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SCHEDULE STANDINGS SOCIAL ROSTER STATS VIDEOS ODDS

Fixing mechanics Cease has worked with White Sox pitching coach Ethan Katz to correct mechanical flaws in his lower body, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cease threw a side session Thursday under the watchful eye of catcher Yasmani Grandal, who liked what he saw. "If we get him to where we see him going, this guy could be a Cy Young finalist," Grandal said. "He could possibly be a Cy Young winner. He's got the tools to do it, there's no doubt on that." The right-hander pitched to a 4.01 ERA and 1.44 WHIP with 44 strikeouts and 34 walks over 58.1 innings in 2020. Cease is expected to claim a spot at the back end of the rotation to start the season.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Throws first bullpen Giolito had his first bullpen session of spring training Thursday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact New manager Tony La Russa got a look at Giolito and came away impressed. "The sharpness, because he has worked really hard to get here," La Russa said of what stood out. "And you can see the connection he has with [pitching coach] Ethan [Katz]." The right-hander will fit somewhere in the top three of what should be one of the better trios in MLB. Giolito, Dallas Keuchel and Lance Lynn sit atop a deep rotation.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Grandal on workload, Giolito 'entire package' CHICAGO -- Tony La Russa has made a positive first impression on White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal at the outset of the Hall of Famer’s seco...

FEBRUARY 18 • MLB.COM

Chicago White Sox: Liam Hendriks wants to be even better in 2021 New Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks was the American League Reliever of the Year in 2020. He wants to continue to elevate his game. "...

FEBRUARY 18 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Hendriks sees Sox closer role as not his yet Liam Hendriks doesn’t consider himself the White Sox closer. At least not on his second day of Spring Training with the team that brought th...

FEBRUARY 18 • MLB.COM

Rosenthal reaches $11M deal with A's, who add Moreland Experienced closer Trevor Rosenthal reached agreement on an $11 million, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics

FEBRUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox: Rick Hahn gives best quote of Spring Training on day one Pitchers and catchers are off and running at Spring Training. That is always the first step for all 30 teams each year. This year is excitin...

FEBRUARY 18 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

White Sox want to move forward with Tony La Russa, who must address the past Despite new rumors about Tony La Russa's hiring process, the White Sox are focused on the future.

FEBRUARY 18 • THEATHLETIC.COM

La Russa arrives: 'I embrace the challenge' Tony La Russa has managed 5,097 games over his 33-year career, including 1,035 previously for the White Sox. But his return to the field wit...

FEBRUARY 17 • MLB.COM

La Russa feels fortunate for chance to manage White Sox CHICAGO (AP) — Tony La Russa feels fortunate.

FEBRUARY 17 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

La Russa feels fortunate for chance to manage White Sox Tony La Russa feels fortunate the Chicago White Sox gave him the opportunity to manage again and stuck with him when news of a drunken driving arrest broke shortly after his hiring

FEBRUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

As the Chicago White Sox start building off last season’s playoff appearance, GM Rick Hahn says anything short of a World Series title ‘would be a disappointment’ The Chicago White Sox got a taste of the postseason in 2020. They want more. A lot more. “As we sit here today, the goal is to win a World S...

FEBRUARY 17 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoán Moncada releases single 'Desastre Personal' Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoán Moncada released a single called "Desastre Personal" alongside artists El Chacal and Lenier.

FEBRUARY 17 • USATODAY.COM

Vying for relief role General manager Rick Hahn said Wednesday that Crochet (forearm) is expected to open the upcoming season in the White Sox's bullpen rather than the rotation, Jon Morosi of MLB Netwo...

Impact The White Sox don't seem to be writing off the flame-throwing lefty becoming a starter in the long run, but working out of the bullpen will allow Crochet to make a more immediate impact for a team that has legitimate World Series aspirations in 2021. Upon being promoted to the big leagues last September, Crochet was dominant in a small sample of five relief appearances, tossing six scoreless frames and striking out eight. He suffered a strained left flexor tendon in the playoffs, but after being cleared to resume a throwing program earlier in the offseason, Crochet isn't expect to face any restrictions this spring.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to return in March Madrigal (shoulder) should be ready for Cactus League play by early March, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Madrigal underwent shoulder surgery during the offseason that carried a recovery timeline of 5-to-6 months. While he likely won't be available to begin Cactus League play, the 23-year-old should be able to appear in exhibition games for several weeks leading up to Opening Day. Assuming he's fully healthy, Madrigal should have an everyday role at second base for the White Sox in 2021.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Still viewed as left fielder Jimenez is still viewed as the everyday left fielder heading into spring training, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Jimenez played 54 games in the outfield during the 2020 campaign, but he's had some defensive issues to begin his major-league career. General manager Rick Hahn said Wednesday that Jimenez could still start some games as the designated hitter, but the 24-year-old is viewed as the team's everyday left fielder heading into 2021.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago White Sox: Lucas Giolito echoes Tim Anderson’s comments The Chicago White Sox are back at it as pitchers and catchers are officially back at spring training. It is awesome because this has been a...

FEBRUARY 17 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

In mix for Opening Day roster General manager Rick Hahn said Wednesday that Vaughn is "very much in the mix" to make the Opening Day roster, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vaughn is one of the organization's top prospects, and he was invited to major-league spring training ahead of the 2021 season. The 22-year-old has appeared in just 55 minor-league games, slashing .278/.384/.449 with six home runs and 36 RBI. Hahn has said he's a viable option at designated hitter in 2021 and there wouldn't have been much doubt regarding Vaughn's major-league readiness if there had been a minor-league season in 2020, offering optimism he could make the club to begin the 2021 campaign.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Just try not to dance to Moncada's music video The hits keep coming for White Sox star Yoán Moncada. And more could be on the way. The talented third baseman recently released his first s...

FEBRUARY 17 • MLB.COM

Contending with visa issues White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said Wednesday that Hernandez's arrival at spring camp would be delayed while he deals with visa issues, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hernandez's late start to spring training will only further diminish his long odds of winning a bench role with the White Sox heading into Opening Day. The 28-year-old infielder is attending camp as a non-roster invitee.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Delayed by visa issues White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said Wednesday that Vargas' arrival at spring camp would be delayed while he deals with visa issues, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vargas' late start to spring training will only further diminish his long odds of winning a spot in the White Sox's Opening Day bullpen. The 24-year-old right-hander will be attending camp as a non-roster invitee.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to begin season on IL Fry underwent a microdisectomy in his back during the offseason and should begin the regular season on the injured list, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Fry dealt with back issues last season, and he underwent a procedure during the offseason. As a result, general manager Rick Hahn revealed Wednesday that the southpaw will likely miss the first month of the regular season while he recovers. Once Fry is healthy, he should serve as a middle reliever for the White Sox in 2021.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox: The Mount Rushmore of starting pitchers No position in the series of creating mythical Mount Rushmores for the Chicago White Sox was more daunting than narrowing a field of 41 star...

FEBRUARY 17 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Breaking down AL Central middle infielders The middle infields of the American League Central underwent some changes this offseason, from the Francisco Lindor trade out of Cleveland t...

FEBRUARY 17 • MLB.COM

White Sox: Potential roles for Garrett Crochet in 2021 If someone had told me on June 10 the pitcher the Chicago White Sox selected in the first round would appear in the Wild Card Series for the...

FEBRUARY 17 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM