White Sox watch: Where has this team been all season?

The 2024 Chicago White Sox are struggling significantly, currently holding a 33-115 record, which puts them just six losses away from breaking the modern record for most losses in a single season, set by the 1962 New York Mets. Their recent performance has been dismal, with a 15-game losing streak at Guaranteed Rate Field and 27 losses in their last 28 home games. The team has not won at home since August 12, when they defeated the New York Yankees 12-2. In their latest games against the Oakland Athletics, the White Sox managed a narrow 4-3 victory, but this was overshadowed by their overall poor performance. Starting pitcher Sean Burke allowed two runs over five innings, and despite a walk-off homer from Andrew Benintendi in a 7-6 win, the bullpen's inability to maintain leads has been a recurring issue. The team has now set a new record for consecutive home losses, reaching 14. With only 12 games remaining in the season, the White Sox face the daunting challenge of winning at least three games to avoid surpassing the Mets' infamous record. The team's struggles are compounded by a lack of home-field advantage, as they have only managed 18 wins at Guaranteed Rate Field this season. As the season nears its end, the focus shifts to whether the White Sox can salvage some dignity by avoiding the record for most losses. The franchise, which has a long history in the American League, is now at risk of being remembered for this season's failures, joining the ranks of the worst teams in baseball history.