Chicago's White Sox and Cubs book MLB playoff berths

What do I need to know about the Chicago Cubs and White Sox both being in the MLB playoffs?

The Cubs and Sox, who last made the postseason together in the 2020 COVID-shortened season, both clinched playoff berths Thursday. It's the first time that's happened on the same day.

Cubs, White Sox's Playoff Berths Make History in Wild Day for Chicago

It was a dream-like day for the city of Chicago on Thursday.

Chicago's White Sox and Cubs book MLB playoff berths

Within minutes of one another, the Windy City rivals became the seventh and eighth teams to book October baseball. Three of the remaining four slots could also be settled Thursday. The White Sox crowned an extraordinary turnaround season, securing at least a wild card spot after losing more than 100 games in each of their previous three seasons. They did so in emphatic style, routing the Kansas City Royals 9-1. The White Sox scored three runs i…

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Chicago baseball history made as Cubs, Sox clinch playoff spots within minutes of each other

Chicago baseball history was made as both the Chicago Cubs and White Sox clinched playoff spots within minutes of each other Thursday.

White Sox clinch playoff berth after 3 straight 100-loss

The Chicago White Sox historic turnaround is complete.The White Sox clinched a playoff spot Thursday thanks to their 9-1 win over the Kansas City Royals. …