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Tim Anderson and José Abreu on what’s next for the Chicago White Sox after their exit in the ALDS: ‘We’ve got the pieces. It’s just a matter of it being our time.’

  • Chicago White Sox second baseman Leury Garcia hits a 3-run...

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    Chicago White Sox second baseman Leury Garcia hits a 3-run home run during the 3rd inning .

  • Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (7) throws to first...

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    Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (7) throws to first baseman José Abreu (79) for an out in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field on Oct. 1, 2021.

  • Fans cheer as Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon...

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    Fans cheer as Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon strikes out a Houston Astros batter in the first inning.

  • Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada warms up before...

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    Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada warms up before Game 3 of the American League Divisional Series against the Houston Astros on Oct. 10, 2021, in Chicago.

  • Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve completes a double play...

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    Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve completes a double play against Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert to end the third inning.

  • Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada runs past third...

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    Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada runs past third base before scoring on an RBI double by Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Vaughn in the 8th inning.

  • The sun makes its first appearance of the day in...

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    The sun makes its first appearance of the day in the eighth inning during Game 4 of the ALDS at Guaranteed Rate Field.

  • Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks celebrates after the...

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    Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks celebrates after the White Sox defeated the Houston Astros 12-6 to win game 3 of the American League Divisional Series on Oct. 10, 2021.

  • Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson walks to the dugout...

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    Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson walks to the dugout after the second inning.

  • Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr., watches umpires talk after...

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    Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr., watches umpires talk after Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert scored on an error in the fourth inning.

  • Chicago White Sox fans watch as Houston Astros second baseman...

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    Chicago White Sox fans watch as Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve bats during the 4th inning.

  • White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn is pulled by manager...

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    White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn is pulled by manager Tony La Russa in the fourth inning of the first game of their American League Divisional Series against the Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas on Oct. 7, 2021.

  • Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley chases an RBI double hit...

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    Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley chases an RBI double hit by Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Vaughn during the 8th inning .

  • Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal hits a 2-run home...

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    Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal hits a 2-run home run during the bottom of the 3rd inning.

  • Two baseball fans eat sausage and pizza before Game 4...

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    Two baseball fans eat sausage and pizza before Game 4 of the ALDS between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros.

  • Shawn Jones and Danielle Gamboa, of Alsip, tailgate before Game...

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    Shawn Jones and Danielle Gamboa, of Alsip, tailgate before Game 4 of the ALDS between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field on Oct. 12, 2021.

  • White Sox fans hold a sign referencing the Houston Astros,...

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    White Sox fans hold a sign referencing the Houston Astros, in reference to a previous sign-stealing scandal, during Game 4 of the ALDS at Guaranteed Rate Field.

  • Fireworks explode over Guaranteed Rate Field as the Chicago White...

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    Fireworks explode over Guaranteed Rate Field as the Chicago White Sox take the field for the first inning of game 3 of the American League Divisional Series, Oct. 10, 2021.

  • Astros fans cheer as White Sox player Leury Garcia (28)...

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    Astros fans cheer as White Sox player Leury Garcia (28) can't get to a ball in the seventh inning of the second game of their American League Divisional Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX, on Oct. 8, 2021.

  • Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker celebrates with Houston Astros...

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    Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker celebrates with Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel after hitting a 2-run home run in the 3rd inning.

  • Chicago White Sox second baseman Leury Garcia after Chicago White...

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    Chicago White Sox second baseman Leury Garcia after Chicago White Sox second baseman Cesar Hernandez was called safe after an overturned play in the 8th inning.

  • Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson hits a single in...

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    Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson hits a single in the first inning.

  • Chicago White Sox players stand in the dugout after losing...

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    Chicago White Sox players stand in the dugout after losing to the Houston Astros 10-1 in Game 4 of the ALDS at Guaranteed Rate Field on Oct. 12, 2021.

  • Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker hits a 2 RBI...

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    Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker hits a 2 RBI double during the second inning.

  • Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley can't catch a 2-run home...

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    Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley can't catch a 2-run home run hit by Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal during the 3rd inning.

  • White Sox players walk to the dugout after the National...

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    White Sox players walk to the dugout after the National Anthem before the start of game 3 of the American League Divisional Series on Oct. 10, 2021.

  • Nguyen Le, of Houston, wears a baseball glove on his...

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    Nguyen Le, of Houston, wears a baseball glove on his head before Game 4 of the ALDS between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros on Oct. 12, 2021, in Chicago.

  • Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa completes a double play against...

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    Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa completes a double play against Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal in the fourth inning.

  • White Sox fans cheer before game three of the American...

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    White Sox fans cheer before game three of the American League Divisional Series, Oct. 10, 2021, in Chicago.

  • Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito, center, watches the seventh...

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    Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito, center, watches the seventh inning against the Houston Astros.

  • Chicago White Sox second baseman Leury Garcia walks on the...

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    Chicago White Sox second baseman Leury Garcia walks on the field after the White Sox defeated the Houston Astros, 12-6, in game three of the American League Divisional Series against the Houston Astros on Oct. 10, 2021 at Guaranteed Rate Field.

  • Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) heads to third base...

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    Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) heads to third base in the seventh inning.

  • Chicago White Sox second baseman Leury Garcia with an RBI...

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    Chicago White Sox second baseman Leury Garcia with an RBI double in the bottom of the 8th inning.

  • Chicago White Sox left fielder Eloy Jimenez reaches first base...

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    Chicago White Sox left fielder Eloy Jimenez reaches first base while scoring Chicago White Sox baserunner Jose Abreu in the fourth inning.

  • Robert Frank, of La Grange Park, checks on his grilled...

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    Robert Frank, of La Grange Park, checks on his grilled sausages while tailgating before Game 4 of the ALDS between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field.

  • Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon, center left, takes...

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    Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon, center left, takes a meeting at the mound in the second inning.

  • Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease after allowing 3...

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    Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease after allowing 3 runs during the second inning.

  • Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) scores in the seventh...

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    Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) scores in the seventh inning of the second game of their American League Divisional Series against the White Sox.

  • White Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) pitches against the...

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    White Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) pitches against the Astros in the seventh inning of the second game of their American League Divisional Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX, on Oct. 8, 2021. Houston won 9-4.

  • Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa takes the ball...

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    Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa takes the ball from starting pitcher Carlos Rodon in the third inning.

  • Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon warms up for...

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    Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon warms up for Game 4 of the ALDS against the Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field on Oct. 12, 2021.

  • A fan almost catches a foul ball in the eighth...

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    A fan almost catches a foul ball in the eighth inning between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros in Game 4 of the ALDS at Guaranteed Rate Field.

  • White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks (31) lingers in the dugout...

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    White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks (31) lingers in the dugout after the Sox lost the second game of their American League Divisional Series against the Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX, on Oct. 8, 2021.

  • Dan Kozlowski, of Crown Point, Ind., wears a Chicago White...

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    Dan Kozlowski, of Crown Point, Ind., wears a Chicago White Sox chain while tailgating before Game 4 of the ALDS between the Sox and Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field.

  • Chicago White Sox left fielder Eloy Jimenez hands a bat...

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    Chicago White Sox left fielder Eloy Jimenez hands a bat to a fan in the outfield at the top of the 8th inning.

  • Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn talks with manager...

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    Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn talks with manager Tony La Russa before Game 3 of the American League Divisional Series against the Houston Astros, Oct. 10, 2021, in Chicago.

  • Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease throws out the...

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    Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease throws out the first pitch of game 3 of the American League Divisional Series, Oct. 10, 2021, in Chicago.

  • Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech reacts after striking...

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    Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech reacts after striking out Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado during the 4th inning.

  • A Chicago White Sox fan, center, closes his eyes after...

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    A Chicago White Sox fan, center, closes his eyes after Sox shortstop Tim Anderson hits into a fielder's choice to end the seventh inning.

  • Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf smokes a cigar while...

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    Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf smokes a cigar while watching the White Sox warm up before Game 3 of the American League Divisional Series against the Houston Astros, Oct. 10, 2021, in Chicago.

  • Five-year-old Grayson Skreens reacts to his father Bryan's request to...

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    Five-year-old Grayson Skreens reacts to his father Bryan's request to take another bite of pizza before Game 4 of the ALDS between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field.

  • Richard Auskalnis, of Villa Park, tailgates outside Guaranteed Rate Field...

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    Richard Auskalnis, of Villa Park, tailgates outside Guaranteed Rate Field before Game 4 of the ALDS between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros on Oct. 12, 2021.

  • White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (79) strikes out in...

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    White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (79) strikes out in the ninth inning of the second game of their American League Divisional Series against the Astros at Minute Maid Park.

  • Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu walks on the...

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    Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu walks on the field while warming up before Game 3 of the American League Divisional Series against the Houston Astros on Oct. 10, 2021, in Chicago.

  • Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers steals second base past...

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    Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers steals second base past Chicago White Sox second baseman Cesar Hernandez during the second inning.

  • Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia pitches during the first...

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    Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia pitches during the first inning.

  • White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (31) reacts after retiring...

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    White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (31) reacts after retiring the side in the eighth inning of the second game of their American League Divisional Series against the Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX, on Oct. 8, 2021.

  • Chicago White Sox players warm up before Game 3 of...

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    Chicago White Sox players warm up before Game 3 of the American League Divisional Series against the Houston Astros, Oct. 10, 2021, in Chicago.

  • Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson walks on the field...

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    Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson walks on the field while warming up before Game 3 of the American League Divisional Series against the Houston Astros, Oct.10, 2021, in Chicago.

  • Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal rounds the bases after...

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    Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal rounds the bases after a 2-run home run in the 3rd inning.

  • Chicago White Sox second baseman Leury Garcia runs the bases...

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    Chicago White Sox second baseman Leury Garcia runs the bases after hitting a 3-run home run in the 3rd inning.

  • Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve celebrates with teammates after...

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    Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve celebrates with teammates after scoring off a two-run double by third baseman Alex Bregman in the fourth inning.

  • Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson scores in the first...

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    Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson scores in the first inning after an RBI single by Chicago White Sox left fielder Eloy Jimenez during the first inning.

  • Officials huddle as Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa and relief...

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    Officials huddle as Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa and relief pitcher Kendall Graveman wait after Graveman hits Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu with a pitch in the eighth inning.

  • Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers is tended to by...

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    Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers is tended to by a team trainer after a home run by Chicago White Sox designated hitter Gavin Sheets in the second inning.

  • Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) is shown...

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    Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) is shown on the video board as he takes the mound for Game 4 of the ALDS against the Houston Astros.

  • Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa celebrates after hitting a two-run...

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    Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa celebrates after hitting a two-run double in the third inning against the Chicago White Sox in Game 4 of the ALDS on Oct. 12, 2021.

  • Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease walks to the...

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    Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease walks to the dugout after pitching in the first inning.

  • The Houston Astros pose for a group photo after beating...

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    The Houston Astros pose for a group photo after beating the Chicago White Sox 10-1 in Game 4 of the ALDS at Guaranteed Rate Field on Oct. 12, 2021.

  • Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Aaron Bummer is taken out...

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    Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Aaron Bummer is taken out of the game by Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa during the 8th inning.

  • Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve crosses the plate after...

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    Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve crosses the plate after hitting a three-run home run off Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks in the ninth inning.

  • Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon throws in the...

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    Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon throws in the third inning.

  • Chicago White Sox designated hitter Gavin Sheets crosses the plate...

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    Chicago White Sox designated hitter Gavin Sheets crosses the plate after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Houston Astros.

  • White Sox manager Tony La Russa (22) pulls White Sox...

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    White Sox manager Tony La Russa (22) pulls White Sox relief pitcher Aaron Bummer (39), right, in the seventh inning of the second game of their American League Divisional Series against the Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX, on Oct. 8, 2021. Houston won 9-4.

  • Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease stands on the...

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    Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease stands on the mound after walking 2 Houston Astros players during the 2nd inning.

  • White Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) is upset in...

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    White Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) is upset in the dugout after a rough seventh inning of the second game of their American League Divisional Series against the Astros.

  • Chicago White Sox left fielder Eloy Jimenez talks with Chicago...

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    Chicago White Sox left fielder Eloy Jimenez talks with Chicago White Sox first base coach Daryl Boston during the first inning.

  • Baseball fans tailgate before Game 4 of the ALDS between...

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    Baseball fans tailgate before Game 4 of the ALDS between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field.

  • Fans begin to enter for Game 4 of the ALDS...

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    Fans begin to enter for Game 4 of the ALDS between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field on Oct. 12, 2021.

  • Fans cheer as Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) scores...

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    Fans cheer as Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) scores in the seventh inning of the second game of their American League Divisional Series against the White Sox at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX, on Oct. 8, 2021. Houston won 9-4.

  • Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert, left, and Chicago...

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    Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert, left, and Chicago White Sox second baseman Leury Garcia chase a ball hit by Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker which would score two runs during the 2nd inning.

  • White Sox fans cheer during the 1st inning of game...

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    White Sox fans cheer during the 1st inning of game 3 of the American League Divisional Series, Oct. 10, 2021, in Chicago.

  • White Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) tries to compose...

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    White Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) tries to compose himself after giving up a home run in the seventh inning of the second game of their American League Divisional Series against the Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX, on Oct. 8, 2021.

  • Members of the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox stand...

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    Members of the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox stand for the National Anthem before game three of the American League Divisional Series, Oct. 10, 2021, in Chicago.

  • Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel throws in the...

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    Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel throws in the eighth inning.

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    Two Houston Astros fans take a selfie in the ninth inning in Game 4 of the ALDS between the Astros and Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field.

  • Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa argues with officials...

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    Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa argues with officials after first baseman Jose Abreu is hit by a pitch from Houston Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman in the eighth inning.

  • Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon throws in the...

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    Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon throws in the first inning against the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the ALDS at Guaranteed Rate Field.

  • Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. talks umpire Tom Hallion...

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    Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. talks umpire Tom Hallion during the fourth inning after Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert scored on an error.

  • White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (7) comes off the field...

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    White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (7) comes off the field after the eighth inning against the Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX, on Oct. 8, 2021.

  • Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert slides home and...

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    Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert slides home and scores on an error while knocking over umpire Tom Hallion in the 4th inning.

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    Chicago White Sox pitchers Carlos Rodon, left, and Michael Kopech pat each other on the back after losing 10-1 to the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the ALDS at Guaranteed Rate Field.

  • Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Aaron Bummer celebrates after striking...

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    Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Aaron Bummer celebrates after striking out Houston Astros left fielder Yordan Alvarez to end the top of the 7th inning.

  • Houston Astros Carlos Correa slides into home as teammate Yordan...

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    Houston Astros Carlos Correa slides into home as teammate Yordan Alvarez celebrates after a 2 RBI double by Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker during the 2nd inning.

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    Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson gestures toward the Sox dugout after hitting an RBI single during the 8th inning.

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    Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu falls while chasing a foul ball from Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman during the first inning of game three of the American League Divisional Series, Oct. 10, 2021, in Chicago.

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    Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert gets up after sliding home and scoring on an error while knocking over umpire Tom Hallion in the 4th inning.

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    Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman crosses the plate on a two-run double from shortstop Carlos Correa in the third inning.

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    Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease is taken out of the game by Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa during the second inning.

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Tim Anderson doesn’t think the Chicago White Sox are too far from achieving their goals.

“We’ve got the pieces,” the All-Star shortstop said Thursday during a conference call. “It’s just a matter of it being our time. Right now wasn’t our time and we understand that. So we’ve just got to go back to the drawing board, come back again next year and hopefully it will be our time. And hopefully the guys will feel it and be a lot hungrier than the other team and understand the mission.”

The Sox were eliminated from the postseason Tuesday with a 10-1 loss to the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the best-of-five American League Division Series at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Anderson and José Abreu, two team leaders, reflected on the 2021 season and looked ahead to what’s next for the Sox, who won the AL Central for the first time since 2008 and made the postseason in consecutive seasons for the first time in franchise history.

“It was a very good season,” Abreu said through an interpreter Wednesday. “We tried to manage our expectations day by day, game by game. Of course the final outcome wasn’t the one that we all wanted. But I think we all did our best. At the end we faced a pretty good team with a lot of talent and they just were better than us.

“But I don’t think there is any room to say this was a bad season. I think it was a very good season. I’m just glad and happy with all the effort and all the work everybody put in to have the kind of season we had.”

Anderson stressed the positives of the season.

“We won the division; that didn’t happen last year,” he said. “We also brought two playoff games to Chicago; that didn’t happen last year. So it’s just a step to where we’re trying to get to, and we’ve just got to keep believing and trusting in that process and take it step by step.

“But overall, it was a huge step this year. We competed all season, through injuries, really through everything. And just for us to get to where we were, it says a lot about the ballclub and this organization.”

As for the postseason, Anderson and Abreu both gave credit to the Astros.

“You had two pretty good ballclubs going at it, and obviously, they were the better ballclub,” Andersons said. “They won the series. They put together more at-bats than we did, they came up with more clutch hits than we did. But I know we competed all the way to the end in that whole series. But they ended up the better team.”

Abreu pointed to the Astros’ postseason experience as a key.

“We were facing a team with a lot of experience in the postseason,” Abreu said. “They knew what they needed to do in order to win games, and they beat us that way.

“That’s something that you can’t replace. You need to have that experience to match up with other teams and to beat other teams during the postseason. It all comes back to experience.”

And he believes the Sox will grow from the back-to-back playoff appearances.

“Last two years we haven’t gotten the results that we were looking for,” Abreu said. “But we’ve been gaining that experience that is going to put us in a way better position for next year hopefully to get deeper into the postseason.

“This team has a lot of talent, a lot of young talent. That combination, that talent with experience we’ve been gaining the last two years during the postseason, it’s going to be a key factor for us moving forward.”

The players showed support for manager Tony La Russa, who indicated he’ll consult with management and players when he was asked about returning next season.

“I want him to be back,” Anderson said. “But at the end of the day, my decision doesn’t really matter. So I guess it all depends on what the front office thinks. But from my half, as far as speaking from a player’s standpoint, for sure. I definitely want him in. He did a great job with the way he managed and just being open.”

La Russa’s status is one of the more immediate questions facing the Sox in what will be another intriguing offseason.

“What we need to do in the offseason in order to get better next year, just keep working,” Abreu said. “I truly believe that we have to keep working and sooner rather than later if you work hard or harder now, the results are going to be there, the results we all want as an organization and as White Sox family members.

“A World Series title is going to be there, but we need to keep working and keep working hard.”

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