Yankees seal penultimate series against White Sox as playoff push looms

The Yankees clinched their penultimate series against the White Sox on Thursday as playoff baseball approaches, a win that keeps New York's postseason hopes alive while Chicago closes out a disappointing season at the bottom of the American League standings. The game in Chicago is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET as New York sends left-hander Carlos Rodon to the mound against White Sox right-hander Davis Martin, setting up a key late-season matchup with implications for both teams. With four games remaining in the regular season after this series, the Yankees look to maintain momentum heading into October, while Chicago aims to finish well enough to salvage some momentum for 2026.

Rodon, who has been the more proven performer for New York this season, has posted a 17-9 record with a 3.04 ERA. He has allowed six earned runs through 25 innings in September, going 2-2 in those four starts. While his xERA this season suggests he has overperformed relative to last year’s 4.04, Rodon has been effective in striking out opponents, fanning 25.8 percent of hitters and generating whiffs on 30.4 percent of his pitches. Martin, by contrast, has allowed 10 earned runs in 22 1/3 innings in September and has gone 2-1 through four starts. His groundball rate remains above average, but his velocity, strikeout rate and other Statcast metrics have cooled compared with earlier in the year, contributing to Chicago's struggles as the club fights to end a season on a more competitive note.

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Analysts who cover the sportsbook note the offer is designed to drive engagement around high-profile matchups such as this one, while reflecting the Yankees’ playoff push and the White Sox’s rebuilding phase. The promotion is attractive to new players, but bettors should be aware that the bonus is contingent on a winning $5 wager; if the bet loses, the bonus does not apply. The bet-get aligns with the broader market trend of offering incentives to attract new customers as baseball’s postseason nears, a period when betting volume tends to spike across major markets. The coverage from New York Post Betting emphasizes market-value-oriented picks and trend tracking, incorporating player performance, matchup history and the evolving betting landscape around marquee baseball games.