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The Cubs have claimed right-hander Aaron Civale off waivers from the White Sox, according to a team announcement. Left-hander Tom Cosgrove was designated for assignment to make room for Civale on the 40-man roster. In addition the White Sox announced that they've selected the contract of right-hander Bryse Wilson to replace Civale on the club's active and 40-man rosters. More to come.

Lots of folks think Win Probability Added (WPA) is a useful statistic. Many coverages, often including our own game wrap polls, like to refer to it. Others think it's just something dreamed up by a FanGraphs intern in 2008 in order to at least have something to put on a resume and has little purpose for anyone who can easily figure out the important moments in a game's flow without it (raises hand, looks around to see if anyone is nodding in agreement).

"They've been really good with my innings and my pitch counts since the start of the year," Smith said after the 80-pitch outing. "Making sure you're doing everything behind the scenes in the weight room and training room and all that stuff. Making sure you're ready every five, six days, whatever it is."

It appears that rookies Colson Montgomery and Chase Meidroth have secured their spots as middle infielders, with an outside chance that Montgomery moves to third base down the line. Catchers Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero have secured their places as the two primary catchers for the White Sox, but it could turn into a rotation of three with Korey Lee getting recalled from Triple-A.

"When you go down to the minor leagues," pitching coach Ethan Katz said Sunday, "it gives you and opportunity to try some things that you maybe talk about up here that in the moment it's harder to accomplish, because you're trying to get through an inning and you're going to stick to what you feel is best, [as opposed to] trying to open up some other avenues.

The Sox were predicted to lose over 100 games before the year. ESPN predicted them to go 54-108 while Vegas oddsmakers put their preseason win total at 53.5. But it's possible that the team may not even lose 100 games. The key to the White Sox's success this season, and why they could fall below the 100-loss milestone, is due to the emergence of young players like Colson Montgomery, Chase Meidroth, Lenyn Sosa, Kyle Teel, Grant Taylor, and even Brooks Baldwin.

This was the streak that propelled the Sox into a position to take the AL pennant and eventually the World Series crown over the crosstown Cubs. During the run, the White Sox beat Boston six times, Philadelphia five times, New York seven times and Washington once. When the streak started on August 2, the Sox were 7 1⁄2 games behind Philadelphia, and when it ended on August 25 at Washington, Chicago was in first place by four games over the A's.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- On Saturday, you have the chance to get your hands on some coveted White Sox swag. The team is hosting a giveaway of their new 1980s-era sweater vests starting on Saturday at 6:10 p.m. The first 15,000 fans who enter the Rate ballpark on Saturday night will get one of those for free. The vest blends the fan-favorite 1983 Sox uniform design with the swagger of the Chicago Bears. It is a fashion statement popularized by Hall of Fame Bears Coach Mike Ditka.

Across three levels of the minor leagues prior to the trade, Ziehl made 15 starts and pitched 82.1 innings with a 4.15 ERA and 1.24 WHIP.

Drake Baldwin has recently faced limited playtime due to Marcell Ozuna’s strong performance and Sean Murphy’s continued starts behind the plate.

Despite a strong performance by Davis Martin, who took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and finished with six innings of one-hit ball, the White Sox suffered a disappointing 6-2 loss to the Royals. Martin's effort was overshadowed by the team's inability to maintain their lead, leaving 11 runners on base and later losing the game due to poor relief pitching and defensive misplays.

Corey Julks, having cleared waivers, has been sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte after being designated for assignment by the White Sox. With a .236 batting average in the majors, he has shown potential in the minors.

Rookie Troy Melton held the Chicago White Sox to one hit in five innings, enhancing his record to 3-1 with a 2.82 ERA and striking out six batters.