Saturday served as another spring marker for the Chicago White Sox and rookie manager Will Venable as they opened the Cactus League season against the Chicago Cubs.

With new leadership and young talent, Chicago hopes its painful rebuild can show signs of progress this year.

MLB spring training continues Monday as the Yankees take on the Red Sox in the heated rivalry. On Sunday, The Yankees dropped a 4-0 game to the Detroit Tigers, while Boston lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 8-7.

Venable was connected with multiple managerial openings. He took the one that requires a rebuild of historic proportions.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — At one point last spring, Jordan Leasure was viewed as a closer candidate for the White Sox. Acquired from the Dodgers with Nick Nastrini and Trayce Thompson for Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly on July 28, 2023, Leasure made the Sox’ Opening Day roster and was thrust into high leverage relief appearances by manager Pedro Grifol.

After being on a “short leash” with the Chicago White Sox last season, Garrett Crochet is hoping to push the envelope with the Boston Red Sox this year.

The Chicago White Sox are signing free-agent right-hander Mike Clevinger to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to spring training in Glendale, Ariz

The Boston Red Sox have three of the top prospects in baseball. Boston is trending in the right direction and have plenty of talent at the big league level alr