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March 5, 2026 | Camelback Ranch, Glendale, AZ | 2:05 PM CT | MLB Network, NBC Sports Chicago<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Chicago White Sox<\/strong> (63\u201399 last year) close out spring training today against the Cleveland Guardians (80\u201382), and this is our final evaluation before the real games start counting. Both teams are in the AL Central. Both finished below .500 last year. But Cleveland’s trying to get back to the playoffs. We’re trying to not lose 100 games.<\/p>\n

Jos\u00e9 Ram\u00edrez is one of the best players in baseball. We have Colson Montgomery hoping to become a star. Triston McKenzie is a proven starter. Drew Thorpe is trying to earn a rotation spot. They have organizational competence and sustainable success. We have prospects and hope.<\/p>\n

This is the last spring training game. After today, the losses count. For White Sox fans who endured 99 losses last year, this is our final chance to see whether our young core is actually ready for the challenge ahead.<\/p>\n

Where the White Sox Stand (Still Deep in Rebuild Mode)<\/h2>\n

2025 Record: 63\u201399<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ninety-nine losses. We were terrible. The front office tore it all down, traded veterans for prospects, and committed to a painful but necessary rebuild.<\/p>\n

Spring training has been about development, not wins. Has Colson Montgomery shown he’s ready? Does Drew Thorpe have major league stuff? Can Luis Robert Jr. stay healthy? These are the questions that matter.<\/p>\n

Key Players:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Luis Robert Jr. (CF):<\/strong> Elite talent when healthy\u2014just needs to stay on the field<\/li>\n
  • Colson Montgomery (SS):<\/strong> Our top prospect, the franchise cornerstone<\/li>\n
  • Erick Fedde (SP):<\/strong> Veteran arm who mentors young pitchers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Top Prospects:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Bryan Ramos (3B):<\/strong> Power bat trying to prove he’s ready<\/li>\n
    • Drew Thorpe (RHP):<\/strong> Gets the final spring start, has frontline potential<\/li>\n
    • Edgar Quero (C):<\/strong> Young catcher with offensive upside<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Drew Thorpe gets one last audition today. Can he compete with a quality AL Central lineup? Does he deserve an Opening Day rotation spot? Today answers those questions.<\/p>\n

      The Cleveland Guardians: Always Competitive<\/h2>\n

      2025 Record: 80\u201382<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Cleveland had an off year by their standards, but they’re always in the hunt. They develop pitching better than almost anyone, play fundamentally sound baseball, and have Jos\u00e9 Ram\u00edrez\u2014one of the best all-around players in the game.<\/p>\n

      Key Players:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • Jos\u00e9 Ram\u00edrez (3B):<\/strong> Perennial MVP candidate, elite hitter and defender<\/li>\n
      • Andr\u00e9s Gim\u00e9nez (SS):<\/strong> Gold Glove defender with developing bat<\/li>\n
      • Triston McKenzie (RHP):<\/strong> Proven starter with command and strikeout stuff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Top Prospects:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • Kyle Manzardo (1B):<\/strong> Power bat trying to establish himself<\/li>\n
        • Chase DeLauter (OF):<\/strong> Athletic outfielder with upside<\/li>\n
        • Gavin Williams (RHP):<\/strong> Pitching prospect with frontline potential<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          The Guardians are well-coached, fundamentally sound, and always seem to develop quality pitching. They’re what smart organizations look like. We’re trying to get there, but we’re years behind.<\/p>\n

          The Matchups That Matter Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Position<\/th>\nWhite Sox<\/th>\nGuardians<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          Shortstop<\/td>\nColson Montgomery<\/td>\nAndr\u00e9s Gim\u00e9nez<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Third Base<\/td>\nBryan Ramos<\/td>\nJos\u00e9 Ram\u00edrez<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Starting Pitcher<\/td>\nDrew Thorpe<\/td>\nTriston McKenzie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          Colson Montgomery vs Andr\u00e9s Gim\u00e9nez at Shortstop<\/strong>
          \nMontgomery is our top prospect trying to prove he’s ready. Gim\u00e9nez is an established Gold Glove defender. Montgomery has higher offensive upside, but Gim\u00e9nez is the more complete, proven player right now.<\/p>\n

          Bryan Ramos vs Jos\u00e9 Ram\u00edrez at Third Base<\/strong>
          \nRamos is our prospect trying to earn an everyday job. Ram\u00edrez is a perennial MVP candidate. The gap is enormous, but Ramos needs to show he at least belongs on the same field.<\/p>\n

          Drew Thorpe vs Triston McKenzie on the Mound<\/strong>
          \nBoth are young starters with upside. McKenzie is more established with proven stuff and consistency. Thorpe is trying to show he deserves an Opening Day rotation spot. This is his final audition.<\/p>\n

          What the White Sox Need to See Today<\/h2>\n

          Drew Thorpe Earns His Rotation Spot<\/strong>
          \nThis is it. Thorpe’s final chance to prove he’s ready. Against a quality AL Central lineup with division rivals watching, he needs to show command, confidence, and the ability to execute. Three or four quality innings locks in his Opening Day spot.<\/p>\n

          Colson Montgomery Finishes Strong<\/strong>
          \nMontgomery’s had a solid spring. Today, one final strong performance against division rivals sends him north to Chicago with confidence. Quality at-bats, smooth defense, smart baserunning. Show you’re ready.<\/p>\n

          Luis Robert Jr. Stays Healthy<\/strong>
          \nIt’s the last spring game. Just get through it without injury. If Robert can give us anything close to a full season, he’s a difference-maker. If not, we’re stuck hoping Montgomery becomes our best player immediately.<\/p>\n

          Bryan Ramos Shows He’s Ready<\/strong>
          \nRamos has power, but can he handle quality pitching? Against McKenzie and Cleveland’s staff, show bat-to-ball skills and prove you’re not just organizational depth.<\/p>\n

          Head to Chicago Ready for Opening Day<\/strong>
          \nSpring training is over after today. No more evaluations. No more tune-ups. Just finish healthy and head north ready for the long season ahead.<\/p>\n

          What Cleveland Will Bring<\/h2>\n

          Jos\u00e9 Ram\u00edrez will do something MVP-caliber\u2014clutch hits, smooth defense, professional at-bats. Triston McKenzie will challenge our hitters with command and quality breaking stuff. Andr\u00e9s Gim\u00e9nez will make smooth defensive plays at short.<\/p>\n

          The Guardians’ organizational competence and fundamentally sound baseball will test us one more time. They’re not a superteam, but they’re well-coached and execute. That’s usually enough.<\/p>\n

          White Sox Fan Prediction: Close Early, Then Reality Hits<\/h2>\n

          Final Score: Guardians 6, White Sox 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Drew Thorpe throws four solid innings, allowing two runs and showing he’s earned a rotation spot. Triston McKenzie matches him with quality command and deceptive stuff.<\/p>\n

          Colson Montgomery goes 2-for-3 with a double and finishes spring training on a high note. Luis Robert Jr. crushes a solo homer (then exits as a precaution, because of course).<\/p>\n

          But Jos\u00e9 Ram\u00edrez takes over late with clutch hitting and professional at-bats. Cleveland’s pitching depth and fundamentals pull away in the late innings.<\/p>\n

          We compete. We show flashes. But they’re the better team, and it shows when it matters.<\/p>\n

          Why This Final Spring Game Matters<\/h2>\n

          The scoreboard doesn’t matter. But seeing our prospects compete one final time before Opening Day does.<\/p>\n

          Can Drew Thorpe earn a rotation spot with a quality performance? Will Colson Montgomery show he’s ready to be our everyday shortstop? Can Luis Robert Jr. stay healthy long enough to make an impact?<\/p>\n

          Cleveland represents what we’re trying to become\u2014consistent, competitive, fundamentally sound. They’re not the Yankees or Dodgers, but they’re always in the playoff hunt. We need to get there.<\/p>\n

          Spring training is over after today. The losses start counting for real. And we need our young core to prove they’re ready for the challenge.<\/p>\n

          Go Sox. Finish spring strong and get ready for a long season of development.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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