The Cinderella story that was the 2026 White Sox turned back into a pumpkin last night as they dropped the fifth and decisive game of the ALDS to the Guardians, bringing the 2026 Chicago baseball season to a close. The White Sox became the first team in MLB history to make the playoffs following two (let alone three) consecutive 100+ loss seasons, winning their first postseason series since 2005. The Cubs, meanwhile, faltered down the stretch, dropping out of the top Wild Card spot and found themselves having to travel to San Diego, where they were quickly swept. Overall, I managed to attend 44 games, my eleventh highest total, at four different stadiums, seeing 23 of the 30 teams along the way.
2026 Team Records
| Team Name | Won | Loss | Winning Pctg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Reds | 2 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 2 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Washington Nationals | 2 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 1 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Atlanta Braves | 1 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Boston Red Sox | 1 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Chicago Cubs | 10 | 5 | 0.667 |
| Cleveland Guardians | 2 | 1 | 0.667 |
| Chicago White Sox | 18 | 16 | 0.529 |
| Houston Astros | 1 | 1 | 0.500 |
| Kansas City Royals | 1 | 1 | 0.500 |
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After a month of July where only two White Sox starters managed to complete six full innings, Chris Getz pulled off a move that will hopefully bolster the rotation while improving the bullpen, both through less work and by subtraction. The White Sox acquired right-handed starter Luis Castillo from the Mariners in exchange for reliever Seranthony Domínguez, catching prospect Boston Smith, and outfielder Nolan Jones. Castillo, 33, is signed through 2027 for $22.75 million with a vesting option for $25 million in 2028. A three-time All-Star, Castillo has struggled this year, with a career-worst 5.06 ERA.
