Venable said he has been talking with White Sox players, and has seen lots of excitement and motivation coming out of the depths of despair last year.

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable is planning on Grady Sizemore being part of his first coaching staff in his new job.

According to multiple reports Tuesday night, the White Sox are set to name their next manager. Though the team has not officially confirmed the hire and cannot until after the World Series is over, it appears that Will Venable will take over at the helm in Chicago.

By choosing Venable, it indicates the former Cubs coach is on board with an organization that was shredded and humbled the last two seasons.

After a historically bad 2024, the White Sox are hiring ex-big leaguer Will Venable as their next manager, according to multiple reports. Contract terms were not immediately clear.

The Princeton-educated Venable, who turned 42 on Tuesday, is stepping in for Pedro Grifol, who was fired in August with the White Sox on their way to a record-breaking 41-121 season.

Will Venable has worked for the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers since his playing career ended.

The White Sox officially announced Venable's hiring this morning, noting that he has agreed to a multiyear contract

Happy birthday, Will Venable. You are the new manager of the Chicago White Sox. A source confirmed to MLB.com that Venable, who turned 42 Tuesday, will become the 44th manager in franchise history. The White Sox did not comment on the report.

New White Sox manager Will Venable wants Grady Sizemore, the interim manager for the White Sox at the end of last season, to remain on his coaching staff.

There is nowhere to go but up for Will Venable and the Sox, but there is also a lot of work ahead if they want to be contenders again anytime soon. Venable spoke with Jori Parys Friday.