Regardless of when they decided to eventually let him go, it became clear last season that Pedro Grifol was not going to be the manager of the Chicago White Sox when spring training kicked off in 2025.

Venable said he’s settling in nicely as spring training gets into full swing, using what he learned from mentors like Bochy about relating to players. “It’s been great, and it’s continuing ...

Saturday served as another spring marker for the Chicago White Sox and rookie manager Will Venable as they opened the Cactus League season against the Chicago Cubs.

Having five players — left-hander Noah Schultz (10), shortstop Colson Montgomery (39), left-hander Hagen Smith (40), catcher Kyle Teel (52) and outfielder Braden Montgomery (66) — ranked among Baseball America’s top 100 prospects will help, but Venable knows how these things can go.

A rousing rendition of the national anthem was being performed by a local Arizona woman prior to the White Sox 7-3 loss to the Cubs on Saturday afternoon when manager Will Venable paused briefly to take in the atmosphere at Sloan Park.

Newest White Sox player Joey Gallo showed his respect for manager Will Venable and it left plenty of fans excited.

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford might be out of spring training for the moment, but he’s still finding ways to stay busy in Arizona. Langford joined 105.3 The Fan (KRLD-FM) Monday and discussed spring training preparation, his oblique injury and more.