MLB Power Rankings Week 26: Where teams stand entering playoffs

The final days of the 2026 regular season are upon us -- and a number of races are coming down to the wire.

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Royals play the White Sox in series rubber match

Chicago White Sox (81-77, second in the AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (68-90, fifth in the AL Central)

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Royals snap a 5-game skid with a 5-4 win over White Sox, delaying Chicago's bid for a playoff berth

— Maikel Garcia had three hits and three RBI, including a tiebreaking, run-scoring double in the seventh inning, as the Kansas City Royals beat the White Sox 5-4 Wednesday night and delayed Chicago's bid for a postseason berth.

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Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals: Game Highlights

Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals: Game Highlights

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Full final 2026 regular-season grades for all 30 MLB teams

Whether your team is headed to October or packing its bags for the offseason, how did 2026 measure up to expectations?

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Grichuk leads White Sox against the Royals after 4-hit performance

Chicago White Sox (81-76, second in the AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (67-90, fifth in the AL Central)

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White Sox beat Royals in 14-11 run fest

White Sox beat Royals in 14-11 run fest

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Meidroth, Grichuk hit 3-run shots, White Sox beat Royals 14-11 to remain a game back in AL Central

— Chase Meidroth hit a three-run homer and had a career-high five RBI, Randal Grichuk added a three-run shot among his four hits, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 14-11 on Tuesday night to stay a game behind Cleveland in the AL...

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