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CBS News
27-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Chicago White Sox face Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field on Opening Day 2025
The White Sox home opener is on Opening Day at Rate Field against the Los Angeles Angels. The game starts at 3:10 p.m. CT, and the first 20,000 fans into the ballpark will receive a commemorative blanket from BMO, the team said. Tickets are still available . RELATED: See the full Chicago White Sox schedule for the 2025 MLB season Former Chicago Bulls MVP derrick Rose will throw the first pitch at the game, the team announced in a video posted their social media last week. On game day parking lots will open three hours before first pitch and gates will open two hours before first pitch. Larger than normal crowds are expected, so the team urges fans to arrive early. If you want to tailgate before the home opener, just make sure you know the Sox's do's and don'ts . MORE: Ball used by 1919 White Sox put back where it was found in hopes of breaking curse The White Sox are coming off a historically bad season, setting a new MLB record of 121 losses last year. It's expected to be another building year for the franchise; the Sox restocked its minor league system, but help still appears to be a couple years away. The team has new leadership in the dugout with Will Venable taking over for Pedro Grifol, who was fired last August in the midst of a brutal 41-121 season. Venable was an associate manager under Bruce Bochy in Texas for the past two years. Chicago dealt pitcher Garrett Crochet to Boston, but the White Sox hung onto Luis Robert Jr. for now coming off an injury-riddled season. Outfielder Andrew Benintendi was expected to miss four to six weeks after breaking his right hand when he was hit by a pitch during a spring training game in late February. Infielder Josh Rojas is healing from a hairline fracture in his big toe, putting his availability for Opening Day in question, and Brandon Drury will miss the start of the season due to a fractured left thumb, the team said Saturday. The team has almost completely overhauled its roster. Returning players include Andrew Vaughn, Andrew Benintendi and Luis Robert, who is hoping for a bounce back season. But most of the team's stars have been traded away during the last year or more. It might be the best part of the new baseball season each year: new ballpark food and drink at Rate Field. There are more than two dozen new treats to try from concessions partners Delaware North and Levy Restaurants including loaded tater tots, patty melts and sweets. There's also a new spin on the ever-popular signature Campfire Milkshake, which is topped with graham crackers, toasted marshmallows and chocolate. The new version is made with cake. There's also new Korean food, including hot dogs on a stick that can be dipped in cornflakes, Cheetos and more, and bubble waffles stuffed with everything from chicken to ice cream, If you want to avoid traffic and parking, taking public transportation to Sox Opening Day is highly recommended. Rate Field is located near the Sox-35th Street CTA Red Line stop and the 35th Street Station CTA Green Line stop is just two blocks further east. The 35th Street Rock Island Line Metra stop is also conveniently located just east of the Dan Ryan Expressway. Anyone using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft should be dropped off at and picked up from the Rideshare Lot in Lot A on the Wentworth Avenue side. The lot is open until one hour after the end of the game. There are multiple paid parking lots at Rate Field for fans who want to drive down and even tailgate before the game. Prepaid parking passes are accepted at lots A, B, C and G on the north side of the stadium, while day-of parking is available to purchase at the credit/debit lots F and L on the south side of the ballpark. Parking can be purchased in advance here . There are heavy parking restrictions in the neighborhoods around the stadium. Residents and fans must follow restrictions, permit requirements and other city regulations in effect on game day. Rate Field is a cashless ballpark, including the parking lots, retails shops and concessions stands. If you have cash and not a credit or debit card, you can purchase White Sox gift cards at the advance ticket windows. Backpacks and bags are prohibited at Rate Field with the exception of single-pocket clear tote bags that are 12 inches x 12 inches x 6 inches or smaller, and diaper when infants are present. Fans with medical requirements like breast pumps, insulin, Epi-pens, oxygen or other medical devices may be allowed to bring them into the park but those items will be subject to search. The Associated Press contributed to this report
Axios
27-03-2025
- Business
- Axios
$15 milkshakes are the real draw at White Sox games this season
The White Sox season starts Thursday, and fans are expected to flock to Rate Field — not for the game, but the milkshakes. The big picture: During last year's abysmal season, fans joyfully promoted the tasty Campfire Milkshake, which featured graham crackers, burned marshmallows and whipped cream. Hey, the team may have been bad, but the concessions weren't. The latest: To capitalize on the viral hit, the ballpark is trotting out more milkshake flavors this season. What they're saying:"We can't control what happens between the white lines when grown men have a round ball and a round bat," White Sox chief revenue and marketing officer Brooks Boyer told the Tribune. "But what we can control is everything outside those lines." Yes, but: The cost? $15. With tax, $16.61. Zoom in: The shakes aren't the only wallet-busters on the menu. Rate Field will add new items like celebrity chef David Chang's fried chicken and will continue offering $12 craft beers. By the numbers: A new study says that ballpark concessions keep getting more expensive. The average game-day excursion for a family of four at a major league game has ballooned to $239.33. That includes four general admission tickets, two beers, two soft drinks, four hot dogs, parking and a souvenir. The White Sox rank 11th in the league for highest average cost, coming in at $240.28. That pales in comparison to the same experience at Wrigley Field ($325.73). Reality check: The Cubs spend more than $180 million on their team's payroll, while the Sox rank close to the bottom of the league with just $56 million. The Cubs ranked sixth in the league for overall attendance, while the Sox were 27th. Zoom out: Rising costs at ballparks have drawn the attention of owners in other sports, namely the NBA. Mat Ishbia recently bought the Phoenix Suns and lowered prices on select menu items this season. A hot dog that once cost $9? Now $2. What they're saying: "The value menu is another investment in our fans and provides options for everyone, ensuring our fans have the best gameday experience in the NBA," Ishbia said in a statement. The intrigue: Mat's brother Justin Ishbia has just upped his minority ownership stake in the White Sox and is rumored to be the likely suitor if current owner Jerry Reinsdorf sells the team. The bottom line: The White Sox have invested in giving fans world-class amenities at the ballpark, but the price may be keeping people from enjoying them.
