White Sox prepare for ALDS matchup against Guardians in Cleveland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

The Chicago White Sox are set to face the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Divisional Series, starting tomorrow in Cleveland. The White Sox advanced after defeating the Astros in the Wild Card round. Manager Will Venable will start Hagen Smith in Game 1, while the Guardians have relied on a solid pitching roster led by Parker Messick and Gavin Williams. The regular season ended with the White Sox holding a slight 7-6 advantage over the Guardians. Key players include José Ramírez for Cleveland, who is looking to improve upon a down season hampered by injuries.
- •White Sox defeated the Astros to reach the ALDS.
- •Game 1 starters are Hagen Smith for White Sox and likely Parker Messick for Guardians.
- •José Ramírez aims to bounce back from a difficult regular season.
- •Regular season results showed the White Sox with a narrow edge over the Guardians.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — A Cub fan’s guide to the Division Series
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