Every team across the majors is selling hope to their fans: some are selling it in a more immediate fashion, in the form of active offseasons full of free-agent signings and trade acquisitions. Others,

Miguel Vargas delivered the first “best shape of my life” declaration at SoxFest Live, less than three weeks before spring training even began.

Ahead of SoxFest Live, which begins Friday, general manager Chris Getz provided a look-ahead to the 2025 season throughout the organization.

The Chicago ... Sox have quite a few position player prospects that will make their debuts at some point this season. During his recent appearance during Soxfest General Manager of the White Sox ...

It may not have been the best timing, but at least the team revealed it is planning a 2005 White Sox reunion and a statue for Mark Buehrle.

CHICAGO — White Sox general manager Chris Getz mentioned the talent in the pipeline and insisted better days are coming. He just has one message for Chicago's frustrated fans: Be patient.

The White Sox are likely done making moves this offseason. Find out more about the team's direction at MLB Trade Rumors.

As it stands, Brooks Baldwin is projected to serve as Chicago's Opening Day shortstop. The 24-year-old made his big league debut in 2024 – just two years after he went in the 12th round of the 2022 MLB Draft – and he wound up batting .211 with a .566 OPS and 0.0 WAR in 33 games.

White Sox general manager Chris Getz mentioned the talent in the pipeline and insisted better days are coming.

Former White Sox pitcher Jose Contreras tosses a T-shirt into the crowd as current and former players are introduced on stage during SoxFest Live on Jan. 24, 2025, at the Ramova Theatre. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

The White Sox traded right-handed reliever Ron Marinaccio to the Padres on Friday afternoon. Read more about the move at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Atlanta Braves, who are one of the favorites to win the National League pennant in 2025, have an expensive lineup - but it's only barely worth more than Juan Soto's record-setting deal with the New York Mets.