It’s the Chicago White Sox versus the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH on July 4, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
- TV Channels: Chicago Sports Network, MLB Cleveland Guardians
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians on July 4, 2026
You can watch the Cleveland Guardians take on the Chicago White Sox live on DIRECTV on Chicago Sports Network and MLB Cleveland Guardians on July 4, 2026 at 7:10 PM ET.
Chicago White Sox (45-40) at Cleveland Guardians (45-42) — Game Preview
The White Sox sit at 45-40 and the Guardians at 45-42 as the two clubs meet at Progressive Field on Independence Day. Chicago has been the sharper offensive team this season, hitting .242 with 119 home runs, while Cleveland has managed just 79 home runs and a .229 team average behind a stingier 3.77 ERA against the White Sox’ 4.23 mark.
Miguel Vargas has been the engine of Chicago’s attack, hitting .244 with 19 home runs and 52 RBIs and an .842 OPS that leads the lineup. Colson Montgomery adds pop from the shortstop spot, with 21 home runs and 49 RBIs of his own, giving the White Sox two hitters with 19-plus homers. On the home side, Chase DeLauter has been Cleveland’s most consistent bat, hitting .275 with a .344 on-base percentage across 70 games. Chicago sits atop the AL Central with 0 games back while Cleveland trails the division lead by 1 game entering the series.
Regional Coverage
Chicago Sports Network, MLB Cleveland Guardians
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians Game Today?
The Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians game starts at 7:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians?
You can watch Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Cleveland Guardians Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Cleveland Guardians (Channel 662)
Chicago White Sox Channel on DIRECTV
Chicago Sports Network (Channel 665)
Players to Watch: Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians
Chicago White Sox
Miguel Vargas — 3B. Vargas is hitting .244 with 19 home runs and 52 RBIs, making him the White Sox’ top power threat at the hot corner. His .357 on-base percentage and .485 slugging mark combine for an .842 OPS, well ahead of Andrew Benintendi’s .733 mark among the featured Chicago hitters.
Colson Montgomery — SS. The shortstop has turned into an unexpected source of pop, launching 21 home runs and driving in 49 runs across 81 games. His .482 slugging percentage shows the White Sox get thump from the middle infield as well as the corners.
Andrew Benintendi — DH. Benintendi rounds out the Chicago attack at .243 with 10 home runs and 40 RBIs in 76 games. His .298 on-base percentage is the lowest of Chicago’s three featured hitters, giving the lineup a mix of contact and power up and down the order.
Cleveland Guardians
Chase DeLauter — RF. DeLauter is hitting .275 with a .344 on-base percentage, pairing patience with 7 home runs and 38 RBIs in 70 games. His .766 OPS is well clear of Kyle Manzardo’s .715 mark among the Guardians hitters featured here.
Kyle Manzardo — 1B. The first baseman has driven in 29 runs with 10 home runs while hitting .231 across 77 games. His .395 slugging percentage gives Cleveland a middle-of-the-order bat capable of turning a single into extra bases.
Brayan Rocchio — SS. Rocchio brings a .270 average and .341 on-base percentage from the shortstop position, adding 5 home runs and 34 RBIs across 84 games. He gives the Guardians a table-setter who also chips in run production from the bottom of the order.
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