff position.
- •White Sox play six games against the Royals and Rockies to close the season.
- •Guardians have a challenging road schedule, complicating their playoff hopes.
- 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox Magic Number: How Many Wins To Clinch Postseason Berth?
"The Chicago White Sox are getting close to securing a spot in the October party
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