The Chicago White Sox set a modern MLB record for the most losses in a season, with their 121st defeat coming against the Detroit Tigers, who clinched an AL wild card berth with the win. Despite a brief resurgence where the Sox swept the Los Angeles Angels, they could not avoid surpassing the 1962 New York Mets' record of 120 losses. The Tigers capitalized on Chicago's poor performance, securing their postseason spot and ending a decade-long playoff drought. This season, the White Sox struggled immensely, finishing with a team batting average of .220, ranking last in multiple offensive and pitching categories. Their disastrous season was marked by poor performances from key players and frequent losing streaks, making them historically one of the worst teams in MLB.