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ALDS schedule for White Sox revealed - WGN-TV

White Sox seize a 2‑0 lead in the ALDS as the schedule, rosters and broadcast details are released.

By · Published October 7, 2026  19:14 UTC · Updated October 8, 2026  06:24 UTC

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The ALDS matchup between the White Sox and Guardians was set with both clubs announcing their rosters, including the omission of injured Hoskins from the Guardians’ list. Coverage centered on Game 1, detailing starting pitchers, live updates, predictions and streaming options.

Epilogue added 9d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 9 distinct news outlets with 12 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 12.
  • Primary Driver: White Sox seize a 2‑0 lead in the ALDS as the schedule, rosters and broadcast details are released.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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CBS Sports lists the scores, dates and broadcast windows, and also notes that the Tampa Bay Rays hold a similar advantage in their own ALDS matchup. The schedule makes clear that Game 1 of the White Sox‑Guardians series is set for October 3. All games will be televised on national sports networks, with streaming options detailed by multiple outlets. MLB.com specifically called out the omission of injured outfielder Hoskins from the Guardians roster.

The roster releases were accompanied by official announcements from the teams’ front offices, confirming player availability for the opening contest. The announcements set the stage for pregame analysis across sports media. Pregame coverage rolled out quickly. Cleveland.com and USA Today each published guides to the free live stream and Sling subscription needed to watch the game, emphasizing the 1 p.m.

ET start on TBS and HBO Max. The Akron Beacon Journal offered a prediction piece on the opening game, and The New York Times ran a feature on a Catholic priest who roots for the White Sox, underscoring the series’ cultural resonance. MLB.com published a Game 1 FAQ that confirms the 1 p.m. ET kickoff on TBS/HBO Max, outlines streaming options, and answers common viewer questions as the series gets underway.

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Quick answers

When is Game 1 of the White Sox‑Guardians ALDS?

Game 1 is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on October 3, with national broadcast on TBS and HBO Max.

Who are the starting pitchers for Game 1?

Hagen Smith will start for the White Sox and Parker Messick will start for the Guardians.

How can fans watch the opening game?

The game is televised on TBS and HBO Max; free live streams are listed by Cleveland.com, and a Sling subscription is recommended by USA Today.

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