Today in White Sox History: September 17 knits a dynasty of moments with fantasy relevance. Eddie Collins debuts in 1906 (as Eddie Sullivan) against Chicago; 1919 Collins steals home to help sweep the Yankees. Harold Baines stars in 1983 AL West clincher and returns in 1984 with a three-homer night. 1971 features Bart Johnson’s complete game as the lineup drives in every run. 2007 sees 11 runs in a fifth inning led by Richar, Dye and Fields. 2012 brings a Rios walk, Dunn and Konerko spark, with a strong Sox bullpen. 2017 Tim Anderson ends Boyd’s no-hitter in the ninth. 2020 clinches a playoff berth in a pandemic-shortened season. These chapters offer power, speed, and bullpen depth as fertile ground for daily fantasy and season-long play, with buy-low targets and streaming angles around multiple White Sox stars.

Black players in Major League Baseball have made significant strides toward equality, though they make up only 6.2% of the league's players today. Notable figures like Aaron Judge, Mookie Betts, and Andrew McCutchen showcase the talent and contributions of Black athletes in baseball. Historical milestones include Minnie Miñoso, the first Black player for the Chicago White Sox, and the formation of the Negro National League, a crucial chapter in baseball history that led to the eventual integration of MLB. Current players emphasize the need for increased representation, with initiatives like the Players Alliance working to promote diversity in the sport.