Adrian Houser emerges as a surprise All-Star contender for the Chicago White Sox. Is the newcomer's stellar performance enough to secure a spot at Truist Park?

Host Todd Welter analyzes Houser's impressive seven-start run, comparing his case to other potential White Sox representatives. The discussion shifts to mailbag questions, exploring the pros and cons of early contract extensions for rising stars like Chase Meidroth. Welter also breaks down the decision to keep Andrew Vaughn over Gavin Sheets, providing insight into the team's roster strategy.

As the White Sox prepare to face the Los Angeles Dodgers, Welter previews the challenging series against the National League's top team. He consults Locked On Dodgers hosts for their perspective on key players like Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman.

0:00 Intro

5:09 Analyzing Houser's stats and performance

11:48 Mailbag: Signing Chase Madras to extension

17:25 Comparing Gavin Sheets and Andrew Vaughn

22:06 White Sox face tough series against Dodgers

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