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MLB.com writer Scott Merkin reflects on the 2026 Chicago White Sox season, praising the team's unexpected resurgence from years of 100-plus-loss seasons to an 84-win campaign and a postseason berth. Merkin credits general manager Chris Getz and manager Will Venable with establishing a strong, team-first identity that helped revitalize the clubhouse.
The retrospective highlights memorable off-field moments, including Pope Hat giveaways and Mike Vasil's dugout wand, alongside rookie achievements by Munetaka Murakami, Tristan Peters, and Braden Montgomery. After sweeping Houston and challenging the Guardians in the playoffs, Merkin expresses excitement for the young squad's trajectory heading into 2027.
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