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White Sox chase playoff berth after three straight 100-loss seasons
White Sox aim for first postseason since 2022 after three straight 100-loss seasons.
In brief
White Sox aim for first postseason since 2022 after three straight 100-loss seasons. The White Sox need a win to secure a playoff berth after three consecutive seasons of 100+ losses, with manager Will Venable saying it's their 'position that we've earned'. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
White Sox still want division title
The White Sox have grander ambitions than the third wild-card spot or the American League Central title.
“If we get to do what we want to do, we’re going to be playing in the ALDS, CS and hopefully the World Series”
Playoff berth 'would be everything'
Earning a playoff berth would be everything for the White Sox after three straight seasons of 100+ losses.
“It would be everything”
Sox lose to Royals in Kansas City
The White Sox lost to the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in their road series on Tuesday.
Playoff berth in jeopardy
A victory on Thursday or the Rangers and Orioles losing would seal a playoff berth for the White Sox.
Manager Venable's stance
Manager Will Venable said the Sox are in a position they've earned after three straight 100-loss seasons.
“It’s part of this. It’s the position that we’ve earned, that we’re in.”
Player Davis Martin's perspective
Davis Martin, the team's longest-tenured player since 2022, said the playoff berth would be everything.
“It would be everything”
Martin's three-year struggle
Martin recalled friends and family asking if he wanted to be traded after 121 losses in 2024.
“my goal would be to be a part of the team that turns it around”
Miguel Vargas' confidence
All-Star Miguel Vargas said the White Sox were not believed in at the start of the season but could mean a lot if they succeed.
“If we do it, it’s going to mean a lot”
Erick Fedde's injury
Pitcher Erick Fedde was nailing in the right calf by a 104.5 mph Carter Jensen comebacker on Wednesday.
Fedde's team loyalty
Fedde said the team owes it to fans who have gone through tough times to keep playing hard.
“This means a lot to this franchise, the fans that have gone through a lot these last couple of years”
Sox playoff hopes
The White Sox need a win to secure a playoff berth after three straight seasons of 100+ losses.
Sox' playoff strategy
The White Sox will not celebrate a playoff berth with a polite toast but will go full-go.
“It’s not really our speed”
Here's the gist
The White Sox need a win to secure a playoff berth after three consecutive seasons of 100+ losses, with manager Will Venable saying it's their 'position that we've earned'.


