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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Mike Shirley allegedly made racial and sexist comments at the Area Code Games, leading to his resignation as Chicago White Sox scouting director.