Start of Mets-White Sox game delayed due to weather concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:17 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The start of the game between the Mets and White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago is delayed due to impending weather. The White Sox announced the delay, aiming for a first pitch at 8 p.m. ET. Sean Manaea is set to start for the White Sox, while Sean Burke will take the mound for the Mets. Luis Robert Jr. returns to the lineup as the White Sox look to begin their series against New York.
- •Game start delayed due to weather at Guaranteed Rate Field.
- •First pitch expected at 8 p.m. ET.
- •Sean Manaea starts for the White Sox; Sean Burke for the Mets.
- •Luis Robert Jr. returns to the White Sox lineup.
- 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Start of Friday's Mets-White Sox game delayed due to impending weather
"The White Sox announced that the start of Friday's game with the Mets will be delayed due to impending weather.
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