Rundown

• [Intro] For the first time in over two years, the Chicago White Sox won a game in Minneapolis in large thanks to Shane Smith. It's only been five starts, but Smith has been cooking for the White Sox and might be a diamond in the rough. 
• [12:43] Miguel Vargas makes a hand adjustment and pays dividends as he hit his first home run of the season. Is it time for him to catch on fire at the plate?
• [17:19] Edgar Quero has gold bat wrap tape. Josh is giving the task to James to figure out if it's 24-karat gold. 
• [20:22] Bobby Dalbec now playing shortstop highlights how bad things have gotten at that position for the White Sox
• [25:23] Where does Byron Buxton rank among White Sox Killers?
• [32:06] Series Preview: Athletics. What is James most looking forward to in Sacramento? Why the White Sox are using Openers? Should we expect more offense in a minor league park?
• [48:21] With the NFL Draft still going, a look at Josh's latest Mock Draft. Would it be a bad idea if the Chicago White Sox drafted another college starting pitcher in the first round? What needs to change in the next couple of months for a position player with power potential emerge at Pick 10? 

Record Date: 4/21/2025

Rundown

• [Intro] After taking three out of four games against the White Sox, Boston must be feeling better about themselves. 
• [3:53] Martin Perez injured his throwing arm and has been placed on the 60-day IL. Why this particular injury will really test the White Sox pitching depth which was lacking in the first place. 
• [10:16] Chase Meidroth suffered a thumb injury with Charlotte and has only gotten worse with the major league club. Why Bobby Dalbec was called up to replace Meidroth as the White Sox offense is still looking for solutions. 
• [18:16] First impressions of Edgar Quero
• [25:25] Josh has a "Fun Fact" about the White Sox bullpen as we are still waiting for the first Save of the season
• [29:55] Series Preview: Minnesota Twins
• [37:32] Around MLB: The Colorado Rockies are worse than the White Sox, Tristan McKenzie's fall from grace, and Mike Trout's odd batting numbers

Guest: Eric Longenhagen, FanGraphs

Rundown

• [Intro] Quick recap of the Chicago White Sox winning their first road game of the season and how the minor league affiliates are faring.
• [3:21] FanGraphs lead prospect writer Eric Longenhagen joins the show, as well as fellow FanGraphs contributor, James Fegan. Start the conversation by addressing the farm system's health
• [8:34] With David Keller taking over it feels like the White Sox international efforts are rebooting. How long does it take to restart international efforts and will that impact future farm system rankings for the White Sox?
• [16:53] Noah Schultz is the White Sox #1 prospect. While there's plenty to like from Schultz, he does need to work on his fastballs. 
• [22:57] Longenhagen shares his thoughts comparing and contrasting Schultz and fellow southpaw, Hagen Smith
• [31:12] Kyle Teel is the White Sox top-ranked position player prospect.  Longenhagen shares why Teel has a unique set of skills that could make him a fixture for the White Sox.
• [37:36] While Colson Montgomery has been hitting better of late, he's still struggling when looking at all 2025 results. Longenhagen argues the slump has started way before this year, and takes a bit of the blame of overhyping Montgomery.
• [45:51] Which bats in the White Sox farm system can develop into an impact player?
• [52:23] Did the White Sox find a steal in Rule 5 pick, Shane Smith?
• [55:38] Who are Longenhagen and Fegan's most intriguing prospects outside of the Top 10

Guest: Michael Ozanian, CNBC

Rundown

• [Intro] CNBC's latest MLB Valuations as the White Sox ranked 15th at $2.15 Billion. We invited Michael Ozanian on the show to discuss his valuations, the overall financial outlook for Major League Baseball, the White Sox ownership structure, and if the league is too top heavy. 
• [23:56] Recap the White Sox getting swept by the Sacramento A's in embarrassing fashion. 
• [33:02] Hello, Edgar Quero. What are the White Sox plans for their rookie catcher?
• [39:46] How can the White Sox generate more offense?
• [47:33] Thoughts about the Athletics offensive core
• [53:37] Series Preview: Boston Red Sox. With a 10-game road trip upcoming, can the White Sox finally win a game away from Rate Field?

Audio highlights from NESN

Rundown:

• [Intro] Chicago White Sox win their first series of 2025. With how well Martin Perez and Shane Smith are pitching, is there a quiet confidence in the White Sox to steal wins in those games?
• [4:14] What worked for Davis Martin against Boston?
• [5:25] White Sox bullpen performed admirably and manager Will Venable wasn't afraid to use his left-handers for one at-bat
• [9:38] Chase Meidroth's impressive debut
• [19:19] Luis Robert Jr. showed on Saturday he still has the ability to take over a game
• [28:34] In light of Andrew Vaughn's struggles to start 2025, when are the White Sox calling up Tim Elko?
• [33:53] Garrett Crochet's return to Chicago and how he really wanted to throw a no-hitter on Sunday
• [37:52] Series Preview: Sacramento Athletics
• [45:08] Around MLB: The Minnesota Twins scuffling, the Baltimore Orioles don't have enough pitching, and James is loving the San Francisco Giants players on his fantasy team

Rundown

• [Intro] The Chicago White Sox have lost eight straight games to start 2-10, which is the same record they had last year after 12 games. Why 2025 still feels different from last year's record setting season, but also feels very similar.
• [10:48] Hello, Chase Meidroth
• [19:30] Why Kyle Teel or Edgar Quero didn't get called up
• [25:44] Should the White Sox demote Colson Montgomery to AA?
• [26:50] White Sox are averaging fewer than 3 runs a game, and that only magnifies Luis Robert Jr.'s struggles to start 2025
• [34:35] Mike Tauchman blows a wheel heading home 
• [37:08] Are Sean Burke and Jonathan Cannon losing some of their pitching magic?
• [42:14] Series Preview: Boston Red Sox and the return of Garrett Crochet
• [50:12] New White Sox City Connect uniforms were leaked and they are a Bulls mashup. 

Rundown

• [Intro] According to Bob Nightengale, Jerry Reinsdorf is still not interested in selling his share to Justin Ishbia. While that's not promising news for the White Sox on the field, it's also not great news for the overall business. 
• [6:29] The White Sox once again have the bullpen blues. How concerned is the coaching staff in trying to sort out the final innings?
• [15:30] Why Jonathan Cannon and Davis Martin had rough second outings
• [20:17] Andrew Benintendi health update
• [22:50] Mike Tauchman season debut
• [24:40] White Sox offense having issues facing right-handed pitchers and hitting with runners in scoring position
• [32:54] Series Preview: Cleveland
• [40:16] Fantasy Baseball updates
• [43:59] A Minor League Report with Jim Margalus as he traveled to Birmingham
• [45:56] New faces in the dugout for Barons coaching staff
• [47:19] How the first starts for Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith went
• [58:52] Is it weird to see Omar Narvaez and Oscar Colas in AA?
• [61:32] Which Baron impressed Jim the most?
• [64:16] Which Barons are the most interesting?
• [69:34] Reasons to watch Kannapolis and Winston-Salem

Rundown

• [Intro] Despite being 2-4, the Chicago White Sox are tied for first place in the AL Central
• [1:42] James Fegan joins the show before he got on his flight to cover the series in Detroit. He shared his opinion of what fueled the strong starting pitching first turn through the rotation
• [4:43] First impressions of Shane Smith
• [10:11] What is Sean Burke's strikeout pitch?
• [14:01] Does Brooks Baldwin have staying power?
• [23:15] Series Preview: Detroit. Why having to face three straight right-handed pitchers could give White Sox fits
• [32:54] Fantasy baseball team updates
• [36:20] Jim Margalus joins the show before making his way to Birmingham to cover the Barons home opening series. There's a brief Schriffen Minute but mostly our thoughts about the CHSN broadcasts
• [53:51] White Sox infield defense exceeding expectations (in a good way) early. 
• [59:24] What the hell is wrong with Colson Montgomery?
• [64:49] What Jim is hoping to see and cover in Birmingham
• [72:19] Around MLB: Are the Atlanta Braves in trouble?

Rundown

• [Intro] Chicago White Sox received good starting pitching performances from Sean Burke and Jonathan Cannon. Audio from their postgame interviews in what clicked for them. 
• [4:47] James Fegan and Jim Margalus join the show to share their early observations of the White Sox series loss to the Angels. How this weekend displayed the pitching vision Brian Bannister and Ethan Katz have for 2025.
• [12:24] Good news was that the Chicago White Sox hit three home runs and scored eight runs on Opening Day. Bad news is that they only scored two runs in the next two games. 
• [19:39] The infield defense wasn't bad as they turned six double plays. Meanwhile, the outfield defense has a chance to be rated well with more rangy fielders. 
• [26:31] Is Brooks Baldwin the next Leury Garcia?
• [29:32] Old friends Tim Anderson and Yoan Moncada returned to two different fan reactions
• [37:47] Series Preview: Minnesota Twins. After getting swept by St. Louis, what kind of Twins team is coming into Chicago this week?
• [51:23] Around MLB: Torpedo Bat, tough weekend for AL and NL Centrals, and the Miami Marlins lead the NL East

Live show recording from Ramova Theater for 2025 Opening Day Eve on March 26, 2025.  

Guests:

• [Intro] Jim Callis of MLB.com talks about the White Sox farm systems and which prospect is most interesting to him
• [30:44] Courtney Finnicum of Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast dishes out her predictions for the 2025 White Sox. With being a big brunch fan and wanting to see more breakfast dishes at ballparks, Chef Kevin Hickey of Duck Inn and Ramova Grill stops by to share how he would approach the task.