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Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (August 17, 2026)

August 17, 2026 by Fubo Sports Desk
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The crosstown rivalry between the White Sox and Cubs carries its own weight regardless of standings, but this version arrives with genuine stakes attached. Chicago’s South Siders hold first place in the AL Central and have won three straight, while the Cubs sit five games back in their own division race and have dropped two in a row. Both teams need something from this game — one to protect momentum, the other to stop a slide before it deepens.

For the White Sox, Colson Montgomery has emerged as a power threat worth watching, with 26 home runs and 71 RBI despite a .212 average that understates his impact. Miguel Vargas adds another dimension with 28 home runs and 83 runs scored. On the North Side, Pete Crow-Armstrong is having the kind of season that turns heads — 28 home runs, 75 RBI, 30 stolen bases, and 87 runs scored. Seiya Suzuki (.273, 21 HR, 73 RBI) gives the Cubs a second dangerous bat in the middle of the order. When these two offenses meet, the margin for error in the bullpen and rotation is thin — and both clubs know it.

Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs Game Information

Game Date: August 17, 2026
Game Time: 08:05 PM ET
TV Channel: Marquee Sports Network and Chicago Sports Network
Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

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Live Updates

11:26 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong homers to right field. Carson Kelly scores.
11:24 PM ET
Carson Kelly placed on 2nd.
11:24 PM ET
Hagen Smith (P) replaces Jordan Hicks (P).
11:23 PM ET
Tristan Peters grounds out to first base, Michael Busch to Jacob Webb.
11:20 PM ET
Braden Montgomery walks. Munetaka Murakami to second. Chase Meidroth to third.
11:19 PM ET
Braden Montgomery called out on strikes.
11:19 PM ET
Braden Montgomery called out on strikes.
11:17 PM ET
Andrew Benintendi strikes out swinging.
11:16 PM ET
Miguel Vargas strikes out swinging.
11:13 PM ET
Munetaka Murakami walks.
11:12 PM ET
Chase Meidroth placed on 2nd.
11:12 PM ET
Jacob Webb (P) replaces David Peterson (P).
11:12 PM ET
Miguel Amaya remains in the game as DH.
11:12 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez switches from 2B to 3B.
11:12 PM ET
Owen Miller (2B) replaces Tyrone Taylor (PR), batting 4th.
11:10 PM ET
Carson Kelly hits into a force out to third base. Nico Hoerner out at third.
11:09 PM ET
Miguel Amaya strikes out swinging.
11:08 PM ET
Miguel Amaya pinch-hitting for Kevin Alcantara.
11:08 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez is intentionally walked. Nico Hoerner to second.
11:07 PM ET
Nico Hoerner singles to center field. Ian Happ to third. Tyrone Taylor scores.
11:05 PM ET
Ian Happ walks. Tyrone Taylor to second.
11:02 PM ET
Tyrone Taylor pinch-running for Alex Bregman.
11:02 PM ET
Alex Bregman walks.
10:59 PM ET
Michael Busch flies out to deep right field to Braden Montgomery.
10:56 PM ET
Chase Meidroth strikes out swinging.
10:53 PM ET
Jake Rogers grounds out to shortstop. Luisangel Acuña out at second.
10:52 PM ET
Luisangel Acuña walks.
10:48 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki strikes out swinging.
10:43 PM ET
Jordan Hicks (P) replaces Trevor Richards (P).
10:42 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong doubles to left center field.
10:40 PM ET
Carson Kelly grounds out to shortstop, Luisangel Acuña to Munetaka Murakami.
10:39 PM ET
Kevin Alcantara lines out to center field to Tristan Peters.
10:38 PM ET
Tristan Peters remains in the game as CF.
10:38 PM ET
Andrew Benintendi remains in the game as DH.
10:37 PM ET
Sam Antonacci flies out to center field to Pete Crow-Armstrong.
10:27 PM ET
Andrew Benintendi homers to right field. Munetaka Murakami scores.
10:33 PM ET
Andrew Benintendi pinch-hitting for Randal Grichuk.
10:33 PM ET
David Peterson (P) replaces Ryan Zeferjahn (P).
10:32 PM ET
Tristan Peters lines out to center field to Pete Crow-Armstrong.
10:29 PM ET
Tristan Peters pinch-hitting for Brenton Doyle.
10:29 PM ET
Braden Montgomery singles to left field.
10:27 PM ET
Andrew Benintendi homers to right field. Munetaka Murakami scores.
10:27 PM ET
Andrew Benintendi pinch-hitting for Randal Grichuk.
10:26 PM ET
Miguel Vargas strikes out swinging.
10:23 PM ET
Munetaka Murakami walks.
10:19 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez called out on strikes.
10:17 PM ET
Nico Hoerner singles to left field. Alex Bregman to third.
10:14 PM ET
Trevor Richards (P) replaces Tyler Schweitzer (P).
10:13 PM ET
Ian Happ out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Jake Rogers to Munetaka Murakami. Alex Bregman to second.
10:13 PM ET
Alex Bregman singles to shallow right field.
10:10 PM ET
Chase Meidroth lines out to shortstop to Nico Hoerner.
10:06 PM ET
Ryan Zeferjahn (P) replaces Ryan Rolison (P).
10:05 PM ET
Jake Rogers walks.
10:03 PM ET
Luisangel Acuña lines out to deep right field to Seiya Suzuki.
10:02 PM ET
Sam Antonacci flies out to deep center field to Pete Crow-Armstrong.
9:59 PM ET
Ryan Rolison (P) replaces Shota Imanaga (P).
9:59 PM ET
Kevin Alcantara remains in the game as DH.
9:58 PM ET
Michael Busch grounds out to second base, Chase Meidroth to Munetaka Murakami.
9:57 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki strikes out swinging.
9:55 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong walks. Carson Kelly to second.
9:53 PM ET
Carson Kelly singles to right field.
9:51 PM ET
Kevin Alcantara called out on strikes.
9:49 PM ET
Kevin Alcantara pinch-hitting for Michael Conforto.
9:48 PM ET
Brenton Doyle pops out to first base to Michael Busch.
9:47 PM ET
Braden Montgomery strikes out swinging.
9:44 PM ET
Randal Grichuk flies out to shallow right field to Seiya Suzuki.
9:42 PM ET
Miguel Vargas walks.
9:39 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez grounds out to shallow infield, Tyler Schweitzer to Munetaka Murakami.
9:36 PM ET
Tyler Schweitzer (P) replaces Luis Castillo (P).
9:36 PM ET
Nico Hoerner singles to shallow infield, advances to 2nd. Ian Happ scores. Seiya Suzuki scores. Throwing error by Miguel Vargas.
9:34 PM ET
Ian Happ hits into a force out to second base. Alex Bregman out at second. Seiya Suzuki to third.
9:31 PM ET
Alex Bregman singles to shallow infield. Seiya Suzuki to second.
9:29 PM ET
Michael Busch flies out to deep left field to Sam Antonacci.
9:28 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki walks.
9:24 PM ET
Munetaka Murakami lines out to deep right field to Seiya Suzuki.
9:23 PM ET
Chase Meidroth called out on strikes.
9:23 PM ET
Chase Meidroth called out on strikes.
9:21 PM ET
Jake Rogers walks.
9:20 PM ET
Luisangel Acuña strikes out swinging.
9:17 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong called out on strikes.
9:14 PM ET
Carson Kelly lines out to deep center field to Brenton Doyle.
9:12 PM ET
Michael Conforto reaches on error. Fielding error by Luis Castillo.
9:10 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez grounds out to second base, Chase Meidroth to Munetaka Murakami.
9:06 PM ET
Sam Antonacci called out on strikes.
9:03 PM ET
Brenton Doyle strikes out swinging.
9:02 PM ET
Braden Montgomery grounds out to shortstop, Alex Bregman to Michael Busch.
9:00 PM ET
Randal Grichuk homers to center field. Miguel Vargas scores. Munetaka Murakami scores.
8:58 PM ET
Miguel Vargas singles to center field. Munetaka Murakami to second.
8:57 PM ET
Munetaka Murakami walks.
8:53 PM ET
Nico Hoerner lines out to shallow infield, Luis Castillo to Munetaka Murakami.
8:52 PM ET
Ian Happ flies out to deep center field to Brenton Doyle. Alex Bregman to third.
8:49 PM ET
Alex Bregman doubles to right field.
8:47 PM ET
Michael Busch grounds out to shallow infield, Chase Meidroth to Munetaka Murakami.
8:44 PM ET
Chase Meidroth strikes out swinging.
8:42 PM ET
Jake Rogers strikes out swinging.
8:40 PM ET
Luisangel Acuña flies out to right field to Seiya Suzuki.
8:38 PM ET
Sam Antonacci hit by pitch.
8:35 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki grounds out to shallow right field, Munetaka Murakami to Luis Castillo.
8:32 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong singles to right field.
8:32 PM ET
Carson Kelly grounds out to shallow infield, Chase Meidroth to Munetaka Murakami.
8:29 PM ET
Michael Conforto pops out to Miguel Vargas.
8:26 PM ET
Brenton Doyle flies out to shallow center field to Pete Crow-Armstrong.
8:25 PM ET
Braden Montgomery grounds out to shortstop, Nico Hoerner to Michael Busch.
8:24 PM ET
Randal Grichuk strikes out swinging.
8:19 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez flies out to deep right center field to Brenton Doyle.
8:18 PM ET
Nico Hoerner singles to shallow infield. Ian Happ to second.
8:16 PM ET
Ian Happ singles to shallow center field.
8:15 PM ET
Alex Bregman lines out to right field to Braden Montgomery.
8:14 PM ET
Michael Busch pops out to Miguel Vargas.
8:13 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki homers to center field.
8:12 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong homers to right field.
8:09 PM ET
Miguel Vargas flies out to center field to Pete Crow-Armstrong.
8:07 PM ET
Munetaka Murakami strikes out swinging.
8:05 PM ET
Chase Meidroth strikes out swinging.

Game Preview

The White Sox lead the AL Central and arrive having won three consecutive games, including a pair of victories over Detroit that extended their division advantage. The Cubs, sitting five games back in the NL Central with a two-game losing streak, cannot afford to let the gap widen further. A loss here does nothing for their confidence heading into the stretch run. The Cubs are 36-26 at home, which gives them a structural edge, but the White Sox have shown they can win games that matter when the pressure is on.

Chicago Cubs Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 72-53
Home Record: 36-26
Away Record: 36-27
Division Record: 19-17
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .576

Chicago White Sox Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 65-58
Home Record: 37-24
Away Record: 28-34
Division Record: 23-13
Streak: 3 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .528

Stat Leaders

Chicago Cubs (72-53, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Justin Dean, 0.375
RBI Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 75 RBI
Home Run Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 28 HR
Runs Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 87 Runs
Hits Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 131 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 30 SB
ERA Leader: Ben Brown, 1.85 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Shota Imanaga, 130 K
Wins Leader: Shota Imanaga, 8 W
Saves Leader: Jacob Webb, 9 SV

Chicago White Sox (65-58, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Randal Grichuk, 0.292
RBI Leader: Miguel Vargas, 72 RBI
Home Run Leader: Miguel Vargas, 28 HR
Runs Leader: Miguel Vargas, 83 Runs
Hits Leader: Chase Meidroth, 121 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Luisangel Acuña, 16 SB
ERA Leader: Jonathan Cannon, -1.00 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Sean Burke, 154 K
Wins Leader: Davis Martin, 9 W
Saves Leader: Seranthony Domínguez, 12 SV

What to Watch For

Pete Crow-Armstrong is the player opposing pitchers least want to see in a close game right now. His combination of 28 home runs, 30 stolen bases, and 87 runs scored makes him one of the more complete offensive players in the National League, and he represents the kind of threat that can change a game’s complexion in a single at-bat. Dansby Swanson is listed as day-to-day with a side injury, and his availability remains uncertain — if he cannot go, Matt Shaw would ordinarily step in, but Shaw is on the 10-day injured list with a hand injury, leaving the Cubs to sort out their infield depth on the fly.

For the White Sox, Colson Montgomery’s 26 home runs give him legitimate power credentials, and Anthony Kay (9 wins, 4.00 ERA, 98 strikeouts) has been one of the more reliable arms in their rotation. Davis Martin, who leads the staff with 9 wins, is on the 15-day injured list with a finger injury, which puts additional pressure on the rest of the pitching group. Sean Burke’s 154 strikeouts signal a starter capable of controlling a game when his stuff is working. In a rivalry matchup with playoff implications on both sides, the pitching decisions made in the middle innings could be the difference.

Chicago Cubs Injury Report

Cade Horton – Forearm (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Cade Horton to the 60-day injured list due right forearm discomfort.
Hunter Harvey – Tricep (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Hunter Harvey to the 60-day injured list with right triceps inflammation.
Riley Martin – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred LHP Riley Martin from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to left elbow flexor strain.
Daniel Palencia – Elbow (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Dansby Swanson – Side (Day-to-Day) – Swanson was removed from Sunday’s (Aug. 16) game against the Cardinals due to left side discomfort.
Matt Shaw – Hand (D10) – The Chicago Cubs placed OF Matt Shaw on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained left hand.
Tyler Austin – Knee (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed INF Tyler Austin on the 60-day injured list due to a right knee injury.
Justin Steele – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Justin Steele on the 60-day injured list with a left elbow injury.
Phil Maton – Knee (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Phil Maton on the 15-day injured list due to right knee tendinitis.
Gavin Hollowell – Shoulder (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Gavin Hollowell on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation.
Porter Hodge – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transaferred RHP Porter Hodge to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow strain.
Hoby Milner – Appendicitis (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Hoby Milner on the 15-day injured list due to Appendicitis.
Ben Brown – Neck (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Ben Brown from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a neck strain.
Shelby Miller – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Shelby Miller on the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow UCL injury.

Chicago White Sox Injury Report

Davis Martin – Finger (D15) – The Chicago White Sox placed RHP Davis Martin on the 15-day injured list due to a right middle finger blister.
Prelander Berroa – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago White Sox transferred RHP Prelander Berroa to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Jordan Leasure – Flexor (D60) – The Chicago White Sox transferred RHP Jordan Leasure to the 60-day injured list with a right flexor strain.
Mike Vasil – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago White Sox transferred RHP Mike Vasil from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Brooks Baldwin – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago White Sox transferred OF Brooks Baldwin from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow sprain.
Drew Thorpe – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago White Sox transferred RHP Drew Thorpe to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Tanner Murray – Shoulder (D60) – The Chicago White Sox transferred INF Tanner Murray to the 60-day injured list with a left shoulder dislocation and fracture.
Joey Bart – Hand (D10) – The Chicago White Sox placed C Joey Bart on the 10-day injured list with a fifth metacarpal fracture in his left hand.
Kyle Teel – Ankle (D10) – The Chicago White Sox placed C Kyle Teel on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain.
Ky Bush – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago White Sox placed LHP Ky Bush on the 60-day injured list due to elbow problems following his Tommy John surgery.
Chris Murphy – Flexor (D15) – The Chicago White Sox placed LHP Chris Murphy on the 15-day injured list with a left flexor strain.

Chicago Cubs Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 17, 2026 vs Chicago White Sox
August 18, 2026 vs Chicago White Sox
August 19, 2026 vs Chicago White Sox
August 21, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 22, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 23, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 24, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
August 25, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
August 26, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
August 28, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds

Chicago White Sox Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 17, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
August 18, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
August 19, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
August 20, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
August 21, 2026 vs New York Mets
August 22, 2026 vs New York Mets
August 23, 2026 vs New York Mets
August 24, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
August 25, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
August 26, 2026 vs Texas Rangers

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