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White Sox Bullpen Dominates with Strikeouts | MLB News
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- Sep 9, 2026
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Summary
The White Sox bullpen is firing on all cylinders, turning heads with a 15-strikeout masterpiece against the Twins—and it’s not just about closing games anymore. Young guns Hagen Smith and Grant Taylor, drafted as starters but now thriving in relief, combined for five innings of dominant heat, striking out batters while walking just one. Taylor, especially, has been lights out—75 innings, a 2.66 ERA, nearly 100 strikeouts—with versatility that makes him unguardable. Manager Will Venable raves about Taylor’s readiness in any situation, and the whole bullpen is leading the AL in innings, strikeouts, and tied for wins. Since late June, their ERA’s under 3.00, and prospects like Smith—who’s been unhittable since arriving from Triple-A—are elevating the unit. These guys are laser-focused on the postseason, but right now they’re winning game by game, chasing division glory and September momentum. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e93892017d70e642