Yankees and White Sox meet this week, but never in playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The New York Yankees host the Chicago White Sox for a series starting this week. Despite both teams being in the American League since 1901, they have never faced each other in postseason play. The Yankees have a rich playoff history, with 27 World Series titles but the White Sox have only 11 postseason appearances since their founding. This unusual dynamic raises questions about how these two storied franchises have not collided in the playoffs amid their extended histories. Both teams are currently competing for division leads.
- •Yankees and White Sox start series this week.
- •Both teams are in the American League, yet no postseason clashes.
- •Yankees have 27 World Series titles; White Sox have 11 postseason appearances.
- •Historically, both teams rarely competed as contenders at the same time.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — How have the Yankees and White Sox never met in the playoffs?
"Members of the American League for over a century, the Yankees and White Sox have never met in the playoffs
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