White Sox and Cubs Both Clinch Playoff Spots for First Time Since 2020
The teams reached the postseason after complementary late-season results, giving Chicago baseball fans a rare double celebration.
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Column: In a splendid moment of Chicago baseball symmetry, White Sox and Cubs clinch 2 minutes apart
The idea of both Chicago teams getting a bite of the postseason seemed laughable before the Wrigley Field ivy turned green.
Bears Bits: A Bit of Chicago Sports History (Can the Bears Get In On the Action?), More
Within minutes of each other, the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox clinched their 2026 Postseason berths on Thursday afternoon. Believe it or not, this is the fourth time both clubs have reached the Postseason in the same year. The last time was during the COVID-shortened 2020 season, and before that, you have to go back to 2008, and then 1906, when the two teams played each other in the World Series. So, we have a bit of Chicago baseball hist…
Friday Sports - White Sox and Cubs each clinch playoff berths two minutes apart
Chicago White Sox's Kyle Teel celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a sacrifice fly hit by Andrew Benintendi during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Friday Sports – White Sox and Cubs each clinch playoff berths two minutes apart
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Chicago White Sox 9, Kansas City Royals 1 Chicago Cubs 2, Miami Marlins 1 Tigers were off White Sox 9, Royals 1 – White Sox clinch a playoff spot with a
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