Games are underway in the World Baseball Classic, which is full of White Sox and Cubs connections.
@lamondpope.bsky.social and @mmontemurro.bsky.social look at the 17 Sox and Cubs players and prospects competing, plus other players of note and big games to watch.
The Chicago White Sox are stretching out a number of pitchers as they work to build their rotation. Here are three takeaways from recent activities at camp.
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Chicago White Sox pitchers Shane Smith, Anthony Kay and Davis Martin have each made two starts so far this spring as they build up for the regular season.
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White Sox pitcher Wikelman González exited Tuesday's game with tightness in his lower back. He is day to day.
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Chicago White Sox catcher Edgar Quero entered Monday tied for the major-league spring training lead with nine RBIs.
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Cactus League report from @mmontemurro.bsky.social and @lamondpope.bsky.social:
- Cubs' Alex Bregman slugs 1st spring home run ahead of WBC departure
- White Sox's Chase Meidroth back in the swing after productive offseason
- Week ahead for both teams
- What we're reading this morning
The Chicago White Sox have stressed “win the first three” on the mound, aiming for two strikes in the first three pitches of an at-bat.
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White Sox pitching prospects Noah Schultz, Tanner McDougal and Hagen Smith continue to make progress as they gear up for the upcoming season.
@lamondpope.bsky.social reporting from Glendale, Ariz.
LF Andrew Benintendi was scratched from today's lineup against the Rangers with right side soreness, according to the White Sox.
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Munetaka Murakami makes strong early impression at Chicago White Sox camp before joining Team Japan for WBC
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White Sox starter Davis Martin is focused on goals he can control, saying “innings and strike one kind of go hand in hand.”
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Lenyn Sosa led the White Sox with 22 home runs in 2025 while mostly playing second and first base.
As this year's infield comes into shape, how the Sox will utilize Sosa remains to be seen.
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Munetaka Murakami scratched from today's lineup with general fatigue.
It is precautionary, the Sox said, in advance of his long travel day for the WBC.
Chicago White Sox on photo day at spring training, from Eileen T. Meslar :
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The White Sox largely utilized Mike Vasil as a bulk reliever in 2025.
The right-hander also made three starts in June, pitching into the fourth inning each time. And he experienced the high pressure of the ninth inning, collecting four saves.
This spring, he's competing for a spot in the rotation.
A double by White Sox DH Munetaka Murakami.
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Cactus League report:
- Springfield's Sam Antonacci making the most of camp ahead of playing for Team Italy
- Mo-Baller — aka Moisés Ballesteros — lands at camp
- Week ahead for Cubs and White Sox
Chicago White Sox catchers Edgar Quero, Kyle Teel and Korey Lee provided progress reports of their work behind the plate and at the plate.
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New White Sox hitting coach Derek Shomon offered some early-spring evaluations, including what has stood out from Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery.
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Munetaka Murakami looked sharp in his spring debut with the Chicago White Sox, going 2-for-4 with two RBIs in an 8-1 victory against the Chicago Cubs in the Cactus League opener for both teams Friday at Sloan Park.
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The White Sox beat the Cubs 8-1 in the Cactus League opener at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. Here are some photos from the game:
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White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami went 2-for-4 with two RBIs in his spring debut Friday.
“This guy is so committed and such a professional,” Will Venable said.
@lamondpope.bsky.social reporting from Mesa, Ariz.
Everson Pereira was scratched from the original White Sox lineup with tightness on right side.
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Lineups:
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Good morning from Sloan Park.
White Sox vs. Cubs later today.
Preparation for 2026 is underway for prospect Braden Montgomery, who's at Sox camp as a nonroster invitee.
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Ryan Borucki grew up rooting for the White Sox in Mundelein.
The well-traveled lefty, who's vying for a spot on the Sox pitching staff as a nonroster invitee, called it “a dream come true to be able to put this uniform on.”
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After starting the first two games of 2025 for the White Sox, Sean Burke and Jonathan Cannon were optioned to Triple-A Charlotte in August.
The two right-handers are eager to show what they took away from all of their experiences.
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Cubs and White Sox players still were processing MLBPA leader Tony Clark’s abrupt resignation, but unity was the theme in both clubhouses.
“Player unity is the strength of our union, and that’s not changing with whoever is at the top.”
Story by @mmontemurro.bsky.social and @lamondpope.bsky.social.
