White Sox Reach Season-Best +8 Record, Magic Number Sits at 25
Chicago is firmly in AL Central contention, with beat reporter Scott Merkin noting the club is on track for a playoff berth in what looks like a two-team division race.
The Chicago White Sox have climbed to 8 games above .500 for the first time in the current season. Their magic number to clinch the AL Central division title stands at 25. Beat reporter Scott Merkin characterizes the playoff picture as essentially a two-team race. The team's longest losing streak this season has been just four games.
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Late-August Waiver Window Opens for NL Non-Contenders
Teams have until Saturday to place players on waivers if they want those players eligible for a claiming team's postseason roster.
White Sox pursuing long-term extension with Murakami
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White Sox Recall Tyler Davis, Option Jonathan Cannon and Rikuu Nishida to AAA
Chicago announced a three-player roster shuffle: RHP Tyler Davis is up from Charlotte while RHP Jonathan Cannon and IF/OF Rikuu Nishida head back down.
Tristan Peters Homers in 5 Straight Games, Ties White Sox Rookie and Club Records
White Sox LF Tristan Peters homered in his 5th consecutive game, tying both a White Sox rookie record and a franchise mark, per Scott Merkin of MLB.com.