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White Sox clinch AL playoff berth after three seasons totaling 324 losses

Chicago became the first team to reach the playoffs immediately after consecutive 100-loss seasons, securing at least a wild-card spot with its 82nd win of the year.

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The Chicago White Sox have clinched at least an American League Wild Card berth for the 2026 postseason, according to ESPN, marking a rapid turnaround after three consecutive losing seasons that totaled 324 defeats.

The milestone win, the team's 82nd of the season, made the White Sox the first franchise in league history to reach the playoffs the year immediately following back-to-back 100-loss seasons.

A dramatic turnaround

The stretch of 324 losses over the prior three seasons had placed the White Sox among the least successful teams in recent MLB history, making this year's playoff clinch a notable reversal of fortune for the franchise and its fans.

The team's berth guarantees at least a wild-card playoff appearance, though its final seeding and postseason schedule depend on the remaining games in the regular season.

The available report did not detail which players or changes were most responsible for the turnaround.

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