The Chicago White Sox will not be playing in the 2024 MLB playoffs. That's not exactly news to anyone with more than a passing interest in baseball, but now we know for sure.
The White Sox were eliminated from postseason contention on Saturday with a 6-1 loss to the Houston Astros, lowering their record to an MLB-worst 30-94. That puts them a mind-boggling 38.5 games behind the third wild-card spot, with 38 games to go.
The next-lowest team in the AL standings is the Oakland Athletics at 53-70, a full 23.