GLENDALE, Ariz. — Hitting coach Marcus Thames knew there had to be patience as the Chicago White Sox went through their offensive struggles in 2024. “We had a young group and they’re still learning ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. As a golf-swing sicko, I love the offseason. Sure, it means less time on the ...

The teaching continues this spring as Marcus Thames begins his second season as the club’s hitting coach. He provided a progress report on several players Wednesday.