Walker McKinven ready to tackle White Sox bench coach role: ‘I kind of like doing hard things’
DALLAS — Walker McKinven most recently held the position of “run prevention coordinator” with the Milwaukee Brewers. Before that, he was the club’s associate pitching, catching and strategy coach from 2021-23 and a major-league coach in 2020.
New White Sox bench coach Walker McKinven 'likes doing hard things,' so he came to the right place
McKinven came to the right place, then. Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf isn’t spending this offseason, and general manager Chris Getz is looking to trade his best pitcher, Garrett Crochet, and his most talented position player, center fielder Luis Robert Jr., before Venable and McKinven get to run their first spring training.
White Sox announce MLB coaching staff under first-year manager Will Venable
The Chicago White Sox have finalized their 2025 Major League coaching staff, adding two new faces in bench coach Walker McKinven and assistant hitting coach Joel McKeithan, and retaining the rest
Ex-Cleveland All-Star will stay with White Sox coaching staff in 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Grady Sizemore is staying on as part of new White Sox manager Will Venable’s coaching staff. The ex-Cleveland All-Star outfielder has been named offensive coordinator for a Chicago club that finished last in the majors with 507 runs scored in 2024.
New White Sox manager Will Venable keeps Grady Sizemore on as offensive coordinator
Grady Sizemore is staying with the Chicago White Sox, serving as the offensive coordinator under first-year manager Will Venable.
White Sox to keep Grady Sizemore on as offensive coordinator
Grady Sizemore is staying with the White Sox, serving as the offensive coordinator under first-year manager Will Venable.
Joel McKeithan rounds out first-year White Sox manager Will Venable's coaching staff
DALLAS — Assistant hitting coach Joel McKeithan has been plugged into first-year White Sox manager Will Venable’s staff, the final piece set in place following Venable’s hire as the Sox’ 44th skipper on Nov. 7.
New Trier alum Walker McKinven ready to tackle Chicago White Sox bench coach role: ‘I kind of like doing hard things’
DALLAS — Walker McKinven most recently held the position of “run prevention coordinator” with the Milwaukee Brewers. Before that, he was the club’s associate pitching, catching and strategy coach from 2021-23 and major-league coach in 2020.
White Sox retain Grady Sizemore on coaching staff
New Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable is retaining Grady Sizemore, who concluded the 2024 season as interim manager, on his coaching staff.
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White Sox to Welcome Walker McKinven as New Bench Coach
The Chicago White Sox will name Walker McKinven as their new bench coach, new manager Will Venable announced Tuesday on the "Foul Territory" podcast. With his background in game planning and ...
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Venable, Getz ready to collaborate to improve White Sox future
Will Venable has been to previous Winter Meetings, but of course never in the managerial position he currently holds with the White Sox. The same holds true for Walker McKinven, the new Chicago bench ...
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White Sox To Hire Walker McKinven As Bench Coach
White Sox manager Will Venable revealed during an appearance on Foul Territory today that the club will be hiring Walker McKinven as their new bench coach, per James Fegan of Sox Machine on X.