White Sox Update: Broadcast Schedule, Gallo, Thorpe

Day two of the entire squad being together featured Drew Thorpe’s recovery on the rise as he threw his first bullpen and Joey Gallo’s excitement to be with the team. Plus, the White Sox, Chicago Sports Network (CHSN), and ESPN Radio Chicago (AM-1000) have announced the team’s 2025 spring training television and radio schedule.

Spring Training Broadcast Schedule Announced

There are plenty of opportunities to catch the Sox in action in Glendale. Seven games are televised on Chicago Sports Network, 10 are broadcast on ESPN Chicago, and six are streamed on whitesox.com.

White Sox release 2025 Spring Training broadcast schedule

Drew Thorpe making strides in recovery

Drew Thorpe continued his recovery from a bone spur in his right elbow yesterday, throwing a couple of side sessions, but he made it off the mound today for the first time since August.

Will Venable on Drew Thorpe, who threw his first bullpen today. pic.twitter.com/XrAibolnQo
— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) February 18, 2025

Thorpe threw 20 pitches, staying 84-85 mph. Felt good. Has three weeks of bullpens lined up, followed by Live BP
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) February 18, 2025

Joey Gallo expressing excitement to work with Will Venable

After signing a minor-league contract that included a non-roster invite to Spring Training, Gallo is determined to make the team and fill any role that fits best. The 31-year-old is looking to land somewhere where he can recover from his .161 batting average in 2024. With experience playing with Will Venable, Gallo attests to Venable’s likeability in the clubhouse.

Joey Gallo on Will Venable: “Even when I played with him I was like, ‘He’s going to manage one day.’

“There are guys you’re around in the clubhouse that you know have manager-type vibes, very respected throughout baseball and the clubhouse. He’s always been one of those guys.”
— Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) February 18, 2025

Joey Gallo on signing with the White Sox:
“Obviously looking for a good opportunity and feel like this is a great fit for me. They were interested. I’m extremely happy to be here. Hopefully I’ll make the team.”
— Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) February 18, 2025

White Sox skipper Will Venable and shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery had some playful comments about each other’s basketball skills. Both guys played at various levels, with Montgomery participating at the high school level in Indiana and Venable collegiately in Princeton.

I talked to Colson about his shared basketball success with manager Will Venable, which they already have discussed. He gave the nod to Venable as the better basketball player because Venable played successfully at a high collegiate level.
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) February 18, 2025

Great quote from Colson on the hoops religion in Indiana: "Once you are born [in Indiana], that’s the first thing you do is play basketball. Even if you don’t want to play basketball, your parents make you play basketball. In history class, they make you watch 'Hoosiers.'"
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) February 18, 2025

And a smiling Venable on a possible Spring Training game of HORSE with Montgomery: "We may have to make that happen. Although I can already tell you he has a better jump shot than me, for sure. Maybe I don’t want to challenge him, I don’t know."
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) February 18, 2025

Chris Flexen signs minor-league deal with the Cubs

According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Sahadev Sharma, right-handed pitcher Chris Flexen has agreed to a minor-league contract with the Cubs. The deal is pending a physical and will presumably include a non-roster invite to Spring Training.

Chris Flexen signs minor-league deal with the Cubs

Other News and Notes:

Will Venable locked in on base running drills. pic.twitter.com/aatmQcKf6Z
— Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) February 18, 2025

Joey Gallo on Will Venable: “Even when I played with him I was like, ‘He’s going to manage one day.’

“There are guys you’re around in the clubhouse that you know have manager-type vibes, very respected throughout baseball and the clubhouse. He’s always been one of those guys.”
— Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) February 18, 2025

"None of us are really looking behind. We're just looking to move the ball forward."@ChuckGarfien sat down with bench coach Walker McKinven to discuss the team's identity and goals for 2025 on The White Sox Podcast 🔊 pic.twitter.com/jJJ1as7LMx
— White Sox on CHSN (@CHSN_WhiteSox) February 18, 2025

BARKING NEWS 🚨 ❌
Introducing the Winston-Salem Hooch Pooches! 🐶🏁

We're paying homage to Winston-Salem’s legendary roots in stock car racing and its connection to bootlegging during Prohibition – one of the most infamous eras in Chicago. Chicago's South Side is the hometown… pic.twitter.com/sFUxH9d889
— Winston-Salem Dash (@WSDashBaseball) February 18, 2025

“When I signed here, I signed for five years knowing there would be ups and downs, but I’m here for it and my job is to perform." Benintendi moves on from rough '24. From my Newsletter today: https://t.co/P7bvoMSIVK
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) February 18, 2025

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