Episodes

March 3, 2023

Unlocking Yoan Mocada For The White Sox!

As Yoán Moncada departs for the World Baseball Classic, we explain what hitting approach has worked for him in the past. The eye test and hard statistical numbers reveal a path to optimal offensive output. We're also loving how the …

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Feb. 28, 2023

Spring Training Update With Scott Merkin

White Sox beat reporter Scott Merkin of MLB.com checks in from Camelback Ranch (or down the street from it) with the skinny on position battles in camp. He also shares conversations with manager Pedro Grifol, new 2B Elvis Andrus and …

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Feb. 24, 2023

James Fox’s Prospects & Misdirected White Sox Anger

James Fox of FutureSox joins us with his Top 30 White Sox Prospect List, and an evaluation of the minor league system. Are things headed in a positive direction? And as the Chicago media erupts over Tim Anderson's recent comments, …

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Feb. 21, 2023

How Locked-In Is This White Sox Roster?

Elvis Andrus is back. Rick Hahn has him set to be at 2B everyday. Rick Hahn also has major league plans for Romy González. Rick Hahn actually seems to have so many players locked in to roster spots that the …

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Feb. 17, 2023

2023 White Sox Spring Training Kick-Off

We have an early candidate for the "Best Shape of His Life" award in Yoan Moncada, and Rich Hahn showed he is pushing for Romy González at 2B. But Lenyn Sosa, though, shouldn't be counted out. Plus, we will explain …

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Feb. 14, 2023

Pitchers & Catchers Signal The Return Of White Sox Baseball

Pitchers & catchers report this week, and we have some Spring Cleaning along with a big wheel of topics to spin in "30 Minutes of Sox!" From extra inning rules becoming the norm to listener lineup ideas to last-minute Valentines …

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Feb. 10, 2023

What A White Sox Fan Wants

Some recent national analysis of Andrew Vaughn & Dylan Cease brings good news to White Sox fans. That's what we want! We also have some wants when it comes to the ballpark experience, which we discussed with super-fan Beefloaf of …

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Feb. 7, 2023

Killing Bad White Sox Stories

As White Sox fans wait for pitchers & catchers to report, we kill off some of the repetitive stories surrounding the team. From "Offseason Grades" to "TV Broadcaster Negotiations" to "Bullpen Construction on a Budget" these stories can be put …

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Feb. 3, 2023

Names To Watch At White Sox Spring Training

With pitchers and catchers reporting this month, and the World Baseball Classic looming, we chat with James Fox of FutureSox about the storylines as players ramp up for the 2023 season. Who has the inside track? Who benefits from the …

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Jan. 31, 2023

Watch The Little Things With These White Sox

The little things matter in baseball, so we take a look at some storylines flying under the radar. The list of Non-Roster Invitees has a few names to watch. Colson Montgomery is showing up high on prospect lists, but they …

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Jan. 27, 2023

Clevinger Error Could Doom White Sox Front Office

After troubling allegations surface about new White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger the team is on the defense. If this breaks a certain way it could bring about the end of Rick Hahn and Ken Williams in the White Sox front …

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Jan. 24, 2023

White Sox Hype Prep As Key To 2023

Eloy Jimenez says he's a outfielder, even though the team has set up the 2023 outfield as if he is a DH. A new White Sox hype video has players claiming they are preparing for the season differently, but how …

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Jan. 20, 2023

Inside The White Sox Scoreboard

We go inside the White Sox incredible scoreboard with the Sox Nerd Dave Marran to learn how it operates, what fans try to sneak on the screen and what he avoids putting in the White Sox Almanac. Dave also helps …

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Jan. 17, 2023

Prospect Hype, International Signings & White Sox Pitching

With the international signing day in the books and money left on the table, the debate over signing the big name versus adding more athletes to the White Sox system rages on. Also, a breakdown of when and how will …

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Jan. 13, 2023

James Fegan & The ”New” White Sox Way

White Sox beat reporter James Fegan of The Athletic talks about a new team coaching philosophy centered around being prepared. Can Pedro Grifol's staff improve defense, add to the team's collective OPS and right the ship after 2022? It all …

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Jan. 10, 2023

Thoughts & Reactions To Liam Hendriks Diagnosis

White Sox fans were sent reeling with news that Liam Hendriks has cancer and will spend 2023 in a fight bigger than any baseball season. As the team and fans express their concern for the charismatic closer, the team now …

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Jan. 6, 2023

White Sox Off-Season Updates With Scott Merkin

White Sox beat reporter Scott Merkin of MLB.com joins us with insight from Andrew Benintendi's introductory press conference. How much is Pedro Grifol planning to use Eloy Jimenez in RF? If the Sox add at second base, what type of …

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Jan. 3, 2023

Concourse Fights, White Sox Resolutions & Buck Weaver

A simple conversation hits a nerve with one of the guys & reveals a Guaranteed Rate Field concourse fight in his personal history. We also link Buck Weaver to a Jerry Reinsdorf's redemption path with the fanbase. And we have …

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Dec. 30, 2022

Picking On The Rest Of The AL Central

White Sox fans complain about White Sox issues, but the same is true for fans of the Guardians, Twins, Royals & Tigers. What if we put ourselves in their shoes and looked at their teams with a critical eye? We …

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Dec. 28, 2022

An Imperfect White Sox Team Could Surprise In 2023

Nobody is perfect. No team is perfect. Sometimes fans like us forget that. So, what imperfections on this White Sox roster can you reasonably accept? We go around the horn and look at the current positional plans to find important …

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Dec. 23, 2022

I’m Dreaming Of A Lopsided White Sox Trade

A few days of hype about Liam Hendriks being traded to the Mets has us thinking about his true value to a crazy owner willing to spend anything for a title. It may be time to ask Santa Cohen for …

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Dec. 20, 2022

Predicting The Next White Sox Move

James Fox of FutureSox joins in to react to the Andrew Benintendi signing and look for the right answer at 2B. Is the best option left in the White Sox system, or is this the position that gets addressed with …

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Dec. 16, 2022

Are The White Sox Missing The Next Big Trend?

We give you the one left fielder that could start to turn this off-season around, and several that would make us groan as rumors swirl that a signing (or trade) could be incoming. In the midst of 10-13 year contracts …

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Dec. 13, 2022

The Real Cause & Effect of White Sox Attendance

Do the White Sox understand their own fanbase? Does winning create more fans or do more fans create a bigger budget for winning? We bring in a case study on the difference in Sox fans and Cubs fans over the …

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