For the first time since 2008, the Chicago White Sox made the postseason.
Although the White Sox (35-25) lost in the American League Wild Card series, they proved to have completed the rebuild, tying for second place in the AL Central after finishing fourth or worse six of the past seven seasons.
White Sox general manager Rick Hahn on Monday fired manager Rick Renteria after four seasons.
As Chicago begins its search for a leader, the Detroit Tigers are forced out of the spotlight. In September, Ron Gardenhire retired after two-plus seasons, and general manager Al Avila is tasked with finding a new manager to finish the rebuild.