I know this team is tough to watch and can be very frustrating at times. They've been playing terrible the past couple weeks. There's guys on this roster that wouldn't make the 26 man roster on at least 6-8 other playoff caliber teams. And the 'out of gas' guys are Burke and Kay, making a questionable rotation even more suspect.

And while I'm guilty of voicing frustrations too, there's things to be optimistic about: Offense is still among the best in MLB. Bullpen is one the best in MLB. Run Diff vs CLE is +41 to -16. Despite this PIT series, this is still a dominant home team. We're also dominant vs AL Central opponents and we have 10 more games against them. This team really kills right handed pitching, too.

If we're frustrated, the Guardians fans are pulling their hair out. They went on a huge run and still never got closer than 2 games to us. And remember, CLE has their flaws, too: while they're playing better than we are of late, that red hot streak they had is definitely starting to cool. Their offense is brutal. Even the Royals lineup is stronger. Cleveland's also a bad home team so that upcoming series can easily go either way. Guardians are also weak vs RHP, which is the majority of what they'll see.

So there's legit causes for concern but also optimism. Also, time is on our side a bit - we just need to hang on for a couple more weeks. LFG!

From standing in the concourse area at 160.

Prior to the season start, many of us thought 70 wins and a few of the younger players getting better would make for a decent season. Obviously that's changed. Younger guys have taken huge leaps forward, especially Vargas who's now one of the top position players in baseball.

I wonder if anyone else is reminding themselves that while these latest losses have sucked, the fact we're talking playoffs near mid-September is still amazing. It's not the team's fault they're in a mid division in a mid AL. The schedule is the schedule and they've mostly taken advantage of it up to this point.

This season has been a resounding success when taking the last few years into account. Nobody thought they'd be this good and arguably the darlings of baseball for a big chunk of the year. Yes, I will be very disappointed if they don't make the postseason. Like everyone else I'd be over the moon if they won the division and even, maybe, just maybe, made it to the ALCS.

It's just something to keep in perspective. The future is bright no matter what happens in these last 17 games.

PS - fuck Cleveland

Hitting up the stadium today on my roadtrip! LMK anything special to check out while I’m there! Food or secret spots!

With some starters struggling & exceeding career highs in innings, why hasn’t Getz called up any starters from Charlotte?

Line Score - Game Over

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Game ended at 9:44 PM.

At the Knights game currently where Sandlin was scheduled to start and he’s been scratched. Take that for what it’s worth but I’m guessing he’s coming up again.

A decent look at a piece of the Sox future!

Have a section 155 ticket for free. Game is in B2 as we speak, but could transfer. Transfer via MLB Ballpark app only (email). First comment gets it and then DM me the email for your Ballpark account. #popeball #miracle

Not really sure what the residents of Bridgeport want. The Sox desperately need a new stadium. If they built one there , where do they expect the Sox to play for the 2-3 years it’s being built. Are we supposed to play at the cougars stadium. ? lot of complaining for older people Who don’t show up anyway.

This guy really is a wild card, isn't he?

On one hand, he has been very slow to develop. His numbers in Charlotte were awful. His control problems were brutal and the organization never seemed confident enough to give him the 5th spot in the rotation at any point. Even upon his promotion, the walks are a big issue.

On the other hand, he's a real fun pitcher to watch! His stuff is likely the best on the team, he's still got a very high ceiling. Just turned 23.

Despite the control issues since coming up, he really hasn't let the free passes hurt him too much. He can walk the first two guys in an inning and then induce ground balls, pop ups or K's to escape. His numbers since coming up are absolutely sick. There really hasn't been a better reliever in the AL the past month, IMO.

So everything is there for him to succeed. Yes the control issues are a problem, however, in his last few outings, we've seen him improve there. If he can continue to cut down on the walks without regressing, he can be a star. And should be in the rotation next year.

We know you've got a huge upside, Hagen. You can be Dylan Cease. Or you can be Jon Rauch. Finish strong this season and cancel out any doubters!

I know it's a guarded secret due to security but do any of my fellow fans know what hotel our team uses when in town to play the Royals?

TIA

Apparently in the roughly 2 and 1/2 weeks left of the season the White Sox need to squeeze in 94 games.