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We are just under 100 days until Opening Day 2026, and today, the White Sox have officially announced their complete Major League coaching staff for the upcoming season under second-year manager Will Venable.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / November 4

Martín Pérez Makes Decision Regarding Future With White Sox

The White Sox will have to replace at least one member of the starting rotation going into the 2026 season. On Tuesday, the team announced that left-hander Martín Pérez has declined the $10 million mutual option for 2026 and will receive a $1.5 million buyout.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / October 23

White Sox Share Thoughts On Will Venable's First Year As Manager

Since parting ways with Rick Renteria after the 2020 season, five individuals have held the title of manager or interim manager of the Chicago White Sox.

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Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 29

White Sox making multiple coaching changes

The White Sox announced on Monday that manager Will Venable’s coaching staff will be overhauled this winter.

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White Sox’s Will Venable drops unprecedented truth bomb on superstar rookies

With fans theorizing who the Chicago White Sox will pursue in the offseason, the team at the current moment is filled with a ton of rookies, as the future could be shaping up with a handful of games left in the current season.

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The American League playoff picture is far from sealed as MLB marches towards its final week of the season, but the finalists for the AL Manager of the Year Award may be nearly set.

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Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / August 21

Chicago White Sox Pitcher Martín Pérez 'Like A 3-Point Shooter'

Baseball isn't the only sport White Sox manager Will Venable knows well. At Princeton University, he became the second player in conference history to earn All-Ivy League honors in basketball and baseball, per Ivy50.com.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / August 20

Will Venable Takes Responsibility As White Sox Squander Big Lead In Loss To Braves

The Chicago White Sox picked up where they left off after Monday's 13-9 win, as they racked up 10 runs in the first six innings of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / August 13

Chicago White Sox Outfielder Scratched From Lineup Wednesday Against Tigers

CHICAGO –– White Sox manager Will Venable made a late lineup change ahead of Wednesday's 1:10 p.m. CT series finale against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / July 28

'Just A Baseball Play' Says Will Venable Of Ian Happ's Collision With Colson Montgomery

CHICAGO –– Ian Happ running through Colson Montgomery may have resembled a football play more than a baseball play to some, given the way physical collisions have largely been removed from MLB.

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Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / July 27

Will Venable Explains Why Luis Robert Jr. Returned To Chicago White Sox Lineup

CHICAGO –– The White Sox made a late lineup change ahead of Sunday's Crosstown Series finale against the Chicago Cubs, scheduled for 1:10 p.m. CT at Rate Field.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / July 23

MLB Insider Shares Chicago White Sox Trade Deadline Possibilities

The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching on July 31, but there hasn't been much action around the league so far. With a 36-66 record, the rebuilding White Sox have long been expected to sell at the deadline.

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Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / July 21

Chicago White Sox Prepare For New Environment At George M. Steinbrenner Field

TAMPA, Fla. –– Stadiums are part of what makes baseball unique from other sports. Unlike a football field with identical 100-yard dimensions, each MLB ballpark has its own unique quirks.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Chicago White Sox’s Will Venable reacts to Luis Robert Jr’s lineup return

With the Chicago White Sox already struggling for offense, the team was forced to place outfielder Luis Robert Jr on the injured list with a hamstring strain.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / July 7

Former Chicago White Sox manager earns second MLB opportunity

In the middle of his first year as manager, it’s hard to truly judge Will Venable. He is managing a Chicago White Sox franchise that wasn’t expected to win much in 2025.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / June 2

Chicago White Sox’s Andrew Vaughn gets eye-opening Will Venable update amid demotion

With former top prospect Andrew Vaughn struggling mightily to open the 2025 season, the Chicago White Sox were forced to demote him to Triple-A. However, Will Venable hasn’t taken his eyes off Vaughn since the demotion.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / April 23

White Sox are still trying to solve their leadoff puzzle

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable knows his team has to get more production out of the leadoff spot. The problem is trying to find which player on the roster is going to do just that.

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Chicago White Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 29

Will Venable Says White Sox Prospects 'Not Far Off' From MLB Debut

CHICAGO – As Will Venable embarks on his first season as White Sox manager, he's keeping an eye on various levels of the organization. After picking up his first managerial win over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, several White Sox prospects had productive Opening Day outings with the Triple-A Charlotte Knights.

Chicago White Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 16

Chicago White Sox Manager Will Venable Delivers Amazing News to Pitching Prospect

Sean Burke, and his family members, probably watched the video the Chicago White Sox shared via social media 100 times on Sunday. He walks into manager Will Venable’s office at spring training – pitching coach Ethan Katz is there, too – and hears the words that seem to leave him stunned.

Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / March 3

Will Venable Brings a New Energy to the Chicago White Sox

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / October 31, 2024

There is now a Will (Venable) -- can the White Sox find a way forward?

The Chicago White Sox essentially entered the shower moved from Old Comiskey Park to the main concourse level above the bleachers at their South Side ballpark, in search of a much-needed cleansing.

MLB News / Field Level Media / October 31, 2024

White Sox tab Will Venable as new manager

Will Venable agreed to terms on a multi-year contract to serve as the manager of the Chicago White Sox, the team announced Thursday. Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed for Venable, who spent the last two seasons with the Texas Rangers as an associate manager.

MLB News / Field Level Media / October 30, 2024

Reports: White Sox to name Will Venable their next manager

The Chicago White Sox are set to name Will Venable as their manager. Multiple outlets reported the former outfielder is the choice of general manager Chris Getz to replace Pedro Grifol, fired in August amid Chicago's historically bad campaign, and interim manager Grady Sizemore.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / October 30, 2024