# 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.
- Title: White Sox chase playoff berth after three straight 100-loss…
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: white sox, al central, playoff berth, mlb, kansas city royals, will venable, davis martin, miguel vargas, jimmy fegan, chicago sun-times, news, local
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/09/23/white-sox-still-want-the-division-title-but-earning-a-playoff-berth-would-be-everything-davis-martin-chris-getz-jin-wong-miguel-vargas-grant-taylor-will-venable
- Published: 2026-09-24T01:25:40.011+00:00
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- Topics: white sox, al central, playoff berth, mlb, kansas city royals, will venable, davis martin, miguel vargas, jimmy fegan, chicago sun-times, news, local
## 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
## Key takeaway

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'.