White Sox set MLB record with 121st loss in a season

After losing to 1-4, the Chicago White Sox set an MLB record for most losses in a season with 121 losses. They will face the Detroit Tigers on Friday.

It was a record-setting stretch for the White Sox, but not a good kind. After losing to the New York Mets on Sunday, they tied the record of 120 losses set by the expansion New York Mets in 1962. san diego padres. This came a day after the team tied the American League record of 119 losses, set in 2003. detroit tigers.

This time, he set a record against the same Tigers franchise in Detroit.

Chicago has endured losing streaks of 14, 21 and 12 games. The 14 points allowed in games from May 22nd to June 6th was a franchise record until the White Sox tied the American League record by giving up 21 consecutive runs from July 10th to August 5th.

“This is not something we’re proud of,” White Sox general manager Chris Getz said before Tuesday’s game. “There are a million reasons why we’re standing here today with a record. That being said, I personally think this is a great opportunity to build something.”

The White Sox fired manager Pedro Grifol on August 8, immediately after losing 21 straight games. Interim coach Grady Sizemore is just 11-32 since taking over, but Goetz told reporters Sizemore is still pursuing the full-time job.

“Based on our evaluation, we feel he’s doing a very good job and deserves consideration,” Goetz said.

The White Sox also had one of the lowest winning percentages in modern MLB, with a record of 39 wins and 121 losses (.244), compared to the Philadelphia Athletics of 1916, who had a record of 36 wins and 117 losses (.235). I can’t keep up with the dubious record held by. ).

With only two games left on the schedule, the White Sox can’t catch up with the 1899 Cleveland Spiders, who have the most losses in MLB history with 134 games.

5 of MLB’s worst winning percentages (modern day):

1. 1916 Philadelphia Athletics – 36 wins, 117 losses (.235)
2. 2024 Chicago White Sox* – 39-121 (.244)
3. 1935 Boston Braves – 38 wins, 115 losses (.248)
4. 1962 New York Mets – 40-120 (.250)
5. 1904 Washington Senators – 38 wins, 113 losses (.252)

The 5 highest loss totals in MLB (modern day):

1. 2024 Chicago White Sox* – 39-121
2: 1962 New York Mets – 40-120
3: 2003 Detroit Tigers – 43-119
4: 1916 Philadelphia Athletics – 36-117
T-5: 2018 Baltimore Orioles – 47-115
T-5: 1935 Boston Braves – 38-115

*2 games left

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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