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Benintendi to miss rest of spring after HBP

February 27, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The White Sox picked up their first Cactus League victory under Will Venable on Thursday afternoon at Camelback Ranch, but lost left fielder Andrew Benintendi in their 4-2 win over the Guardians. Benintendi will miss four to six weeks with a non-displaced fracture of his right hand,

White Sox No. 4 prospect Montgomery sits with back spasms

February 27, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Shortstop Colson Montgomery was scratched from the White Sox starting lineup Thursday because of back spasms. The move was made for precautionary reasons, and he is listed as day-to-day. Montgomery, who turned 23 years old on Thursday, homered in his first 2025 Cactus League game Saturday against

Who will be each team's top home run hitter in '25?

@AndrewSimonMLB
February 27, 2025

The 2024 season featured some epic home run performances, from Aaron Judge’s MLB-leading 58 to Shohei Ohtani’s 54 (as part of his unprecedented 50-50 campaign) to Anthony Santander’s 44 (the fifth-highest total in history by a switch-hitter). What will 2025 have in store when it comes to the long ball?

South Siders unveil their vaunted southpaws

Schultz, Smith each pitch a scoreless inning in Cactus League debut
February 26, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith walked together from Camelback Ranch’s stadium field to the White Sox facilities in the eighth inning of a 3-1 loss to the Padres on Wednesday afternoon. Schultz, ranked by MLB Pipeline as baseball’s No. 16 prospect overall, threw a scoreless fifth inning

One swing makes Teel an international sensation

February 26, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- From Kyle Teel’s best recollection, his Tuesday schedule for White Sox Spring Training read, “Live at-bats, Dodgers side.” The 23-year-old catcher, ranked by MLB Pipeline as baseball’s No. 32 prospect overall, saw nothing about, “Be ready for international fame.” But that’s exactly what happened when Teel homered

Each team's top power hitting prospect for '25

@SamDykstraMiLB
February 27, 2025

The home run is the most efficient event in sports. It’s the maximum outcome a single batter can achieve, and all it takes is one swing. One very powerful, well-timed, well-coordinated swing. It’s why power is such an important tool in prospect development and evaluation. You can put the ball

Latest White Sox injuries & transactions

February 27, 2025

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest White Sox injury news and transactions.

Sasaki allows booming homer to White Sox No. 2 prospect in first sim game

@sonjamchen
February 25, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- It didn't take long for White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel to see something he liked from Dodgers righty Roki Sasaki. With Sasaki facing White Sox hitters in what was described as a "hybrid B-game" on Tuesday morning, Teel was the first to step in against the

Longer outings in store for top prospect

February 25, 2025

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Colás confident in '25 turnaround for himself, White Sox

Martin deals two scoreless frames in spring debut
February 25, 2025

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Oscar Colás delivered an upbeat personal message to White Sox manager Will Venable and his staff when the left-handed hitter met with them earlier this Spring Training.

Early action supplies bonding moments for fathers and sons

February 24, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. – This is a story about fathers and sons … and baseball … and the memories made by fathers and sons through baseball. On Saturday at Sloan Park, White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery, the No. 39 prospect overall per MLB Pipeline, launched his first career Cactus League home

10 players looking for rebound performances in '25

February 25, 2025

With Spring Training underway and the dawn of a new season on the horizon, it’s a good time to consider which players are looking for a rebound performance after an underwhelming campaign the prior year. Each season presents several players who find themselves in this category -- those who have

Schultz vs. Dollander could be on tap for Spring Breakout

@benweinrib
February 25, 2025

Spring Breakout will soon offer the opportunity for the majority of baseball's top prospects to face off against each other for the second straight year. Fearsome sluggers against hard-throwing pitchers. Speedy baserunners against cannon-armed catchers. Well-rounded shortstops battling to prove who should be ranked higher. Full rosters for all 30

Healthy Clevinger ready for move to bullpen in '25

February 23, 2025

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The last time Mike Clevinger served as a closer was 2011, when he pitched for Seminole State College of Florida. He played 32 games at third base that season. Don’t look for that third-base scenario to play out again with the 2025 White Sox, but the veteran

Berroa likely avoids Tommy John; No. 8 prospect tops 100 mph

February 23, 2025

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- White Sox reliever Prelander Berroa was diagnosed with a Grade 1 elbow strain after leaving his fourth-inning relief appearance Friday against the Cubs at Sloan Park. The course of action is to be determined, according to the White Sox, although it looks as if the right-hander avoided

1 dark horse candidate to make each Opening Day roster

February 24, 2025

With Spring Training underway, discussions about who will make Opening Day rosters are in full swing. While a majority of 26-man rosters are generally set, plenty of clubs will be evaluating battles for a final spot on the bench or bullpen or pitchers deking it out for the last opening

Spring opener a game of firsts for Venable, Montgomery

February 22, 2025

MESA, Ariz. -- 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. It was the first 2025

Taylor has the stuff to be future frontline starter for White Sox 

February 22, 2025

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Muscled-up Vargas aims to stay strong for 162

February 21, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- As the 2024 season came to a close -- a predominantly underwhelming campaign for Miguel Vargas once he arrived with the White Sox via trade from the Dodgers -- general manager Chris Getz had specific instructions for his 25-year-old third baseman.

White Sox re-sign Clevinger with potential fit in bullpen

Bush discusses Tommy John surgery recovery; starters set for Cactus League opener
February 21, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The White Sox agreed to terms with right-hander Mike Clevinger on a Minor League contract on Friday, which includes a non-roster invite to Spring Training. Clevinger is expected on Saturday at Camelback Ranch, bringing the team’s total to 71 players in camp. Clevinger, 34, begins his third

Vaughn settling into Sox camp ahead of contract year

Shuster set for Spring Training debut Saturday in opener vs. Cubs
February 20, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Lots of things during the first week of Spring Training will help build chemistry in the White Sox new clubhouse, like reps during batting practice or time in the weight room. Thursday morning, it was the official team photo day. Sox players donned their shiny gameday uniforms

Pipeline Inbox: How high is Braden Montgomery's ceiling?

February 21, 2025

Were you like all of us, a little giddy seeing actual baseball on TV over the last week? Last weekend was the start of the college season. On Thursday, there was a real-life Spring Training game on. One of the best parts of Grapefruit and Cactus League action is we

Ramos, Thorpe bouncing back from elbow ailments at White Sox camp

February 19, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Bryan Ramos hit on the field for the first time during Wednesday’s White Sox workout at the team's Camelback Ranch facilities as he continues to ramp up activities after being hampered by soreness in his right elbow. “I’m feeling pretty good,” Ramos told MLB.com. “I’ve been hitting.