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The 2026 MLB playoffs roll into the divisional round on Saturday with four Game 1s unfolding. The first one of the day is Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox as the White Sox enter the ALDS off a two-game sweep of the Astros in the wild-card round, while the second-seeded Guardians had a bye. Lefty Parker Messick (12-9, 2.56 ERA) is the projected starter for Cleveland, while the White Sox haven't named a starter as of Friday afternoon. Claim the latest Polymarket promo code SPORTSLINE to get a $25 trading bonus after a $10 deposit:
First pitch from Progressive Field in Cleveland is at 1 p.m. ET. Cleveland is the -155 favorite (risk $155 to win $100) in the latest Guardians vs. White Sox odds, while the over/under is 6.5. runs.
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