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CHICAGO, IL - JULY 28: Victor Robles #10 of the Seattle Mariners scores during the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox on July 28, 2024 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Why Are The White Sox Like This?

Andrew Vaughn #25 of the Chicago White Sox reacts after striking out against the Minnesota Twins on July 10, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

The White Sox Can Be Eliminated On August 9, And Other All-Star Break Truths

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Chris Thompson

The White Sox Are Ready To Kick Someone’s Ass, Just Not At Baseball

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Jackson Holliday #7 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on during batting practice prior to a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 12, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Here’s How The White Sox Can Still Lose 100 Games, But In An Interesting Way

Kathryn Xu

Garrett Crochet #45 of the Chicago White Sox delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field on April 24, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Here’s How The White Sox Can Still Win At Least 63 Games

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 12: A general view of Guaranteed Rate Field during the MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago White Sox on April 12, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire)

The White Sox Have A Historical Stink

Annie Howard is a journalist and historian based in Chicago. She is currently at work on her debut manuscript, The City Made Me Trans.

Annie Howard

an aerial view of an empty Guaranteed Rate Field

How To Fix Chicago’s White Sox–Shaped Black Hole

Garrett Crochet #45 of the Chicago White Sox throws in the first inning of the Opening Day game against the Detroit Tigers.

Chicago White Sox Make Opening Day History (Derogatory)

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 21: Dylan Cease #84 of the Chicago White Sox looks on during a spring training workout at Camelback Ranch on February 21, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Dylan Ceases Toiling For The White Sox

Jason Benetti looks on from the White Sox broadcasting booth.

White Sox Lose The Broadcaster Who Made Their Games Tolerable

Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf of the Chicago White Sox watches his team play against the Cleveland Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 01, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.

Jerry Reinsdorf Went McConnell Mode

Tim Anderson scores the game winning run on a throwing error by the Seattle Mariners.

New Era Of White Sox Baseball Begins With Helmet-Bonk Walk-Off

Jerry Reinsdorf Chairman of the Chicago White Sox on the field before the game between the Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 29, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.

Jerry Reinsdorf Is Bored And Cranky

Julio Rodríguez during the Chicago White Sox game, notably not geared up to play

Only The Fragility Of The Human Body Can Slow Down Julio Rodríguez

Pedro Grifol scuffles with Guardians coaches

Losing Has Revealed The Rot At The Heart Of The White Sox

David Roth

Jose Ramirez of the Cleveland Guardians is restrained by White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech after landing a heavy right hook to White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson's jaw during a game on August 5.

José Ramirez And Tim Anderson Had A Real Fight, Not A Baseball Fight

Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts in the fourth inning during the game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

AL Central Power Rankings: Post-Deadline Edition

The White Sox Stop Trying, Claim They Will Soon Try Again

Samer Kalaf

Adley Rutschman and Luis Robert face off before the 2023 Home Run Derby.

Adley Rutschman Vs. Luis Robert Was So Much Fun

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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JULY 01: Seth Brown #15 of the Oakland Athletics trots around the bases after hitting a solo home run off Keynan Middleton #99 of the Chicago White Sox in the bottom of the seventh inning at RingCentral Coliseum on July 01, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

There Is No Easy Part Of The Schedule When You’re The White Sox

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels watches his opposite field solo homerun, to take a 3-1 lead over the Chicago White Sox, during the seventh inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 27, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

Shohei Ohtani!!!!

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White Sox infielder Lenyn Sosa upends Twins outfielder Byron Buxton in a collision near second base on April 12, 2023.

The White Sox Are The Most Dangerous Team In Baseball*

Diana Moskovitz is Defector&#8217;s investigations editor. You can contact her at diana@defector.com or dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. She&#8217;s also on Signal @dmoskovitz.99

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San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (52) exits the game in the fifth inning during a regular season game between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers on August 06, 2022, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA.

Mike Clevinger Told His Story, So Olivia Finestead Told Hers Too

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 26: Tony La Russa #22 of the Chicago White Sox walk on the field in the sixth inning during a game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 26, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox