The biggest X-factors for the White Sox and Guardians in their ALDS showdown
The Cleveland Guardians stole the AL Central from the Chicago White Sox, but who will triumph in the ALDS?
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The Cleveland Guardians stole the AL Central from the Chicago White Sox, but who will triumph in the ALDS?
The 2005 White Sox won the ALCS 4-1 with complete games from Jose Contreras, Mark Buehrle, Freddy Garcia, and Jon Garland. The bullpen was basically a spectator. Two decades later, second-year manager Will Venable is asking his relievers to carry the load with the White Sox’s ALCS hopes on the line. Ahead of the White […] The post “They’re Just Uncomfortable”: White Sox Handed Boost Ahead of Guardians Series appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Three Hall-of-Famers share an October 3 birthday. Dennis Eckersley turns 72 years old today, Dave Winfield turns 75, and Fred Clarke (who passed away in 1960) was born on this day back in 1872. Each member of this trio played for a World Series champion, among their many other accomplishments. 1. White Sox/Guardians and Yankees/Rays […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates could look to add a left-handed starter this offseason, and one pitcher currently in the playoffs has been identified as a potential fit. Foster Griffin and Trevor Rogers are both expected to be available in free agency, with Griffin currently with the Cleveland Guardians. The Pirates were identified as a team that […] The post Pirates linked to free agency pursuit of pitcher currently in playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Good morning Birdland, There was no major baseball news on Friday, a planned day off for the playoff schedule. But that gets turned on its head today as all four Division Series will get underway. The day starts at 1 p.m. with White Sox at Guardians on TBS. Braves at Dodgers follows on FOX at […]
Cleveland has been an October mainstay in recent years with very little to show for it. But a new cast of characters insists this time feels different.
The Wild Card series wrapped up on Thursday and now we’re onto the divisional rounds, which will give us our fist look at the Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians. These series will feature some old friends, and has there are a lot of storylines to keep up with. Here […]
How to watch White Sox at Guardians ALDS Game 1 at Progressive Field: first pitch at 12:00 p.m. CT on TBS and HBO Max. The post How to Watch White Sox at Guardians ALDS Game 1: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
It's a battle of the all-or-nothing swing against something-or-something. The post ALDS Game 1 Preview: White Sox vs. Guardians appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Episode Summary The American League Division Series begins on October 3rd between division rivals, the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians. The matchup was very even during the 2026 regular season. How will these two teams stack up in a best-of-five series? Presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal https://youtu.be/uY91yuwSw5I?is=FWFCSKSLjA1ViFPz Audio Version The post Podcast: 2026 American League Division Series Preview appeared first on Sox Machine .
Vinnie Pasquantino has spent enough time facing the Chicago White Sox to know their bullpen presents a tougher task than the name recognition might suggest. That experience has the Kansas City Royals first baseman believing Chicago can push the Cleveland Guardians to the limit in the ALDS. The White Sox head into Saturday afternoon’s opener […] The post Why Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino believes White Sox are ‘built’ for playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The upstart Pale Hose are riding a wave of celebratory suds into Cleveland, where three great pitchers and a surprisingly strong post-deadline offense await.
Here's how the Chicago White Sox can advance to the ALDS over the Cleveland Guardians
Playing Major League Baseball in Southern California seems like the dream. You have great weather for the most part, no shortage of fans come to the games and you get to live by the beach if you choose to do so. The only problem is that if you have been an MLB player for the […] The post Guardians’ Jo Adell gets completely honest on finally reaching first postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago White Sox are in unfamiliar territory, winning a playoff series for the first time since 2025. But as they prepare for the American League Division Series, Chicago will be facing a familiar face. The Cleveland Guardians and White Sox battled for the AL Central crown all year. Chicago won the battle, going 7-6 [...] The post Chicago White Sox name Game 1 starter for Guardians playoff clash appeared first on ChiCitySports .
The White Sox have some momentum after a two-game sweep of the Houston Astros in the Wild Card Round, and will bring their heat east to Cleveland in beginning the best-of-five ALDS against the Guardians. Once again, the White Sox are not a prime-time draw, most immediately ceding viewership eyes to the other ALDS series […]
Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports Hagen Smith will start ALDS Game 1 for the White Sox against the Guardians on Saturday at noon CT in Cleveland. The post Hagen Smith to Start ALDS Game 1 for White Sox vs. Guardians appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
The Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros in convincing fashion during the American League Wild Card Series and now turn their attention to a familiar opponent: the division-rival Cleveland Guardians in the American League Division Series. Chicago won the regular-season series between the two teams, 7-6, and held a +1 advantage in run differential. [...] The post How the White Sox have fared against Guardians Game 1 and 2 starting pitchers appeared first on ChiCitySports .
The Cleveland Guardians are preparing to play the Chicago White Sox in the American League Division Series. The Guardians may play in a small-market, but Progressive Field often offers one of the best postseason atmospheres in the sport. It seems as if star closer Cade Smith agrees. He’s excited for his Guardians teammates who haven’t […] The post Guardians’ Cade Smith shares honest opinion of postseason atmosphere in Cleveland appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cleveland Guardians are turning to All-Star starting pitcher Parker Messick in Game 1 of the American League Division Series. The Chicago White Sox are taking a different approach. Left-handed reliever Hagen Smith will start for Chicago in the ball game, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Smith started a game in the White Sox’s […] The post White Sox reveal who will pitch against Guardians’ Parker Messick in ALDS Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Well, the playoff field is set and the Red Sox are no longer in it. We’ve got White Sox-Guardians and Yankees-Rays in the American League. Braves-Dodgers and Padres-Brewers in the NL. So the question is: who are your pulling for to win the World Series? A Brewers or Rays triumph would be a delicious entry […]
As the Braves were working on their clinching victory over the Phillies to wrap up the only Wild Card Series that went the distance, Major League Baseball announced the times for the White Sox-Guardians Divisional Series matchup. All times are Central, all games are on TBS: Game 1: Saturday, noon Game 2: Monday, 4 p.m. Game 3: Wednesday, 3 p.m. Game 4: Thursday, 4 p.m. (if necessary) Game 5: Saturday, 4 p.m. (if necessary) The Guardians were better off winning the Central and s...
Brad Goldberg and Caleb Longshore helped the Cleveland closer develop one of baseball's best pitches.
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Get ready for the Thomas Aquinas Series. The post ALDS Series Preview: White Sox vs. Guardians appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .