What do I need to know about the Chicago Cubs and White Sox both being in the MLB playoffs?
The Chicago Cubs and White Sox have both qualified for the MLB playoffs. This marks a rare occurrence for both teams to reach the postseason in the same year.
The Cubs and Sox both are in the Major League Baseball playoffs, thanks to their victories Thursday afternoon. While it’s rare for both Chicago teams to play in the postseason in the same year, it has happened before.But it's the first time they've clinched playoff berths on the same day.Here’s what you need to know about both teams being in the playoffs.In what other years have the Cubs and Sox made the postseason in the same year? What happened?The Cubs and Sox made the postseason together in…
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