The Blackout Show

Is Edgar Quero already the White Sox best hitter after less than 2 weeks in the big leagues? The crew discussed Quero's impressive start to his career. Despite a 120-loss pace, the Sox look and feel different than they did in 2024...how much of a role does Will Venable play in that? Plus, Jr. likes what he's seen from Ethan Katz and the work he's done with the young pitching staff so far this season.

The Chicago White Sox have called up INF Chase Meidroth and his production helped the team win the series at home against the Boston Red Sox. OJ and Gonzo broke down his debut along with what his devlopment will look like 0n the diamond. Rule 5 pick Shane Smith is proving himself in the MLB and the guys discussed what his future potential might be.

The Chicago White Sox open up the season with a Opening Day victory at home with Sean Burke, but lose the series against the Angels. Our crew discussed key moments in the series and the 26 man roster to begin the year. Kyle Teel is tearing up AAA, we discussed if he earned a spot out of camp and when his debut will be in 2025 along with others in the system. Also, we dived into the next series against the division and added some seasonal predictions.

News has circulated social media that Jerry Reinsdorf is lining up Justin Ishbia to take over the Chicago White Sox after Ishbia turned down the Twins. Our crew discussed the current situation and dove into some early Spring Training storylines. Colson Montgomery hit his first home run in AZ...could he be the SS for Opening Day? We wrapped up with thoughts on Will Venable and former closer Bobby Jenks.

Our crew broke down everything of Sox Fest weekend as well as went into the 2025 international signings and the 24 players that got Spring Training invitations. Tune into our offseason coverage as the guys prepare for the upcoming season.

Our crew broke down the blockbuster deal from the winter meetings. The White Sox traded Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox for C Kyle Teel (4th in BOS system), OF Braden Montgomerey (5th in BOS system), INF Chase Meidroth (11th in BOS system), and RHP Wikelman Gonzalez (14th in BOS system). Tune into our offseason conversation of trading the Ace and top asset as well as Robert Jr rumors and Roki Sasaki.

Our crew went live at Little Joe's on 1041 W Taylor St Chicago, IL. We began with our reaction to the current state of the Chicago Bears after a devastating loss at home to the New England Patriots. Nevertheless, we went into Chris Getz hiring Will Venable to be the 44th manager in franchise history. Furthermore, went into trade package potential with a Crochet deal to come. Tune in and enjoy the show that was sponsored by EL Bandido Tequila Company.

Jerry had issued his remorse of the Chicago White Sox historic season of failure. Our crew will come together to look at the arbitration cases this offseason coming up. We will also take a look at the MLB postseason outlook and go into some dynasty fantasy baseball talk.

The Chicago White Sox are a loss away from being the worst team in the modern era of MLB history. Journalists and former players are coming out reminding the baseball world of how Jerry runs a business. Rumors surfaced of Dodger's coach Clayton McCullough as lead candidate, while Getz faced the media to discuss his next manager. Tune into the discussion on the latest as well as our All-Time Series at DH!

The Chicago White Sox made history with the worst record in baseball in its franchise and coming up on the Mets record. VP Chris Getz is making roster moves with September call ups. Jairo Iriarte and Sean Burke made their debuts out the pen this past week. Marco Praddy was let go as International Scout Director, who will replace him?

The Chicago White Sox are nearing MLB history for the most loses in a season. Will Grady Sizemore prove anything as a manager during this small sample size? Our crew discussed the current estate on the South Side and have been pleased with the change in manager's. Also, stay tuned into the show, as we opened up our All-Time Series conversation as we dived into third base. We did not go too far into the past for all three of our decisions. Tune into the latest conversation on The Blackout Show presented by The Guillen Grid!

The Chicago White Sox dismissed Pedro Grifol and Grady Sizemore will serve as interim manager. A new coaching staff is summoned as Doug Sisson (bench coach), Mike Gellinger (hitting coach), and Justin Jirschele (3B coach) join Sizemore. Our crew will discuss Chris Getz criteria for search of next managerial candidate. Skip Schumacher is rumored to be the lead candidate. Tune in for this emergency podcast!

The Chicago White Sox started the weekend with rumors leaked from Nightengale that AJ could be a manager candidate. Elijah Evans of Just Baseball Media, joined the crew to discuss the underwhelming trade deadline deals and Crochet extension negiotiations.

The Chicago White Sox had the #5 selection in the 2024 MLB Draft and selected LHP Hagen Smith from Arkansas. The crew discussed the 2024 draft class and Garrett Crochet appearance at the ASG. Tune into the conversation, as we went into the upcoming schedule and trade deadline buzz!

In the midst of a breakout season, Garrett Crochet was named to the American League All-Star team. Should the White Sox trade their ace lefty or build their rotation around him? And with the MLB Draft coming up, who should the Sox be targeting with the 5th overall pick? Do they draft a premier college bat? Go with a high school prospect, or surprise everyone and take the top pitcher available?

Eloy Jimenez returned to the South Side and already was limping around the base paths. According to Ken Rosenthal, Sox have assigned scouts to focus on Dodgers, Mariners, and Padres farm systems. Our crew discussed Crochet and Robert current value in trade talks and if it was lowered by Grifol's comments. Also, rumors begin to swirl around Grifol and we discussed the latest names. Tune into the conversation, as we went into the upcoming week!

Long-time White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper joins the show to tell-all about his tenure with the White Sox, the 2005 World Series, the most important inning in franchise history, and share some unfiltered stories about Mark Buehrle, Chris Sale, Gavin Floyd and countless others. Plus, Don shares his thoughts on how he and Rick Renteria were unfairly let go in 2020, and dives into his relationship with Jerry Reinsdorf, Kenny Williams and Rick Hahn. After, the guys discuss Chris Getz's recent quotes about active trade conversations, Johnathan Cannon's emergence, and the death of the legendary Willie Mays.

Elijah Evans of JustBBMedia and FutureSox joins the show to talk about Drew Thorpe's MLB debut with the White Sox, and break down a deep White Sox farm system. From top prospects Colson Montgomery and Noah Schultz, to sleepers like Brooks Baldwin, the guys go through an improved prospect pool thanks to some solid drafts and trades. Plus, the guys discuss The Athletic's recent player poll which showed how bad of a reputation the White Sox organization has and debate whether Luis Robert and Garrett Crochet should get traded.

The Chicago White Sox had another classic collapase in the crosstown series, while giving up two leads in both games. Our crew breaksdown the Luis Robert Jr return to the SouthSide, the Duke Ellis experience and if he was in the wrong at all, Garrett Crochet to the Padres rumors, and Noah Schultz being a top 10 prospect in the MILB. Tune into the conversation as we go into the upcoming schedule on The Blackout Show presented by The Guillen Grid.

The Chicago White Sox have activated Luis Robert Jr as he begins his rehab assignment in class AAA. Todd Welter, host of Locked On Sox, joined the crew to discuss the trade stock of Luis Robert jr and Garrett Crochet, trouble in paradise with Pedro Grifol, and explored external hiring options for manager. Tune into the discussion of The Blackout Show presented by The Guillen Grid!

The Chicago White Sox have made several internal promotions in thier farm system like Gonzalez and Schultz going from A to AA. Alyssa Beregamini, White sox In-Game Host and Lyssin' Up Podcast host, joined the crew to discuss her fandom, insight around the leagues of in-game hosts, new stadium thoughts, and White Sox promotion nights that are upcoming. The crew also went into the nightmare outing of Nick Nastrini. Tune into the conversation of The Blackout Show presented by The Guillen Grid!

Our crew went live at Little Joe's in Chicago, which was sponsored by El Bandido- Chris Chelios' Tequila Company. We discussed the quick turnaround of successful White Sox baseball lately. The crew went into depth of 3B prospect Bryan Ramos with his success all-around. Also, we jumped ahead into Luis Robert jr trade talk and included potential deals. Tune into the show as The Blackout Show is presented by The Guillen Grid!

The Chicago White Sox have made their first trade of the 2024 season by trading Robbie Grossman to acquire Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa. White Sox front office called up 3B prospect Bryan Ramos, who has been hitting .300 to begin the week. Bob Nightengale has brought out rumors of deals being made this summer. Tony Marchese of On Tap Sports Net, joined the crew to discuss the latest on the SouthSide. Tune in as we go into the upcoming week!

The Chicago White Sox swept the Tampa Bay Rays at home to win their season's first series. John Schriffen, Sox PxP announcer, is making his very own persona and winning over the fan base with his electric calls in the booth. Our crew discussed the latest decisions of Grifol and took an internal look at the roster.

There was a time that The Rate was booing a HOF manager for being .500 after a division title. Pedro Grifol is 64-121 into his second season and might go consecutive 100+ loss seasons. Our crew discussed why managers matter and the decisions that went against Grifol, as well as Getz sending Nastrini to AAA. Will Ozzie Guillen come back? What would it look like? Tune into the conversation, as we go into the upcoming week. The Guillen Grid presents The Blackout Show!

Pedro Grifol is the worst manager in Chicago White Sox franchise history. Doug and Peter of Chicago Sports Bums, joined the crew to discuss the horrific blown call and no decision of Grifol during Crotchet's start vs the Reds. We also dived into the spectacular debuts of Nastrini and Cannon. Tune in and join the Conversation as we go into the upcoming schedule! The Guillen Grid presents The Blackout Show!

Yoan Moncada gets helped off the field running to 1st Base on Tuesday night. BeefLoaf from the Section 108 Podcast @from the 108 joined the guys to discuss the current state of White Sox baseball. The crew discussed Pedro Grifol inconsistencies, Chris Getz falling of course in the rebuild, and huge year ahead for Andrew Vaughn. Also, the 108 tourney was recapped and Ozzie Guillen jr went over the journey in the Whtie Sox Dave region. Tune in as The Guillen Grid presents The Blackout Show!

The White Sox got their 1st victory of 2024 at home against the Atlanta Braves. Our crew discussed the Mike Clevinger signing as well as the outstanding performance of our Ace. We went into great detail about the analytics behind the arsenal of Crotchet and the new cutter. Tune in and join the fun, as we discussed the upcoming schedule and fantasy baseball! The Guillen Grid presents the Blackout Show!

Full sprint ahead, Opening Week is finally here! The crew came together to discuss Crotchet's debut, which was his first start since college. We made White Sox player predictions as well as divisional predictions for the upcoming season around the MLB. Tune in and join the conversation on The Blackout Show presented by The Guillen Grid!

Dan Evans joined the crew to discuss Getz first offseason for the Chicago White Sox and gave an outlook to come. Dan was a former LA Dodger GM that had the second best record mark in franchise history. His career included a 20 season tenure that had a key role in drafting Frank Thomas and Mark Buehrle. Tune in and join the action as we wrapped up Spring Training battles of the White sox and adventured into MLB talk.24:30 Analysis of the Dylan Cease situation.37:00 The Ohtani contract and MLB free agent market.45:00 Dark horse teams of the 2024 MLB season.55:00 A remarkable 2003 Dodger bullpen.60:00 Mark Buehrle's case for the Hall of Fame

The White Sox have all reported to Spring Training and Pedro Grifol is preaching a F.A.S.T. team in 2024. The whole crew is back as Jr, Gonzo, J and Slav go through the Spring Training roster, discuss Tim Anderson signing with the Marlins, Pedro's preseason preachings, and Ozzie Guillen's incredible managing run with Venezuela this winter.1:30 - Pedro Grifol's F.A.S.T. slogan and Chris Getz roster construction41:29 - Recapping the Christian Mena and Gregory Santos trades52:57 - Lot 78 and Jerry Reinsdorf's new stadium plans1:07:37 - Ozzie Guillen's managerial success this winter

Jake Burger had himself a breakout year in 2023 on the South Side. Dad Power continued raking in Miami and sought a postseason appearance with the Marlins. Our crew catches up with the Burger's as we look into what happened at the trade deadline and we hear the best memory was hitting bombs off a Dodger legend. Join in on the fun as we also talked about the Bummer trade and additions of Stassi, etc. We didn't defer from Ohtani, as he grills up the Cease trade market. Tune into the Blackout Show on The Guillen Grid!

The Chicago White Sox have declined the team option on Tim Anderson, while Mike Clevinger declined his player option. Jason Benetti accepted an offer from Detroit and left the South Side. Pedro Grifol is retained and completed his coaching staff hiring process. Cease rumors are heating up at the GM meetings. The crew looked at free agency and the trade market as the external outlook at the winter meetings. 5:30 Jason Benetti leaves the White Sox.31:00 Dylan Cease rumors at the winter meetings.42:00 Free agency and the trade market.1:19:00 Gonzo's plan at a projected payroll.

The offseason is here and began with the release of Daryl Boston and Curt Hasler. Our crew wrapped up the 2023 season and went into the 2023 MLB Postseason. Peep the end as we went into the MLB All-Time series at Shortstop.2:45 Release of coaching staff.12:20 Chris Getz needs to acquire a new skipper.25:50 Our best and worst takes of the 2023 season.42:00 2023 MLB Postseason talk.1:07:00 MLB All-Time Shortstop.

The Luis Robert Jr 40 home run campaign abruptly ends with a knee injury. Dylan Cease executed his third consecutive season of 200+ strikeouts. The crew took an internal look of the 2024 White Sox potential roster. We continued the MLB-All Time Series for Second Baseman.

Chris Getz has made some external hires to mold his staff in the front office by hiring Josh Barfield (Assistant GM), Brian Bannister (Pitching Development), and Gene Watson (Player Personnel). Kopech is back to the rotation and Garrett Crotchet to the bullpen. The crew breaks down the latest and back to discuss their MLB All-Time First Baseman.13:00 Front Office Intro.38:00 Kopech/Crotchet/Clevinger46:00 MLB All-Time First Baseman

The 2024 starting rotation will be an interesting unit to construct for Chris Getz. Grifol decided to move Kopech to the pen, but states 2024 is still to be determined. Oscar Colas has been optioned to AAA again. The crew discussed the latest as the season is starting to wind down.

Jerry Reinsdorf breaks the silence with the media by officially announcing Chris Getz as GM of the White Sox. The crew will break down the press conference and the state of the club. Also, we introduced our MLB All-Time series at catcher!3:07 Grifol holds Korey Lee accountable for play, it pays off with a bomb.22:15 Crew analysis of GM Chris Getz press conference.57:45 MLB All-Time catcher

We don't know what to make of all the rumors swirling around the White Sox right now, but we'll try! Chris Getz is reportedly going to be handed the keys to the front office soon (with Dayton Moore?), the White Sox might be moving from 35th and Shields, and Mike Clevinger was placed on waivers...but why?1:33 - So is Chris Getz really about to run the White Sox?12:15 - What do we know about Dayton Moore?42:17 - White Sox reportedly looking for a new ballpark in the city50:21 - Mike Clevinger placed on waivers

In a shocking move, the White Sox fired both Kenny Williams and Rick Hahn on Tuesday. The guys react to Jerry Reinsdorf finally pulling the plug on the team's front office and throw out a few potential names to be the next President of Baseball Operations. Plus, could Jerry actually be selling the team soon?1:33 - instant reaction to Kenny Williams and Rick Hahn being fired15:11 - who will be the next White Sox "single decision maker"?59:21 - what does the new President of Baseball Ops need to fix?

You can throw records out the window whenever the Cubs and White Sox get together in any Crosstown series, and the latest series was not short on drama. From the 108 OG BeefLoaf joins the show to talk about the mess the Sox have become, plus a discussion on Pedro Grifol prioritizing wins over development and what the 2024 rotation could look like.1:35 - more drama in the Crosstown with Luis Robert Jr. and Christopher Morel11:47 - From the 108's BeefLoaf joins the show to talk State of the Sox34:51 - prioritizing development over trying to win

If you're listening to this podcast, you're probably a part of the "cesspool" that Rick Hahn called White Sox Twitter recently, so there's that! Tim Anderson got knocked out by Jose Ramirez, Yasmani Grandal denies any wrongdoing, and Keynan Middleton and Lance Lynn clown their former team. Great times on the South Side! Also, KG from Little Joe's on Taylor St joins the show.3:41 - A timeline of the White Sox recent unfortunate events10:43 - Little Joe's owner KG joins the show to talk about the mess29:15 - What is Tim Anderson's future with the White Sox?45:26 - More on Little Joe's at 1041 Taylor St and White Sox cocktails

Lucas Giolito, Lance Lynn, Jake Burger and four other White Sox players were traded at the deadline and MLB Network's Siera Santos joins the show to break it all down. Dylan Cease and Tim Anderson, on the other hand, did NOT get traded. Was that the right decision? And where does the franchise go from here? Plus, a look at what the team's farm system looks like after a solid prospect haul.6:46 - Siera Santos joins the show to talk MLB Trade Deadline27:00 - Siera's White Sox Mt. Rushmore and why she became a Sox fan50:47 - Fashion and fun with Siera, and everything not-baseball1:19:35 - Gonzo and Jae would have traded Luis Robert before Dylan Cease?!?!

The White Sox have a chance to right their wrong after passing on Jonathan India in the draft, plus the rumor mill is racing as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches. Plus - another rough week from Pedro Grifol in the dugout.

The MLB trade deadline is less than two weeks ago and rumors are swirling about which players the White Sox could sell off. Do some people want to see Dylan Cease among the players traded? The guys discuss who could stay and who could go, and throw out a few of their own trade proposals.1:30 - Trading Dylan Cease and keeping Lucas Giolito would be the worst move9:00 - Who stays and who goes at the deadline?25:31 - Some hypothetical trades with the Dodgers, Nationals and Phillies44:51 - White Sox lose all their momentum in New York after big series vs Braves

The White Sox ended their road trip with an embarrassing series loss to the Athletics, but hey it's all good because Luis Robert is an All-Star! The guys discuss how Robert will do in the Home Run Derby, the return of Oscar Colas, and dive into a big-picture assessment of Pedro Grifol's first half.1:34 - Takeaways from the first half of the season, from the bullpen to Dylan Cease20:01 - Pedro Grifol has failed in preparing the team properly32:43 - Is Rick Hahn to blame for the state of the White Sox?

Luis Robert is fresh off winning American League Player of the Week but the guys debate whether it's too soon to label him a superstar or top-10 player in the game. Michael Kopech is coming off a 7 walk performance against the Angels and it might me time for us to take the kid gloves off. Plus, are the Sox showcasing Tim Anderson at 2nd base for a trade? And it Dylan Cease all the way back? 1:41 - When do we start to hold Michael Kopech more accountable? 34:12 - Luis Robert is on an absolute heater, but is he really a superstar? 55:50 - Are the Sox showcasing Tim Anderson at 2nd base for a trade?1;13:06 - Is Dylan Cease back? And can he make the All-Star Game?

Listen in with the guys as they watch the White Sox take on the Texas Rangers. They dig into what the promotion of Jose Rodriguez means and whether this is an unofficial start to another rebuild.

2005 World Series hero Scott Podsednik joins the guys to discuss the state of the White Sox, as well as reminisce about his playing days. What was Pods thinking as he rounded the bases in his Game 2 walkoff home run? You won't want to miss that story - or his thoughts on the struggles of Lance Lynn and Tim Anderson.2:47 - Scott Podsednik joins the show17:03 - Tim Anderson's struggle on and off the field36:07 - Pods on his 2005 World Series walkoff homer1:06:38 - Bob Nightengale's comments on Pedro Grifol

Lucas Giolito pitched an absolute GEM of a game at Yankee Stadium as the White Sox win their fourth straight and find themselves just 4.5 games back in an awful AL Central. The guys debate what the Sox should do with Giolito at the deadline, why Jake Burger needs to be in the lineup, and discuss Liam Hendriks' incredible return to the closer's role. Plus, Daniel Victor joins the show to recap an incredible MiLB debut for Noah Schultz and talk about some of the other top White Sox prospects. 1:43 - Should the White Sox trade Lucas Giolito or keep him?14:36 - Daniel Victor joins the show to update us on White Sox prospects58:07 - Pedro Grifol is failing at getting Jake Burger in the lineup1:13:23 - Liam Hendriks beat cancer and got a save at Yankee Stadium

Are the White Sox back?! The White Sox are SO BACK after a 7-2 stretch against the Guardians and Royals. The guys discuss whether the Sox can win the division, how Pedro Grifol and Michael Kopech have built up their confidence, and debate whether the current front office would make a bigger mistake being buyers or sellers this season.1;30 - Can the White Sox win the division?16:40 - Michael Kopech has pitched back-to-back gems50:45 - Should Jake Burger move to 2nd base? 1:02:14 - Looking ahead to the Tigers and Angels series