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Today on Pinstripe Alley – 10/10/26

It’s Day 3 of a post-2026 Yankees world, and the MLB playoffs continue on without the Bombers. Tonight, the Rays will learn who they’ll be playing in the ALCS on Monday at Tropicana Field, as the 2-0 advantage that the White Sox once held vanished upon their return to the South Side. The Guardians won […]

Wondering how Orioles would have fared in the postseason

If you’ve been watching the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians grapple through four interminable games, you might wonder how the Orioles would have matched up with them. The Orioles spent the last weeks of the season chasing these two teams, and finished 4 ½ games behind the White Sox, who were the final wild-card […]

Effectively Wild Episode 2542: C U in the CS

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Game 4 of the White Sox-Guardians ALDS, playoff pitching chaos, and “rest vs. rust” revisited, then preview the Dodgers-Brewers NLCS rematch, react to MLB’s proposed changes to the regular season and postseason, […] Source

Guardians X-factor that means everything for do-or-die Game 5 vs. White Sox

The playoffs is not the time for making conservative plays; at least that’s what the Cleveland Guardians must have been thinking. After all, they headed to the road in the ALDS against the Chicago White Sox down 2-0 and had to win at all costs to keep their season alive — even at the cost […] The post Guardians X-factor that means everything for do-or-die Game 5 vs. White Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Why all White Sox’s Will Venable, Guardians’ Stephen Vogt can do is ‘laugh’ at back-and-forth ALDS

All three other clashes in the division series, with only the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians vying for the fourth and final spot in the championship series. It looked like the White Sox were in control of the series, winning two games at Progressive Field to set themselves up for a potential sweep heading […] The post Why all White Sox’s Will Venable, Guardians’ Stephen Vogt can do is ‘laugh’ at back-and-forth ALDS appeared first on ClutchPoints .

White Sox’s Sean Burke gets brutally honest on preparing for Game 5 of ALDS

Chicago White Sox pitcher Sean Burke has shared his thoughts on starting Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, October 10. The winner will advance to the American League Championship Series. Burke called the opportunity an honor and expressed confidence in his teammates ahead of the deciding game. […] The post White Sox’s Sean Burke gets brutally honest on preparing for Game 5 of ALDS appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Guardians’ Travis Bazzana gives Jose Ramirez his flowers during ALDS

The Cleveland Guardians are looking to advance to the ALCS. Cleveland has clawed its way back from a 2-0 series deficit against the Chicago White Sox. On Saturday night, the two teams play for all the marbles. One constant presence throughout the postseason for the Guardians has been Jose Ramirez. He has come up big […] The post Guardians’ Travis Bazzana gives Jose Ramirez his flowers during ALDS appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Flashback: Must-win White Sox games

The White Sox have played only one max-series playoff game ever: The 6-4 loss to Oakland in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series in 2020. But there are at least three other do-or-die regular season games as well, all having a direct impact on the postseason. As we head into a very rare beast […]

Postseason off day chat and discussion: October 9

Slow news day, eh? The Atlanta Braves are out, the 2026 NLCS is set and the winner-take-all Game 5 in the ALDS between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians won’t be happening until tomorrow night, so we’re getting a sneak peek at what the offseason is going to feel like. It’s not fun, […]

“We Want Him”: Guardians’ Manager Takes a Massive Decision on 27YO Star Just 24 Hours After His Heroics Over White Sox

The Cleveland Guardians are going all guns blazing for the winner-take-all ALDS Game 5, even if that means announcing a starter who closed Game 4 less than 48 hours before. The Guardians have already defied the odds, clawing their way back from a 0-2 deficit to force the game. Now, with an ALCS berth on […] The post “We Want Him”: Guardians’ Manager Takes a Massive Decision on 27YO Star Just 24 Hours After His Heroics Over White Sox appeared first on EssentiallySports .

What Guardians’ Gavin Williams told Stephen Vogt that led to getting Game 5 start

Gavin Williams is willing to do whatever it takes to help the Cleveland Guardians win, even if it means shutting the door in the 9th inning of one game and then starting another game two days later. On Thursday, Williams closed out the Guardians’ 9-5 win over the Chicago White Sox to even the American […] The post What Guardians’ Gavin Williams told Stephen Vogt that led to getting Game 5 start appeared first on ClutchPoints .

White Sox’s ALDS Trouble Exposed as Ex-MLB World Series Champ Points to One Costly Failure

A historic opportunity was within the Chicago White Sox’s grasp, but two losses later, the dream is suddenly hanging by a thread. After an impressive 84-78 regular season, the White Sox stormed into the 2026 postseason. They swept the Houston Astros in the Wild Card Series. They won the first two games of the ALDS […] The post White Sox’s ALDS Trouble Exposed as Ex-MLB World Series Champ Points to One Costly Failure appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Guardians rumors: Will Cleveland trade one of best players on roster this offseason?

With the Cleveland Guardians preparing for Game 5 of the ALDS against the Chicago White Sox, the team will have some key decisions to make in the offseason once the time comes. As the focus is on the Guardians winning Game 4 of the series to push it to a do-or-die game after winning two […] The post Guardians rumors: Will Cleveland trade one of best players on roster this offseason? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Ex-Giants help Guardians extend Division Series

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox Thursday night to tie their Division Series at 2-2 and force a Game 5 in Cleveland on Saturday. They did it thanks to two former Giants who had a big impact on the results: Patrick “Patty Barrels” Bailey, who went 2-for-3, scored two runs, and delivered a […]

Guardians’ Stephen Vogt explains decision to start Gavin Williams in Game 5 vs. White Sox

The Cleveland Guardians forced Game 5 after securing a 9-5 win in Game 4 of the ALDS over the Chicago White Sox. Gavin Williams appeared in Thursday’s contest in the ninth inning to help close out the game. As it turns out, he’ll be the starting pitcher on Saturday, and manager Stephen Vogt explains why. […] The post Guardians’ Stephen Vogt explains decision to start Gavin Williams in Game 5 vs. White Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints .

4 bold predictions for White Sox vs. Guardians ALDS Game 5

The Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians are set to play Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Saturday. Chicago took the first two games of the series before Cleveland bounced back with two wins. Neither team has yet to win a game at home in the series. […] The post 4 bold predictions for White Sox vs. Guardians ALDS Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Rays’ Kevin Cash not announcing ALCS pitching plan as Guardians, White Sox battle in ALDS

Coming off a clean sweep of the New York Yankees in the AL Division Series (ALDS), the Tampa Bay Rays will look to ride that momentum into the AL Championship Series. The other ALDS matchup, between a pair of AL Central foes in the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox, will be settled in a […] The post Rays’ Kevin Cash not announcing ALCS pitching plan as Guardians, White Sox battle in ALDS appeared first on ClutchPoints .

White Sox make big ALDS Game 5 starting pitcher decision

The Chicago White Sox have confirmed their starting pitcher for Game 5 of the ALDS in Cleveland on Saturday night. Manager Will Venable will give the ball to Sean Burke, who was their top starting pitcher all season long. Scott Merkin reported on X. The Sox led 2-0 in the series and had two chances […] The post White Sox make big ALDS Game 5 starting pitcher decision appeared first on ClutchPoints .

White Sox most to blame for blowing 2 chances to close out Guardians in ALDS

The Chicago White Sox had two chances to close out the Cleveland Guardians and advance in the American League Division Series. Instead, they are heading back to Cleveland for a decisive Game 5 after their pitching staff completely fell apart when the team needed it most. Chicago’s offense did enough to win Thursday night, putting […] The post White Sox most to blame for blowing 2 chances to close out Guardians in ALDS appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Guardians extend White Sox postseason home misery traceable to 1906

The Chicago White Sox are fighting to stay alive in the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians, but their postseason tailspin looks set to continue. It’s win-or-go-home time for the Chicago White Sox . With the ALDS tied heading into Game 5 on Saturday, Chicago finds itself haunted by a century-old postseason drought that the Cleveland Guardians are now threatening to extend. According to USA Today ‘s Bob Nightengale, the White Sox haven’t clinched a postseason series on home turf since 1...

Anthony Rizzo reveals what’s led to White Sox’s sudden ALDS slump

The Chicago White Sox started the American League Division Series strong. They quickly captured momentum on the road with back-to-back wins in Cleveland. Chicago was in a tremendous position to win the best-of-five series at home, but the Cleveland Guardians bounced back with two road wins of their own. The series is suddenly tied 2-2, […] The post Anthony Rizzo reveals what’s led to White Sox’s sudden ALDS slump appeared first on ClutchPoints .