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White Sox-Guardians ALDS Game 2 FAQ (Mon., 5 ET, TBS/HBO Max)

@tim_stebbins
6:09 PM EDT

CLEVELAND -- For the Guardians, it’s virtually a must-win game. For the White Sox, it’s an opportunity to reach the precipice of a berth in the AL Championship Series.

Thome in 'good company' as he watches White Sox remarkable postseason run

5:45 PM EDT

CLEVELAND – White Sox watch parties are forming across the Chicago area, in neighborhoods from Bridgeport to Streeterville to Bucktown. There’s quite a bit to celebrate regarding the early postseason run of the South Siders, who have not trailed in the playoffs over three games and held the lead in

Game 1 bang-bang play illuminates White Sox aggressive strategy on bases

4:53 PM EDT

CLEVELAND – When Kyle Teel slid across home plate with the White Sox third run in the seventh inning of Saturday’s 3-0 victory over the Guardians, third-base coach Justin Jirschele paused for a split second and then pumped his fist in excitement.

Here's how the pitching might line up for the White Sox-Guardians ALDS

@tim_stebbins
2:02 PM EDT

CLEVELAND -- While battling for the American League Central title last month, the Guardians and White Sox divisional race featured an added reward: a first-round bye in the postseason that would allow the champ to set its preferred pitching plan for the AL Division Series.

Murakami's 1st postseason HR? A 440-foot moonshot in Game 1 of ALDS

October 3, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Take a look at any media coverage in Japan this weekend, and Munetaka Murakami’s performance with the White Sox is sure to be featured. “Yeah, of course. It’s big news,” former big leaguer Kazuo Matsui told MLB.com Saturday evening at Progressive Field. “Huge in Japan.”

Yet to trail this postseason, White Sox march into Cleveland and claim ALDS Game 1

October 3, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The question no longer seems to be whether the White Sox will emerge victorious in American League playoff action. It’s now: Will the South Siders ever fall behind?

White Sox-Guardians ALDS Game 1 (LIVE on TBS/HBO Max)

@tim_stebbins
October 3, 2026

Thirteen games across four nail-biting series weren’t enough. The Guardians and White Sox will meet again, and the stakes are higher than ever. The White Sox beat the Astros, 7-3, in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday, to advance to the best-of-five Division Series for an

White Sox finalize 2026 AL Division Series roster

October 3, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The White Sox made one change within their 26-player roster in moving from the American League Wild Card Series sweep of Houston to the Division Series against Cleveland, as right-hander Huascar Brazobán was replaced by right-hander Tyler Davis.

Smith to start Game 1, while Taylor, Schultz will also be integral in series

October 2, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Look back at the 2025 Birmingham Barons and there was a time at the season’s outset when Grant Taylor, Hagen Smith and Noah Schultz all were part of the White Sox Double-A affiliate’s starting rotation. Fast forward to October 2026, and this trio has become an integral part

Team bonding propels Sox from adversity to postseason

October 2, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The raucous White Sox celebration after a two-game Wild Card sweep of the Astros certainly was befitting of the organization’s first playoff series win since 2005. This young and talented crew, quickly becoming one of the more likeable teams in recent Major League Baseball memory as it approaches

Dance like everyone's watching: White Sox bring ritual to October

October 1, 2026

HOUSTON -- The White Sox are dancing their way through the postseason, adding a four-run first in their 7-3 Game 2 victory over the Astros to advance to the ALDS vs. the Guardians -- and it begins pregame in the dugout.

Reinsdorf taking in special White Sox playoff run no one saw coming

September 30, 2026

HOUSTON -- White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf has a sharp sense of humor, and it was made a little bit sharper with the vast success of his team during this 2026 season. It was on full display Wednesday night following the South Siders’ 7-3 victory over the Astros at Daikin

Houston? No problem! White Sox end 21-year wait with sweep

September 30, 2026

HOUSTON -- There was a moment with nobody out in the sixth inning Wednesday night during Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series that perfectly encapsulated the White Sox remarkable season and the downright fun they’ve had along the way.

White Sox-Astros AL Wild Card Series Game 2 (LIVE, Peacock/NBCSN)

September 30, 2026

HOUSTON -- The Astros must find a way to snap their home playoff losing streak if they want to keep their season alive. The White Sox are looking to celebrate their first playoff series victory since a World Series win over the Astros in 2005 at the same ballpark. Much

Emptying the tank: Taylor puts out fire with career-long outing in Game 1

September 29, 2026

HOUSTON -- It was the bottom of the eighth inning, Houston had runners on first and second with two outs, and the White Sox were holding on to a three-run lead in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series at Daikin Park. Yainer Diaz and his dangerous power

White Sox only stumble in Game 1? It might have been staged

September 29, 2026

HOUSTON -- Sam Antonacci tripped while running out of the dugout during pregame introductions for Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series between his White Sox and the Astros on Tuesday at Daikin Park. That misstep was pretty much the only one encountered by Chicago during a 6-3

Holy Sox! Pope Leo XIV sends message ahead of Wild Card opener

September 29, 2026

HOUSTON -- Pope Leo XIV was not in Houston for the opening game of the American League Wild Card Series between the White Sox and Astros.

LIVE: White Sox-Astros AL Wild Card Series Game 1 (Peacock/NBCSN)

September 29, 2026

The Astros, who roared back from an early-season deficit to win their eighth American League West title in 10 seasons Sunday, return to the playoffs following a one-year absence to face the upstart White Sox, who led the AL Central for much of the season before settling for the final

White Sox release roster for their Wild Card Series vs. the Astros

September 29, 2026

HOUSTON -- The White Sox set their 26-player roster for the American League Wild Card Series at Houston, with almost no surprises. Huáscar Brazobán and David Sandlin earned the last spots on the 12-person pitching staff, with Trevor Richards and Tyler Davis not making the 26. Jake Rogers, who was

White Sox focused on the here and now at the spot where they won their last playoff series

September 29, 2026

HOUSTON -- The year was 2005. The date was October 26. And it was Juan Uribe, Paul Konerko, Bobby Jenks and Orlando Palmeiro who were involved in a seminal piece of White Sox history.

From bidet to postseason play, Murakami's wild White Sox journey continues

September 28, 2026

HOUSTON -- The story of Munetaka Murakami and the White Sox began with a great deal of humor.

White Sox plan to lean on 'pen in Game 1 vs. Astros

September 28, 2026

HOUSTON -- The White Sox will go with a bullpen day in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series on Tuesday against the Astros at Daikin Park, with first pitch set for 4 p.m. CT, as rookie Hagen Smith gets the starting nod.

White Sox to face Astros in AL Wild Card Series, rematch of '21 postseason clash

Sean Burke: 'If we play our best baseball, it doesn’t matter who our opponent is'
September 27, 2026

CHICAGO -- Houston, you might have a problem. Or maybe the Astros will be presenting the problem for the White Sox.

With playoffs on deck, Colson Montgomery ready to 'turn the page' on tough end to '26

September 27, 2026

CHICAGO -- Colson Montgomery is about to experience the ultimate reset. Or so he hopes.

Disappointed? Sure. But White Sox are excited for playoffs

September 27, 2026

CHICAGO -- There was one word to describe the overall White Sox sentiment following a 9-6 loss to the Rockies Saturday night at Rate Field. “Excited,” said second baseman Sam Antonacci without hesitation.