At a Crain's Chicago Business event Thursday, Reinsdorf said CHSN thought it had a deal with the cable provider in December but it fell apart.

While White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks ownership deserve plenty of criticism for launching a regional sports network at a time when the industry is contracting, it’s time to ask what in the world Comcast is doing.

“I like to be on go from pitch one so I don't miss that first pitch if it's something I like to hit,” Baldwin said.

“I really got off of that, and that's my strength,” Maton said.

“Just a couple of pitches got away from him,” manager Will Venable said.

First pitch was originally scheduled for 1:10 p.m.

Friedman said the White Sox' TV voice clarified to him what he meant when he made a comment that prompted a team executive to chime in.

"It’s the day you look forward to for a very long time," Smith said of his debut.