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24th August will bring some exciting fixtures all across the board. On Monday, the Texas Rangers will hit the road to open a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox. So far, the White Sox are still listed as the moneyline favorites. But there are several interesting connections between these two teams.

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More than 150 players have played for both the Rangers and White Sox over the years, including names like Charlie Hough and Kenny Lofton. So, while these two teams will meet for another three-game set on Monday, they also share a unique piece of baseball history. However, WNBA and tennis fans don’t have to feel left out.

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Surely, Monday, August 24 kicks off a busy week, but there won’t be any shortage of entertainment. The WNBA has two high-energy games on the schedule, while the qualifying rounds of the 2026 US Open will also get underway. With plenty to choose from across baseball, basketball, and tennis, here’s a look at Monday’s broadcast schedule.

MLB

The first MLB game of the day gets underway at 6:40 PM, when the Boston Red Sox face the Miami Marlins, with coverage available on NESN and Marlins.TV. At the same time, the Tampa Bay Rays will take on the Detroit Tigers, with the game airing on Rays.TV and Detroit SportsNet.

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Next up at 6:45 PM, the Colorado Rockies will play the Washington Nationals, with coverage on Rockies.TV and Nationals.TV.

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The schedule continues at 7:40 PM, when the Texas Rangers meet the Chicago White Sox, with the game available on RSN and Chicago Sports Network.

Then, at 9:38 PM, the Cleveland Guardians will face the Los Angeles Angels, with the game airing on Guardians.TV and ABTV.

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The 9:40 PM window features four games. The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the San Diego Padres on SportsNet Pittsburgh and Padres.TV, while the Chicago Cubs face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Marquee Sports Network and DBACKS.TV.

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The Philadelphia Phillies will also play the Seattle Mariners, with coverage on NBC Sports Philadelphia and Mariners.TV. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins will meet the Athletics, with the game airing on Twins.TV and NBCS California.

The final MLB matchup of the night starts at 9:45 PM, with the Cincinnati Reds taking on the San Francisco Giants on Reds.TV and NBCS Bay Area.

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WNBA

The WNBA slate begins at 8:00 PM, when the Golden State Valkyries face the Minnesota Lynx, with the game streaming live on League Pass.

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Later, at 10:00 PM, the Atlanta Dream will take on the Los Angeles Sparks, with the matchup also available live on League Pass.

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Tennis

The 2026 US Open qualifying rounds get underway at 11:00 AM ET at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

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The qualifiers will run through Aug. 27, with coverage on ESPN2 and streaming live on ESPN+. This will be the first live tennis action of the tournament, with the main draw set to begin on Aug. 30.

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Meanwhile, golf fans won’t have any live action to tune into on Monday, giving them some time to catch their breath after the recently concluded BMW Championship.

NFL fans will also have to wait a little longer for their next dose of football. Track and field fans, meanwhile, get a day off following the Silesia Diamond League meet on Aug. 23.

With baseball, the WNBA, and the US Open qualifying rounds all on the menu, there’s still plenty to keep sports fans entertained this Monday.

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Prasun Chakrabarty is a Senior Writer in the Olympic Sports division at EssentiallySports, where he covers track and field, gymnastics, swimming, and other Olympic disciplines. A seasoned journalist with three years at the company, Prasun's extensive knowledge and passion for track and field were evident from day one. With years of connections and research already established, he brought a unique edge to the ES Insights and Trends Desk. He has since become a key voice in the company's Olympic sports coverage. His star coverage includes World Athletics Indoor Championships, USATF Outdoor Championships, and reporting live from the U.S. Marathon Trials. His expertise earned him a special invitation from the Paris City Council to cover lead-up events ahead of the 2024 Olympics. Over time, his stories have sparked real-world impact. His piece on athlete mental toughness drew praise from Texas Volleyball head coach Jerritt Elliott, while a feature on winter sports caught the attention of Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn, who engaged with it publicly. His reporting has made its way into Wikipedia, where editors have cited his work as a trusted source on Olympic sports. Being an alum of the Journalistic Excellence Program (JEP) and an active member of the ES Think Tank, he’s part of the team driving the site’s long-term coverage strategy.

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