The Sox finished tied for second with the Cleveland Indians in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, one game behind the division-winning Minnesota Twins.
The Sox traded for pitcher Lance Lynn and signed closer Liam Hendriks and outfielder Adam Eaton this offseason. They also made a managerial change with Tony La Russa replacing Rick Renteria.
The Cubs won the NL Central in 2020, their first season with David Ross as manager. But it has been an offseason filled with change, with pitchers Yu Darvish (traded to the San Diego Padres) and Jon Lester (signed with the Washington Nationals) and outfielder Kyle Schwarber (non-tendered, signed with the Nationals) among those who have departed.