How to watch Chicago White Sox-Cleveland Guardians MLB Playoffs game 1 for free today

FILE - Chicago White Sox starter Jose Urquidy delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Chicago, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty,File)AP Photo/Paul BeatyIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Thomas Lagrone | tlagrone@al.comThe No. 6 Chicago White Sox play against the No. 2 Cleveland Guardians in game 1 of their MLB Playoff series today. The divisional round game will begin at 12 p.m. CT on TBS. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trial offered by DIRECTV. Alternatively, Sling offers an affordable monthly subscription. The White Sox are coming off their first playoff series win since 2005, as they swept the Houston Astros in the Wild Card Round. With this in mind, the White Sox should have a lot of momentum heading into game 1 today. Chase Meidroth will be a key player to watch for Chicago today, as he leads the team with four RBI and a .571 batting average in the postseason. Notably, Meidroth recorded a three-run home run in the final game against Houston. The Guardians won the American League Central, so they earned a first-round bye. In order to win the series opener today, Cleveland will need a great performance from its outfielder Steven Kwan. He led the team in hits and on-base percentage during the regular season. You can watch this MLB Playoff game for free online by using the five-day free trial offered by DIRECTV. If the free trial has been used, Sling offers an affordable monthly subscription. How to watch Ohio State-Iowa college football game for free todayWhere to watch Georgia-Vanderbilt SEC football game for free todayMichigan-Minnesota free livestream: How to watch Big Ten football game today, TV, timeHow to watch West Virginia-Iowa State Big 12 football game for free todayHow to watch Alabama-Mississippi State college football game for free todayThomas Lagrone is an Alabama native and recent graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's degree in sports communication. Thomas has loved participating in and watching sports...