Sale returns for Crosstown Classic finale on MLB.TV

The White Sox and Cubs conclude the Crosstown Classic on the North side of Chicago today, when Chris Sale joins this Interleague rivalry.

Sale, who was scratched from his start Saturday after a clubhouse incident and subsequently suspended five games for insubordination, will return to the mound in the finale, starting opposite the Cubs’ John Lackey in the fourth and final meeting between these Windy City clubs. This Wrigley Field matchup and the rest of the day’s nine-game slate is available for streaming live on MLB.TV.

MLB.TV Premium has returned with the same features as last year, and is only $79.99 for the rest of the season. This package has the best value and provides access to more than 400 devices and a free subscription to the MLB.com At Bat Premium app (a $19.99 value). It offers the best picture quality ever — a new 60 frames per second — for supported devices. Monthly signups for MLB.TV Premium are now underway as well for $24.99.

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Here’s what to watch for throughout the day (all times in ET):

Sale joins Crosstown Classic: CWS@CHC, 8:05 p.m. Prior to his suspension, Sale started the second-half on a high note, tossing eight scoreless innings in Seattle while limiting the Mariners to just one hit. The White Sox ace has been the subject of trade speculation as the Aug. 1 non-waiver Trade Deadline nears. Sale, however, told MLB.com that he wants to remain in …

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