The Chicago White Sox have struggled in recent seasons, failing to reach the postseason since 2021. Fans can recall their 2005 World Series victory, but ESPN flubbed details related to this achievement during the MLB Draft. Specifically, they mistook Chris Burke's history, wrongly crediting him as a champion with the Houston Astros in 2005, when in fact the Astros were defeated by the White Sox in that series. At the 20th anniversary reunion of the White Sox's win, players expressed frustration that their success is often overlooked by national sports media.
ESPN's graphic incorrectly labeled Chris Burke as a 2005 World Series champion with the Astros, despite them being swept in the series by the White Sox.
During the recent 20th anniversary reunion of the 2005 White Sox, players discussed the lack of respect shown by ESPN and other outlets towards their championship achievement.
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