White Sox Went From 121 Losses to Playoff Run, Per Guardian
“The Guardian reports the White Sox lost 121 games two seasons ago and are now five wins from the World Series.” — Chip Darnell, on air
On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on Europe OpenPublished
At a glance
- First reported by The Guardian: “Will Venable: the White Sox manager who used basketball tactics to transform a baseball loser”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:57 AM ET on Europe Open, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: White Sox.
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- The GuardianWill Venable: the White Sox manager who used basketball tactics to transform a baseball loser
What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Guardian reports the White Sox lost 121 games two seasons ago and are now five wins from the World Series.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFolks, that is a comeback!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe manager reportedly used basketball tactics. Which means somewhere, a shortstop was told to set a screen and cried.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSet it, Hank! Strip mall parking lots have seen worse screens, and I love every one of them!
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