The Chicago White Sox lost over 100 games in each of the last three years, but on Sunday, they secured their first 80-win season since 2022, when they went 81-81.
The White Sox were sitting at the No. 2 seed in the American League for a while, but are suddenly trying to hold on to a wild card spot.
Magic Number To Clinch Postseason Berth: 4
The White Sox are currently the No. 6 seed in the American League, with a three-game lead over the Toronto Blue Jays for the final postseason spot. The White Sox can still win the division with six games left to play, but to simply secure a spot in the dance, they need any combination of wins and Blue Jays losses to clinch.
The one caveat is that the Blue Jays are tied with the Houston Astros. The Astros themselves are only one game behind the Texas Rangers for the division lead. The White Sox's closest competitor could change a couple of times in the next few days. However, the easiest way the White Sox can get in is to win four of the next six games.
Winning The Division
The White Sox are one game behind the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central. The White Sox own the season series, so all they need to do is finish with the same record as the Guardians.
The Guardians' final six games will all be on the road. They have three games against the Boston Red Sox and then three games against the Kansas City Royals.
The White Sox's final six games will be against the Royals and the Colorado Rockies. They will play the Royals on the road and then host the Rockies to end the regular season.