MLB 2026 · AL Central
Chicago White Sox postseason scenarios
Chicago White Sox clinch with 8 more wins on their own, even if every rival wins out.
Magic
8
Tragic
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Division magic
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Cannot win the division on their own
📊 AL Central
| Team | W-L | PCT | GB | Magic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago White Sox | 78-75 | .510 | - | 8 |
| Cleveland Guardians | 78-75 | .510 | - | 8 |
| Detroit Tigers | 72-81 | .471 | 6.0 | - |
| Minnesota Twins | 71-82 | .464 | 7.0 | - |
| Kansas City Royals | 67-86 | .438 | 11.0 | Out |
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📋 Recent games
Fri, Sep 18 · KST
- FinalDetroit Tigers1 : 3Chicago White Sox
Thu, Sep 17 · KST
- FinalChicago White Sox3 : 6Cleveland Guardians
Wed, Sep 16 · KST
- FinalChicago White Sox6 : 7Cleveland Guardians
Tue, Sep 15 · KST
- FinalChicago White Sox7 : 3Cleveland Guardians
Mon, Sep 14 · KST
- FinalChicago White Sox1 : 3St. Louis Cardinals
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- FinalChicago White Sox6 : 5St. Louis Cardinals
Sat, Sep 12 · KST
- FinalChicago White Sox3 : 7St. Louis Cardinals
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- FinalPittsburgh Pirates2 : 0Chicago White Sox
❓ FAQ
Can Chicago White Sox make the postseason?
Chicago White Sox clinch with 8 more wins on their own, even if every rival wins out.
How is the magic number computed?
Assume every rival wins all remaining games; the magic number is the minimum wins that still guarantee a spot. Ties count against the team, so it can show later than official.
Does the sixth-best record in the league make it?
Not necessarily. Division winners are in regardless of record, so a team with a better record can still miss out if it loses the wild-card race.
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Data: compiled directly from ESPN public records. Standings and scenarios are our own calculations and may differ from official announcements.