- Both Chicago teams are in the playoffs for just the fourth time in MLB history (also 1906, 2008, 2020) — 1906 produced the only Windy City World Series, won by the White Sox.
- The White Sox staged a major turnaround: after three straight 100-loss seasons they’re now in the postseason and still chasing the AL Central.
- Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the 40-40 club (45 HR, 40 steals), is a leading NL MVP candidate and helped lock up a wild-card spot.
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