Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiWhite Sox center fielder Luis Robert stands on the field during the third inning of an exhibition game against the Cubs.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiChicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts reacts to fans' boos while talking about the Marquee Sports Network during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention on Jan. 17, 2020.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiWhite Sox second baseman Danny Mendick and shortstop Nick Madrigal chase a ground ball.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiWhite Sox players and coaches celebrate after defeating the Cubs 7-3 in an exhibition game at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiKris Bryant warms up on the field in a mask before an exhibition game between the Cubs and White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCubs manager David Ross pulls starting pitcher Yu Darvish from the game.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiCubs shortstop Javier Baez picks up a ball hit by Adam Engel during the third inning.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiEloy Jimenez flies out during the first inning of an exhibition game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiJason Kipnis hits a solo home run in the first inning of an exhibition game against the White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiCubs manager David Ross walks on the field before an exhibition game against the White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiWhite Sox center fielder Leury Garcia runs to third base for an RBI triple during the fifth inning of an exhibition game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCubs shortstop David Bote tags out White Sox third baseman Andrew Romine on a steal attempt at second base.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiAnthony Rizzo warms up before an exhibition game between the Cubs and White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiThe stands sit empty during the first inning of an exhibition game between the Cubs and White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiWhite Sox shortstop Tim Anderson walks on the field before the game.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMembers of the grounds crew prepare the field before an exhibition game against the White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiThe stands sit empty before an exhibition game between the Cubs and White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiWhite Sox players warm up.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiVictor Caratini tags out Tim Anderson at first base during the first inning of an exhibition game at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCubs third baseman David Bote heads to the dugout.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel peers in for the sign.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiWhite Sox outfielder Nicky Delmonico takes batting practice.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiWhite Sox center fielder Adam Engel (15) watches from the stands.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCubs shortstop Javier Baez strikes out.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiWhite Sox manager Rick Renteria, left, and general manager Rick Hahn talk before the game.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiWhite Sox shortstop Tim Anderson leads off second base as Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish gives him a look in the first inning.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiTim Anderson hits a foul ball during the first inning of an exhibition game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020,
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiWhite Sox left fielder Eloy Jimenez circles the bases after hitting a grand slam in the first inning.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiWhite Sox shortstop Tim Anderson warms up before an exhibition game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiJose Abreu singles during the first inning of an exhibition game against the Cubs.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCubs left fielder Steven Souza Jr. throws the ball back to the infield.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCubs center fielder Albert Almora Jr. can't reach a grand slam by White Sox left fielder Eloy Jimenez in the first inning.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiWhite Sox left fielder Eloy Jimenez circles the bases after a grand slam in the first inning.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiWhite Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada dives back in ahead of a pickoff attempt as Cubs first baseman Kris Bryant takes the throw in the first inning.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiCubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish warms up on the field before an exhibition game between the Cubs and White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiAnthony Rizzo warms up before an exhibition game between the Cubs and White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCubs infielders David Bote, Nico Hoerner, Javier Baez and Kris Bryant confer on the field.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiCubs center fielder Ian Happ hits a foul ball during the fifth inning of an exhibition game against the White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiWhite Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel delivers to the plate.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiPedestrians walk underneath the Cubs marquee before an exhibition game against the White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiWhite Sox center fielder Adam Engel watches a pop-up during the eighth inning of an exhibition game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCubs first baseman Kris Bryant heads to the plate.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCubs second baseman Nico Hoerner turns a double play as White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson slides into second.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiCubs players warm up on the field before an exhibition game against the White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiWhite Sox starting pitcher Drew Anderson pitches during the third inning against the Cubs.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiA member of the grounds crew cleans the netting in the outfield before an exhibition game between the Cubs and White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester warms up on the field before an exhibition game against the White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCubs center fielder Albert Almora Jr. can't reach a grand slam by White Sox left fielder Eloy Jimenez in the first inning.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiCubs catcher Willson Contreras elbows other players before the first inning of an exhibition game against the White Sox.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiWhite Sox left fielder Eloy Jimenez hits a grand slam off Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish in the first inning.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiThe sun sets during the fourth inning of an exhibition game between the Cubs and White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiWhite Sox center fielder Adam Engel watches from the dugout during the seventh inning of an exhibition game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiAnthony Rizzo warms up before an exhibition game between the Cubs and White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiWhite Sox left fielder Eloy Jimenez looks up at the empty stands at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiWhite Sox center fielder Luis Robert strikes out.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiCubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks pitches during the third inning of an exhibition game against the White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiA member of the Cubs staff raises an Ernie Banks flag up a foul pole before an exhibition game against the White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiA pedestrian walks by players jerseys before an exhibition game between the Cubs and White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCubs relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress prepares to deliver to the plate.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiWhite Sox relief pitcher Alex Colome and catcher Yermin Mercedes celebrate the team's 5-3 win.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiCubs pitcher Jharel Cotton walks to the dugout after allowing six runs in the fifth inning of an exhibition game against the White Sox at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2020.
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White Sox center fielder Luis Robert stands on the field during the third inning of an exhibition game against the Cubs.
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Although attention largely has focused on the Chicago Cubs and Sinclair Broadcast Group still trying to hammer out a carriage deal to put Marquee Sports Network on Comcast, Marquee has another TV service on its mind: Google’s YouTube TV.
“YouTube TV Doesn’t Have the Cubs on Marquee Sports Network. Switch Providers,” say some of the ads a team source said Marquee has begun running on Facebook and Instagram.
It’s a simple and straightforward message with Friday’s season opener at Wrigley Field fast approaching, a salvo to remind YouTube TV subscribers they have other options and to tacitly get Google to make a deal to carry Marquee at the risk of losing customers to Hulu + Live TV and others that do.
The fact Marquee hasn’t launched a similar offensive against Comcast, which serves roughly half the homes in the Cubs’ MLB-designated TV market, might reflect the confidence team executives have expressed that an agreement is imminent.
But it also could be because the stakes with Comcast are much higher for the Cubs’ new TV home, so ratcheting up that tension is a riskier tactic.