White Sox manager Will Venable joins FT + IKF knocks Yankees, Mike Hazen apologizes to Ketel Marte

He’s entering his second year as manager of the Chicago White Sox. Will Venable joins FT to discuss his newest star, Munetaka Murakami. What are his batting practices like, and what position will he be focusing on this upcoming season? Venable also discusses new bullpen arm Seranthony Domínguez, confirms his role for the 2026 season, and addresses whether top prospects Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith will break camp with the team.

(16:43) New Red Sox infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa had some strong comments about the Yankees. How did Aaron Boone respond?

(19:48) Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen apologized to Ketel Marte for how public the trade rumors became during the offseason.

(23:35) BetMGM has a special to see if we’re getting a first-time World Series champion this year.

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