Column: The Chicago White Sox Have Perfected the Art of Losing. Can They Avoid the Most Embarrassing Moment in Franchise History?

A Dismal Season

This season, the south siders have sunk to new depths of ineptitude. After finishing a respectable 81-81 last year, many expected the White Sox to take a step forward in 2023. Instead, they have taken a giant leap backward. There is no easy explanation for the White Sox's struggles. The team has been bitten by the injury bug, but that's no excuse for their historically bad play. They have also been plagued by poor hitting, fielding, and pitching. As a result of their dismal performance, the White Sox are now on the verge of setting a franchise record for futility. If they lose their final 10 games of the season, they will finish with a 44-118 record. That would be the worst record in Major League Baseball history.

Embarrassing Milestone

Finishing with the worst record in baseball history would be an embarrassing moment for the White Sox and their fans. It would also be a major setback for the franchise, which has been trying to rebuild in recent years. The White Sox have a lot of young talent on their roster, but they need to start showing improvement soon. If they don't, they could be in for another long and frustrating season in 2024.

A Glimmer of Hope

Despite their struggles, the White Sox still have a chance to avoid the most embarrassing moment in franchise history. They need to win at least four of their final 10 games to avoid setting the record for the worst team in MLB history. It won't be easy, but the White Sox have shown some signs of life in recent weeks. They have won three of their last five games, and they have been competitive in most of their losses. If the White Sox can continue to play well, they may be able to avoid the dreaded 44-118 record. But even if they don't, they need to start showing improvement soon. The future of the franchise depends on it.