Who will the Chicago White Sox play in the playoffs? What we know

The Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs are evaluating their potential playoff opponents. On September 25, 2026, Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hit a home run during a game against the Colorado Rockies at Rate Field. Simultaneously, Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs recorded an out in the eighth inning during a matchup against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Both teams are currently navigating their respective paths toward the postseason competition in Chicago.