Ready or not, here they come. Spring Training gets started this afternoon, as the White Sox host the Padres.
Pedro Grifol will make his managing debut for the ballclub, with first pitch scheduled for 2:05 p.m. CST at Camelback Ranch. Does this game having a lot riding on it? In the grand scheme of things, no. In the eyes of fans who are anxious to see new leadership, probably yes.
Lance Lynn will get the start for the White Sox. Lynn and fans alike are looking for him to make a bounce-back after a subpar 2022 season.