Cubs, White Sox are already in playoff mode (Hour 4)
Podcast:Haugh & Payton Show Published On: Thu Sep 24 2026 Description: In the final hour, David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Chicago Sports Network host Chuck Garfien to discuss the White Sox being on the verge of clinching a playoff berth. Garfien also still has hope for the White Sox to win the AL Central as they trail the Guardians by one game with four games to play. After that, Haugh and Payton pondered how hard the Cubs and White Sox should celebrate when they clinch their playoff berths. Each club has a magic number of one to reach the playoffs.