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White Sox Unveils 2026 Coaching Staff with Fresh Faces

12/18/2025

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The Chicago White Sox finalized their 2026 coaching staff under manager Will Venable.
Bobby Hearn joins as assistant pitching coach, focusing on young pitchers like Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith, after previously working with the Minnesota Twins.
Jose Leger will serve as first base/outfield coach, while Chris Denorfia, a former teammate of Venable, becomes major league field coordinator.
Bennett Markinson, the youngest addition, recently graduated from Northwestern.
Returning staff includes bench coach Walker McKinven and assistant hitting coach Joel McKeithan.

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Story summary

The Chicago White Sox finalized their 2026 coaching staff under manager Will Venable.
Bobby Hearn joins as assistant pitching coach, focusing on young pitchers like Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith, after previously working with the Minnesota Twins.
Jose Leger will serve as first base/outfield coach, while Chris Denorfia, a former teammate of Venable, becomes major league field coordinator.
Bennett Markinson, the youngest addition, recently graduated from Northwestern.
Returning staff includes bench coach Walker McKinven and assistant hitting coach Joel McKeithan.