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White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper watches as Chris Sale works on the mound in the first inning against the Royals on Sept. 27, 2013, at U.S. Cellular Field. (Chris Sweda/ baiduhai)

Don Cooper, the longtime Chicago White Sox pitching coach who oversaw the 2005 championship staff, dies at 70

September 23, 2026 at 6:52 p.m.

Under Don Cooper's guidance, Chicago White Sox pitchers put together a run for the ages during the 2005 postseason on the way to winning the World Series.

White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth hits a three-run home run during the third inning against the Royals on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chicago White Sox can clinch a playoff berth tonight after beating Kansas City Royals 14-11

September 23, 2026 at 10:54 a.m.

The Chicago White Sox hit four home runs and Chase Meidroth drove in five runs, as the Sox remained one game behind the division-leading Cleveland Guardians.

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable sits in the dugout before the start of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 18, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

‘Incredible opportunity’: Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable on the season’s final stretch

September 22, 2026 at 6:18 p.m.

As they compete for a playoff spot, manager Will Venable recently discussed the "special" quality of the 2026 Chicago White Sox.

White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth, right, celebrates with Colson Montgomery (12) and Braden Montgonmery after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning against the Tigers on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at Rate Field. (Paul Beaty/AP)

Chicago White Sox win 8-1 and own 3-game lead for third AL wild-card spot with 6 games remaining

September 20, 2026 at 9:15 p.m.

After a nearly four-hour rain delay, the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 on Sunday, dropping their magic number for a playoff berth to four.

White Sox starter Sean Burke celebrates after the final out of the top of the sixth inning against the Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Rate Field. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty)

Chicago White Sox help playoff cause with 3-1 win behind Sean Burke’s strong start and Miguel Vargas’ 33rd HR

September 19, 2026 at 9:06 p.m.

Sean Burke allowed one run in six innings, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 3-1 win against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. The Sox held on to the third...

Cubs manager Craig Counsell looks on from the dugout against the Brewers on Sept. 1, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago baseball report: Anything goes for Cubs pitching staff — and Sox are fighting for their playoff lives

September 18, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Cubs can clinch their second straight playoff berth this weekend in Cincinnati. The White Sox look to turn things around over their last nine games.

White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami, right, celebrates his three-run home run with Chase Meidroth in the first inning against the Tigers on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at Rate Field. (Melissa Tamez/AP)

Munetaka Murakami’s 3-run HR helps Chicago White Sox move into tie for 1st in AL Central with 3-1 win

September 17, 2026 at 11:21 p.m.

With nine games left, the Chicago White Sox are tied for first in the AL Central after Munetaka Murakami's first-inning home run led to a 3-1 win over the Detroit...

White Sox third baseman Colson Montgomery hangs his head after striking out against the Pirates on Sept. 9, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

3 keys for the Chicago White Sox in their playoff push, starting with their sluggers needing to slug

September 17, 2026 at 7:15 p.m.

Will the sluggers rebound? Can the pitching hold up? How will the club handle the pressure? Those are three keys during the home stretch for the Chicago White Sox.

Guardians' Petey Halpin and White Sox catcher Kyle Teel watch Halpin's go-ahead three-run home run in the sixth inning on Sept. 16, 2026, in Cleveland. (Sue Ogrocki/AP)

Chicago White Sox drop out of AL Central lead for 1st time since July 4 with 6-3 loss to Cleveland Guardians

September 16, 2026 at 5:05 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox fell into second place in the AL Central with a 6-3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday. With 10 games left, they trail the Guardians...

White Sox left fielder Sam Antonacci can't get to the ball on a game-winning double hit by the Guardians' Brayan Rocchio in the ninth inning Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Cleveland. (Sue Ogrocki/AP)

Chicago White Sox — 1 strike from victory — lose 7-6 as AL Central lead tightens to a half-game

September 15, 2026 at 11:12 p.m.

Brayan Rocchio hit a walk-off, two-run double in the ninth to give the Cleveland Guardians a 7-6 win over the Chicago White Sox.

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