Worst teams in MLB history: Chicago White Sox nearing record for most losses

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The 2024 Chicago White Sox are teetering on the edge of a historically disastrous season, one that could etch their name into Major League Baseball's record books for all the wrong reasons. After a dismal stretch of games, the White Sox hit a shocking milestone by recording their 100th loss on August 25, in just their 131st game of the season. With a current record of 36-116 as of September 18, the team appears poised to challenge, if not surpass, the all-time record for the most losses in a single season.

To put this in perspective, only a handful of teams in MLB history have endured seasons this woeful. The 1899 Cleveland Spiders, whose infamous 20-134 season remains the standard for futility, and the 1962 New York Mets, who finished 40-120, are often cited as the worst teams in baseball history. The 2024 White Sox now find themselves hurtling toward that unwanted company.

The magnitude of the White Sox’s collapse this year is staggering. Entering September with a record already deep in the triple digits for losses, the team’s struggles have been compounded by a lack of cohesion both offensively and defensively. Their 100th loss in late August underscored how swiftly their season derailed, with over a month left to play. Now, with just a few games remaining, the White Sox need to win a significant portion of their remaining matchups to avoid breaking one of baseball’s most infamous records.

As the season approaches its conclusion, fans and analysts alike are watching closely to see if the team will indeed set a new record for futility. If their current trend holds, the 2024 Chicago White Sox could go down as one of the worst teams in MLB history, a far cry from the franchise’s rich history and championship past. The implications of such a season are likely to extend far beyond 2024, with the organization facing tough decisions on leadership, player personnel, and the future direction of the club.

For a proud franchise like the White Sox, the 2024 season is a harsh reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in professional sports. What was once a team with aspirations of contention has now become a cautionary tale, as they inch closer to a historically disastrous record that could define their season for years to come.