CLEVELAND (AP) — The Chicago White Sox weren't supposed to be anywhere near first place in the AL Central this September. The goal now is to finish there. Playing carefree and with an aggressive style that has made them baseball's biggest surprise in 2026,

Winners of seven straight, the Padres are the hottest team in baseball. After sweeping the Giants over the weekend, they now own a 2.5 game lead over the Diamondbacks for the final NL Wild Card spot. In other news, Manny Machado has gone blonde.

Meanwhile, the Brewers and Dodgers remain on top, with the Rays and Yankees breathing down their necks

CLEVELAND (AP) — Tristan Peters fouled off 12 pitches in an 18-pitch at-bat that keyed Chicago's six-run outburst in the sixth inning and the White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 on Monday night to stay atop the AL Central.

It’s been six years since the White Sox have played a series in September with first place in the American League Central division on the line.

The Chicago White Sox (77-73) and the Cleveland Guardians (76-75) play the second game of a 3-game AL Central series Tuesday at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze MLB odds around the White Sox vs.

Here are MLB magic numbers, remaining schedules and tiebreakers for contenders through Saturday, Sept. 12, along with playoff matchups if Wild Card Series began Sunday, Sept. 13.

A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the MLB game between the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Cardinals.

The Chicago White Sox have gotten more than they expected from Randal Grichuk this season.