Chicago White Sox Are On Verge Of Wrong Kind Of History

In a departure from most seasons in Major League Baseball, there aren't any elite teams in the sport this season.

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But there sure is a terrible team. The 2024 Chicago White Sox are to put it simply and mildly, an abomination. It started in April, when the White Sox opened with a 3-20 record. In just 23 games, they were outscored by 79 runs. It was almost incomprehensible. And for most "bad" teams, 3-20 would be as bad as it gets.

But the White Sox have gotten so, so much worse.

After that disastrous start, Chicago actually recovered somewhat, spurred by the rise of starting pitcher Garrett Crochet and the return of outfielder Luis Robert Jr.. From late-April until the end of June, the White Sox went 21-42. Still a poor record, but the .333 winning percentage represented a vast improvement from a .131 start. 

That ended quickly though. Starting July 1, the White Sox are 3-26, moving their record to 27-88. That's not a misprint, they've won three games and lost 26. That's not the historic part though. That dubious honor rests on the fact that Chicago has lost 21 consecutive games. Twenty-one consecutive losses. After Monday's 5-1 defeat to the Oakland A's, which again was their 21st consecutive one, the White Sox tied an American League record.

And they're overwhelming favorites to make history Wednesday against the A's.

Aug 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago White Sox designated hitter Miguel Vargas (20) hangs his head as they trail the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

The A's are overwhelming favorites to win Tuesday, which would cement the White Sox place in history. And provide an