This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Rundown

• [Intro] Look how far the Chicago White Sox have come in the first half of 2026 season. Preseason projections had the team finishing with a 68-94 record. Now, the team is on pace to win 85 games. White Sox manager Will Venable shares what he would like the team to improve upon in the second half. 
• [5:03] First group to hand out grades is the White Sox offense. A more impressive output considering missing Munetaka Murakami for most of the second quarter. 
• [9:45] Starting pitching grades are good for the first half, but this unit still need external help to get through the last 81 games. 
• [16:17] The bullpen has standouts in Grant Taylor, Sean Newcomb, and Bryan Hudson. But how does the crew grade the overall unit? 
• [24:20] What grade would you give manager Will Venable for the team's first half?
• [33:14] How much credit should Chris Getz get for the team's success in the first 81 games? 

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