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Chicago White Sox's Miguel Vargas watches his solo home run against the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

3 takeaways after Chicago White Sox sweep the Detroit Tigers to extend their AL Central lead

August 16, 2026 at 6:42 p.m.

Here are three takeaways after the Chicago White Sox swept the three-game series against the Detroit Tigers to increase their lead in the American League Central.

Outfielders Tristan Peters, left, and Braden Montgomery celebrate after a 4-3 win over the Tigers at Comerica Park on Aug. 15, 2026, in Detroit. (Duane Burleson/Getty)

Chicago White Sox win 2nd straight against Detroit Tigers for some breathing room in AL Central race

August 15, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.

Andrew Benintendi's RBI single in the seventh inning was the difference for the Chicago White Sox in a 4-3 victory Saturday against the Detroit Tigers.

White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas (20) high-fives teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Tigers on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Detroit. (Paul Sancya/AP)

Miguel Vargas hits 2 of Chicago White Sox’s 4 HRs in 9-5 win over Detroit Tigers to extend AL Central lead

August 14, 2026 at 9:49 p.m.

Miguel Vargas homered twice for the Chicago White Sox in a 9-5 win against the Detroit Tigers on Friday. The Sox extended their AL Central to 3½ games over the...

White Sox starter Davis Martin is held back by an umpire after hitting Reds first baseman Sal Stewart with a pitch in the third inning Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago White Sox place struggling starter Davis Martin on the 15-day IL with a blister on his right hand

August 14, 2026 at 6:09 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox made several moves before Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers, including placing starter Davis Martin on the IL with a blister on his right middle finger.

Brewers pitcher Shelby Miller delivers against the Mets on Aug. 9, 2025, in Milwaukee. (Aaron Gash/AP)

Chicago baseball report: Cubs pen could get a shot in the arm, while Brenton Doyle fits in well with White Sox

August 14, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Cubs took care of business on the road, while the White Sox head to Detroit for a big three-game series against the second-place Tigers.

White Sox starter Luis Castillo delivers against the Reds in the sixth inning Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Rate Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Luis Castillo’s gem — 1 hit and 10 strikeouts in 7 innings — fuels Chicago White Sox to 5-0 win: ‘It was fun’

August 12, 2026 at 10:27 p.m.

Luis Castillo allowed one hit and struck out 10 in seven innings for the Chicago White Sox in a 5-0 victory against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday at Rate Field.

White Sox starter Davis Martin delivers against the Guardians on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, at Rate Field. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Davis Martin eager to pitch again Thursday after rain cut short his last start for Chicago White Sox

August 12, 2026 at 6:36 p.m.

A lengthy rain delay on Sunday cut short Davis Martin's start to one inning. He'll be back on the mound on Thursday for the Chicago White Sox in the series...

White Sox starter Sean Burke pitches to the Reds in the first inning Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago White Sox squander 4-run lead and strong start by Sean Burke in 5-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds

August 11, 2026 at 11:52 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox hit three home runs while building a four-run lead. But the Cincinnati Reds spoiled an outstanding outing from starter Sean Burke.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Hagen Smith receives a ball from the catcher during the third inning of a baseball game between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Chicago White Sox pitching coach on Hagen Smith’s debut — and why Luis Castillo will throw more changeups

August 11, 2026 at 2:52 p.m.

Chicago White Sox pitching coach Zach Bove provided some thoughts on recent arrivals Luis Castillo, Huascar Brazobán, Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal.

White Sox's Tim Anderson hits a walk-off, two-run home run to beat the New York Yankees in the ninth inning at the Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa, on Aug. 12, 2021. (Jose M. Osorio/ baiduhai)

Tim Anderson, a 2-time All-Star and batting champion with Chicago White Sox, retires: ‘Goal is to be happy’

August 10, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

Shortstop Tim Anderson, the batting champion in 2019 with the Chicago White Sox, announced his retirement Monday. The Sox will honor the two-time All-Star on Sept. 17 at Rate Field.

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