Bleav in the Southside

Facing a Tigers team that could've taken them out of 1st place, the White Sox put up their most impressive series performance of the year by sweeping the Tigers and growing their AL Central lead to 5.5 games. Plus Greg discusses what the Sox plan of attack will be starting pitching wise now that two rotation spots are in flux. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A great start from Sean Burke was wasted on Tuesday night, which was the difference in the Sox losing the series against the Reds. Greg discusses how certain decisions made in the series are a troublesome trend in Will Venable's managerial modus operandi. Plus, what has happened to Davis Martin and why he needs an opener going forward. Also, Greg discusses some baseball savant numbers on Colson Montgomery, who has the highest whiff% of any qualified hitter in MLB. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a flat Friday night from all involved, Greg explains why Saturday night's win over Cleveland may end up being the most important win of the 2026 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The White Sox pissed away the series finale in Boston on Thursday night, resulting in yet another Red Sox sweep. Greg worries that this series proved that the White Sox did not do enough at the deadline and why bouncing back against Cleveland is essential if this team is going to make the playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Sox filled one of their biggest needs on Saturday night by trading for starting pitcher Luis Castillo from the Mariners in exchange for Seranthony Dominguez, Nolan Jones, and Boston Smith. Greg breaks down the deal and why it is a good move for the Sox. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the 2nd half underway tonight, Greg talks with White Sox TV play-by-play voice John Schriffen about the season so far, what goes into a broadcast, how he preps, and what the biggest joys are about being the voice of a team and calling baseball on a daily basis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With a 50-45 record at the All Star break there are plenty of things to be happy about. Greg recaps last weekend which included a sweep of the A's, 3 All Star selections, and the drafting of Roch Cholowsky. However, Greg also talks about some of the hard truths the White Sox will face with some of them unable to be fixed via a deadline trade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greg opens the show by talking about the 4 game series in Cleveland and why the last four games have exponentially exemplified the need for more bullpen help. Greg then joined Jack and Ian from Not Another Sox Podcast to chat about the upcoming series at Rate Field between the White Sox and Red Sox. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Since we last talked to you, the White Sox have won three straight series and enter Cleveland with a 1 game lead. Greg explains that while it will be tempting to go all in at the trade deadline, now is not the time to mortgage your future in an American League that has a lot of parity. Plus why if the 5th starter spot isn't fixed via trade that it should be David Sandlin and not Noah Schultz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After getting swept in Detroit, Greg points out that while Sox fans should keep everything in perspective, there is now some cause for concern given their inability to play consistent baseball on the road. That is why the upcoming series against AL Central leading Cleveland is the most important of the year. Greg also goes off on Will Venable for how his managerial decisions lost the Sox the series finale in Detroit on Sunday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After going 4-1 on their most recent homestand against the two best teams in the NL, Sox fans had plenty to be happy about. However, a series loss against the Yankees highlights the Sox biggest issue which is pitching on the road. Plus Rogelio Castillo of Motor City Metrics joins Greg to give a preview of the Sox next opponent, the Detroit Tigers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's June 11th, and the Chicago White Sox are in sole possession of 1st place in the AL Central. Greg recaps the magic of the last 2 nights of the Braves series, why this team has the makings of two other recent teams that won it all the next year, and how Braden Montgomery has already proven he's in the starting lineup for the next 10 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After dropping 2 of 3 in Minnesota, the Sox begin a stretch of 9 straight games against the NL starting with a 3 game series in Philadelphia. Paul Boyé of Phillies Therapy (a Bleav podcast) joins Greg to give Sox fans the lowdown on what has been a chaotic 2026 for the Phils. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The White Sox enter June with a 32-27 record and are a game out of the AL Central lead, but things are in a precarious position with Munetaka Murakami out for 4-6 weeks. Greg explains why this stretch of baseball will define whether or not the Sox are a contender for the long haul. Plus Greg also evaluates the issues surrounding the Sox starting pitching depth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 - Intro + Seattle series recap 13:02 - Markus Boucher joins to talk Giants Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Edgar Quero's walk off home run on Sunday didn't just win the Sox the game, it was the watershed moment of this era of the White Sox. Greg explains why this past weekend meant so much to the Sox and their fans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the 1st time since the end of the 2022 season the White Sox are over .500. Greg talks about how the Sox current run should have everyone feeling good for the near future even if the playoffs dont happen this year. Plus some flowers to Will Venable for how he managed the Royals series, and why soon we will find out how good the Sox actually are compared to the rest of the AL Central. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greg welcomes Jacob Milham from The Royals Rundown podcast to preview the White Sox next opponent, the Kansas City Royals. Jacob gives you the full menu on what is going on with a Sox rival that is 12-6 over their last 18 games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A 3-3 West Coast road trip feels unsatisfying to Greg, who feels that the Sox have now elevated expectations to where it feels as if games in San Diego and Anaheim got away from them. Greg also wonders why Will Venable has not necessarily been able to correlate the leverage of a situation to the personnel he chooses to use in said situations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The White Sox are out west to take on the San Diego Padres. Sam Levitt the Padres pre & postgame host on radio joins Greg to give the lowdown on what the Padres have been so far in 2026 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The White Sox marketing slogan for 2026 is "Feel The Momentum" so Greg begs the question...do fans feel the momentum of where this team is going after a 4-2 homestand and a winning record in April? Plus Greg rants on why the national media needs to educate themselves before spewing any opinions on the Sox. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One of the most anticipated debuts in recent White Sox memory is tomorrow as Greg breaks down what to expect from Noah Schultz and why it's imperative that he sticks at the big league level. Plus Greg talks about the improvement of pitching staff from the first week and how he hopes the lineup struggles aren't anything more than a small sample size of issues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While early, Greg examines why a 1-5 start is concerning given how bad the White Sox pitching has been relative to the rest of the league, and why 2025 breakout star Shane Smith might need a trip to the minors. Plus why ABS is finally holding bad umpires accountable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Opening Day Sox fans! Greg discusses the Opening Day roster and lineup and compares the solidified infield to the questionable outfield. Plus, some bold predictions on things that might happen for the White Sox in 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greg runs down what's happened at White Sox Spring Training to this point and how the Kyle Teel and Brooks Baldwin injuries might affect roster construction as Opening Day approaches. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The White Sox have made a lot of moves over the last two weeks. Is activity a sign of accomplishment? Greg explains while the moves aren't validated unless the Sox improve, the effort from the front office to improve around the margins is to be commended. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The White Sox spent the holiday season adding some critical pieces. Greg explains why no matter what happens, the signing of Munetaka Murakami is a no-lose acquisition. Plus where the Sox Rule 5 pieces may or may not fit in and why the Sox can't be picky when it comes to a Luis Robert Jr trade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The White Sox won the MLB Draft Lottery! Greg rejoices at the fact that the Sox will be able to draft consensus future top pick Roch Cholowsky. Plus some quick analysis on new Sox starter Anthony Kay. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At the non-tender deadline Greg makes sense of the White Sox decisions, plus some thoughts on their recent minor league trades and their new pitching & hitting coach hires. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greg examines how the roster construction of the Dodgers, Blue Jays, Brewers and Mariners, who all played in the Championship Series, should be the model for what the Sox want to accomplish Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Was 2025 a success, a failure, or a bit of both? Greg empties his brain about what this season was and why it was such a mixed bag. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The White Sox are 9-2 in their last 11 games! Greg explains why their recent play could see them finishing this season with under 100 losses. Plus the conundrum about the future at 1st base, and why the Sox have to sign more starting pitching in the offseason.

Greg explains that while the Sox lineup has a young core that you can watch develop at the big league level, the recent demotions of Jonathan Cannon & Sean Burke show how the biggest need in the offseason should be veteran starting pitching.

Greg discusses how a win like the one on Sunday against the Guardians proves how when the White Sox play at their best, they're actually a pretty good team, the key is just playing well more often than they don't. Plus, we ask why Jacob Gonzalez has been a forgotten man in the Sox minor league system and how he could find his way on the roster sooner than later.

Greg is back from a month hiatus with a myriad of topics to discuss, which include the rise of Colson Montgomery, how Kyle Teel might fit in the outfield, where the current rotation fits as part of the future rotation, and the never ending question around why Luis Robert is still here.

June has not been kind to the White Sox. Greg talks about how the Sox need to manage the workload of the young pitching but also need to continue to find ways to properly manage the development of the young hitting. Plus, a note on the fan incident at Rate Field on Tuesday night.

Greg reacts to the trade that sent Andrew Vaughn to the Brewers in exchange for starting pitcher Aaron Civale, why it was time for a fresh start for Vaughn, and what purpose Civale serves in a Sox uniform on an expiring contract.

A 5-3 record over the last 8 games has Greg waxing poetic about the White Sox rookie infusion and how it sets the table for what this team could be down the road. Greg also talks about why it's the right move to bring Grant Taylor up now as a reliever. Plus, with an arbitration year available next year, Greg also ponders whether or not its worth hanging on to Mike Tauchman for next year.

Ownership change is coming! Greg examines why this strategic partnership came together now and why the Chicago Fire may have lit a fire under Jerry Reinsdorf. Plus, the excitement surrounding the call-up of Kyle Teel and where he fits best in order to get his and Edgar Quero's bat in the lineup every day.

A 3-3 record over the last six games plus the tangible development of Miguel Vargas and Lenyn Sosa has Greg feeling like the positives of this team are coming to light more clearly than they have before. Also, an analysis of the Sox decision to send Andrew Vaughn down and why Sox fans should want to see new outfield acquisition Dru Baker in the bigs sooner than later.

With reports surfacing that Tim Elko is going back to Charlotte, Greg asks the important question of what the heck is Chris Getz doing when it comes to choosing older players over guys that could potentially be part of the future. Plus why the Sox may have 3 of their 4 infield spots set for years to come.

With a 12-29 record after 41 games, Greg ponders whether the White Sox are actually a better team than what their record says. Plus, an examination into when the right time to trade Luis Robert Jr will be.