The Chicago White Sox are enduring a historically bad season, with a dismal record of 28-89 through 117 games, putting them on track to become one of the worst teams in Major League Baseball history.
Their season reached a low point with a 21-game losing streak, one of the longest in MLB history, before they managed to break the streak against the Oakland Athletics. This win helped them narrowly avoid setting a new American League record for consecutive losses.
On August 8, 2024, the White Sox announced the firing of manager Pedro Grifol, appointing former MLB All-Star Grady Sizemore as the interim manager.
Sizemore, who previously served on Chicago’s coaching staff, has a daunting task ahead as he attempts to steer the team out of this deep slump. A veteran of 10 MLB seasons, Sizemore is best known for his time with Cleveland, where he earned three All-Star selections, two Gold Gloves, and a Silver Slugger award.
Sizemore’s playing career was hampered by injuries, which led to a decline in performance and ultimately ended his time in the majors. He briefly revived his career with the Red Sox and Phillies before retiring and moving into coaching.
As the White Sox interim manager, Sizemore now faces the challenge of reinvigorating a team that has struggled immensely this season. His leadership will be critical as the White Sox look for any signs of hope in what has been a nightmarish year.
