The Blackout Show

Will Venable was named AL Manager of the Year by Sporting News and Chase Meidroth was the best AL second baseman this week. Big-Z of True Chicago Sports Podcast & Ivan Vargas of The Tape Never Lies Network joined the show to discuss roster construction and offseason plans for both the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox clubs. We started with Cubs talk for 50 minutes then transitioned to Sox talk at the 55 minute mark. Tune into the latest episode as we continue offseason coverage.

Soxtober has ended for the 26' season as the White Sox were eliminated in GM 5 of the ALDS. Our crew comes together to turn the page and begin the offseason, as we dive into what's to come. Elijah Evans of Just Baseball Media, joined the show for his annual deep dive into The Chicago White Sox farm system and we covered all paths from the Complex League to Charlotte. Tune in as we get you focused on 27' and beyond!

The Chicago White Sox won both games on the road to start the ALDS then lost their home games and are headed to Cleveland for Game 5. Tony "TLO" Lopez, White Sox Reporter of WRMN 1410, joined the crew to discuss all things on the South Side. Tune in as we recap the series and preview the conclusion of the ALDS.

The Chicago White Sox won their first postseason series in 25 years by going on the road and sweeping the Houston Astros. Next, Chicago will start on the road verse the AL Central Division Champs, Cleveland Guardians. The crew comes together to go over the Wildcard Series then go over the rest of the Divisional Series. Tune in as we review the postseason and recap GM 1 of the ALDS!

The Chicago White Sox ended the 26' regular season at 84-78 and clinched a playoff berth in the Wild Card round but missed a division title by 1 game. The crew came together to discuss lessons learned down the stretch of Will Venable and provided a playoff preview. Tune in as we remembered the best Pitching Coach in White Sox history, Don Cooper.

Today marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and is a day we will never forget. The Chicago White Sox have hit a wall in the middle of a division race and look to turn the tide like it was done back in 05'. Tim Kanak, Host of Prospect Warehouse Podcast, joined us to go over his top 10 CWS prospects in the minors. Don't miss our rants on the Sam Antonacci slide and front office structure of the pitching staff!

Tristian Peters has 5 straight games of homers and been the catalyst to the Sox winning the home stand as they get a much needed break. The Chicago White Sox are wrapping up the month of August with a 2.5 game lead in the division, as they go on the road in a crucial series against the Twins. Big Z, Host of True Chicago Sports Podcast & member at TTNL Network, joined the crew to discuss expectations of the team down the stretch and a conversation of Getz & Venable.

The Chicago White Sox retired Ozzie Guillen's #13 in a beautiful ceremony and in poetic fashion the South Side team beat the Guardians to end up taking the series in the rubber match. Jackson Scudder, of ETSU Baseball Director of Data / Analytics & Baseball Unstitched joined the crew to recap Ozzie night, dive into the 2026' White Sox draft class, and filter through the debuts of the trade deadline acquisitions & call-ups.

The Chicago White Sox lead the Al Central by 3 games heading into the trade deadline. Chris Getz was a buyer as four trades were made this deadline with Castillo, Brazoban, Doyle, and Bart have new homes on the SouthSide. Slavko is back and the crew discussed each deal in detail and how the lineup looks to be afterwards. Tune into the pod as we prepare you for October baseball!

The Chicago White Sox begin the second half of the season tied for first place in the American League Central Division at 50-45 with a +35 run differential and one of the best home records in the league. Our crew comes together to discuss roster construction & trade targets before the upcoming trade deadline, Noah Schultz progression, and discussion of Will Venable.