March 10, 2026 | Camelback Ranch, Glendale, AZ | 2:05 PM CT | MLB Network, NBC Sports Chicago
The Chicago White Sox (63–99 last year) face the Sacramento Athletics (60–102) in spring training today, and this is literally a matchup of the two worst teams in baseball. We lost 99 games. They lost 102. Both franchises are in full teardown mode, stockpiling prospects and hoping someone develops.
The Athletics—now in Sacramento—have Mason Miller throwing 102 mph and Zack Gelof trying to establish himself. We have Colson Montgomery trying to become our franchise cornerstone and Drew Thorpe trying to earn a rotation spot.
Both teams are terrible. Both are rebuilding. And both are years away from competing. For White Sox fans, this is just another spring training evaluation against a team that’s somehow even worse than we are.
Where the White Sox Stand (At the Bottom)
2025 Record: 63–99
Ninety-nine losses. Only the Athletics were worse at 60–102. We’re rebuilding, stockpiling prospects, and hoping Colson Montgomery becomes the savior we desperately need.
Key Players:
- Luis Robert Jr. (CF): Elite talent when healthy—but he’s never healthy
- Colson Montgomery (SS): Our top prospect, the entire rebuild depends on him
- Erick Fedde (SP): Veteran arm who mentors young pitchers
Top Prospects:
- Bryan Ramos (3B): Power bat trying to prove he’s ready
- Drew Thorpe (RHP): Gets another start, needs to keep progressing
- Edgar Quero (C): Young catcher with offensive upside
Drew Thorpe gets another start. Against an Athletics team that lost 102 games, he should look good. If he can’t dominate this lineup, that’s concerning.
The Sacramento Athletics: Somehow Worse Than Us
2025 Record: 60–102
The Athletics lost 102 games—worst in baseball. They moved to Sacramento. They’re rebuilding. They’re hoping prospects develop. Sound familiar?
Key Players:
- Zack Gelof (INF): Young infielder with offensive potential
- Shea Langeliers (C): Defensive-minded catcher
- Mason Miller (RHP): Throws 102 mph with elite strikeout stuff, gets the start
Top Prospects:
- Tyler Soderstrom (C/1B): Bat-first prospect with power
- Jacob Wilson (SS): Young shortstop still developing
- Henry Bolte (OF): Athletic outfielder with tools
The Athletics are the only team worse than us. They lost 102 games, moved cities, and are hoping their rebuild works out better than ours.
The Matchups That Matter Today
| Position | White Sox | Athletics |
|---|---|---|
| Shortstop | Colson Montgomery | Jacob Wilson |
| Center Field | Luis Robert Jr. | Henry Bolte |
| Starting Pitcher | Drew Thorpe | Mason Miller |
Colson Montgomery vs Jacob Wilson at Shortstop
Both are young shortstop prospects. Montgomery is more advanced and has higher upside. Wilson is still figuring it out. Montgomery should dominate this matchup.
Luis Robert Jr. vs Henry Bolte in Center
When healthy, Robert has way more talent. Bolte is a developmental prospect. Robert should shine if he’s on the field.
Drew Thorpe vs Mason Miller on the Mound
Both throw hard with strikeout stuff. Miller has more raw velocity (102 mph). Thorpe has better command. Against weak lineups, both should look good.
What the White Sox Need to See Today
Drew Thorpe Dominates a Weak Lineup
The Athletics lost 102 games. Thorpe should dominate this lineup. Three or four scoreless innings with strikeouts would be the expectation, not a bonus.
Colson Montgomery Looks Ready
Against inferior competition, Montgomery should shine. Go 3-for-4, make smooth defensive plays, and show he’s ready for Opening Day.
Luis Robert Jr. Stays Healthy
Just get through the game without injury. We’ve still got spring training games left. Stay on the field.
Bryan Ramos Shows Power
Against a weak Athletics pitching staff, Ramos should drive some balls. Show the power that makes scouts excited.
Beat the Worst Team in Baseball
The Athletics lost 102 games last year. We should beat them comfortably. Anything less would be embarrassing.
What Sacramento Will Bring
Mason Miller will pump 102 mph fastballs and challenge our hitters. Zack Gelof might get a couple hits. But the Athletics are the worst team in baseball, and it’ll show.
They’re rebuilding and hoping prospects develop. Just like us. Except they’re even worse.
White Sox Fan Prediction: We Should Win This
Final Score: White Sox 6, Athletics 4
Drew Thorpe throws four scoreless innings, dominating a weak Athletics lineup. Mason Miller shows flashes of his 102 mph heat but gives up three runs.
Colson Montgomery goes 3-for-4 with two doubles and looks ready for Opening Day. Luis Robert Jr. crushes a solo homer (then exits as a precaution, of course).
The Athletics show some fight—Tyler Soderstrom launches one, Zack Gelof gets his hits—but we’re the better bad team, and it shows.
Two-run win against the worst team in baseball. We’ll take it.
Why This Game Matters (Kind Of)
It’s spring training between the two worst teams in baseball, so the stakes are as low as they get. But seeing our prospects compete against another terrible team shows where we are.
Can Drew Thorpe dominate a weak lineup? Will Colson Montgomery look ready against inferior competition? Can Luis Robert Jr. stay on the field?
The Athletics are the only team worse than us. If we can’t beat them in spring training, that’s a red flag. But if we handle them like we should, at least we’re not the absolute worst team in baseball.
Spring training is winding down. Opening Day is approaching. And we need our young core to show they’re ready for 162 games of development.
Go Sox!!!
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