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The White Sox's downfall was swift. They opened the 2024 season by losing 22 of their first 25 games, and any hope of contention was gone by mid-August. Manager Pedro Grifol was fired on August 8th after a dismal 28-89 record, and his interim replacement, Grady Seore, fared no better, leading the team to a 5-26 record.
Statistically, the White Sox are in shambles. They rank last in the American League in ERA (4.83), dead last in the majors in walks, OPS, runs scored, and home runs. Their struggles play out game after game, with embarrassing moments like a routine fly ball turning into a disastrous collision between players.
The Perfect Storm of Institutional Failure