Skip to main content
See the bias in every story
Published • loading... • Updated

White Sox vs. Guardians Probable Starting Pitchers - ALDS Game 3 - Bleacher Nation

Chicago can clinch its first home postseason series win in 120 years as Sean Newcomb and Daniel Espino open Game 3.

  • The Chicago White Sox host the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field on Wednesday for Game 3 of the American League Division Series, leading the series 2-0 and seeking their first postseason clincher at home in 120 years.
  • Both teams deploy starting pitchers as openers for the decisive matchup. Chicago manager Will Venable selected left-hander Sean Newcomb, while Cleveland counters with right-hander Daniel Espino making his first career postseason start.
  • Manager Will Venable adjusted the lineup for Game 3, moving Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to the third spot. Murakami, an All-Star in his first MLB season, has recorded four hits and one home run across the team's undefeated four-game postseason run.
  • DraftKings Sportsbook lists the White Sox as-120 favorites to win, while the Guardians are +100. Chicago's 48-33 home record this season underscores their advantage as they seek to complete the sweep.
  • A victory would mark Chicago's first postseason series clincher at home since Oct. 14, 1906. The team aims to extend its four-game winning streak after sweeping the Houston Astros in the Wild Card Series.
Insights by Ground AI

13 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 67% of the sources are Center
67% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Sports Illustrated broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal