White Sox clinch first AL Central title since 2008

Cleveland 7, Chicago 2 (Game 1)
Cleveland 5, Chicago 3 (Game 2)

The Chicago White Sox juggernaut has officially arrived.

Game 1: MLB Recap | Box Score
Game 2: MLB Recap | Box Score
Today’s baseball: Shane Bieber vs. Dylan Cease

Cleveland Guardians news

Cleveland Indians pitcher Shane Bieber to return to rotation Friday | ESPN
Yeah, I’m thinking he’s back.

White Sox Finally Clinch With 7-2 Win Over Cleveland | South Side Sox
The White Sox winning the AL Central has looked inevitable for much of the season, but it became official with their game one win yesterday.

Around the league

• An exciting AL Wild Card race is forming. It doesn’t involve Cleveland, but it’s there.
• The Cardinals just keep winning.
• Old friend Tyler Naquin is out for the rest of the year.