This is the first of a four-game series between the Yankees and White Sox, plus the first of two series remaining this season. New York has won four consecutive games since entering this matchup and are hot at 9-3 in the last 12. On the other hand, Chicago has dropped two straight and nine of the past 13.

The playoff picture continued to take shape after another exciting week of action, which was capped off by the Atlanta Braves defeating the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Sunday Night Baseball. Let's examine the updated standings and the postseason outlook as the wild-card race heats up.

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As the regular season nears its conclusion, teams like the New York Yankees find themselves in a position where losing is simply not an option.

September has arrived, and with it the final month of the 2025 MLB season, as teams get set for playoff races to heat up across baseball.

Preview the Aug. 18 matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Chicago White Sox with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Martin Perez makes wrong side of MLB history after throwing seven shutout innings in a loss vs. the Royals.

The White Sox came out swinging in their series opening victory over the Braves, 13-9. Chicago jumped out to a 7-0 lead after four innings and never looked back as they broke a four-game losing streak.

The Yankees blew a two-run lead and chance to sweep the lowly Chicago White Sox, who scored three unanswered runs in the second half of Sunday's 3-2 final at Rate Field. RHP Luis Gil's August ends with a solid outing but disappointing finish.