They began the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays. The AL put all that frustration in one big 3rd inning. Despite the Sox struggles, Chris Sale continued his strong efforts on the mound, as he held a record of 14-3, with an ERA of 3.38. Little did anyone know at the time it would be the last World Championship for the White Sox in the 20th Century. The definitive pitching star of the first half was Jose Contreras, who had a 9-0 record. There was no doubt the players were upset with management, and it would open the door for gamblers who could prey upon this sentiment. Eventually, the desire to return to the NBA overpowered Jordan, and he wisely returned to the Bulls. The division tiebreaker at US Cellular Field would be a classic pitcher’s duel as Sox pitcher John Danks and Nick Blackburn of the Twins gave out nothing but zeroes through the first six innings. However, there were not many other highlights that season as the Sox finished in fifth place with a disappointing 75-87 record. As the series shifted to Anaheim, the bat of Paul Konerko would make noise as his three RBI would be the difference as Jon Garland got a complete game of 5-2. Eight players agreed to take part in Gandil, Cicotte, Lefty Williams, Happy Felsh, Swede Risberg, Fred McMullen, Buck Weaver, and Shoeless Joe Jackson.

In the ALCS, the White Sox faced the defending World Champion Toronto Blue Jays. It was highlighted by Jim Thome’s dramatic 500th career homer, as he became the first player to achieve the historic milestone with a walk-off home run in the Sox September 9th win over the Los Angeles Angels. The White Sox would finish in sixth place with a 60-94 record, in what would be the final season of Luke Appling’s 20-year White Sox career. Coming off their first Weston Division title in ten years, the White Sox were heavy favorites in the newly formed AL Central.

In Game 6, back in New York, the White Sox would score four runs thanks to three Giant errors to win their second World Championship 4-2. After several mediocre seasons, the White Sox hit bottom, finishing in last place with a 51-101 record. One early highlight had fans feeling reliving the run of 2005 as Mark Buhrle hurled a No-Hitter on April 18th in a 6-0 win over the Texas Rangers. The Sox would win Game 3 behind the stellar pitching of Davie Keer, who was not in on the fix. If the White Sox were going to be successful, they would need the young stars that underwhelmed in 2018 to improve. The White Sox struggle most of the season, finishing in sixth place with a disappointing record of 70-84. To bolster sagging attendance, the White Sox play “home” games at County Stadium in Milwaukee against each American League opponent, going 1-8 in nine games.

The vote was passed just as the deadline struck, and the White Sox would remain in Chicago with a brand new stadium that would open in 1991. Eventually, a judge would issue an injunction shortly before the scheduled start of the season with replacements in toe.

The Sox would win the first game under the lights 5-2 over the St. Louis Browns. The Sox would go on to finish in fourth place with an 85-69 record. The Illinois State Legislature could build nothing without approval, and there simply weren’t the votes to pass it. The Sweep in the Bronx would single bad things to come for the White Sox as they lost 11 of 13, as the Tigers pulled away in the Central. The White Sox would lose all four games to the neighbors to the north as they posted a 16-46 record between May 27th and August 4th. The Reds would go on to win the game to wrap up the series. Despite the setback, the White Sox would come home with a 3-2 record as they defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on the way to a 6-3 start. On July 1st, in front of a packed house, the White Sox opened their new state of the art concrete stadium, White Sox Park; the stadium would play home for the Sox over the next 80 seasons. Going into the World Series, no one gave the White Sox a chance, but for the hitless wonders more, the bragging rights were on the line, and they wanted to show the entire city of Chicago they belonged. After a mediocre 15-15 May, the White Sox struggled in June, posting a record of 10-16 to bounce back and reverse it with a 16-10 record in July. The White Sox would have plenty of power throughout the lineup as Konerko A. J. Pierzynski, Alex Rios, and Dayan Viciedo all had at least 25 homers. Seaver was the Tom Terrific of old and went the distance to earn his milestone. As the series shifted to Houston, the Astros were rejuvenated, jumping out to a 4-0 lead in Game 3. Also receiving honors along the way were Manager of the Year Tony LaRussa, Rookie of the Year Ron Kittle, and Cy Young LaMarr Hoyt.

With $5,000 on his pillow the night before, Cicotte hit Reds leadoff hitter Morrie Rath on the third pitch of the game.

Quentin was in serious discussion all season to be the American League MVP as he led the American League in homers through August 18th with 35, while ranking third with 96 RBI. Williams would give up four runs, and only retire one batter before being removed in the 1st.

A name change to the stadium was symbolic for the Chicago White Sox, as Guaranteed Rate Field included a logo with an arrow pointing down.