The Chicago White Sox, fresh off the worst season in modern Major League Baseball history, fell just short of earning a new, positive entry into the record books on Tuesday. Shane Smith's start against the Minnesota Twins saw him notch 5 ⅔ innings of two-run ball against the Minnesota Twins in his big-league debut.

I just wish I had a torpedo bat because there was a lot of contact on the label on my bat when I played,” manager Will Venable said. “But otherwise, I’ve heard things in the past about guys using it.

MARYVALE, AZ (WSAU) — The Milwaukee Brewers rallied with five late runs and beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 in spring training baseball on Wednesday. The Brewers were trailing 4-0 when they tallied single runs in the 6th and 7th innings. Tyler Black then hit a three run homer in the 8th. Joey Ortiz and Chad Durbin had the other RBIs.

The Brewers left pitcher Shane Smith unprotected for the Rule 5 draft this offseason and now it appears he has made the White sox opening day rotation.

The Chicago White Sox have been impressive, and so have the Milwaukee Brewers so far this preseason. However, the Chicago White Sox have a lot to give, being on the road and their recent performances in this fixture. At home, I believe the Brewers will get the luck, as they should be the better team.

Negotiations between the nascent Chicago Sports Network and Comcast are ongoing, but they have yet to reach a carriage agreement.

4 runs, 4 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. White sox 4, Brewers 0. Brewers sixth. Christian Yelich singles to shallow left field. William Contreras singles to center field. Kaylan Nicasia to second.