It’s the Chicago White Sox versus the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on August 28, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:10 PM ET
- Location: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
- TV Channels: Chicago Sports Network, MLB Minnesota Twins
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins on August 28, 2026
You can watch the Minnesota Twins take on the Chicago White Sox live on DIRECTV on Chicago Sports Network and MLB Minnesota Twins on August 28, 2026 at 8:10 PM ET.
Chicago White Sox (70-63) at Minnesota Twins (64-70) — Game Preview
The Chicago White Sox (70-63) visit the Minnesota Twins (64-70) at Target Field on August 28, 2026 with the two clubs positioned very differently in the American League Central. Chicago has connected for 178 team home runs against Minnesota’s 155, a power gap that runs through the middle of the White Sox order. Miguel Vargas has driven in 76 runs with 29 home runs and a .251 average at third base, and shortstop Colson Montgomery has added 27 home runs and 73 RBIs of his own despite hitting just .211. Minnesota’s answer comes from designated hitter Josh Bell, who has 80 RBIs and 17 home runs to go with a .253 average.
Chase Meidroth has settled in at .273 with a .346 on-base percentage for Chicago, while Twins second baseman Luke Keaschall carries a .269 average and a .359 on-base percentage of his own. The White Sox trail the AL Central lead by just 0 games while the Twins are 6.5 games back in the same division.
Regional Coverage
Chicago Sports Network, MLB Minnesota Twins
League Packages
What Time is the Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins Game Today?
The Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins game starts at 8:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins?
You can watch Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Chicago White Sox Channel on DIRECTV
Chicago Sports Network (Channel 665)
Minnesota Twins Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Minnesota Twins (Channel 668)
Players to Watch: Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins
Chicago White Sox
Miguel Vargas — 3B. Miguel Vargas has driven in 76 runs with 29 home runs and a .251 average at third base this season. His .364 on-base percentage and .497 slugging percentage give the White Sox a genuine middle-of-the-order threat who reaches base nearly as often as he punishes mistakes.
Colson Montgomery — SS. Twenty-seven home runs and 73 RBIs have come from shortstop Colson Montgomery this season, even with his average sitting at .211. His .425 slugging percentage points to real thump in a lineup spot that rarely produces this kind of power, and his .290 on-base percentage suggests there’s more offense to unlock as he settles in.
Chase Meidroth — 2B. Second baseman Chase Meidroth has been one of Chicago’s steadiest bats for average, hitting .273 with a .346 on-base percentage. He adds a .401 slugging percentage that keeps him from being just a singles hitter, giving the White Sox a complete presence near the top of the order.
Minnesota Twins
Josh Bell — DH. Josh Bell has driven in 80 runs from the designated hitter spot, adding 17 home runs and a .253 average across a full season at the plate. His .317 on-base percentage and .423 slugging percentage make him one of the more consistent run producers in the Minnesota lineup.
Brooks Lee — 3B. At third base, Brooks Lee has paired 21 home runs with 70 RBIs and a .247 average this season. A .437 slugging percentage rounds out his profile as a hitter capable of changing a game with one swing, even though his .299 on-base percentage still trails the more patient bats in the order.
Luke Keaschall — 2B. Luke Keaschall’s .269 average and .359 on-base percentage have made him a difficult out at the top of the Minnesota order. He has managed that production from second base, adding a .379 slugging percentage that shows he’s not simply a slap hitter.
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