White Sox watch: Chicago sweeps the Angels to avoid infamy at home
3 months, 2 weeks ago

White Sox watch: Chicago sweeps the Angels to avoid infamy at home

New York Times  

The 1962 New York Mets lost 120 games, setting the record for the most defeats in a single season in modern baseball history. Sept. 24: History delayed as Chicago gifted 3-2 win CHICAGO — On a night that was dedicated to celebrating the White Sox’ futility, it was the Angels’ mess that stole the show. — Sam Blum Sept. 18: Despite bullpen’s best efforts, Chicago loses in extra innings ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mercifully, the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago White Sox series has come to a close. We win one tomorrow, that’s called a winning streak pic.twitter.com/7LqsaoSLHi — Chicago White Sox September 15, 2024 The consecutive victories mark the first winning streak since June 28-29 against the NL-worst Colorado Rockies. 113 comes in 17th shutout of season CHICAGO — Before Tuesday’s game, a White Sox executive jokingly asked two reporters to try using “record-setting” before the team name instead of a less-flattering description.

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Worst MLB record ever? White Sox open with historically low win total and comical futures odds
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Worst MLB record ever? White Sox open with historically low win total and comical futures odds

New York Times  

Longtime Chicago White Sox announcer Hawk Harrelson used to have a saying along the lines of “You win 60 games, you lose 60 games, it’s what you do with the other 42 that matters.” The 2024 White Sox proved that saying wrong — emphatically. On BetMGM, the White Sox’s win total line is at 49.5 — the lowest in the …

White Sox wrap up record-breaking losing season with 9-5 win over playoff-bound Tigers
3 months, 1 week ago

White Sox wrap up record-breaking losing season with 9-5 win over playoff-bound Tigers

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Lenyn Sosa hit a three-run homer in the third inning to give the record-breaking Chicago White Sox a five-run lead as they went on to beat the playoff-bound Detroit Tigers 9-5 on Sunday. “Baseball, it’s going to take you places and sometimes to places you’ve been,” said Hinch, who was fired by the Astros in 2020 after being …

Reinsdorf takes responsibility for White Sox season he calls `embarrassing’ and a `failure’
3 months, 1 week ago

Reinsdorf takes responsibility for White Sox season he calls `embarrassing’ and a `failure’

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf labeled his team’s record-shattering losing season “embarrassing” and a “failure” that he said was his responsibility. This season’s performance was completely unacceptable and the varying reactions and emotions from our fanbase are completely understandable.” The White Sox beat playoff-bound Detroit 9-5 in their finale to finish 41-121. “It isn’t just the record, …

White Sox beat playoff-bound Tigers 4-0, stay at 121 losses going into finale
3 months, 1 week ago

White Sox beat playoff-bound Tigers 4-0, stay at 121 losses going into finale

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Sean Burke pitched two-hit ball over five innings, Andrew Benintendi tied his career high with his 20th homer and the Chicago White Sox beat the playoff-bound Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Saturday to stay at 121 losses going into their season finale. Making his fourth big league appearance, Burke struck out six and walked three, helping stop Detroit’s six-game …

Tigers clinch AL wild card, ending playoff drought with 4-1 win over record-breaking White Sox
3 months, 1 week ago

Tigers clinch AL wild card, ending playoff drought with 4-1 win over record-breaking White Sox

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Riley Greene hit an RBI double and the Detroit Tigers scored two runs on wild pitches in a 4-1 win over the record-breaking Chicago White Sox on Friday night, clinching a spot in the playoffs for the first time in a decade. “We never stopped believing, and that’s what did it for us.” Detroit completed a late-season surge …

White Sox lose post-1900s, majors-record 121st game, falling 4-1 to Tigers
3 months, 1 week ago

White Sox lose post-1900s, majors-record 121st game, falling 4-1 to Tigers

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Chicago White Sox lost their post-1900s, major league-record 121st game Friday night, falling 4-1 to the Detroit Tigers. This was one of those things you can’t be happy about, but I don’t know if I would feel any different if we were at 115 or 110.” The closest any team had come to New York’s record was …

MLB’s 10 biggest disappointments of the 2024 season
3 months, 1 week ago

MLB’s 10 biggest disappointments of the 2024 season

New York Times  

From Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge’s exploits to Paul Skenes’ sensational breakout year to the surging Tigers’ late playoff push, it’s been another exciting season — and the drama of the playoffs still awaits. This season is an obvious embarrassment for the White Sox, but it also altered pennant races as the Twins, Tigers and Royals all went 12-1 against …

White Sox stay at 120 losses as Flexen shines in 7-0 victory over Angels
3 months, 1 week ago

White Sox stay at 120 losses as Flexen shines in 7-0 victory over Angels

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox averted a record-breaking loss for the third straight day, beating the Los Angeles Angels 7-0 on Thursday behind Chris Flexen’s sharp pitching performance. “We’ve played really good baseball these last three games, so it’s really good to see,” first baseman Andrew Vaughn said. We’ve got a good group in here, and it doesn’t feel …

White Sox try to keep home win streak going, host the Angels
3 months, 2 weeks ago

White Sox try to keep home win streak going, host the Angels

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago White Sox Chicago; Thursday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Tyler Anderson ; White Sox: Chris Flexen BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Angels -120, White Sox +101; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox will try to keep a four-game home win streak alive when they play the Los Angeles Angels. TOP PERFORMERS: …

White Sox remain at 120 losses as Benintendi singles in 10th for 4-3 win over Angels
3 months, 2 weeks ago

White Sox remain at 120 losses as Benintendi singles in 10th for 4-3 win over Angels

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox avoided a record-breaking 121st loss for the second straight game, beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Wednesday night on Andrew Benintendi’s 10th-inning single. It’s hard to avoid.” Korey Lee gave the White Sox a 2-0 lead with a two-run homer in the second Wednesday night. We just couldn’t get it done.” White Sox …

Angels swept by White Sox, setting franchise record for losses in a season
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Angels swept by White Sox, setting franchise record for losses in a season

LA Times  

The Angels’ Jack López looks out from the dugout after his team’s loss to the White Sox, setting a new franchise season record of 96 loses. The Chicago White Sox averted a record-breaking loss for the third straight day, beating the Angels 7-0 on Thursday behind Chris Flexen’s sharp pitching performance. “We’ve played really good baseball these last three games, …

White Sox remain at 120 losses and tied with ’62 Mets, rallying past Angels 3-2
3 months, 2 weeks ago

White Sox remain at 120 losses and tied with ’62 Mets, rallying past Angels 3-2

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox remained tied with the 1962 New York Mets for the modern major league record of 120 losses in a season, rallying to score three runs in the eighth inning and beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Tuesday night. Fans voiced their displeasure with White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf by chanting “Sell the team!” …

GM Chris Getz says he understands frustration as White Sox wrap up historically bad season
3 months, 2 weeks ago

GM Chris Getz says he understands frustration as White Sox wrap up historically bad season

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — General manager Chris Getz insisted he understands the frustration in Chicago. The White Sox came into Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels tied with the expansion 1962 New York Mets for the post-1900 MLB record of 120 losses in a season. But we’re certainly up for the challenge.” Getz is facing a huge challenge with the …

White Sox set to slide into major league infamy
3 months, 2 weeks ago

White Sox set to slide into major league infamy

China Daily  

Chicago White Sox players watch from the dugout during an MLB game against the San Diego Padres on Sunday at Petco Park in San Diego, California. Aside from "longest World Series drought", the Chicago White Sox are on the verge of posting arguably the worst of the lot. On Sunday, the Sox tied the post-1900 Major League Baseball record of …

White Sox set to slide into major league infamy
3 months, 2 weeks ago

White Sox set to slide into major league infamy

China Daily  

Chicago White Sox players watch from the dugout during an MLB game against the San Diego Padres on Sunday at Petco Park in San Diego, California. Aside from "longest World Series drought", the Chicago White Sox are on the verge of posting arguably the worst of the lot. On Sunday, the Sox tied the post-1900 Major League Baseball record of …

Angels fall in 10th to tie team record with 95th loss
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Angels fall in 10th to tie team record with 95th loss

LA Times  

The Chicago White Sox avoided a record-breaking 121st loss for the second straight game, beating the Angels 4-3 on Wednesday night on Andrew Benintendi’s 10th-inning single. “It feels good to get the win, but it sucks to get it poured on you, especially when it’s starting to cool down a little bit,” Benintendi said. It’s hard to avoid.” Korey Lee …

Angels’ collapse helps White Sox avoid setting record for losses in a season
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Angels’ collapse helps White Sox avoid setting record for losses in a season

LA Times  

The Chicago White Sox remained tied with the 1962 New York Mets for the modern major league record of 120 losses in a season, rallying to score three runs in the eighth inning and beat the Angels 3-2 on Tuesday night. Fans voiced their displeasure with White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf by chanting “Sell the team!” throughout the game and …

Shohei Ohtani ‘could end up at 60-60.’ His ex-team, Angels, may post worst record in history
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani ‘could end up at 60-60.’ His ex-team, Angels, may post worst record in history

LA Times  

As Major League Baseball enters the final week of its regular season, let’s identify the rarefied and the rotten, those teams, players and managers who over six months separated themselves from the pack, some heroically, others horrendously. The Dodgers’ designated-hitter deluxe has 53 home runs and 55 stolen bases only four days after he became the first player in history …

White Sox lose 120th game to tie post-1900 record by the 1962 expansion New York Mets
3 months, 2 weeks ago

White Sox lose 120th game to tie post-1900 record by the 1962 expansion New York Mets

The Independent  

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White Sox lose 118th game, waste 9th-inning comeback as Padres win 3-2 on Tatis hit in 10th
3 months, 2 weeks ago

White Sox lose 118th game, waste 9th-inning comeback as Padres win 3-2 on Tatis hit in 10th

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Lenyn Sosa hit a tying two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, but the Chicago White Sox lost their 118th game when Fernando Tatis Jr.’s run-scoring double leading off the 10th lifted the San Diego Padres to a 3-2 victory on Friday night. The White Sox are one loss from tying the American League record …

White Sox dealt 117th loss as Adams’ infield single in the 13th inning lifts Angels to 4-3 victory
3 months, 3 weeks ago

White Sox dealt 117th loss as Adams’ infield single in the 13th inning lifts Angels to 4-3 victory

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Eric Wagaman scored with one out in the 13th inning when Jordyn Adams’ grounder deflected off the glove of third baseman Miguel Vargas, and the Los Angeles Angels dealt the Chicago White Sox their 117th loss, rallying for a 4-3 victory on Wednesday. Instead of winning consecutive series for the first time in four months, the White …

Column: As Ohtani chased 50-50, White Sox vs. Angels was the most depressing game ever
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Column: As Ohtani chased 50-50, White Sox vs. Angels was the most depressing game ever

LA Times  

Matt Bailey, left, and Rahul Chatterjee cheer for the Chicago White Sox during a game against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday at Angel Stadium. ”We have an impetus to become friends with each other because of what we go through.” Rahul Chatterjee, a 42-year-old television producer in Los Angeles, is a South Side native who wore a soccer jersey …

Angels hand White Sox their 117th loss of the season
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Angels hand White Sox their 117th loss of the season

LA Times  

Eric Wagaman scored with one out in the 13th inning when Jordyn Adams’ grounder deflected off the glove of third baseman Miguel Vargas, and the Angels dealt the Chicago White Sox their 117th loss, rallying for a 4-3 victory on Wednesday. Instead of winning consecutive series for the first time in four months, the White Sox tied the 1916 Philadelphia …

Eric Wagaman homers again as Angels end six-game losing streak
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Eric Wagaman homers again as Angels end six-game losing streak

LA Times  

Rookie Eric Wagaman homered for the second straight game, Griffin Canning threw six innings of three-hit ball, and the Angels dealt the Chicago White Sox their 116th loss with a 5-0 victory on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium. “It’s been cool to be able to get the first few hits out of the way and get a couple of home …

Judge is awesome. So is Ohtani. But it’s the balanced Diamondbacks who have MLB’s best offense
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge is awesome. So is Ohtani. But it’s the balanced Diamondbacks who have MLB’s best offense

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Aaron Judge is mashing homers at an astounding pace for the New York Yankees. The Diamondbacks came into Sunday’s games averaging 5.48 runs per game, a full half run better than the second place team, which is the Yankees at 4.98. “We’re really executing at a high level and it’s not just the slug,” manager Torey Lovullo said …

Angels fall to last-place White Sox for their 90th loss of the season
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Angels fall to last-place White Sox for their 90th loss of the season

LA Times  

Chicago’s Jacob Amaya, below, scores past Angels catcher Matt Thaiss during the second inning of the Angels’ 8-4 loss Monday at Angel Stadium. Andrew Benintendi homered twice for the third time this season and drove in four runs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Angels 8-4 Monday night for their first three-game winning streak in nearly three months. He’s …

White Sox win back-to-back games for first time in nearly 3 months, beat Athletics 4-3
3 months, 3 weeks ago

White Sox win back-to-back games for first time in nearly 3 months, beat Athletics 4-3

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The White Sox won back-to-back games for the first time in nearly three months, beating the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Sunday behind home runs from Gavin Sheets and Bryan Ramos to end a streak of 20 consecutive series losses. A day after scoring in the ninth to win 7-6 and stop a 16-game home losing streak, the White …

White Sox host the Athletics on 15-game home skid
3 months, 3 weeks ago

White Sox host the Athletics on 15-game home skid

Associated Press  

Oakland Athletics vs. Chicago White Sox Chicago; Friday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Brady Basso ; White Sox: Garrett Crochet BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Athletics -128, White Sox +109; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox take on the Oakland Athletics looking to end a 15-game home slide. The Athletics rank fifth in the majors with 186 …

The White Sox — 81 games under .500! — are piling up mind-blowing numbers for the ages
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The White Sox — 81 games under .500! — are piling up mind-blowing numbers for the ages

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This is a Weird and Wild short. For weeks now, months to be honest, we’ve been spending way too much valuable time making all-important comparisons between the 2024 White Sox and Casey Stengel’s legendarily hapless 1962 Mets. Here they come — the only teams in American League/National League/19th-century American Association history that ever got to 81 under or …

Loyalty, history and $5 beers: Why fans still come out to see the Chicago White Sox
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Loyalty, history and $5 beers: Why fans still come out to see the Chicago White Sox

New York Times  

Editor’s note: After this article was published, the White Sox broke the 1962 Mets record for most losses in a season. Dylan Jones and Gavin Orr, in town for the International Manufacturing Technology Show, hail from upstate New York, where, Jones said, “There’s nothing near us.” Jones visits Chicago every other year, and he tries to attend a White Sox …

Thomas hits a 3-run homer in 5-0 Guardians win, dealing White Sox 113th loss
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Thomas hits a 3-run homer in 5-0 Guardians win, dealing White Sox 113th loss

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Lane Thomas hit a three-run homer and Cleveland’s bullpen was terrific once again, helping the Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0 on Tuesday night after Ben Lively departed with a leg injury. It’s hard to put into words right now.” TRAINER’S ROOM Guardians: RHP Alex Cobb is throwing weighted balls, and Vogt said the team is going …

GM Chris Getz working on the future as the White Sox approach the end of a miserable season
3 months, 4 weeks ago

GM Chris Getz working on the future as the White Sox approach the end of a miserable season

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — White Sox general manager Chris Getz is taking a closer look at the organization’s international operations. As the White Sox near the end of one of baseball’s worst seasons ever, the future is a more promising topic than the dismal present. “I think that there’s a lot to learn from for our players and our staff and personally,” …

White Sox score 5 runs in the 9th and avoid a series sweep with 7-2 comeback win over the Red Sox
4 months ago

White Sox score 5 runs in the 9th and avoid a series sweep with 7-2 comeback win over the Red Sox

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Dominic Fletcher’s RBI double sparked a five-run ninth inning and the Chicago White Sox avoided a three-game sweep with a 7-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. “Even though we’ve been struggling a little bit lately, we want to go out there and compete and try to win every game.” The MLB-worst White Sox are nine …

White Sox snap their 12-game skid with an 8-1 win over Baltimore
4 months ago

White Sox snap their 12-game skid with an 8-1 win over Baltimore

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Jonathan Cannon pitched into the sixth inning and the Chicago White Sox homered three times, snapping their 12-game losing streak with an 8-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night. This was their third losing streak of at least 12 games this season — no team had ever done that since 1900 — but Lopez led off …

White Sox look to end slide in matchup with the Orioles
4 months ago

White Sox look to end slide in matchup with the Orioles

Associated Press  

Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Baltimore; Wednesday, 6:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Jonathan Cannon ; Orioles: Albert Suarez BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Orioles -338, White Sox +266; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox, on a 12-game losing streak, play the Baltimore Orioles. TOP PERFORMERS: Adley Rutschman has 17 doubles, a triple, 18 home …

Orioles drub the White Sox again 9-0, sending Chicago to its 12th consecutive defeat, 109th loss
4 months ago

Orioles drub the White Sox again 9-0, sending Chicago to its 12th consecutive defeat, 109th loss

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Cade Povich struck out 10 while pitching into the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles took a big early lead on their way to a 9-0 victory over the White Sox on Tuesday night, sending Chicago to its 12th consecutive loss. The White Sox dropped to 31-109 and became the first team since 1900 with at least three …

Another ugly night for the White Sox: 2 ejections, 2 misplayed popups and a 12th straight loss
4 months ago

Another ugly night for the White Sox: 2 ejections, 2 misplayed popups and a 12th straight loss

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — On this night, the futility of the Chicago White Sox could be summed up in a pair of popups. On the first one, third baseman Miguel Vargas collided with left fielder Andrew Benintendi and three runs scored. “We put the ball on the ground, we made some mistakes on the bases.” The White Sox already trailed 3-0 when …

White Sox take 11-game losing streak into matchup against the Orioles
4 months ago

White Sox take 11-game losing streak into matchup against the Orioles

Associated Press  

Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Baltimore; Tuesday, 6:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Nick Nastrini ; Orioles: Cade Povich BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Orioles -316, White Sox +250; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox head into the matchup with the Baltimore Orioles after losing 11 in a row. The White Sox have a 17-84 record …

Orioles start 3-game series with the White Sox
4 months, 1 week ago

Orioles start 3-game series with the White Sox

Associated Press  

Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Baltimore; Monday, 3:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Chris Flexen ; Orioles: Corbin Burnes BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Orioles -389, White Sox +305; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Baltimore Orioles host the Chicago White Sox on Monday to start a three-game series. The White Sox have a 17-83 record in games …

White Sox add to their indignities by setting franchise record with 107th loss
4 months, 1 week ago

White Sox add to their indignities by setting franchise record with 107th loss

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — It appeared the Chicago White Sox just might get a break from all this losing the way Garrett Crochet was striking out one batter after another at the start. The White Sox also completed the first 0-10 homestand in franchise history, becoming the first team since the 1965 Mets to have three 10-game losing streaks in one season. …

Manaea and Lindor lead Mets to 2-0 win as White Sox set franchise record with 107th loss
4 months, 1 week ago

Manaea and Lindor lead Mets to 2-0 win as White Sox set franchise record with 107th loss

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Sean Manaea pitched two-hit ball over seven innings, Francisco Lindor belted his 29th home run and the New York Mets beat Chicago 2-0 on Sunday to hand the White Sox their franchise-record 107th loss. The White Sox also completed the first 0-10 homestand in franchise history, becoming the first team since the 1965 Mets to have three 10-game …

Skubal earns 15th win as the Tigers hand the White Sox their 99th loss with a 13-4 victory
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Skubal earns 15th win as the Tigers hand the White Sox their 99th loss with a 13-4 victory

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Tarik Skubal earned his major league-leading 15th win, and the Detroit Tigers handed the Chicago White Sox their 99th loss with a 13-4 victory on Saturday night. You’ve got to learn to pitch around some things and deal with it because it’s not going to be the last time that happens.” Corey Julks had three hits for the …

Amid historic struggles, White Sox will drop season ticket prices for 2025
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid historic struggles, White Sox will drop season ticket prices for 2025

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox are lowering season-ticket prices for 2025 by an average of 10% with the team struggling through one of the worst seasons baseball has ever seen, senior vice president Brooks Boyer said on Wednesday. “We understand where all the ticket prices are — whether it’s season-ticket prices, secondary market,” said Boyer, the team’s chief revenue …

Swanson gets 2 hits after wife wins gold, Amaya delivers 2-run single as Cubs beat White Sox 3-1
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Swanson gets 2 hits after wife wins gold, Amaya delivers 2-run single as Cubs beat White Sox 3-1

Associated Press  

Dansby Swanson had two hits hours after his wife won an Olympic gold medal, Miguel Amaya delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the crosstown White Sox 3-1 on Saturday night to complete a two-game sweep. The Cubs also put themselves in position to reach.500 for the first time since June 5, when …

Happ, Bellinger go deep as Cubs hang on to beat White Sox 7-6, spoil Sizemore’s debut
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Happ, Bellinger go deep as Cubs hang on to beat White Sox 7-6, spoil Sizemore’s debut

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Ian Happ hit a leadoff homer, Cody Bellinger connected and the Chicago Cubs went deep four times before hanging on to beat the crosstown White Sox 7-6 on Friday night and spoil the debut of manager Grady Sizemore. “I feel like these games are always a little wacky against the White Sox,” Cubs starter Jameson Taillon said. Isaac …

White Sox fire manager Pedro Grifol after end of 21-game losing streak that tied AL record
5 months ago

White Sox fire manager Pedro Grifol after end of 21-game losing streak that tied AL record

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox are on course to finish with baseball’s worst record of the modern era. The White Sox made a switch in the dugout, firing manager Pedro Grifol and three coaches on Thursday, two days after the team ended a 21-game losing streak that tied the American League record. That’s not my makeup.” The 54-year-old Grifol …

Chicago White Sox tie American League record with 21st straight loss
5 months ago

Chicago White Sox tie American League record with 21st straight loss

CNN  

CNN — The Chicago White Sox made the wrong kind of history on Monday, falling to the Oakland Athletics 5-1 to tie an American League record with their 21st consecutive loss. Nobody wants to come out here and lose, so we’ve just got to put a good game together and put this behind us.” Making his major league debut, White …

Pedro Grifol’s White Sox ended a 21-game skid, but they lost again, and Chicago fired him
5 months ago

Pedro Grifol’s White Sox ended a 21-game skid, but they lost again, and Chicago fired him

LA Times  

The Chicago White Sox fired manager Pedro Grifol on Thursday, two days after they ended a 21-game losing streak. The Chicago White Sox are so bad that with a record of 89-190 in less than two seasons, manager Pedro Grifol would have needed 101 more wins to reach.500. “It’s 21 in a row, it sucks, it’s painful, it hurts, you …

Baseball: Are these Chicago White Sox the worst MLB team ever?
55 years ago

Baseball: Are these Chicago White Sox the worst MLB team ever?

Slate  

The Chicago White Sox lost on Tuesday for the 83rd time in 110 games. There are different ways to pick the worst team ever, but the White Sox are in play for several of them—especially if you don’t give credence to the late 1800s, before the National and American Leagues merged into modern MLB. That’s more than double the next-worst …

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