- Series kicks off Tuesday at 5 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock) — best-of-three between the White Sox and Astros (Games 2 Wed, Game 3 Thu if needed).
- Chicago (84-78) is back in the postseason for the first time since 2021; Houston (81-81) still took the AL West.
- Power hitters to watch: Yordan Alvarez (42 HR) leads the Astros; Chicago’s top sluggers include Minetaka Murakami (35 HR).
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