Chicago White Sox Tie MLB Loss Record

The Chicago White Sox have tied the modern MLB record for most losses in a season, reaching 120 after a 4-2 defeat to the San Diego Padres. This loss matches the record set by the 1962 New York Mets, and with just six games remaining, the White Sox risk surpassing this ignominious mark. Despite promising performances from rookie pitcher Sean Burke, who allowed only one run in six innings, the team's bullpen faltered once again, contributing to their record-setting losses. The White Sox are currently at a staggering -109 run differential in late innings and have suffered 24 total sweeps this season. They will face the Los Angeles Angels next, a lowly opponent, offering a potential chance to avoid further infamy. The franchise's struggles have prompted calls for a strategic overhaul as they grapple with shattered expectations and the reality of their historic collapse.