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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

White Sox play Cubs in Crosstown finale at Wrigley Field
Summary

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.

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Status Watch
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 5:48 PMYahoo Sports — Game Thread: White Sox (65-60) at Cubs (74-53)
  • 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Game Thread: White Sox (65-58) at Cubs (72-53)
What they're saying
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Can the South Siders please not get walked off again?

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The South Siders head north for the Crosstown finale

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