Chicago White Sox Set Record for Earliest Playoff Elimination in Modern MLB History

The team faces a historically poor season with the worst record in over a century within reach.

White Sox eliminated from playoff contention on August 17, earliest in wild card and divisional eras.
Team holds a 30-94 record, needing to avoid further losses to prevent setting a new modern-era record.
Manager Pedro Grifol was fired mid-season; interim manager Grady Sizemore has not improved team performance.
White Sox could end season with one of the worst records in MLB history, challenging 1962 Mets' 40-120 mark.
Franchise plans to seek new managerial leadership and rebuild after a disastrous 2024 season.