Frequently Asked Questions
When was the last time the White Sox won a playoff series before this year?
The last time the White Sox won a playoff series was during their 2005 World Series championship run, meaning they went 21 years without a postseason series win before sweeping the Astros in the Wild Card.
Did the Pope really send a letter to Jerry Reinsdorf and the White Sox?
Yes, Pope Leo XIV sent a letter from the Vatican to Jerry Reinsdorf in September. The Pope thanked Reinsdorf for reaching out after the team's 'Pope Night' celebration in August and closed the letter by invoking 'the Almighty's abundant blessings' upon him.
What did Jerry Reinsdorf say about converting after receiving the Pope's letter?
Reinsdorf joked with ESPN's Jesse Rogers that getting a letter from the Pope might be enough to change his faith, saying 'Imagine a Jewish kid from Brooklyn getting a letter from the Pope. I'm going to convert.'
How did the White Sox sweep the Astros in the Wild Card Series?
The White Sox swept the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card Series without ever trailing in the series. The sweep ended Chicago's 21-year postseason drought and sent them to the ALDS.
What was the White Sox's record during the regular season heading into the playoffs?
The White Sox finished with 84 wins in the regular season, a remarkable turnaround after losing a combined 324 games over the previous three seasons.
Mitchell Kaminski
I’m a Bradley University Sports Communication graduate with five years covering the Chicago White Sox and experience broadcasting for ESPN-partnered Bradley Athletics. I’ve worked as a radio play-by-play announcer in Missouri and currently serve as a TV reporter for ABC 17 News in Columbia.
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