Owner Jerry Reinsdorf Calls White Sox ‘Historic’ Season ‘Embarrassing’

Team owner Jerry Reinsdorf admits responsibility and promises better days ahead in letter to fans (Photo Credit: Thomas Hawk/Flickr). The 2024 edition of the Chicago White Sox is officially the worst team in modern Major League Baseball history. On Sunday, the team concluded with the most losses in a season ever, finishing 41-121 — that’s right, 41 wins and 121 losses.& Ironically, the Sox beat the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, taking two of three games from them this weekend. But the 4-1 loss to Detroit on Friday sealed their fate. In a letter to White Sox fans, team owner Jerry Reinsdorf acknowledged that it was “an embarrassing season.” “By all measures, our on-field performance this season was a failure. As the leader of this organization, that is my ultimate responsibility. There are no excuses,” Reinsdorf’s letter began.& “This season’s performance was completely unacceptable and the varying reactions and emotions from our fanbase are completely understandable.” pic.twitter.com/pwqSinLavH — Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) September 29, 2024 Of course, the White Sox earning this dubious distinction drew consternation from all corners, even their own social media team. Since the team started losing, the Sox’s social media accounts have been opting not to post...