MLB playoffs 2026: Inside White Sox's postseason pitching plan

The Chicago White Sox are employing an unconventional 'Pitching Chaos Squared' bullpen-heavy strategy in the 2026 MLB playoffs, foregoing traditional starters and relievers roles. The White Sox face the Cleveland Guardians in a decisive ALCS Game 5, with their unorthodox pitching approach facing its biggest postseason test. The outcome of this game will determine whether Chicago advances to the ALCS.