Chicago Cubs lineup vs. White Sox: Kevin Alcantara to leadoff, Justin Steele pitching

Kamil Krzaczynski - USA Today Sports

Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - Saturday, February 22 2025

Game time: The Chicago Cubs (2-0) will battle the rival White Sox (0-0) on Saturday (2:05 p.m. CT) at Sloan Park.

TV information: Marquee Sports Network (Free trial available on FuboTV)

Cubs lineup:

Kevin Alcantara CF

Michael Busch 1B

Carson Kelly C

Moises Ballesteros DH

Nicky Lopex SS

James Triantos 2B

Gage Workman RF

Ben Cowles 3B

Christian Franklin LF

Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have righty Justin Steele on the mound against lefty Jared Shuster.

Pregame sights and sounds:

Bring the heat this year, @ChicagoFire! #cf97 pic.twitter.com/iioUkdvk0z
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) February 22, 2025

Owen Caissie is dealing with a groin strain and is not participating in baseball activities, Craig Counsell announced. pic.twitter.com/VWKDlYhwNQ
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) February 22, 2025

Happ and Tucker working on a new position… 1st Base Outfielders 😂
Video Credit: @biest22 pic.twitter.com/kRpywXTisk
— The Setup Man - Chicago Cubs YT Channel (@SetupManKyle) February 22, 2025