As SoxFest Live wrapped up Saturday, the attention turns to spring training. Chicago White Sox pitchers and catchers report on Feb. 12 for Will Venable’s first camp as manager.

Venable and White Sox General Manager Chris Getz held a pre-Sox Fest pow-wow Thursday afternoon, before the festivities officially kick off on Friday.

James Karinchak, who formerly starred in a bullpen role for the Cleveland Guardians, has signed a deal with the Chicago White Sox.

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

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.

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

Fans got a chance to meet current players and top prospects who are eager to compete to be a part of a team that can start to make change in the form of more wins under first-year manager Will Venable.

Korey Lee has an interesting perspective regarding the current state of the White Sox. He was behind the plate for 113 games during a 2024 campaign where the South Siders finished 41-121, setting a Modern Era record (since 1901) for most defeats in a season.

The Chicago White Sox opened SoxFest with a press conference with general manager Chris Getz and first-year manager Will Venable. The two answered questions on Thursday afternoon.

Colson Montgomery, ranked by MLB Pipeline as the No. 4 White Sox prospect and No. 37 overall, could break camp as the team’s starting shortstop. The 22-year-old left-handed hitter clearly will be a key figure at the Major League level for the 2025 White Sox,

The Chicago White Sox will welcome fans to SoxFest Live starting today. They changed the game plan, holding it in an historic place.

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)