Rain delay stalls Chicago White Sox‑Cleveland Guardians series

A rain shower forced a delay of the Chicago White Sox‑Cleveland Guardians game at Chicago's Rate Field on June 24, 2026. The original 1:10 p.m. CT start was postponed with no new time announced, and forecasts showed intermittent rain and thunderstorms through the afternoon, raising the possibility of a long postponement or a split‑game scenario.

The matchup, which decides the AL Central lead, was set to be televised on CHSN and streamed on Fubo, with the Guardians' Tanner Bibee and White Sox's Erick Fedde slated to start. Both teams announced lineups: the White Sox featured the return of catcher Kyle Teel, a hot streak from Andrew Benintendi, and contributions from Sam Antonacci and Miguel Vargas, while the Guardians played without star third‑baseman José Ramírez, who was sidelined with a hamate fracture.

Before the game, the White Sox hosted players from the Joliet Miracle League, a special‑needs organization, allowing them to play on a major‑league field. Participants ranged from ages 5 to over 20 and were paired with White Sox players, including Antonacci and Vargas, who praised the inclusive experience. Afterward, the Miracle League players watched the remainder of the series from the stands.