Mariners Dominate White Sox Behind Suárez and Woo

The **Seattle Mariners** are a professional Major League Baseball (MLB) team based in Seattle, Washington, competing in the American League (AL) West Division. Established as an expansion team in 1977, the Mariners initially played at the Kingdome before moving to their current home, T-Mobile Park, in 1999[1][3]. The team’s name reflects Seattle’s strong maritime heritage, and their colors—navy blue, northwest green (teal), and silver—have evolved since inception, symbolizing the Pacific Northwest[1]. The Mariners’ early years were challenging, marked by frequent losing seasons and instability. Notably, Seattle’s first major league team, the Seattle Pilots, only lasted one season (1969) before relocating due to financial troubles, which led to a lawsuit that eventually secured Seattle a new franchise—the Mariners—in the late 1970s[4][9]. The franchise struggled through the 1980s, but the late 1980s and 1990s saw a transformation driven by drafting and acquiring key players such as Ken Griffey Jr., Edgar Martínez, Jay Buhner, and Randy Johnson[6][9]. Seattle’s peak success came in the mid-1990s. The Mariners clinched their first playoff berth and division title in 1995, highlighted by Edgar Martínez’s iconic walk-off double against the New York Yankees that preserved baseball in Seattle[1][6]. They won a second division title in 1997 and returned to the playoffs in 2000 and 2001, with the latter season setting an American League record of 116 wins. Japanese star Ichiro Suzuki joined in 2001, further elevating the team’s profile[1][8]. However, the Mariners have struggled with postseason success, enduring a prolonged playoff drought from 2002 through the late 2010s, despite occasional bursts of competitive play. The team faced management and payroll challenge

## Chicago White Sox: Organization Overview The Chicago White Sox are a storied American professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois, and are a charter member of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) American League (AL) Central Division[2][5]. As one of two MLB teams in Chicago—alongside the National League’s Cubs—the White Sox are affectionately known as the “South Siders,” reflecting their home on Chicago’s South Side[1][2]. The organization’s core business is to field a competitive baseball team, entertain fans, and engage with the community through sports, youth programs, and cultural initiatives[7]. ## History The White Sox trace their roots to 1894, when they were founded as the Sioux City (Iowa) Cornhuskers, a minor league team[1]. After a brief stint as the St. Paul Saints, the club was purchased by Charles Comiskey and moved to Chicago in 1900, becoming the Chicago White Stockings[1][2]. The team was a founding member of the American League when it gained major league status in 1901, and adopted the “White Sox” name in 1904[1][2]. The franchise has played at several stadiums, most notably at Comiskey Park (1910–1990) and its successor, now known as Guaranteed Rate Field[2]. ## Key Achievements The White Sox have won three World Series championships: in 1906, 1917, and most recently in 2005, ending an 88-year drought[1]. The team has also produced numerous Hall of Famers, including Frank Thomas, who holds franchise records for home runs and walks[4]. The organization is recognized for its resilience and distinctive style, both on and off the field, and has a deep connection to Chicago’s baseball heritage, including the Negro Leagues[4]. ## Current Status As of the 202