Will Venable aims for AL Manager of the Year with White Sox push
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:53 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Will Venable's Chicago White Sox maintain a 67-61 record, placing them first in the AL Central as the regular season nears its end. To solidify his case for AL Manager of the Year, Venable seeks enhanced pitching support and must eliminate critical mistakes. The White Sox trail the Boston Red Sox, who have surged since the All-Star break under interim manager Chad Tracy, making it crucial for Chicago to win its remaining divisional matchups. Upcoming games will test Venable's strategies as pressure mounts to secure the division title.
- •White Sox are currently first in the AL Central with a 67-61 record.
- •Venable needs pitchers like Davis Martin or Drew Thorpe to recover effectively.
- •Elimination of errors is critical after recent costly decisions.
- •Chicago faces five divisional series in the coming weeks.
- •Winning at least eight of the next 16 games is vital for postseason hopes.
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