{
  "id": 9629867,
  "title": "White Sox make never-before-seen MLB history after clinching playoff berth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/white-sox-make-never-before-seen-mlb-history-after-clinching-playoff",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T21:05:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/white-sox-never-seen-mlb-210540233.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chicago White Sox have etched their names into an unprecedented chapter of Major League Baseball history. After clinching a playoff berth with a thrilling 9-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on September 24, the White Sox have accomplished something never seen before. For the first time ever, a team has reached the postseason after experiencing at least two consecutive seasons with 100 or more losses. Sarah Langs, a White Sox insider, shared this incredible news on Twitter, declaring, \"White Sox!!! First team in MLB history to make the playoffs after at least two consecutive 100+ loss seasons.\" This remarkable feat marks a significant turnaround for a franchise that has been plagued by subpar performances for three straight seasons. The White Sox's extraordinary journey from the depths of the AL Central to the playoffs sets a new benchmark in the long history of baseball, demonstrating their resilience and determination to overcome adversity.",
  "summary": "This is some incredible never-before-seen history for the White Sox in 2026.",
  "key_points": [
    "Chicago White Sox clinch playoff berth on September 24",
    "First MLB team with 2 consecutive 100+ loss seasons to reach playoffs",
    "Sarah Langs confirms historic achievement on Twitter"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}