'I think I put my best foot forward': Smith hoping to lock down rotation spot
When White Sox manager Will Venable named right-hander Sean Burke to be Chicago’s Opening Day starter against the Angels at Rate Field on March 27, it was a fitting -- but surprising -- move.
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Which ranked prospects are still vying for Opening Day spots?
With Spring Training reaching the home stretch, teams are beginning the process of finalizing their Opening Day rosters.
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Thorpe (elbow discomfort) exits rehab start early
Rule 5 Draft pick Smith makes Opening Day roster.
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Follow on Gameday, 3 p.m. CT: Burke gears up for Opening Day
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Future aces? White Sox excited for 'special' prospect trio
The White Sox have an Opening Day starter in Sean Burke, but they don’t necessarily have an ace at the top of the rotation.
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Listen live on MLB.TV, 4 p.m. ET (Thurs.): Ashcraft continues bid for roster spot
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Angels-White Sox Opening Day starting pitchers: Kikuchi vs. Burke
The White Sox and Angels lost a combined 220 times during the 2024 season, with Chicago’s total of 121 setting a single-season record in the Modern Era (since 1901).
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From an afterthought to the Opening Day starter: Burke's huge rise
This story was excerpted from Scott Merkin's White Sox Beat newsletter.
