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Cubs-White Sox Rivalry

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description Cubs-White Sox Rivalry Overview

The Cubs-White Sox rivalry is the crosstown Major League Baseball rivalry between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox. The Cubs represent Chicago’s North Side and play in the National League, while the White Sox represent the South Side and play in the American League. Their meetings are also associated with the Crosstown Classic or Crosstown Series. The rivalry is significant because it links two established professional teams to the city’s distinct regional identities and baseball communities.

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Which baseball teams are in the Cubs-White Sox rivalry?

The rivalry is between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox. The Cubs represent Chicago's North Side, while the White Sox are associated with the South Side.

Do the Cubs and White Sox play in the same MLB league?

No. The Cubs play in the National League, while the White Sox play in the American League. Their regular-season meetings are therefore interleague games.

When did the Cubs and White Sox first meet in the World Series?

They met in the 1906 World Series, the only World Series played between the two Chicago franchises. The White Sox won that series four games to two.

What is the Cubs-White Sox rivalry commonly called?

It is commonly known as the Crosstown Classic or Crosstown Cup rivalry. The games attract attention because both teams play in Chicago but have different league histories and fan bases.

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