Cubs and White Sox meet in important series at Wrigley Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

The Chicago Cubs host the White Sox for a key series beginning August 17. The White Sox hold a 5.5-game lead in the AL Central after a recent series sweep against the Tigers. Both teams have postseason aspirations, with history showing they have only paired in the playoffs three times. This series marks a critical point for the Cubs, who seek to improve against their city rivals after previous matchups earlier this season. Pitching matchups include Shōta Imanaga versus Luis Castillo on Monday night, followed by Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes in the subsequent games.
- •White Sox lead AL Central by 5.5 games.
- •Cubs have won six straight home games against White Sox.
- •Cubs are 11-2 in rivalry matchups over the past three seasons.
- •Monday's matchup features Imanaga vs. Castillo.
- •Upcoming games scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — On The Horizon: Cubs vs. White Sox series preview
"The Cubs host their crosstown rivals in an important series for both teams.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 1:03 PMThe Astros' horrible, long-forgotten first stadium is finally getting its due
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 9:08 AM23rd Annual Calusa Blueway Fishing Tournament returns
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 5:17 AMCleveland Guardians Stephen Vogt Continues His Winning Managerial Path
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 3:41 AMPetey Halpin’s two-run homer lifts Guardians past Rays for 2-1 ALCS lead
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 2:01 AMJoey Votto says Reds are underinvesting 'in the easy wins'
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 9:39 PMDodgers dynasty ends with loss to Brewers in NLCS, former NL MVP predicts
