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Chuck Garfien sits down with Brian Kenny to discuss whether the White Sox are for real and what their recent stretch against the Braves and Dodgers says about the team's progress. Brian compares the White Sox rebuild to successful turnarounds from the past, weighs their chances of winning the AL Central, and breaks down the breakout seasons of Miguel Vargas and Davis Martin. They also discuss the role of technology in hamate bone injuries, preview his upcoming conversation with Ozzie Guillén, and look back on his memorable debate with legendary White Sox announcer Ken "The Hawk" Harrelson on MLB Network.

In the Best of the White Sox this week, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote celebrated the young team's ascension to first place in the AL Central earlier this week; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the White Sox nailed their trade of ace Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox back in December 2024; and Chicago Sports Network analyst Steve Stone joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the White Sox's rise and to detail how manager Will Venable has built a strong culture.

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan discuss the Guards in light of the team's recent mini-skid, which dropped them out of first place in the AL Central after Thursday's action. What's going on with the offense, and how concerned were you after being swept by the Yankees? Plus, Steven Kwan's continued struggles, and re-evaluating the Patrick Bailey trade.

In the Best of the White Sox this week, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote celebrated the young team's ascension to first place in the AL Central earlier this week; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the White Sox nailed their trade of ace Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox back in December 2024; and Chicago Sports Network analyst Steve Stone joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the White Sox's rise and to detail how manager Will Venable has built a strong culture.

In the Best of the White Sox this week, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote celebrated the young team's ascension to first place in the AL Central earlier this week; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the White Sox nailed their trade of ace Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox back in December 2024; and Chicago Sports Network analyst Steve Stone joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the White Sox's rise and to detail how manager Will Venable has built a strong culture.

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan discuss the Guards in light of the team's recent mini-skid, which dropped them out of first place in the AL Central after Thursday's action. What's going on with the offense, and how concerned were you after being swept by the Yankees? Plus, Steven Kwan's continued struggles, and re-evaluating the Patrick Bailey trade.

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan discuss the Guards in light of the team's recent mini-skid, which dropped them out of first place in the AL Central after Thursday's action. What's going on with the offense, and how concerned were you after being swept by the Yankees? Plus, Steven Kwan's continued struggles, and re-evaluating the Patrick Bailey trade.

⚾ The Chasers Dugout Report — Episode 525 | MLB Week in ReviewThe Chicago White Sox are in first place, "The Miz" is overpowering the league, Tarik Skubal is back, and Yordan Alvarez just made baseball history. Kevin L. Warren, Resident MLB Insider Alvin Clawson, and Darrell "D-Dubbz" Warren deliver an objective, no-narrative breakdown of the week's biggest MLB storylines.In this episode:- White Sox (37-31) lead the AL Central after beating the Braves and Dodgers — is it sustainable?- Jacob Misiorowski's 15-strikeout, one-hit gem and record 104.5 MPH heat (8-2, 1.34 ERA, MLB strikeout lead)- Tarik Skubal's return after 38 days and the Detroit trade-deadline debate- Skubal trade fits: Dodgers vs. Brewers, rentals, and roster value- The Athletics' Oakland-to-Sacramento limbo and the Las Vegas future- MLB expansion candidates and looming CBA labor concerns- Yordan Alvarez's historic first inning and the DH MVP case

Pat Boyle and Kate Constable discuss the surprising rise of the White Sox, who entered the night atop the AL Central for the first time since 2021. Are they the biggest shock in baseball, and can they survive a brutal stretch against elite competition to hold onto first place and win the division?

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The 2026 baseball season hasn't really gone according to plan for the Boston Red Sox so far. With high expectations that their young core group of players would take the next step and lead the team to a better season than 2025, that has not been the case. Even after firing manager Alex Cora, the team hasn't seen much of a boost, with many wondering if it's getting late early for the Red Sox. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the complete disappointment coming out of Boston so far and who is to blame for the mess the Red Sox currently find themselves in. They then get into whether there is a chance the team could become major players at the trade deadline, but as unexpected sellers, and why there is such a disconnect in messaging between the front office and the fans. Later, Jake and Jordan discuss the Chicago White Sox surprisingly finding themselves in first place in the AL Central and how sustainable the winning — and the good vibes they're bringing to Chicago fans — actually is. The guys then get into Tarik Skubal's scheduled return to the Detroit Tigers this weekend, Shohei Ohtani being removed from a game due to injury and preview the College World Series. They close out the show by making their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.   1:28 - The Opener: Red Sox disaster 24:15 - Kind of a Big Deal: White Sox in 1st place 37:43 - Around The League: Skubal set to return 44:18 - Notable recent injuries 47:03 - We Need To Talk About: College World Series preview 53:46 - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Yahoo Sports insider Russ Dorsey to discuss the Cubs' struggles and the White Sox ascending to first place in the AL Central. After that, White Sox ace Davis Martin joined the show to discuss his breakout season and the team's continued success.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Yahoo Sports insider Russ Dorsey to discuss the Cubs' struggles and the White Sox ascending to first place in the AL Central.

Note: This episode was previously aired live at 5 PM on June 11. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss any live episodes! It's June 12, and your Chicago White Sox are alone at the top of the standings in the AL Central! Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Brett Haffner are here to talk about the Braves series, Braden Montgomery's debut, and preview the weekend series with the Dodgers. Plus, they answer fan questions at the end of the show about the trade deadline, their trust in Will Venable, the bullpen, and much more!

Episode 171 of Tablesetters is LIVE! We open with the first place Chicago White Sox, who suddenly sit atop the AL Central at 36-31 after starting the season 6-13. We break down whether this surge is actually sustainable, how Chicago has gone 29-17 since April 18, why their top-five offense has changed the entire outlook, and how Munetaka Murakami, Colson Montgomery, Miguel Vargas, Davis Martin, and top prospect Braden Montgomery have turned the White Sox into one of baseball's best stories. From there, we dive into Bryce Eldridge's unbelievable signature moment in San Francisco. Just two days after striking out with a chance to tie the game, the 21-year-old rookie launched an ultimate grand slam in the bottom of the ninth to complete an 11-10 Giants comeback over the Nationals. We discuss the Giants erasing a 9-1 deficit, Eldridge becoming the youngest player in MLB history to hit a walk-off grand slam, Matt Chapman's monster game, and one of the most improbable wins in franchise history. We also discuss Ronald Acuña Jr. landing back on the injured list with another Grade 1 left hamstring strain, what it means for the Braves, and the bigger question of whether he is still a superstar. Acuña's 2023 MVP résumé is undeniable, but with two IL stints this season, multiple major injuries since 2021, and current numbers below his usual standard, the conversation has shifted from talent to availability. Plus, Drew Rasmussen dominates the Red Sox with a career-high 13 strikeouts over seven shutout innings, Max Scherzer reaches 3,500 career strikeouts while his season-long struggles continue, the Athletics and Brewers turn Las Vegas Ballpark into a launching pad, Dalton Rushing's villain reputation grows after another controversial slide, and we make our official Men's College World Series picks with Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, West Virginia, Texas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Troy all fighting for Omaha.

Episode 431: Our lefty, Dallas Braden, is back on the show and reacts to an insane offensive display in Las Vegas. Tarik Skubal's impending return on Saturday throws an interesting twist into the story of the American League Central. No one thought the Chicago White Sox would find themselves atop the division in June. Southside Jerry plants his flag for the White Sox, and the guys discuss the odds of the Sox winning the AL Central. To wrap up the week, Jay Hay puts Jared and Tyler in the torture chamber with this week's Family Feud, in which Tyler makes Feud history. A must-listen edition of Baseball is Dead to send you into the weekend. 00:00:00 - Dallas Returns + His Reaction To The Vegas A's   00:26:25 - Tarik Skubal Returns Saturday   00:35:15 - The 1st Place Chicago White Sox  00:51:27 - Family Feud    01:12:13 - Live BID in The Future?  01:14:00 - Final Thoughts + Award-Winning Nugs  NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://www.kalshi.com/r/BID Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code BID at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote celebrated the White Sox ascending to first place in the AL Central and discussed the Cubs' continued struggles.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by celebrating the White Sox taking over first place in the AL Central. After that, they discussed the Cubs' struggles continuing with a 3-2 loss to the lowly Rockies in Colorado on Wednesday. Later, they opened up the phone lines for Score listeners to share their Cubs and White Sox thoughts.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote celebrated the White Sox taking over first place in the AL Central.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh opened their show by discussing the White Sox taking over first place in the AL Central with the help of their 2-1 win over the MLB-best Braves on Wednesday. The guys also discussed the Cubs' 3-2 loss to the Rockies and the Knicks' historic rally from a 29-point deficit to beat the Spurs, 107-106, in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Later, the guys conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed the top sports stories of the day in the Pick 6 segment.

In the second hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed the White Sox ascending to first place in the AL Central with the help of a 2-1 win over the Braves on Wednesday and broke down the struggling Cubs' 3-2 loss to the Rockies. After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh celebrated the White Sox's ascension to first place in the AL Central and welcomed on Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor to share his takeaways from Bears minicamp.

There are a lot of Black baseball highlights to review this morning, BUT who are we kidding? Last night was all about the Knicks and their epic - historic - comeback victory in the Garden. I'm not going to lie, I was depressed by the third quarter. I was in my Knicks group chat not just talking doom for the game, but doom for the entire series. Then history happened. What a comeback. What a team! What a night! Black baseball had a big night all across MLB: James Wood & and Jordan Walker hit bombs (yes, Walker's is not in the IG highlights…I'll try to add it to Substack), Cedric Mullins, Cam Smith, Lawrence Butler, Byron Buxton, and Jazz are all in the's FYB, and more! And, how about those White Sox? They are in sole possession of first place in the AL Central. Who could have guessed?

Jonathan Peterlin recounts an impromptu childhood trip to Tijuana where he managed to re-enter the United States using only his knowledge of the president. He transitions into sports with Jake Vulinec, analyzing the Cleveland Guardians' competition in the AL Central and the impact of Tarik Skubal's return to the Detroit Tigers. 01:00 - World Cup Reaction 02:47 - Tijuana Border Anecdote 06:24 - AL Central Division Race 12:45 - Postseason Success Formula 15:21 - Fake Identification Stories

Jonathan and Jake react to Bill Simmons saying that the Boston Celtics are in on the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes. Then, they debate if the Guardians should fear the White Sox or Tigers more in the AL Central.

Chris McMonigle celebrates a Yankees sweep of the Guardians on the road, as they continue their extended ownership over AL Central opponents. Chris applauds the team's effort to pick up three wins without Aaron Judge, and raves about the contributions from Paul Goldschmidt so far this season (7:00). Plus, Austin Wells' injury update and the catching problem that is not going away (8:45), the continued Anthony Volpe discourse and why he should be sent down as soon as Jasson Dominguez or Giancarlo Stanton are ready to return (11:50), and a full recap of the series sweep (22:24).

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.

Jake and I break down a wild day in baseball, starting with the homer teams: the A's taking two out of three from Milwaukee and the Rockies walking off the Cubs. Then we hit the rest of the MLB chaos: the Giants' ridiculous comeback, Drew Rasmussen punching out 13, the Yankees sweeping Cleveland, the White Sox taking over the AL Central, the Pirates stunning the Dodgers, Max Scherzer reaching 3,500 strikeouts, and Reid Detmers shoving against Houston. A's win. Rockies win. Cubs lose. Astros lose. Good baseball day. Headline:A's Win, Rockies Walk It Off, and MLB Gets Weird Subheadline: The A's took the series, the Rockies stuck it to the Cubs, the White Sox took the Central, and the Giants pulled off one of the wildest comebacks of the year. Post: The homer teams both got it done, so that's where Jake and I started. The A's took two out of three from Milwaukee in Vegas, with Alika Williams hitting his first career homer and Carlos Cortes and Lawrence Butler going deep late to flip the game. The bullpen held it together, the defense looked better, and the A's keep climbing back toward .500. Then the Rockies walked off the Cubs, which is always worth celebrating. Michael Lorenzen gave Colorado a solid start at Coors, TJ Rumfield got them back in it, and Sterlin Thompson finished it in the ninth. After that, the whole MLB slate turned into chaos: the Giants erased a 9-1 deficit, Drew Rasmussen struck out 13, the Yankees swept Cleveland, the White Sox took over the AL Central, the Pirates stunned the Dodgers, and Reid Detmers shoved as the Angels beat the Astros. Good day for the A's. Good day for the Rockies. Bad day for the Cubs and Astros. Move your ass. We're burning daylight. Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for the best sports betting picks today? Welcome to WagerTalk Today, your daily betting show covering the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, MLB, WNBA, and the biggest betting opportunities across the sports world.Intro 00:00WTT Play of the day (26-17) 00:22Bryan Power 3:00Dodgers vs Pirates 4:20Braves vs White Sox 8:00White Sox to win the AL Central 10:00Head to Head! 11:45Guardians vs Yankees 14:15Andy's Best Bets! 17:00Skee Profit 18:59Skee's Thoughts on NBA Finals so far 19:33Spurs vs Knicks 20:20Officiating in the NBA 22:20Sparks vs Storm 23:30San Antonio First Quarter Bets 27:38Andy's All Around the World Free Picks 31:00

Nick and Jonathan get into their expectations for the Guardians, and they discuss the background noise to the Knicks hosting Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

Send us Fan MailThe Minnesota Twins welcomed Royce Lewis back to the Major League lineup and still lose three of four at home to the Kansas City Royals, who gained two games on the Twins in the AL Central standings. Dan remains optimistic that the team is going to be in the hunt in September. David isn't so sure after this latest home stand. For the first time this season, David and Dan both have some in-game critiques for manager Derek Shelton. They also discuss the impact of the absence of Ryan Jeffers and when the time is right for Kaelen Culpepper to take over at short stop. Thanks for listening, and go Twins! The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Pulltab SportsMN for the Win is part of the Pulltab Sports Network - covering sports, culture, and entertainment Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showMusic: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain.Twitter/X: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnforthewin/Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring  1pt per Base  (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI   -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -2pt per GIDP   +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOBListeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Jeff Phelps and Daryl Ruiter are joined by Levi Weaver of The Athletic to discuss the Cleveland Guardians' unexpected surge to the top of the AL Central. They analyze the impact of rookies like Chase DeLauter and Travis Bazzana, address Steven Kwan's uncharacteristic slump, and look ahead to potential moves at the trade deadline. 01:00 - Guardians Season Outlook 02:58 - Levi Weaver Joins 06:23 - Young Core Evaluation 09:55 - Catcher Position Value 14:05 - Kwan Struggles and Labor

Jeff Phelps and Daryl Ruiter discuss the Cleveland Guardians' unexpected success at the top of the AL Central as they prepare to face the Texas Rangers. They are joined by Levi Weaver of The Athletic to analyze the team's young core, the trade deadline outlook, and concerns regarding Steven Kwan's recent performance decline. 01:20 - Guardians Surprising Season 04:31 - Levi Weaver Interview 08:05 - Trade Deadline Strategy 11:55 - Defensive Catching Philosophy 15:15 - Steven Kwan Slump 27:15 - Guardians Minor League Prospects

Minnesota goes for another sweep in the AL Central when they face the White Sox today at noon. Manager Derek Shelton joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News to discuss the series, his younger core, and if he is keeping an eye on Royce Lewis in St. Paul

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Steve Stone to discuss White Sox star slugger Munetaka Murakami's hamstring injury, the club's pitching, the AL Central race and more.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Illinois defensive back Matthew Bailey and defensive lineman/linebacker Joe Barna to discuss head coach Bret Bielema's leadership, the team's outlook for 2026 and more. After that, Chicago Sports Network analyst Steve Stone joined the show to discuss star slugger Munetaka Murakami's hamstring injury, the club's pitching, the AL Central race and more.

The Cleveland Guardians had themselves a wonderful May and sit atop the AL Central as the calendar shifts to June. We take a look back at the month that was and consider what the team needs to do to keep that momentum in the new month and beyond. As always we have our eyes on the impending trade deadline... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Damien go over all the MLB standings changes in June! Can the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals rally from the AL Central basement? Can anyone catch the Atlanta Braves? What's happening with the Cubs, and is the entire NL Central THAT good? All this, plus some news and notes from around the leaguge. Don't miss this epsiode!

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Episode 426: The guys are back and ready to react to a loaded weekend of baseball! Jared, Dallas, Jay Hay, and Tyler all talk about every single series from this weekend's action. The Tigers' free fall has put them in a position where trading Tarik Skubal is a real possibility, and everyone weighs in on whether selling is a wise decision for the Detroit Tigers.  The crew checks in on division races across the league. Jay Hay thinks the AL Central has become the most interesting division in baseball. Find out where that race stands, along with the biggest storylines from around MLB. 00:00:00 - Craig Breslow's Communication Issues & The State of The Red Sox 00:21:31 - Rapid Weekend Series Recaps Begin | White Sox vs Tigers   00:22:47 - Mets vs Marlins  00:23:17 - Braves vs Reds  00:24:30 - Cardinals vs Cubs  00:25:49 - A's vs Yankees  00:32:49 - Dodgers vs Phillies   00:34:04 - Diamondbacks vs Mariners  00:36:11 - Red Sox vs Guardians   00:37:43 - Orioles vs Blue Jays   00:39:36 - Rays vs Angels 00:40:31 - Rockies vs Giants 00:41:42 - Pirates vs Twins  00:42:49 - Rangers vs Royals 00:44:30 - Nationals vs Padres   00:50:00 - Division Standings Update | AL East 00:50:35 - AL Central  00:57:30 - Time To Trade Skubal?   01:07:19 - AL West    01:13:31 - NL East  01:22:09 - NL Central   01:34:40 - NL West 01:35:00 - ABS Glitches  01:44:22 - Award-Winning Nugs  01:52:36 - Final Thoughts  NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 Get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/SECTION10 This episode of Baseball is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/BASEBALL #ad  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the Toronto Blue Jays went on their incredible World Series run last season, there was plenty of hope that it was the start of what could be a dominant run by a stacked team. Fast forward to 2026, and Toronto finds itself in a bit of a sticky situation. Although, based on last year's success, all hope might not be lost just yet. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jordan Shusterman is joined by special guests Ben Nicholson-Smith and Shi Davidi to break down what has gone wrong this year for the reigning American League champions and whether injuries are the main reason for their sluggish first two months. Even though the Blue Jays might be nine games back in the AL East, they currently hold a Wild Card spot, and with players returning from the IL, it still could be a very exciting summer in Canada. Also on this episode, Jordan and Ben talk about the remarkable turnaround season the Chicago White Sox are having, which sees them sitting just one game back in the AL Central while also occupying a Wild Card spot. Instead of being sellers at the deadline, they could find themselves as buyers. However, with the injury to rookie sensation Munetaka Murakami, will the White Sox be able to tread water until he returns? The guys then discuss the Seattle Mariners' use of piggyback pitching, the New York Yankees continuing to impress and their thoughts on the latest power rankings. 2:37 - The Opener: White Sox roll on 19:54 - Nationals also offering a turnaround 35:01 - Issues plaguing the Blue Jays 51:30 - State of Toronto pitching and hitting 1:09:27 - Around the League: Mariners pitching strategy 1:21:38 - Power rankings thoughts Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Sox fans! Welcome back to having fun as a Chicago White Sox fan. The Sox swept the Tigers and took three of four from the Twins. Our South Siders are 11-3 against the AL Central and are trailing the Guardians by one game. The injury to Murakami is a big deal and the Sox will miss him greatly but guys will step up to fill the void. This White Sox club is not a one trick pony. Jacob Gonzalez and David Sandlin have joined the party and more are still to come. June will be a very tough month but it will be a good challenge. One battle at a time. Here's to having fun again! Go Sox. #WhiteSox

Former Cleveland Indians pitcher Jason Stanford joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the young bats that are contributing in the lineup, his belief in the Guardians this season, Tanner Bibee's struggles so far this year, and more.

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In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Ozzie Guillen to break down the White Sox's 5-3 loss to the Twins in 11 innings Tuesday and to discuss the Cubs' 10-game losing streak. Later, Blackhawks legend Chris Chelios joined the show to react to the Golden Knights sweeping the Avalanche to advance to the Stanley Cup Final.

The Phillies dropped their first series of the Don Mattingly era and will look to bounce back against the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians this weekend. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about it, as well as some might-have-been's and a couple of never-will-be's.

Chuck Garfien chats with The Athletic's Dan Hayes to break down a surprisingly competitive American League Central race and why the division may be more wide open than expected, including for the Chicago White Sox. They discuss how the Cleveland Guardians continue to win despite losing one of baseball's top closers, while the Minnesota Twins have struggled to protect leads even with strong starting pitching and one of the league's highest-scoring offenses. Chuck also lays out what the White Sox need to do to seriously contend for the division, especially in head-to-head games against Cleveland. Chuck and Dan explore why the idea of the White Sox winning the AL Central may not sound as unrealistic as people think, including comparisons between the Sox' current momentum and Cleveland's 2022 run. They revisit the memorable 15-inning Twins-Guardians game from 2022, examine why Chicago now has several “Guardian-like” players on the roster, and debate which team is best positioned to finish on top when the season ends. The episode wraps up with Dan's prediction for the eventual AL Central winner and Chuck offering some playful advice to noted Sox-killer Byron Buxton before the next White Sox-Twins series.