Jul 4, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Miguel Vargas (20) scores in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
The Houston Astros are back in the postseason after a year hiatus and are looking to make history in their American League Wild Card Series against the Chicago White Sox.
HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 29: Sam Antonacci #17 of the Chicago White Sox scores a run in the first inning during Game One of the American League Wild Card Series presented by AbbVie between the Chicago White Sox and the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 22: Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas (20) during an MLB game between the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals on Sep 22, 2026 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 20: Hagen Smith #32 of the Chicago White Sox pitches during the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Lawrence Brown/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
HOUSTON — The Chicago White Sox have finalized their 2026 Wild Card series roster ahead of Tuesday afternoon's game in Houston. White Sox manager Will Venable said that the club will start rookie Hagan Smith for Tuesday's 4:10 p.m. matchup down in Houston.
HOUSTON – Ahead of Game 1 of their Wild Card series against the Astros, the White Sox released their 26-man roster for this round of the postseason. While manager Will Venable loves to mix-and-match with different pieces, the actual roster contains few surprises.
HOUSTON – The White Sox have announced their lineup for Game 1 of their Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros, and it resembles manager Will Venable’s typical attack plan against right-handed starters.
HOUSTON – In terms of rested and reliable starters, the White Sox and Astros were in a similar place on Tuesday evening. But the Sox’ Game 1 playoff bullpen game effort was lined up days in advance, and the Astros’ was the leftovers of an all-hands-on-deck effort to clinch a playoff spot on the last…
HOUSTON (AP) — Colson Montgomery hit a solo homer and Sam Antonacci drove in two runs to lead the Chicago White Sox over the Houston Astros 6-3 in Game 1 of an AL Wild Card Series on Tuesday.
Colson Montgomery hit a solo homer and Sam Antonacci drove in two runs to lead the Chicago White Sox over the Houston Astros 6-3 in Game 1 of an AL Wild Card Series on Tuesday. White Sox win The White Sox, in the postseason for the first time since 2021, made a remarkable turnaround this year to bec…
HOUSTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 29: Braden Montgomery #24 and Tristan Peters #29 of the Chicago White Sox celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros 6-3 in game one of the American League Wild Card Series at Daikin Park on September 29, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
HOUSTON — There's something very familiar about all this. Almost five years ago, the White Sox were in this ballpark, playing the Astros in the American League Division Series. The Sox had won the Central, continuing the success they built in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, when they made the wi…
HOUSTON — Colson Montgomery hit a solo homer, and Sam Antonacci drove in two runs to lead the Chicago White Sox over the Houston Astros, 6-3, in Game 1 of their AL wild-card series Tuesday.
The Houston Astros lost 6-3 to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday in Game 1 of the AL wild-card series. AL Wild Card Game 1 White Sox never trailed at Daikin Park, scoring three of their six runs in the second inning.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 30: Chase Meidroth #10 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with Braden Montgomery #24 after hitting a three run home run against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning in game two of the American League Wild Card Series at Daikin Park on September 30, 2026 in Houston, …
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