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Chicago White Sox: Erick Fedde displaying ‘veteran presence’ as he competes for a rotation spot in his return “To have Erick Fedde has been huge for everybody,” Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable said of the veteran pitcher.

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.

Progress reports for Chicago White Sox pitching prospects Noah Schultz, Tanner McDougal and Hagen Smith Chicago White Sox pitching prospects Noah Schultz, Tanner McDougal and Hagen Smith continue to make progress as they gear up for the upcoming season.

White Sox pitching prospects Noah Schultz, Tanner McDougal and Hagen Smith continue to make progress as they gear up for the upcoming season.

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LF Andrew Benintendi was scratched from today's lineup against the Rangers with right side soreness, according to the White Sox.

Munetaka Murakami makes strong early impression at Chicago White Sox camp before joining Team Japan for WBC Munetaka Murakami checked a number of boxes during his first portion of spring training with the Chicago White Sox before heading to Tokyo to join Team Japan for the World Baseball Classic.

Munetaka Murakami makes strong early impression at Chicago White Sox camp before joining Team Japan for WBC

Chicago White Sox eyeing leadership role for Davis Martin, their longest-tenured player: ‘He commands respect’ Chicago White Sox starter Davis Martin is focused on goals he can control, saying “innings and strike one kind of go hand in hand.”

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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How can Chicago White Sox best use Lenyn Sosa after 22-home run season? ‘You think of him as instant offense.’ Manager Will Venable said it’s going to “huge” for the Chicago White Sox to find ways to keep Lenyn Sosa’s bat in the lineup. “You kind of think of him as instant offe…

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.

Photos: Chicago White Sox on photo day at spring training Portraits of Chicago White Sox players on photo day at spring training on Feb. 17, 2026.

Chicago White Sox on photo day at spring training, from Eileen T. Meslar :

Chicago White Sox rotation is far from set — and versatile Mike Vasil is eyeing the opportunity Mike Vasil led major-league relievers with 25 appearances of at least two innings. This spring, he’s competing for a spot in the Chicago White Sox rotation.

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.

Colson Montgomery has been scratched from today’s lineup due to an illness.

Cactus League report: Springfield native makes White Sox impression — and Moisés Ballesteros lands at Cubs camp Springfield native Sam Antonacci blasted a two-run home run for the Chicago White Sox in the second inning of Friday’s Cactus League opener against the Cubs at Sloan Park.

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 Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero and Korey Lee ‘lean on each other’ during spring training Chicago White Sox catchers Edgar Quero, Kyle Teel and Korey Lee provided progress reports of their work behind the plate and at the plate.

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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Early evaluations of Chicago White Sox hitters at camp, including Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery New Chicago White Sox hitting coach Derek Shomon offered some early-spring evaluations, including what has stood out from Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery.

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 fights through butterflies — and traffic — in productive spring debut for Chicago White Sox Chicago 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.

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.

Photos: White Sox 8, Cubs 1 in Cactus League opener Photos from the White Sox’s 8-1 win over the Cubs in the Cactus League opener Feb. 20, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz.

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:

Munetaka Murakami fights through butterflies — and traffic — in productive spring debut for Chicago White Sox Chicago 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.

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.

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Everson Pereira was scratched from the original White Sox lineup with tightness on right side.

Lineups:

Good morning from Sloan Park.
White Sox vs. Cubs later today.

OF prospect Braden Montgomery ironing out details of his game as he works through Chicago White Sox system Outfielder Braden Montgomery, ranked the No. 36 prospect by MLB.com, is working his way through the Chicago White Sox minor-league system.

Preparation for 2026 is underway for prospect Braden Montgomery, who's at Sox camp as a nonroster invitee.

Mundelein’s Ryan Borucki, a Chicago White Sox fan since childhood, is ‘firmly in the mix’ for a roster spot Well-traveled left-hander Ryan Borucki, in Chicago White Sox camp as a nonroster invitee, called it “a dream come true to be able to put this uniform on.”

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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Jonathan Cannon and Sean Burke, after demotions in 2025, adjust mindset in bids for Chicago White Sox rotation Chicago White Sox pitchers Sean Burke and Jonathan Cannon are eager to grow after a 2025 season filled with ups and downs.

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 tout unity after MLBPA leader Tony Clark’s abrupt resignation Chicago Cubs and White Sox players echoed the sentiment that the union’s strength doesn’t come from one person but rather the totality of the players.

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.”

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What drew assistant GM Carlos Rodriguez to Chicago White Sox? ‘A lot of momentum’ heading into 2026. Chicago White Sox assistant GM Carlos Rodriguez sees “some real notable strides” on the roster with such signings as Munetaka Murakami and Seranthony Domínguez.

Carlos Rodriguez joined the White Sox in December as an assistant general manager after 16 years with the Rays.

He sees momentum going into the spring with such signings as Munetaka Murakami and Seranthony Domínguez.

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Cactus League report: Full-squad workouts begin in Arizona before Cubs and White Sox face off on Friday Although most of the Cubs’ camp roster has already reported, they hold their first official full-squad workout on Monday. The White Sox held their first full squad workout on Sunday, with bas…

Cactus League report from @mmontemurro.bsky.social and @lamondpope.bsky.social:

- Cubs' Javier Assad hoping for a healthy season and is eager to pitch in the WBC
- "He’s got the juice": Munetaka Murakami makes a strong impression at Sox camp
- Week ahead for both teams

‘His best days are ahead’: Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery looks to improve his consistency After hitting 21 home runs in 71 games as a rookie in 2025, Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery looks to expand the consistency in his overall game.

After hitting 21 home runs in 71 games as a rookie in 2025, Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery looks to expand the consistency in his overall game.

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Munetaka Murakami fitting in at Chicago White Sox camp as MLB journey begins: ‘He’s going to be pretty special’ While the first full-squad workout is Sunday, newcomer Munetaka Murakami already has displayed some of his prodigious power early in Chicago White Sox camp.

While the first full-squad workout is Sunday, newcomer Munetaka Murakami already has displayed some of his prodigious power early in Chicago White Sox camp.

Munetaka Murakami fitting in at Chicago White Sox camp as MLB journey begins: ‘He’s going to be pretty special’ While the first full-squad workout is Sunday, newcomer Munetaka Murakami already has displayed some of his prodigious power early in Chicago White Sox camp.

While the first full-squad workout is Sunday, newcomer Munetaka Murakami already has displayed some of his prodigious power early in White Sox camp.

@lamondpope.bsky.social reporting from Glendale, Ariz.

Munetaka Murakami hits one off the fence during live BP at White Sox camp: