My job is to go out there and play and perform, and if I don’t do that, that’s on me,” Benintendi said. “Nobody has higher expectations of myself than me. When I hear criticism, it’s 10 times worse in my own head.

The 2025 season opens Friday at the Triple-A level, with future stars set to shine in Pacific Coast League and International League play. This is the earliest season opener for the minor leagues since March 27,

Will Venable remembers being on the end of tough conversations as a player. He’s now having to deliver that information as the Chicago White Sox manager.