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Four, that’s right, four days to go until the games start meaning to mean! Until then, we’ll have to sate ourselves with whatever kind of scrap of news this is.

Uh, alright? Nothing wrong with a little catching depth, I suppose? Korey Lee doesn’t have any options remaining and has had a productive spring, so he’s been a lock to make the roster the moment Kyle Teel pulled up limping in the World Baseball Classic. The whole “$1.2 million” thing there, though, indicates that McGuire has a real possibility of making the roster, if it’s not already foregone. This, to me, is strange, because while I’m interested to see whether Lee’s offseason hitting work has paid off, he doesn’t need to be in the lineup almost every day like both Teel and Edgar Quero do. That would make a third catcher on the roster redundant, so I’m curious to see what it all means.

Anyhow, not a ton interesting about the lineup the Sox are running out against Seattle tonight, but the battle between Tristan Peters, Everson Pereira, and Derek Hill rages on for what may now be two open outfield spots, with Brooks Baldwin out of the picture for the opener on Thursday. It’ll also be the last time Camelback Ranch sees White Sox game action until 2027, as they’ll be on the road for their final outing of the spring season tomorrow.

Sean Burke takes the ball for one final tune-up start before they really start to count, hoping to end with a flourish to offset what to this point has been a somewhat wobbly spring. He did look solid his last time out, nearly making it through five innings against Texas last Monday while surrendering just a single run. He’s on pace to get the nod for game two of the regular season against Milwaukee, on Saturday.

Opposite Burke, Sox hitters will get a look at Seattle’s burgeoning ace in Bryan Woo, who surely wants to come into the regular season hot after injuries kept him out of the 2025 postseason rotation despite a Cy Young-caliber campaign. Outside of Woo, most of Seattle’s big names are getting the night off, as Cal Raleigh dons the tools of ignorance by his lonesome without any of Julio Rodríguez, Randy Arozarena or Josh Naylor buffering him in the lineup.

This one is scheduled to tip off at 8:05 p.m. CT, and for the first time this year, I’ll actually be able to watch a game I’m recapping, as the CHSN TV crew will be on the call like usual. Hallelujah!

Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres, March 22, 2026, 6:10 p.m. PST

Watch: None

Location: Peoria Sports Complex – Peoria, AZ

Listen: 97.3 The Fan

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Here at BrewCrewBall, normally our game recaps provide a play-by-play (or, at least the important plays) of the game that we’re recapping. Since today’s Spring Breakout is an exhibition game, more of an excuse to showcase prospects than a game that really counts for anything, I thought I’d do this recap a bit differently. Here are some of the prospects that stood out in today’s 9-8 loss to the Athletics:

Blake Burke:

Burke, who played first base tonight, had the Brewers’ only two-hit performance in today’s game. Both hits were singles, with the first an RBI single in the first to score Luis Peña and give Milwaukee a 2-0 lead. Burke also stole third base twice en route to a three-steal performance. He played out of his mind once being promoted to Double-A (300/.377/.579 with 11 HRs in just 140 at-bats); if he can sustain anything close to that level of performance next season, it might not be long before he’s in a major league clubhouse.

Jesus Made

The good: Made only had one hit in three at-bats, but his hit — a 112.7 mph line drive double off of A’s No. 2 prospect Jamie Arnold — was the second-hardest hit ball of the day. The bad: he did have two throwing errors, one of which cost the Brewers a run. Not much more to say about Made, who continues to impress in one way or another nearly every time he’s on the field. He’s Milwaukee’s No. 1 prospect for a reason.

Eric Bitonti

Bitonti’s power has never been in question; he hit 19 home runs last year in Single-A . He ended the season still in Single-A because, despite all his power, he strikes out too much. Bitonti did strike out once in his two at-bats, but the other at-bat ended in a monstrous home run that came off the bat at 115.7 mph. With all the other talented corner infielders in the Brewers’ system, he has been somewhat overlooked. Today’s home run is a reminder that if he can cut down on the strikeouts, his power could be a true difference maker someday.

Other position players who had hits included Andrew Fischer, Brady Ebel, and Daniel Dickinson, all 2025 draft picks. Ebel’s hit, a double to left field, tied the game at 7 for the Brewers in the eighth inning. Fischer’s been flashing all spring between the World Baseball Classic and Spring Training, and tonight was no exception — smoking a 111.3 mph double down the right field line to score Ebel and give the Brewers an 8-7 lead.

Luis Peña got the Brewers on the board in the first with his only hit of the contest:

The pitching staff was a bit less impressive today, as Ethan Dorchies and Wande Torres were the only pitchers who didn’t allow a run. Starter Tyson Hardin allowed four hits and three runs in two innings, walking two and striking out one. The Brewers put up four runs before he was pulled, so Hardin exited the game with the lead. His replacement, Brett Wichrowski, gave up three runs in 0.2 innings, although one of the three was unearned due to a Made throwing error. The winning run for the Athletics was scored on a Darrien Miller passed ball in the bottom of the eighth, although pitcher Mark Manfredi had already allowed three hits and walked a batter during the frame.

I’d also be remiss not to mention that Josh Adamczewski made a nice leaping catch on the warning track to end the fourth inning, Adamczewski was listed as an infielder and mainly played middle infield last season, but the Brewers have a logjam of prospects (Made, Peña, Cooper Pratt, Jett Williams) that play shortstop and/or second base. Because of this, the Brewers are giving Adamczewski reps in left field to get his bat in the lineup. Seeing him do stuff like this in the outfield is a great sign:

Before the Yankees begin their 2026 season with Wednesday's 8:05 p.m. Opening Night game at the San Francisco Giants, New York has two more spring training games -- 3:05 p.m. starts Monday and Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Ariz.

Gerrit Cole (Tommy John surgery recovery) will start Tuesday's game with two innings in mind, followed by left-hander Ryan Weathers, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch.

The Yankees enter the regular season with a four-man rotation -- left-hander Max Fried, right-handers Cam Schlittler and Will Warren and the left-handed Weathers -- YES Network's Meredith Marakovits reported.

New York is "discussing what that means for Luis Gil," Hoch said.

"Gil will remain behind in Tampa and throw live batting practice on Wednesday," Hoch wrote. "The Yanks are considering optioning him to the minors. If they don't, Matt Blake said they may use him in a piggyback role."

Gil's spring training was a struggle, but he ended his last start on a high note.

Anthony Volpe injury update

ShortstopAnthony Volpe (left shoulder) "is expected to get in rehab games in mid April," according to Marakovits.

More than a month ago, Volpe said that an April return would "definitely" be possible.

Carlos Lagrange wins 2026 James P. Dawson Award

The Yankees' annual honor for the most outstanding rookie of spring training is Carlos Lagrange, the right-hander whose efforts made being sent down "a difficult decision."

"Well, I feel pretty good with my participation in this big league camp," Lagrange told Marakovits. "You know, that was my first one. It was pretty good."

Lagrange, 22, went 1-0 with a 0.66 ERA in 13.1 IP over four games (one start), allowing two runs (one earned) on six hits (one homer) while striking out 13 and walking four.

"I think I take a lot of confidence because when you have a really good team on your back, you know, you pitch with confidence," Lagrange said. "And during the summer, you know they can help you make the plays."

Lagrange is the Yankees' top pitching prospect and ranked No. 2 overall behind infielder Greg Lombard Jr., according to MLB Pipeline.

The Mets lost their final spring training game 4-3, holding the lead from the fourth inning until the Marlins scored two runs in the ninth to win the game.

• David Peterson threw 76 pitches over five innings, giving up one run on five hits and a walk, while striking out four.
• Luke Weaver got just one out, giving up a run without giving up a hit, but instead walking three batters.
• Zach Peek and Ben Simon both had scoreless outings, going 0.2 innings and 1.0 inning respectively. SImon also struck out two batters and walked one.
• Parker Carlson picked up the blown save and the loss, giving up the tying and go-ahead run in the ninth, but overall he went 1.2 innings and struck out three.
• Bo Bichette went 1-for-2 with a double and a walk, driving in a run and scoring a run as well.
• Brett Baty went 1-for-3 with an RBI, and Jorge Polanco collected an RBI of his own on a sacrifice fly.
• Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto each collected a hit as well, and both came around to score.

The Mets don’t play again until Thursday, when they’re back in Citi Field and taking on Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day. It’s a 1:15 PM ET start, and will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock, so you’ll have to wait a little longer to hear Gary, Keith, and Ron’s dulcet tones.

Today the Colorado Rockies wrapped up their spring training games by defeating The Athletics 6-5. See game highlights here.

First, here are manager Warren Schaeffer’s postgame thoughts:

Starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen discussed his day:

And, finally, Edouard Julien discussed being named to the Rockies Opening Day roster:

The Rockies finish spring training games with a 14-14 record. For the next two days, they will welcome the Detroit Tigers to Salt River Fields.

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JUPITER, Fla. — Carson Benge has performed at a high enough level this spring to earn a job with the Mets. Now he awaits the final verdict.

The stud prospect completed his initial Grapefruit League season Sunday, finishing 1-for-3 in the 4-3 loss to the Marlins at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.

Benge, who finished with an .874 OPS in 14 games, hardly appeared overwhelmed, both on the field and off.

“I am happy that I carried myself in a really good way,” the 23-year-old outfielder said. “I showed everyone what kind of person I am and I feel like that is what spoke the loudest for me.”

Mike Tauchman’s removal from the mix — the veteran outfielder has a torn meniscus in his left knee that needs surgery — may have strengthened Benge’s chances, although the Mets conceivably could have carried both Tauchman and Benge.

Tyrone Taylor and Brett Baty are right field options, and Jared Young is another possibility.

But it may be determined that Benge is ready, handing him the starting job.

The Mets will break camp after a workout Monday, but it’s possible Benge won’t know his fate until just before Thursday’s season opener.

Benge is not on the 40-man roster.

“I’ll be patient,” Benge said. “I have waited this long, I will wait a little longer.”

Benge was asked about his biggest takeaway from camp.

“Just the level that these guys play at,” Benge said. “Day in and day out, they put in the work. They put real focus into everything they do, from preparation, hydration, stuff on the field, stuff off the field is really what I picked up.”

Nolan McLean and Sean Manaea will pitch in Monday’s intrasquad scrimmage.

It will be a final tuneup for McLean before his scheduled Sunday start against the Pirates.

It’s unclear when Manaea will pitch for the first time, as he begins the season in the bullpen in a piggyback role.

Clay Holmes and Kodai Senga will remain in Port St. Lucie to pitch in minor league games this week before heading north.

David Peterson allowed one earned run on five hits over five innings against the Marlins to finish the Grapefruit League with a 4.15 ERA.

The lefty is scheduled to face the Pirates on Saturday at Citi Field.

Cubs right-hander Cade Horton, who shapes up to be the No. 2 starter after Matthew Boyd begins the season, had an excellent six-inning outing against the Brewers Sunday at Sloan Park.

Okay, so it was against a team of Brewers minor leaguers, as all the MLB Brewers had departed for Milwaukee Sunday, as they have exhibition games there against the Reds Monday and Tuesday.

Still, Horton was again dominant and the Cubs smashed the Double-A and Triple-A Brewers 12-0.

Horton threw 68 pitches (48 strikes). Here’s more on Horton’s outing [VIDEO].

As for the Cubs offense, most of the regulars played the first few innings of the game and hit those minor-league Brewers well.

Here’s an RBI double by Moisés Ballesteros in the second [VIDEO].

Ballesteros later doubled again. He’s a hitting machine, perfect for the DH role he’ll embody this year.

In the third, Alex Bregman homered [VIDEO].

Ian Happ followed that with a solo homer of his own [VIDEO].

Nico Hoerner had a pair of hits, including a two-run double. Dansby Swanson also drove in a pair.

So, yes, against minor leaguers. Still, it has to be good for these hitters to get into a rhythm before Opening Day on Thursday. After today the Cubs don’t face the Brewers until May 18.

Ben Brown threw two scoreless innings of relief, and was touching 97-98 consistently. I think this will be an excellent role for him this year, and it appears he’s going to make the Opening Day roster and serve in that precise role.

Attendance watch: 14,375 paid on another hot (96 degrees) day at Sloan Park. That pushes the season total over 200,000, at 202,927 for 16 dates. That’s an average of 12,683 per date. (This does not include the Spring Breakout game.)

One more note, ICYMI:

No surprises here. Jonathon Long might have had a shot at the Opening Day roster, but the injury he suffered early in camp set him back too far. I’m thinking he’ll get some chances in the big leagues later this year.

The Cubs will wrap Spring Training 2026 with two exhibition games against the Yankees at Sloan Park. Monday afternoon at 2:05 p.m. CT, Shōta Imanaga will face Carlos Lagrange. No TV Monday, there will be radio broadcasts on both WSCR The Score and the Yankees flagship WFAN 660.

After one game in Anaheim, the Freeway Series shifts to Dodger Stadium with the Dodgers hosting the Angels for the first of two games in Los Angeles.

Roki Sasaki makes his final exhibition start, trying to land the plane after a very turbulent spring training. Sasaki starting this middle game of the Freeway Series lines him up to start the second series of the regular season, against the Guardians.

Left-hander Reid Detmers starts Monday for the Angels.

Monday game info

• Teams: Dodgers at Angels
• Ballpark: Dodger Stadium
• Time: 6:10 p.m.
• TV: SportsNet LA, FanDuel Sports Network West (Angels)
• Radio: AM 570 (English), KTNQ 1020 AM (Spanish)

Box Score

The Milwaukee Brewers wrapped up their Cactus League slate in Mesa, Arizona on Sunday afternoon, as they took a rough 12-0 loss at the hands of the Chicago Cubs.

Is this a worrying loss? Perhaps even less than other spring training games, which are already of very little concern. In this one, the Brewers had just about none of their regulars, as the major league squad is traveling back to Milwaukee for a pair of exhibitions against the Reds on Monday and Tuesday.

In fact, outside of starting pitcher Chad Patrick (27 career appearances), the only other players on the travel roster for Sunday with MLB experience were reliever Peter Strzelecki (77 appearances) and outfielder Jacob Hurtubise (83 career plate appearances over 41 games). Oh, and most of Milwaukee’s star prospects are over at Hohokam Stadium playing in the Spring Breakout game against the A’s, so we’re really talking about digging deep in the minors for today’s roster.

On the other side, the Cubs rolled with most of their everyday players, including Michael Busch, Alex Bregman, Ian Happ, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner, Carson Kelly, Moisés Ballestreros, Dansby Swanson, and Matt Shaw. Cade Horton also started on the mound.

So, rather than put you through the misery of going through a sad 12-0 loss to Milwaukee’s biggest rival, I’ll just give you a peek at a few key stat lines.

Patrick did not have a great game, as he went four innings, allowing seven runs on six hits and a pair of walks with four strikeouts to finish his spring with an 11.68 ERA. Concerned? Again, no. Strzelecki allowed two runs in 1 2/3 innings, and Garrett Hodges, Tanner Gillis, and Stiven Cruz also pitched in this one.

Offensively, six players finished with a hit today, including Dylan O’Rae, Jeferson Quero, David García, Mike Boeve, Eric Brown Jr., and Hurtubise. The only one of those of the extra-base variety was a double by Brown. Hurtubise and O’Rae both swiped a bag, while the offense as a whole went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.

Perhaps the coolest thing about this game was Prince Fielder’s son, Jadyn, entered the game late as a pinch-hitter for Marco Dinges. The 21-year-old second baseman struck out in his only at-bat.

The Brewers have the aforementioned exhibitions against the Reds on deck, as they’ll welcome them to American Family Field in Milwaukee for games on Monday and Tuesday. Then, it’s time for Opening Day, as the White Sox come to town beginning Thursday. Aaron Ashby will start in Monday’s game against Cincinnati, with Brady Singer starting for the Reds. First pitch in that one is at 6:40 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on 94.5 ESPN Radio and the Brewer Radio Network.

That was a fun way to wrap spring training. The Blue Jays smoked Tampa Bay, 14-1, with most of the regulars getting in on the action. The highlights:

• Dylan Cease went 5.0 innings, striking out six while allowing no runs on three hits and two walks. He had a little wobble in the fourth, accounting for both walks and a single, but he was still getting it up to 97 and looking easy in the fifth.
• Louis Varland gave up the lone Rays run, on a deep Carson Williams solo homer in the seventh. It’s been kind of a rough spring for Louis, they’ll need him to sharpen up for the regular season.
• The rest of the bullpen was good. Spencer Miles, Mason Fluharty and Braydon Fisher combined for three innings of perfect relief.
• The offence was rolling, dropping six in the first and then seven more in the fourth.
• George Springer was 2-3 with a homer and a walk
• Vladimir Guerrero jr. was 2-2 with a homer and a walk
• Addison Barger was 3-4
• Alejandro Kirk was 3-3 with a homer, a double, and a walk
• Jesus Sanchez was 2-4 with a homer and a double
• Andres Gimenez was 1-3 with a double and a walk.
• Eloy Jimenez had a pinch hit double

We also got some news. Angel Bastardo and Yariel Rodriguez have been told that they didn’t make the opening day roster. Rodriguez had a good World Baseball Classic, but he hasn’t looked great in MLB camp and was always facing an uphill battle after being waived back in December and so coming off the 40-man roster. For Bastardo, failing to make the team probably means the end of his time as a Blue Jay. As a Rule 5 draftee, he’ll have to be traded to a team that will roster him or offered back to the Red Sox. Selecting him in the 2024 draft, knowing he needed to rehab from Tommy John surgery through the whole 2025 season, was an interesting gamble. The Jays got to take a long look at him over the winter, and if he’d been ready he could have been a talented addition. He struggled a lot, though, walking seven and throwing four wild pitches in 7.2 spring innings, and he doesn’t look ready to step directly into an MLB bullpen. There will be one more pitching cut to come, as the Jays currently list 14 uninjured pitchers as active with 13 being the in-season limit. Most likely that will be optioning Chase Lee so that they can keep 2025 Rule 5 draftee Spencer Miles. Miles has looked effective this spring, striking out 11 of 46 batters faced and regularly running his fastball up to 98.

Now we enter the four day dead period before Sacramento comes to the Dome on Friday evening to open the season. I’m more than ready to watch some real baseball.

Observations from Mets spring training on Sunday:

Baty delivers

Brett Baty completed a strong Grapefruit League season by going 1-for-3 with an RBI in a 4-3 loss to the Marlins in Jupiter, Fla.

Baty posted a .920 OPS this spring as he prepares for duty at three infield positions and right field.

Weaver wild

Luke Weaver walked three batters and recorded only one out before he was removed from the game.

The right-hander allowed one earned run.

Caught my eye

The Mets played their possible Opening Day lineup, with the exception of catcher: Ben Rortvedt started and Francisco Alvarez had the day off.

Monday’s schedule

The Mets will hold an intrasquad scrimmage at Clover Park before departing for New York.

Phillies relief pitcher Daniel Robert is hospitalized and in stable condition after collapsing during his first bullpen session of spring training on Sunday.

Medical staff rushed to the aid of Robert, 31, who stumbled off the mound amid a cardiac incident at the club’s camp in Clearwater, Florida.

The training personnel used a defibrillator and transported him to the hospital, where he is “stable and alert,” the team said.

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Robert maintained consciousness throughout the event and managed to leave the field under his own power.

Robert suffered a similar cardiac incident in October, after which the Phillies medical team resuscitated him with CPR and an external defibrillator. 

He then received an implanted cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), which was “triggered” during Sunday’s event.

The device data was reviewed at the hospital, according to MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki.

RHP Daniel Robert collapsed throwing a bullpen session this morning in Clearwater. He had an event last year.

Team said, “The ICD was triggered as he was coming off the mound but he is stable and alert. He was taken to the local hospital to have the device data reviewed.”

— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) March 22, 2026

Robert — who held a 4.15 ERA across 15 appearances with the Phillies in 2025 — returned to the franchise last month on a minor-league deal and joined the team as a non-roster invitee for training camp.

The right-hander told NBC’s Jim Salisbury that the driving factor in his return was the bond he’d forged with the organization and its medical staff, saying “I owe everything to them.”

“They stayed in touch all winter,” Robert added. “They were super accommodating. They knew exactly what was going on and had a plan for me. I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to play this season, but if I was able to, I wanted it to be here because of the way the Phillies supported me. All the tests show I’m healthy. The Phillies helped me get to see some of the best doctors in the country.”

Further medical tests delayed Robert’s first bullpen of the season until Sunday.

The Dodgers are back in Southern California on Sunday night to start the exhibition Freeway Series against the Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. Much like Friday night against the Padres at Camelback Ranch, Sunday showcases another potential opening day lineup for the Dodgers, this time with Alex Freeland at second base after getting good news Sunday morning.

Lineup

Shohei Ohtani DH
Michael Tucker RF
Mookie Betts SS
Freddie Freeman 1B
Will Smith C
Max Muncy 3B
Teoscar Hernández LF
Andy Pages CF
Alex Freeland 2B

Tyler Glasnow starts on the mound.

Other pitchers

Non-roster pitchers Chris Campos and Antoine Kelly are active for the Freeway Series, as is the full major league bullpen. Tanner Scott, Alex Vesia, Blake Treinen, and Ben Casparius are expected to pitch Sunday night.

Up from the minors are Ronan Kopp (wearing number 83), Cam Day (89), Antonio Knowles (92), and Cody Morse (90).

Other position players

Miguel Rojas, Santiago Espinal, Alex Call, and Dalton Rushing are active, as is catcher Eliézer Alfonzo, the last remaining non-roster position player in camp.

Up from the minors are Zach Ehrhard (99), James Tibbs III (98), Eduardo Quintero (87), Emil Morales (93), Chase Harlan (94), and Joendry Vargas (88).

1904
Bob Elson, who would become the longest-tenured broadcaster in White Sox history, was born in Chicago.

Elson graduated from DePaul but became a WGN voice in 1929 almost completely by accident, being pulled into an audition while merely taking a tour of KWK in St. Louis and then WGN snatching him home. He would go on to cover more than 5,000 baseball games in his career.

Elson spent most of his career covering both White Sox and Cubs games, but from 1946-70 worked only on the White Sox. He had a smooth delivery that allowed him also to shift over to Blackhawks work (1934-55, interrupted only by service in World War II), and pro football (Bears and Cardinals) in the 1930s. He was also one of the first broadcasters to conduct on-field interviews.

While not exactly the most beloved or colorful voice in club history, there will never be another broadcaster who comes close to the service Bob Elson gave the White Sox.

1906
Moose Solters, who finished his career with the White Sox, was born, in Pittsburgh. The left fielder seemed on his way to superstardom, with brilliant early-career seasons for the Red Sox and Browns. But three of his four seasons from 1936-39 were poor, prompting the White Sox to buy low on Solters in a 1939 challenge trade with St. Louis, sending the Browns left fielder Rip Radcliff. Radcliff had a great 1940 season in St. Louis, leading the majors in hits. Solters also had a strong, bounce-back season.

Sadly, during the 1941 season Moose was struck by a loose baseball while walking onto the field at Griffith Stadium in Washington, sustaining a skull fracture. His comeback attempt failed, as his eyesight began to fail him as a result of the injury.

For you trivia buffs, both Solters and Marv Owen were born on exactly the same day, preceding the first White Sox championship season. Solters played three seasons with the White Sox and Owen two, and depending on the timing of transactions the birthday twins may have been briefly on the same White Sox roster: Owen was sold to the Red Sox on Dec. 8, 1939, the same day Solters came to the South Side in trade.

1985
Primary 1960s White Sox owner Art Allyn passed away at age 71, in Sarasota.

He came to the White Sox a lion and went out a lamb — or maybe it was the other way around. Allyn had the winning bid to secure the club from Bill Veeck and shrewdly rebuilt an aging team via GM Ed Short. In fact, for all of the storied White Sox seasons, the best three-year record for the franchise came under Allyn’s ownership, 1963-65.

Allyn had a heroic side off the field as well: Repulsed by the segregation Florida continued to practice into the 1960s, the owner bought a motel near the Sarasota training grounds to allow his Black White Sox players to sidestep the institutional racism still being practiced.

On the other hand, Allyn did leave the White Sox as a villain. Allyn was unwilling to hold Short’s feet to the fire after a series of sour moves in the second half of the 1960s, and the threadbare White Sox began to openly solicit Milwaukee as a relocation site after the Braves moved south to Atlanta. It was Allyn who steered the Sox up north to play a significant percentage of their home schedule at County Stadium, not Comiskey Park.

Finally, with Art on the verge of selling the White Sox to interests who would have vacated Comiskey Park permanently, Art’s brother John Allyn intervened and bought Art out in 1969, saving the White Sox for Chicago.

2026
The White Sox signed catcher Reese McGuire to a $1.2 million contract, beginning his second go-around with the team. McGuire originally played on the South Side in 2022, slashing .221/.261/.285 in 53 games before being dealt to Boston for Jake Diekman. That 0.0 WAR effort was enough to bring the 31-year-old back to town, likely costing the White Sox younger and cheaper catching prospect Korey Lee.