The weight of a season marked by 121 losses would crush most teams, but not the Chicago White Sox. The 2024 campaign, which saw the team struggle with consistency, ended with a painful yet historic unwanted record. 121 losses – the worst in the franchise’s history. As the season’s final game drew closer, the hum of a disappointed locker room echoed across the stadium. Yet, from that bitter series of defeats emerged a quiet resolve from the man at the helm, Manager Will Venable. He is determined to leave the past in the rearview mirror and focus on rebuilding from the ground. And boy, do they need a rebuild.
“For us starting, it’s about creating an environment that these guys are happy to come to every day,” Will shared. “Creating a positive environment, supporting our guys to be at our best, and also focusing on the things that make a difference in winning baseball.”
His approach goes beyond just strategy—it’s about cultivating a mindset and a culture that empowers players to perform at their highest level.
If you take every top sports team in the world, they set a culture from which they channel the energy into wins. If there’s no proper culture, it automatically reflects in the results. It’s as simple as that.
.@whitesox Manager Will Venable on the White Sox mindset after a record 121 losses in 2024:
“It’s about creating a positive environment, supporting our guys to be at our best, and focusing on the things that make a difference in winning baseball.” pic.twitter.com/qSHCf9dxVg
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) March 13, 2025
Venable continued,“That’s kind of a process where highlighting those things we are presenting to players, and then we go out and train it, and also hold them accountable for all those things as well.”
With this, he’s laying the groundwork for a team that would thrive on accountability, learning, and growth. At the same time, it ensures that everyone remains focused on making progress individually and as a group.
While the scars of 2024’s record-breaking loss take time to heal, the White Sox are moving forward under the guidance of a manager concentrated on progress, not perfection. With Will’s leadership, the vision is clear – one step at a time, they will move toward making giant strides. The road may be long, but with the right mindset and dedication, the future is full of promise.
White Sox 2025: Shaping the next chapter ft. Will Venable
As Spring Training heats up, the Chicago White Sox are crafting a roster that could finally turn the page on their tough 2024 season. From power hitters to defensive stalwarts, each position is up for grabs, with a common aim: one step at a time.
At catcher, the White Sox are stacked with depth, featuring Korey Lee and Matt Thaiss as the primary options. But don’t overlook top prospects Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero, who are both on the fast track to the majors. On the other hand, the first base remains Andrew Vaughn’s forte. However, the position could see some rotation with the looming presence of power-hitting Tim Elko and veteran Bobby Dalbec.
Josh Rojas anchored the second base and would love to improve from his .304 OBP. At shortstop, the rising star Colson Montgomery is recovering from injury but expected to push for the spot, with solid defensive options like Chase Meidroth and Jacob Amaya in the mix.
Luis Robert Jr. will make the outfield department home as he leads the charge. However, health questions about Andrew Benintendi and the uncertain future of Robert could alter the dynamic.
Meanwhile, Miguel Vargas will take most of the reps at third base. Versatility across the infield and DH spot will keep manager Will Venable’s options flexible. With so many new possibilities, the 2025 season is shaping up to be a fresh start for the White Sox.
The team would be poised to rewrite their story – this time with a winning plot twist.
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