White Sox Brewers 2026 Opening Day FAQ The White Sox and Brewers will face off on Opening Day at American Family Field, marking a reunion of former Minor League teammates and former American League rivals. Jacob Misiorowski, a key member of the Brewers, will take the mound against Shane Smith, who now plays for the White Sox. The two players had overlapping stints in the minor leagues, including time together at Single-A Carolina, High-A Wisconsin, Double-A Biloxi, and Triple-A Nashville before Smith was selected by the White Sox in the 2024 Rule 5 Draft. Smith, who was signed by the Brewers as an undrafted free agent in 2021 after coming off Tommy John surgery, had a notable career with the organization. He pitched in the same game as Misiorowski on July 15, 2023, for High-A Wisconsin, where Smith recorded a hold in a 6-3 victory. Misiorowski praised Smith as a positive and supportive teammate, especially during the challenging times in Double-A. The history between the Brewers and White Sox is rich, with a past agreement by Bud Selig to move the White Sox to Milwaukee in 1969, which ultimately fell through. The teams began a rivalry in 1970, with several Opening Day matchups. The last time they faced each other on Opening Day was in 1995, when the Brewers won 12-3, with John Jaha hitting a grand slam in the first inning. The game will be televised on Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) and streamed on the CHSN app, with John Schriffen and Steve Stone returning for a third season in the booth. Radio coverage will be provided by Len Kasper and Darrin Jackson on ESPN Chicago. For the Brewers, the game will be broadcast on Brewers.TV, with MLB handling production and distribution. Fans can watch via cable or satellite, with specific channel details to be announced on Opening Day.#shane_smith #white_sox #brewers #american_family_field #jacob_misiorowski
