CHGO Chicago White Sox Podcast

Colson Montgomery, the Chicago White Sox’s top-hitting prospect, addressed the media today after a subpar 2024 in AAA. Montgomery spoke about his future at shortstop and what kept him from joining the MLB team in ‘24. Will Colson be on the Opening Day Roster? Will he need to work his way to Chicago? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence, and Vinnie Duber as they discuss!

The new Chicago White Sox Manager, Will Venable announced today that Walker McKinven will be the team’s new Bench Coach. McKinven has worked with the Brewers organization since 2016 and has most recently worked as Milwaukee’s Run Prevention Coordinator. Foul Territory’s Erik Kratz joins the show to talk about the add of McKinven. Join the CHGO White Sox crew as they discuss McKinven’s addition.

According to multiple reports, the Chicago White Sox and free-agent outfielder, Austin Slater have agreed to terms on a major league contract. Slater was on the Baltimore Orioles in 2023 and was previously on the San Francisco Giants. What will Slater add to the current OF mix? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence, and Vinnie Duber as they discuss!

On the second installment of Friday Flicks, the CHGO White Sox crew reviews the 1988 film “Eight Men Out” starring John Cusack, Charlie Sheen and who's who of Hollywood that guys. What was learned about the 1919 Black Sox scandal from the film? Should Eddie Cicotte and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson be enshrined in the Hall of Fame? Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence and Vinnie Duber do their best Siskel & Ebert impressions on the CHGO White Sox Podcast.

Ryan Fuller was introduced today as the new Director of Hitting for the Chicago White Sox. What brought Fuller to Chicago and what about Chris Getz’s plan attracted him? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence, and Vinnie Duber as they discuss! (edited) 

After the Chicago White Sox declined his option for 2025, Yoan Moncada started exploring his free agency. Francys Romero says more than five MLB teams are interested in Moncada. Which team would be the best fit for Yoan? Plus, is Wilyer Abreu a headliner of a Garrett Crochet deal? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence, and Vinnie Duber as they discuss!

ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that Alec Bohm is on the trade block this off-season. Would Bohm be a good headliner of a Philadelphia Phillies trade for Garrett Crochet? Plus, Michael Soroka is an underrated name in free agency. Will the White Sox be in on those conversations? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence, and Vinnie Duber as they discuss!

Rōki Sasaki will be posted by his NPB team, the Chiba Lotte Mariners, this off-season. The 23-year old phenom set the baseball world ablaze with his performance in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The Los Angeles Dodgers seem to be a likely landing spot for Sasaki, but should be get consideration from the Chicago White Sox? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence, and Vinnie Duber as they discuss!

Today the Chicago White Sox introduced their 44th manager in team history. CHGO's Vinnie Duber exclusively interviewed the new skipper, Will Venable. Venable talks about his experience with Chicago, what it was like to be coached by his father in the minors, and what he appreciates about Chris Getz's ability to reflect as a former player. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence, and Vinnie Duber as they discuss Will Venable!