The Chicago White Sox never gave this 27-year-old a chance in the big leagues, and now he's a free agent for the first time.

White Sox general manager Chris Getz and manager Will Venable explained what made Zach Bove the right choice to become the team's new pitching coach.

It's been fun to see how his season has progressively gotten better, and it should only give him more confidence going into spring training,” Sox GM Chris Getz said.

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago White Sox have postponed their Monday night game against the Houston Astros due to weather. The team said the game will be made up Tuesday as part of a straight doubleheader. The first game begins at 3:40 p.m., and the make-up ...

The White Sox signed the younger Walsh upon graduation in 1928 and he made his major league debut on the mound that same year, on July 4. Walsh pitched in four seasons for the White Sox, ending his career with an 11-28 record, a 5.57 ERA and 0.1 pitching WAR.