White Sox play Cubs in Crosstown finale at Wrigley Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:48 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

The Chicago White Sox (65-58) and Chicago Cubs (72-53) meet for the final game of the Crosstown Classic at Wrigley Field on August 18. Luis Castillo starts for the White Sox, marking his first appearance in this rivalry. The Cubs will start Shōta Imanaga, but will be without shortstop Dansby Swanson due to injury. The White Sox are coming off a sweep of the Tigers, while the Cubs have lost three of their last four games, including a narrow escape from a sweep against the Cardinals.
- •First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CT.
- •Luis Castillo starts for the White Sox.
- •Shōta Imanaga pitches for the Cubs.
- •Cubs lose Dansby Swanson to injury.
- •White Sox coming off a sweep of the Tigers.
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Game Thread: White Sox (65-58) at Cubs (72-53)
"The South Siders head north for the Crosstown finale
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