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    Chicago White Sox Franchise Information

    Have a read on below at some quick stats and facts on the Chicago White Sox to get you started: 

    Established:1900
    Stadium:Guaranteed Rate Field 
    Colors:Black, silver & white 
    Hall of Famers:Eddie Collins, Ed Walsh, Ted Lyons, Ray Schalk, Red Faber, Luke Appling, Harry Hooper, Early Wynn, Luis Aparicio, Hoyt Wilhelm, Nellie Fox, George Davis, Carlton Fisk, Goose Gossage, Frank Thomas, Tim Raines, Harold Baines, Johnny Evers, Eddie Roush, Charles “Red” Ruffing, John “Jocko” Conlan, George Kell, Tom Seaver, Steve Carlton, Larry Doby, Roberto Alomar, Ron Santo, Ken Griffey Jr. & Jim Thome
    Hall of Fame General Managers: Hugh Duffy, Frank Chance, Bob Lemon, Al Lopez & Tony La Russa
    Rivals: Chicago Cubs
    Legends:Ed Walsh, Frank Thomas, Eddie Collins, Eddie Cicotte, Luke Appling, Red Faber, Minnie Minoso, Billy Pierce, Ted Lyons & Joe Jackson
    Retired Numbers:12: 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 14, 16, 19, 35, 42, 56 & 72 
    League: American League
    Division:Central Division 
    World Series Championships: 3: 1906, 1917 & 2005

    Chicago White Sox History

    Nobody knows droughts quite like the Chicago White Sox who have often endured a long wait throughout their 120-years of existence and, truth be told it has been painful for the majority of it. 

    Established in 1900 and originally named the Chicago White Stockings (they later changed it to the White Sox for short in 1904), the White Sox competed in the American League, and it took six years before they felt success when they lifted their first World Series in 1906 after defeating the Cubs. 

    Their next World Series win came 11 years later in 1917 when they defeated the New York Giants. After their title success in 1917 a long, hard, and enduring 88-year wait occurred until they could get their hands on another World Series win. 

    From there on in, it wasn’t a flash time to be a White Sox fan despite making the 1919 World Series in which they lost to the Cincinnati Reds, they had to wait another 40 odd years before they could see postseason action as from 1920 to 1959 they often missed the playoffs finishing between second place to eighth place. 

    Their worst season occurred in 1939 where they recorded just 49 wins for the season placing them seventh in the American League. However, things started to pick up when the 1950s rolled around and they were finally being a competitive side again after a few decades in the wilderness, where they would progress in the American League. 

    After the White Sox fluctuated from fifth to eighth spot, they started to improve from 1951-1959 which saw the side move up the league which saw them progress to fourth place,  third place to second place, and finally to the number one spot in 1959, which gave them a World Series appearance. 

    The 1959 World Series ended in heartbreak as they lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2. Also during that time from 1951 to 1967, the White Sox were the team of the town as they recorded 17 winning seasons in a row to make it a level pegging with the New York Yankees as the best ever teams. 

    The 17 winning seasons in a row could also be because the team focussed on stealing bases headlined by Minnie Miñoso, Nellie Fox, Luis Aparicio, Billy Pierce, and Sherm Lollar which saw the team rise. 

    The focus on stealing bases compared to power-hitting for home runs also earned the nickname “Go-Go White Sox”. Despite making a close run to the postseason which saw the White Sox finish second in the 1963, 1964, and 1965 seasons it still wasn’t enough to prolong their season. 

    By midway through the 1960s, the White Sox were on the decline as they couldn’t prolong their momentum and they ended the 1968 season in eighth place and the 1969 season in fifth place. 

    Even though talks had been going on for a few years, the 1970s was overshadowed by potential talk of the White Sox relocating from Chicago to Milwaukee, and their 1970 season may have been added to the conversation when they only managed 56 wins and finished sixth in the American League West Division.

    The 80s saw a change in the way the White Sox went about their businesses as they signed Carlton Fisk, Harold Baines, Tom Paciorek, and LaMarr Hoyt as they finally led the White Sox to their first postseason game since 1959 where they met the Baltimore Orioles in the ALCS after topping American League West. 

    Unfortunately, it was more misery for the White Sox and they suffered a 3-1 series defeat in the ALCS. The rest of the 80s wasn’t that flash and by 1985 the White Sox traded Paciorek to the Mets, Hoyt, who won the Cy Young award in 1983, to the San Diego Padres. 

    The White Sox for the next decade was a strong team however, they didn’t really reap the rewards as for the most parts of the 90s and even early 2000s they often finished in second place, but it all changed in 2005. 

    After finishing in second place in the American League West for the last three years, the hard work finally paid off. Ahead of the season, the White Sox signed Jermaine Dye, Dustin Hermanson, Orlando Hernández, A. J. Pierzynski and Tadahito Iguchi as free agents and it proved they were much-needed cavalry. 

    The White Sox ended the season with 99 wins which placed them in first place of the American League West, which was the first time they appeared in the postseason since 2000 and boy did they make it count. 

    Up first in their quest for a World Series was the Boston Red Sox where they squared off in the American League Division Series (ALDS), but the team from Boston was no match for the White Sox as they cruised past with a 3-0 series win. 

    Next up was the Los Angeles Angeles in the ALCS, and after losing the first game the White Sox responded by winning the next four and they made it to their first World Series since 1959 where they would meet the Houston Astros. 

    The Astros though couldn’t handle the pressure on the big stage as the White Sox swept the series 4-0, to claim their first World Series title since 1917 and they ended a long, enduring, and often tiring 88-year drought. Jermaine Dye was crowned the World Series MVP. 

    To this day, it was their last and most recent World Series victory, as three years later when they topped the group again but couldn’t contain the same momentum and they crashed out of the ALDS to the Tampa Bay Rays in 2008. 

    Since then it has been another tiring affair for the White Sox faithful as after a shortened 2020 season which saw all MLB teams play 60 games instead of 162, they finished third in the American League which meant they were able to make the playoffs through the wildcard series. 

    However, their season came to an abrupt end when they lost the American League Wild Card to the Oakland Athletics 2-1, despite claiming the first game of the series. Chicago White Sox fans are hoping the 2021 season will bring another trip to the playoffs, but just a little bit further this time.

    The White Sox had another great season in 2021, and they made the playoffs again. This season they finished first in the AL Central with a record of 93-69, which meant they didn’t have to play in the Wild Card game like last season. However, they didn’t progress past the ALDS, losing the series 1-3 to the Astros.

    The Chicago White Sox finished the 2022 Major League Baseball season with a record of 81-81, which put them in second place in the American League Central Division. They did not qualify for the playoffs in 2022. They were expected to be the favorites in the division but absolutely nothing went right for them this season.

    Expert 2023 Picks & Preview on Chicago White Sox

    If you are a fan of the Chicago White Sox, then you know that the only thing that matters right now is how they are expected to perform in the 2023 season. Do the Chicago White Sox have the star power to make it all the way to the World Series in 2023?

    After an American League Central division championship in 2021, the White Sox followed it up with a rough season and missed the playoffs. This year they have retooled and are looking more like a rebuilding team rather than an American League Pennant contender in 2023.

    Preview on the Chicago White Sox’s Manager: Pedro Grifol

    Pedro Grifol is the manager of the Chicago White Sox and this will be his first year as the leading man for the club after previous manager Tony LaRussa stepped down at the end of last season. Before being hired as the manager for the Chicago White Sox he spent several seasons as a coach for the Kansas City Royals. He had a short playing career that lasted throughout the 1990s, but he never made it to major-league baseball and spent the majority of his time in the minor leagues with the Minnesota Twins and the New York Mets. He also previously served as the Director of minor-league operations for the Seattle Mariners.

    Preview on the Chicago White Sox’s Key Player: Tim Anderson

    Tim Anderson is the key player for the Chicago White Sox this season, and when he has solid production this team succeeds. A couple of years ago when he was having his best season. The Chicago White Sox were a playoff team, but last year when he was injured, it did not go so well for Chicago. He made his major league baseball debut back in 2016, and he is already a two time All-Star, a one time silver slugger winner, and American League batting champ in 2020 during the Covid season. However, like I said last season, he missed the majority of the year, and the Chicago White Sox suffered for it as he was putting up solid numbers while he was in the lineup. As he hit over .300 through the first 79 games he played.

    Preview on the Chicago White Sox’s Next Best: Andrew Benintendi

    Over the off-season, the Chicago White Sox acquired Andrew Benintendi and he instantly became an impact player on this roster. He is still young and productive. He is only 28 years of age, and this will be his first season in the Windy City with the White Sox. He spent the back half of last season with the New York Yankees, trying to help them towards their playoff push, however injuries prevented that from happening. He is a former all star in a gold glove winner during his time in Kansas City. He originally started his career with the Boston Red Sox where he was the number seven overall pick in 2015. Last season he hit .304 in only 126 games between Kansas City and New York.

    Chicago White Sox Betting & Odds Preview 2023

    The Chicago White Sox were given +250 odds to win the 2023 American League Central division this season. Their odds to win the American League Pennant were +1600 prior to the season starting. 

    While their odds to take home the Commissioner’s Trophy and win the World Series were set at +3500. Their total over/under for victories this season is set at 82.5, With odds of (-105) for the over and (-115) for the under. Last season they managed to finish the season with a record of 81-81.

    Their odds to win their division are the third highest odds out of the five teams. While their odds to win the American League pennant is 7th out of 15 teams. They rank 13th in total odds among the entire league to win the World Series this season out of thirty teams.

    Chicago White Sox FAQ

    Still got some burning questions about the Chicago White Sox? Well, we have answered some of the most common questions people have, hopefully, you will find the answer you are looking for below! 

    Where do the Chicago White Sox play?

    The Chicago White Sox play at the Guaranteed Rate Field. 

    Who owns the Chicago White Sox?

    The Chicago White Sox is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf. 

    Have the Chicago White Sox won an MLB World Series?

    The Chicago White Sox have won three MLB World Series titles in 1906, 1917, and 2005. 

    Who is the Chicago White Sox general manager?

    Rick Hahn is the manager of the Chicago White Sox.  

    Do the Chicago White Sox play tonight?

    Are you wondering if the Chicago White Sox are playing tonight? Well, SportsTips has all the details you need about upcoming Chicago White Sox games! Make sure you check this page at the top for all the details you are looking for.

    What is the Chicago White Sox record?

    The Chicago White Sox had a 81-81 win-loss record for the 2022 MLB season. 

    Did the Chicago White Sox win last night?

    Fans of the Chicago White Sox are all wanting to know if they won the game last night. You can find more information in relation to the team’s recent form in games on the page at the top.

    How much are the Chicago White Sox worth?

    According to Forbes Magazine, the Chicago White Sox are worth $1.76 billion. 

    Who do the Chicago White Sox play tonight?

    Like a lot of things in the MLB, things change pretty quickly. So, if you are looking for more information about who the Chicago White Sox play tonight, you have come to the right place. We have all this information for you in detail, you can find these details for upcoming games at the top of the page.

    How to watch the Chicago White Sox?

    You can watch the Chicago White Sox games on TV channels like NBC Sports Chicago, Regional Sports Networks (RSN), and the MLB Network such as MLB.TV.

    Will the Chicago White Sox make the playoffs this year?

    The Chicago White Sox did not make the playoffs in the 2022 MLB season as they finished in 2nd place in the American League Central with a 81-81 win-loss ratio. 

    When do the Chicago White Sox play?

    Chicago White Sox fans are always looking for more information about when their team plays the next game. For all the information you have been craving and more, be sure to check the top of this page. Here at SportsTips, we list all the information you need like the time of the first pitch, location of the game, and the all-important MLB odds.

    Where did the Chicago White Sox finish the season?

    The Chicago White Sox finished the 2022 MLB season in 2nd place in the American League Central. 

    How many games did the Chicago White Sox win?

    The Chicago White Sox won 81 games during the 2022 MLB season.