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Jeff Agrest

Reporter · US

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Oct 2, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 2, 2026 · Jeff Agrest

    With White Sox-Guardians series scheduled to start in daylight, Blackout Game might be tough (opens the original)

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    The White Sox can have another Blackout Game, but it might have to start in daylight. MLB released the entire schedule for the divisional round of the playoffs Thursday. Games 3 and 4 of the Sox’ series against the Guardians at Rate Field are scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday and 4 next Thursday, respectively. That doesn’t make for prime blackout conditions, at least not until sunset around 6:30. If Game 4 is the only game that day, it will start at 7, offering some hope. Games 1 and 2 in Cleveland

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Jeff Agrest

    Will Venable deserves lots of credit for White Sox' success, but he won't take it (opens the original)

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    HOUSTON — Whenever White Sox manager Will Venable is asked about himself, he rarely answers about himself. When asked what makes this Sox team different from recent, less successful iterations, he said, ‘‘It starts with Chris Getz,’’ the general manager. When asked how he has handled his first postseason as a manager, he said, ‘‘I feel really well-supported [and] that’s really a credit to my staff.’’ Certainly, Venable deserves credit for guiding a team to the playoffs after three consecutive se

  3. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Jeff Agrest

    White Sox receive letter from their holiest fan, Pope Leo, before postseason opener (opens the original)

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    HOUSTON — The White Sox are in the Pope’s thoughts and prayers, as well as “the Almighty’s abundant blessings,” as they begin the postseason. The pontiff and lifelong Sox fan sent a letter — on papal stationery and with the pope’s seal imprinted — with well wishes for the team. The Sox said in a post on X that the letter arrived Tuesday at Rate Field. “I was pleased to receive the kind letter that you sent following the game that took place at Rate Field on August 11, 2026,” the pope wrote, refe

  4. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Jeff Agrest

    White Sox begin wild-card series at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Cubs at 9 p.m. (opens the original)

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    The White Sox will begin Chicago’s postseason doubleheader Tuesday with Game 1 of their wild-card series at 4 p.m., and the Cubs will open their series at 9 p.m., MLB announced Sunday. Whether the Sox play in Houston or Arlington, Texas, the first two games of their series are scheduled for 4 p.m. Likewise, Games 1 and 2 of the Cubs’ series in San Diego are scheduled for 9 p.m. Peacock, NBC’s streaming service, and NBC Sports Network will carry both series. NBCSN is available on Xfinity, YouTube

  5. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · By Jeff Agrest

    Police release photo of purported sexual abuser on CTA bus in Little Italy (opens the original)

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    Police have circulated a picture of a person they say ‘inappropriately touched’ a CTA bus passenger earlier this month in the Little Italy neighborhood. The criminal sexual abuse happened aboard a CTA bus to a 48-year-old woman on Sept. 3 at 5:25 p.m. in the 1100 block of West Roosevelt Road. Anyone with information, should reach Public Transportation Detectives at (312)745-4447 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com and use reference RD # JK399008.

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