October 1—Right-hander Mike Wright, Jr. has been designated for assignment. Wright Jr. threw 18 innings across 13 games (0-1, 5.50, 11) for the White Sox in 2021.
Wright Jr. was sent outright to the Charlotte Knights (AAA) on October 3. He elected free agency on October 8.
Monday, September 27, 2021 at 12:10 pm CDT
Comerica Park – Makeup of September 22
Dallas Keuchel, LHP vs.
Tigers / Matt Manning, RHP
W, 8-7, 89-68 (.567), W2 | WP: Dallas Keuchel (9-9, 5.13) | S: Liam Hendriks (37) | Game 157
Game highlights from mlb.com
White Sox win series 2-0
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Reynaldo López, RHP vs.
Reds / Riley O’Brien, RHP
W, 7-1, 90-68 (.570), W3 | WP: Reynaldo López (4-3, 2.98) | Game 158
In his major league debut, Reds starter Riley O’Brien records his first ER (first HR given up), first BB, and first K—all in the first inning! He goes HR, BB, K, BB, in the 2nd, before manager David Bell sends him to the dugout. DEFENSE: Reynaldo López puts up a quality start, giving up just 1 R/ER on 2 H (0 BB, 4 SO) in 6.0 IP. José Ruiz goes 1B, GO, 1B, in the 7th, but gets out of the inning with a 6-4-3 DP. Aaron Bummer goes HBP, E5, FC, 4-6-3 DP, in the 8th. Matt Foster retires 3 in order, to end it. OFFENSE: Hard-hit home runs galore! Luis Robert solo HR (11), in the 1st. Yoán Moncada solo HR (13), in the 2nd. Gavin Sheets solo HR (10), in the 4th. Gavin Sheets 1B scores Eloy Jiménez (singled, advanced to 2B on Yoán Moncada BB, advanced to 3B on Leury García sac bunt) and César Hernández FC scores Yoán Moncada (walked, advanced to 2B on Leury García SB, advanced to 3B on Gavin Sheets 1B), in the 6th. Luis Robert 2-run HR (11) scores César Hernández (doubled, stole 3B on WP), in the 8th. Watch game highlights from mlb.com:
With tonight’s 6-2 win over the Brewers—their 17th consecutive win—the red-hot Cardinals clinch the second spot in the National League Wild Card Game, on October 6.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Carlos Rodón, LHP vs.
Reds / Sonny Gray, RHP
W, 6-1, 91-68 (.572), W4 | WP: Carlos Rodón (13-5, 2.37) | Game 159
Game highlights from mlb.com
September 30—With today’s 3-2 win over the Rays, the Astros clinch the American League West Title. They will take on the White Sox in the ALDS.
September 30—With today’s 5-3 win over the Phillies, the Braves clinch the National League East Title. They will face the Brewers in the NLDS.
White Sox win series 2-1
Friday, October 1, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Lance Lynn, RHP vs.
Tigers / Wily Peralta, RHP
W, 8-1, 92-68 (.575), W5 | WP: Lance Lynn (11-6, 2.69) | Game 160
➤ The White Sox are still alive for the #2 seed in the American League, and home-field advantage in the ALDS.
Game highlights from mlb.com
Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 6:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Lucas Giolito, RHP vs.
Tigers / Matt Manning, RHP
W, 5-4, 93-68 (.578), W6 | WP: Aaron Bummer (5-5, 3.51) | S: Liam Hendriks (38) | Game 161
➤ With the Astros 10-4 win today over the Athletics, they will host the White Sox in Game 1 of the ALDS, on October 7. If the Sox win and the Astros lose tomorrow, both teams will have the same season record, but the Astros won the season series 5-2, which would give them home-field advantage.
DEFENSE: Lucas Giolito labors, but ends up with a respectable 1 R/ER on 2 H (1 BB, 3 SO) in 5.0 IP. Ryan Burr allows a H and issues a BB with no outs, but gets out of it with a K and a Tim Anderson unassisted DP, in the 6th. Dallas Keuchel’s new role as a reliever is off to a poor start. He goes LO, 1B, K RBI 1B, RBI 2B, BB, RBI 1B, in the 7th, before Matt Foster steps in to make the final out (LO), making it 4-0 Tigers. Aaron Bummer pitches a clean 1-2-3 8th. Liam Hendricks does his usual bang-up job, retiring 2 in a row (2 SO), for the save. OFFENSE: Tigers starter Matt Manning struck out 7 White Sox, allowing just 2 H and no R (1 BB) in 5.0 IP. But their bullpen fell to the White Sox. Down 4-1 in mid 7th, the Sox bats came to life: Yoán Moncada RBI 2B scores Yasmani Grandal (doubled). Gavin Sheets RBI 1B scores Moncada. Tim Anderson RBI 1B brings in Sheets (advanced to 2B on Leury Garcia 1B). In the 8th, Yoán Mocada seals the deal with a 2-run HR that brings home Billy Hamilton (PR for Eloy Jiménez, who walked). Watch game highlights from mlb.com:
Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 2:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Dylan Cease, RHP vs.
Tigers / Tyler Alexander, LHP
L, 5-2, 93-69 (.574), L1 | LP: Reynaldo López (4-4, 3.43) | Game 162
Game highlights from mlb.com
October 3—With today’s 11-4 win against the Padres, the Giants clinch the National League West title. With the best record in the NL (107-55), they will take on the winner of the Wild Card Game (October 6) in the NLDS.
October 3—With today’s 1-0 walk-off against the Rays, the Yankees clinch a spot in the American League Wild Card Game, on October 5. They will face the Red Sox in Boston, due to Boston’s 10-9 edge in the regular season series.
October 3—With today’s 7-5 victory over the Nationals, the Red Sox clinch a spot in the American League Wild Card Game, on October 5. They will face the Yankees at home, due to their narrow 10-9 win of the regular season series.
September 23—With today’s 7-2 win over the Indians, the White Sox clinch the American League Central Division title—for the first time since 2008. This is the sixth division championship for the White Sox, and the first time that the team has earned back-to-back postseason appearances.
“The first three jobs, the clubs were struggling when I took over. Managers don’t walk into a situation like this, with a team so ready to win. So I’m very, very fortunate,” said Tony La Russa.
The Houston Astros are the most likely opponent in the ALDS.
September 23—Oakland Athletics right-hander, Chris Bassitt will start today in the four-game series finale against the Mariners, in his first appearance since taking a scary, hard-hit blow to the face off the bat of Brian Goodwin on August 17 at Guaranteed Rate field. Bassitt underwent successful facial surgery to microplate a tripod fracture and to debride (i.e., remove damaged tissue from) other small fracture sites on August 24th at Rush Medical Center in Chicago. “I don’t need my face to pitch,” said Bassitt when he resumed throwing on September 10th. The healing process will continue for months, and there may be some lasting effects from nerve damage sustained in the injury.
See his post-game comments from mlb.com:
Tigers win series 2-1 (including 9/27 makeup)
Monday, September 20, 2021 at 5:40 pm CDT
Comerica Park
Carlos Rodón, LHP vs.
Tigers / Matt Manning, RHP
L, 4-3, 85-65 (.567), L1 | LP: Craig Kimbrel (4-5, 2.26) | Game 150
DEFENSE: Carlos Rodón gives up 3 R (2 ER) on 2 H (2 BB, 6 SO) in 3.0 IP. José Ruiz allows 1 H and strikes out 2 (0 BB) in the 4th and 5th. Garrett Crochet goes 1-2-3 (1 SO) in the 6th, as does Ryan Burr (2 SO) in the 7th. In the 8th, Craig Kimbrel goes FO, K, HBP (steals 2B), then gives up the winning run on an RBI 1B by Harold Castro that scores Robbie Grossman from 2B. Kimbrel throws a FO to end the inning. OFFENSE: Tigers starter Matt Manning gives up the 3 R/ER on 4 H (3 BB, 2 SO) in 5.0 IP. The bullpen allows just 1 hit and strikes out 5. In the 3rd, with bases loaded, Brian Goodwin (walked) scores as Yoán Moncada reaches on a FC, Yasmani Grandal sac fly scores Tim Anderson (singled), and Eloy Jiménez RBI 2B brings in Moncada. Tigers closer Alex Lange retires the bottom third of the lineup for his first MLB save. Miguel Cabrera records his 1,800th career RBI on a sac fly in the 3rd that ties the game at 3. Watch game highlights on mlb.com:
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 5:40 pm CDT – moved up to 12:10 pm CDT, due to expected inclement weather
Comerica Park
Dallas Keuchel, LHP vs.
Tigers / Tyler Alexander, LHP
L, 5-3, 85-66 (.563), L2 | LP: Jace Fry (0-1, 10.80) | Game 151
Due to some outstanding fielding on both sides, the Tigers knock 16 hits, stranding 10, and the White Sox hit 12, stranding 13. Each pitching staff throws just one 1-2-3 inning. DEFENSE: Dallas Keuchel gives up 11 H this time, but limits the damage to 2 R/ER (1 BB, 2 SO) in 5.0 IP. Jace Fry takes the mound in the 6th, going 1B, FC, 5-4-3 DP, then gives up the game in the 7th—1B, 1B, 5-4-3 DP, RBI 1B, [SB on WP] BB. On this 28th birthday, Aaron Bummer steps in. He issues a [double steal] BB, then gives up the two inherited runs on a 2-RBI 1B that results in the third out at 3B, on the throw from first. Liam Hendriks goes 1-2-3 (2 SO–K) in the 8th. OFFENSE: Luis Robert 2-RBI 1B brings in Cesar Hernández (singled) and Tim Anderson (doubled), in the 3rd. Tim Anderson RBI 1B scores Adam Engel (doubled) in the 8th. Watch game highlights on mlb.com:
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 12:10 pm CDT – Rained Out
Comerica Park
Reynaldo López, RHP vs.
Tigers / Casey Mize, RHP
Postponed due to rain. Rescheduled for September 23 at 12:10 pm CDT.
White Sox win series 3-2
Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 12:10 pm CDT
Progressive Field – makeup of June 10 (7 innings)
Reynaldo López, RHP vs.
Indians / Aaron Civale, RHP
W, 7-2, 86-66 (.567), W1 | WP: Aaron Bummer (4-5, 3.78) | Game 152
Contestants representing both teams stage a mini home run derby in Cleveland. DEFENSE: Reynaldo López gives up 2 R/ER on 4 H (0 BB, 4 SO) on 3⅓ IP. Garret Crochet finishes off the 4th with a 1B and a 6-4-3 DP. Aaron Bummer retires 3 in order (1 SO) in the 5th, for the win. Craig Kimbrel walks 2 and retires 3 (0 SO) in the 6th. Liam Hendriks closes with FO, 1B, GO, [WP–runner steals 3B] SO. OFFENSE: Lead-off man Tim Anderson sets the tone with a solo HR (15) off the 3rd pitch of the game. The Sox pull off a major rally in the 2nd—Luis Robert (9) and Eloy Jiménez (9) slam back-to-back solo HRs, Tim Anderson 3-run HR (16) brings home Leury García (singled) and César Hernández (singled). Finally, Luis Robert RBI 1B scores Yoán Moncada (walked, advanced to 2B on José Abreu BB). After that, the bats are pretty quiet. But it’s more than enough for a win and the central division title. Watch game highlights on mlb.com:
September 23—With today’s game 1 win, the White Sox clinch the American League Central Division title.
Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 5:10 pm CDT
Progressive Field – (7-inning game)
Michael Kopech, RHP vs.
Indians / Zach Plesac, RHP
L, 5-3, 86-67 (.562), L1 | LP: José Ruiz (1-3, 3.14) | Game 153
Game highlights on mlb.com
Friday, September 24, 2021 at 6:10 pm CDT
Progressive Field
Dylan Cease, RHP vs.
Indians / Not Justin, RHP
W, 1-0, 87-67 (.565), W1 | WP: Dylan Cease (13-7, 3.95) | S: Liam Hendriks (35) | Game 154
DEFENSE: In what turns out to be a suspenseful pitching duel, Dylan Cease pitches brilliantly, striking out 9 (3 H, 0 R, 0 BB) in 5⅓ IP, before taking a hard-hit comebacker to or just above the elbow of his throwing arm that ends the outing. Aaron Burr inherits a runner and allows two more hits. But a bad base running decision on the second hit catches Bradley Zimmer in a rundown between 3B and Home that results in the second out. Burr throws a K to end the 6th. Aaron Bummer goes SO, 1B, GO, K, in the 7th. Craig Kimbrel delivers 3 consecutive Ks, in the 8th. Liam Hendriks closes with a K and 2 GOs, for the save. OFFENSE: In his first outing since June 13, Indians starter Shane Bieber retires 9 White Sox in a row (3 SO) then calls it a day. The Indians bull pen is also formidable, giving up just 1 R—a solo HR (10) by Luis Robert—on 5 hits (0 BB, 8 SO). Watch game highlights on mlb.com:
➤ Injury – Dylan Cease leaves game in the 6th
September 25—X-rays of Dylan Cease‘s throwing arm are negative. He has a bruised right triceps. Says Cease, “It feels good now. I don’t anticipate on missing any time.” Officially, he is day to day.
Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 5:10 pm CDT
Progressive Field
Lance Lynn, RHP vs.
Indians / Eli Morgan, RHP
L, 6-0, 87-68 (.561), L1 | LP: Lance Lynn (10-6, 2.72) | Game 155
DEFENSE: Not Lance Lynn‘s best game, although it *probably* does not indicate trouble for the playoffs. He had command of his stuff through much of the outing, and 2 of the 6 R/ER given up in 6.0 IP were arguably errors (7 H, 0 BB, 6 SO). After giving up the third run in the 3rd, Lynn retired nine in a row. At one point, Lynn appeared uncomfortable and took a few warmup pitches during a mound visit to assess the situation. Lynn brushed it off, insisting he had “tweaked” his back, then finished out the inning. José Ruiz went 1-2-3 (1 SO) in the 7th. Ryan Burr allowed 1 H and struck out 3 in the 8th. OFFENSE: Indians starter Eli Morgan had a great outing, allowing just 1 H (1 BB, 6 SO) in 6.0 IP. The Indians bullpen allowed just 2 H more (1 BB, 2 SO) to clinch the shutout. Watch game highlights on mlb.com:
September 25—With today’s 7-3 win over the Marlins, the Rays clinch the American League Eastern Division title.
Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 12:10 pm CDT
Progressive Field
Lucas Giolito, RHP vs.
Indians / Triston McKenzie, RHP
W, 5-2, 88-68, (.564), W1 | WP: Lucas Giolito (11-9, 3.58) | S: Liam Hendriks (36) | Game 156
➤ This was to have been the last home game for the Indians as the Indians, but a makeup game against the Royals tomorrow (9/27/2021) will be the actual historic last home contest of the Indians Era.
DEFENSE: Another gem from Lucas Giolito. He falls behind in the count often, but makes good pitches when needed and gets a lot of hitters to chase—0 R on 5 H (1 BB, 6 SO) in 6.0 IP. Michael Kopech struggles in the 7th, allowing three consecutive base hits, giving up a run on the third. He retires the next batter (FO), before Garrett Crochet steps in to end the inning with a 5-4-3 DP. Craig Kimbrel looks a bit shaky in the 8th. He gives up a HR and retires the other 3 of 4 he faces. Liam Hendriks goes K, GO, 1B, GO, for the save. OFFENSE: Yasmani Grandal 1B scores Tim Anderson (walked, advanced to 2B on José Abreu 1B), in the 1st. Eloy Jiménez 2-RBI 1B, in the 3rd, brings in Leury Garcia (doubled) and José Abreu (walked, advanced to 2B on Yasmani Grandal walk). In the 6th, Leury Garcia RBI 1B brings home Andrew Vaughn (singled, advanced to 2B on Billy Hamilton sac bunt). Billy Hamilton steals Home in the 8th (singled, advanced to 3B on Tim Anderson 1B). Watch game highlights on mlb.com:
September 26—Brian Goodwin has been placed on the 10-day injured list lower back spasms.
September 26—With today’s 8-4 win over the Mets, the Brewers clinch the National League Central Division title.
September 26—With today’s 3-0 win over the Diamondbacks, the Dodgers clinch the first spot in the National League Wild Card Game, on October 6. They remain in the running for the NL West title, with the Giants in 1st place.
September 14—Outfielder Andrew Vaughn has been placed on the 10-day injured list with lower back inflammation.
September 14—Ryan Tepera has been placed on the 10-day injured list, due to a laceration of the right index finger.
Angels win series 2-1
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Lucas Giolito, RHP vs.
Angels / Packy Naughton, LHP
W, 9-3, 83-61 (.576), W2 | WP: Aaron Bummer (3-5, 4.01) | Game 144
➤ Yoán Moncada, Luis Robert and José Abreu were all HBP.
Gavin Sheets 3-run HR, in the 3rd, brings in Luis Robert (doubled) and Leury Garcia (singled). Watch game highlights from mlb.com:
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Dallas Keuchel, LHP vs.
Angels / Janson Junk, RHP
L, 3-2, 83-62 (.572), L1 | LP: Michael Kopech (4-3, 3.81) | Game 145
Yoán Moncada slams a solo HR, in the 4th. Yasmani Grandal RBI 1B, in the 6th, scores José Abreu (doubled). Watch game highlights from mlb.com:
Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 1:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Reynaldo Lopez, RHP vs.
Angels / Alex Cobb, RHP
L, 9-3, 83-63 (.568), L2 | LP: Reynaldo López (3-3, 3.00) | Game 146
Game highlights from mlb.com
Mike Wright Jr. is ejected after striking Shohei Ohtani with a pitch, with no one on base and 2 outs in the 9th. Tony La Russa was ejected after arguing with crew chief Bill Welke, who may have thought that Wright was retaliating for three White Sox HBP in Tuesday’s game. This brings La Russa’s career ejection count to 91, 5th in MLB history, just 5 behind Earl Weaver.
Game highlights from mlb.com
White Sox win series 2-1
Friday, September 17, 2021 at 7:05 pm CDT
Globe Life Field
Dylan Cease, RHP vs.
Rangers / Taylor Hearn, LHP
W, 8-0, 84-63 (.571), W1 | WP: Dylan Cease (12-7, 4.09) | Game 147
Game highlights from mlb.com
Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 6:05 pm CDT
Globe Life Field
Lance Lynn, RHP vs.
Rangers / Spencer Howard, RHP
L, 2-1, 84-64 (.568), L1 | LP: Lance Lynn (10-5, 2.47) | Game 148
Game highlights from mlb.com
Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 1:35 pm CDT
Globe Life Field
Lucas Giolito, RHP vs.
Rangers / Jordan Lyles, RHP
W, 7-2, 85-64 (.570), W1 | WP: Lucas Giolito (10-9, 3.70) | Game 149
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