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.

The season opener also ushered in the managerial debut of Will Venable, and if the White Sox were seeking momentum, they found it in a big way Thursday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Charlotte Knights 9, Gwinnett Stripers 6 ( Gameday Box) ( Statcast Box) The Knights kept up their hot streak as they won their third game in a row to start the year, defeating the Gwinnett Stripers, 9-6. The offense has been clicking, the pitching has been solid, and the vibes have certainly been high since the start of the season.

Starter Yusei Kikuchi gives up three runs in six innings in his Angels debut, but the offense manages just five hits and no runs until the ninth inning of an 8-1 loss Click to share on Facebook ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox host the Los Angeles Angels for the season opener. Chicago went 41-121 overall and 23-58 in home games a season ago. The White Sox pitching staff put up a 4.69 ...

For so many, being here is closer to a ritual than a choice. It's not that they want to support their historically bad team. They need to.

Opening Day is finally upon us. It’s a day that comes with a sense of hope among baseball fans in early spring, a season that represents new beginnings often exemplified by the