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The Fantasy Baseball BeatFantasy All-Stars and White Sox Talk with Scott Merkin of MLB.comWelcome to The Fantasy Baseball BeatIn today's episode, Mike interviews Scott Merkin of mlb.com and asks him about:2025 impressionsMiguel Vargas' improvementsShane Smith's upsideTrade Deadline possibilities (Luis Robert Jr., Aaron Civale, Adrian Houser)Prospect potential (Chase Meidroth, Colson Montgomery, Kyle Teel, Grant Taylor)Minor League musingsFree agent falloutThen, Chris and Dave join the show to discuss their Fantasy All-Stars. Finally, for our Mental Health Moment, the guys discuss the correlation between healthy eating and mental health. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network
What are you drinking? Banter Local Look Pat Bertoletti The Athletic Media Survey Bridgeport Fireworks Aftermath Michael Madsen White Sox Talk Colson Montgomery Shane Smith All-Star Chase Meidroth and Miguel Vargas Mike Tauchman Thank Yous and GFYs
Danny Miller and Jacob Thome returned to the national airwaves for FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters to discuss White Sox baseball. On this episode they touched on the Puke and Rally Blue Jays series, Bobby Jenks, Colson Montgomery, the draft, plus much more.
The gals on our minors crew abandoned us for June, so it's Joe Resis joining Brett Ballantini for a snapshot of the Sox minors that focuses heavily on the big names at the top of the system: A quick rundown of all six teams in the system, only one of which is in line for postseason play at the moment The incredible MLB debut of Colson Montgomery, as both Joe and Brett express some shot, but also some caution, over the early bounty of the new White Sox shortstop Are three starts enough to panic over Noah Schultz and his questionable matriculation to Charlotte? No, of course not ... right? Hagen Smith is back from exile injury vacation tuneup, but there's not much at all to piece through yet Out of the break, a moment of remembrance for Bobby Jenks Shane Murphy, please do not go to Charlotte — proceed directly to the South Side Tanner McDougal amazing redemption. Also, we out the clown who listed Tanner at No. 99 on his preseason White Sox Top 100 prospects Braden Montgomery joins Schultz in the Futures Game on Saturday, a tidy honor; will he see Bham later this summer? Please support our White Sox writing and podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened their show by celebrating Cubs first baseman Michael Busch being named the National League Player of the Week. After that, they pondered whether Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki was an All-Star snub. Later, they wondered why the White Sox are planning to platoon rookies Colson Montgomery and Chase Meidroth at shortstop.
The boys are back recapping the player movement from the NFBC Main Event Week 14 FAAB. Plus we look at the possible first round of 2026 draftsNormal Contest Spending CoverageLowest spend per team, but still a lot of activityMost Money Spent2 Players over $1,0004 Players over $500Henriquez - 2 saves and a win in 3 IP last week with 5 Ks. Not much else out there which likely drove up the price to the $70 level on avg.HSK - 1 game then hurt againCantillo - sent down to AAA to stretch out in June, built up to 3.1 IP, how long until he gets to 5 IP a start?Colson Montgomery - .625 BABIP in first 3 MLB games. Hit .218 with a 34% K-rate at his 2nd season at AAA Widely added players (over 15 leagues)Max Muncy Jr. - Gelof call-up and Urias IL shifts him to 3B, but does Andujar eat into his PT? Kurtz, Muncy, Andujar haven't been on the field at the same time this yearJordan Hicks - Sunday save tax + every Trade Deadline article mentioning Aroldis as the likeliest candidate to be tradedWill Benson - 7 game week at GABP vs. all RHP - but Rockies sent Dollander down :-(Schneider - Had started 7 straight including vs. 4 RHP last week and moved up to 5th in the order. Gimenez to the IL, Bo and Vlad have been banged up. Are Loperfido and Wagner threats to his PT?Brooks Baldwin - played in 6 of the 7 games since getting recalled (all in CF) and moved up as high as cleanup in the order - does he stick when LuBob returns?Harrison Bader - Willi has shifted to the infield which is good for Bader's PTStarting Pitchers - Gusto, Allen, Burrows, Fitts, SWR, Colin ReaStashes - Pablo Lopez, Nestor, Zebby, Francisco AlvarezPullHitter merch is here! Welcome to the PullHitter Podcast, your destination for actionable resources and tools to grind your way to ultimate fantasy baseball success.Support my work and join the Pull Hitter Patreon:-Access to lively Discord with highly active members sharing player evaluations, draft boards and strategies..get a leg up on your league mates!-Player Breakdowns series in audio and video form-Draft recaps from me-additional Launch Angle episodes-additional Guest episodes-ad free listening-Much more!https://patreon.com/user?u=32383693&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkFollow on twitter: @pullhitterpod https://twitter.com/PullHitterPod @deadpullhitterhttps://twitter.com/deadpullhitter Email : pullhitterpodcast@gmail.com Website: pullhitter.comMy link tree with all of my links in one spot:https://linktr.ee/pullhitterAlso check out me cohosting the Launch Angle Podcast with Jeff Zimmerman and Rob Silver!https://anchor.fm/robe
Eno and DVR discuss the return of Brandon Woodruff, Corbin Carroll's surprisingly quick activation from the IL, likely Tommy John surgery for Clarke Schmidt, a midseason rollback of Drew Rasmussen's workload, the arrival of Colson Montgomery, the Nats' decision to part ways with Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez, and where the money went during the weekend.Rundown2:46 Brandon Woodruff's Return to the Brewers' Rotation11:14 Corbin Carroll is Back14:48 Clarke Schmidt Likely to Undergo Tommy John Surgery21:38 Colson Montgomery Promoted by White Sox28:57 Drew Rasmussen's Mid-Summer Role Tweak for Innings Management33:20 Nats Fire Mike Rizzo & Davey Martinez47:23 Mailbag: Team Quality & Save Opportunities52:45 Where the Money Went: This Weekend's Waiver Wire PickupsFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fantasy Baseball Live – July 6, 2025 @ 3 pm ETMicrosoft Teams:Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend's gameAdditional Topics:1.Luis Ortiz of the Pirates was suspended with pay from the Pirates as the league investigates gambling allegations.2.Casey Mize continues to shove it with another gem against the Guardians on Saturday.3.Ryne Nelson also pitched well again. Are we looking at the real deal here? He's been great over the past month.4.Matt Chapman and Wyatt Langford both return on Saturday. Who do you like better in the second half?5.Michael Busch hit three home runs on Friday, and my fantasy teams definitely appreciate it. He's having a great season with a .288 batting average, 17 home runs, and 55 RBIs. However, he's only started eight games against lefties. Will the Cubs give him a full-time role or keep him as a strong-side platoon option?6.Colson Montgomery was promoted on Friday. I've downshifted on his because he's striking out a third of the time. I'm sure people will lay big money down because he's a famous prospect and had a good game.a. Your thoughts on him for the second half?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer Report Close
Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by breaking down the Cubs winning two of three games against the Cardinals over the weekend. They also reacted to Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd being named an All-Star for the first time in his career. Later, they discussed White Sox rookie shortstop Colson Montgomery having an impressive weekend as he made his MLB debut Friday.
Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed White Sox rookie shortstop Colson Montgomery having an impressive weekend as he made his MLB debut Friday.
Mike Mulligan and Ramie Makhlouf were joined by MLB.com writer Scott Merkin to discuss White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery's performance in his first taste of big league action. Montgomery made his MLB debut Friday and then collected a combined five hits across Saturday and Sunday.
In the final hour, Mike Mulligan and Ramie Makhlouf were joined by MLB.com writer Scott Merkin to discuss White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery's performance in his first taste of big league action. Montgomery made his MLB debut Friday and then collected a combined five hits across Saturday and Sunday. Later, Mully and Makhlouf reacted to a terrible rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” during the Cubs' win against the Cardinals on Sunday evening.
The draft is in a week. On this episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox delve into some final thoughts for the White Sox 2025 draft. They also discuss Colson Montgomery's call up, Tanner McDougal's surge, and much more.
In the latest episode of Pipeline to 35th, Michael Suareo is joined by Sox on 35th's newest Minor League contributor, Brendan Gallian, to recap some of the biggest news of the last month. Michael also reacts to Colson Montgomery's promotion to the majors and previews what the White Sox could do in the upcoming MLB Draft. To read our full 2025 White Sox draft preview, click here.
Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. The Sox were swept by the Dodgers and then took two of three from the Rockies. The long awaited debut of Colson Montgomery has finally happened. But, the big news in White Sox world was the unfortunate passing of 2005 World Series champion, Bobby Jenks. Bobby, 44, passed away after a battle with stomach cancer. He will be sorely missed and remembered with gusto for his time with the White Sox. Thank you for the continued support. Go Sox. #WhiteSox
Colson Montgomery joined the big league club for a series in Colorado after a hot few weeks. The timing makes perfect sense if your are a franchise determined to get him to the majors this year. Will it pay off? Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!
Rosenbloom & Esposito: Cade Horton bounces back, gives Cubs 7 scoreless innings in sweep (Hour 1) full In the first hour, Steve Rosenbloom and Mike Esposito react to Cubs rookie Cade Horton throwing 7 scoreless innings in a series sweep win yesterday night over the Guardians, they reacted to Marquee's Taylor McGregor interviewing kids in the stands with Pete Crow-Armstrong's name painted across their chest, and talked about White Sox' Colson Montgomery set to make his MLB debut today against the Rockies. 2770 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:30:00 +0000 ZOfHHnWaaunaXsI1vDROIHTMVXXSouBO sports Best of 670 The Score sports Rosenbloom & Esposito: Cade Horton bounces back, gives Cubs 7 scoreless innings in sweep (Hour 1) Best of the Score brings listeners the best interviews, segments, bits and highlights of the station's many shows, including Mully & Haugh, Bernstein & Harris and Spiegel & Holmes. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False
Rosenbloom & Esposito: Bruce Levine praises Cubs for Cade Horton's big bounce-back start (Hour 3) full In the third hour, Steve Rosenbloom and Mike Esposito talk with Score Baseball insider Bruce Levine on Cade Horton's great rebound start last night in a Cubs win over the Guardians, and they talk with MLB.com's Scott Merkin about the White Sox calling up top prospect Colson Montgomery, who will make his MLB debut today against the Rockies. 2637 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:20:00 +0000 sf9tRBNKUp4UyBqjmSIT21qKjiEIefZf sports Best of 670 The Score sports Rosenbloom & Esposito: Bruce Levine praises Cubs for Cade Horton's big bounce-back start (Hour 3) Best of the Score brings listeners the best interviews, segments, bits and highlights of the station's many shows, including Mully & Haugh, Bernstein & Harris and Spiegel & Holmes. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False
Download and follow Fantasy Baseball Today Express! You can find FBT Express on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Audacy App and wherever else podcasts are found. With Max Muncy (LAD) banged up, Alex Freeland is a name to watch. Emmet Sheehan could join the Dodgers this weekend. With Mick Abel struggling, Andrew Painter could be on the way. Colson Montgomery has turned things around in the White Sox organization. Fantasy Baseball Today Express is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With Max Muncy (LAD) banged up, Alex Freeland is a name to watch. Emmet Sheehan could join the Dodgers this weekend. With Mick Abel struggling, Andrew Painter could be on the way. Colson Montgomery has turned things around in the White Sox organization. Fantasy Baseball Today Express is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Josh Nelson of Sox Machine to discuss the development of the White Sox's young talent in the farm system.
On the most recent episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox opened up the show with some discussion on White Sox big league club topics including Kyle Teel's surge, Chase Meidroth's Matrix slide, Grant Taylor, & Luis Robert's odd split. They then moved to the minor league side of things touching on the massive week and great month of June for Colson Montgomery, Hagen Smith getting back on the mound, and Tanner McDougal with 3 straight fantastic starts for the Barons. For the second segment of the podcast starting at the 24 minute mark they were joined by Locked On Guardians Jeff Ellis to talk about the MLB Draft. They discussed overall thoughts on the class, college & prep bats and arm strengths, and who we could expect to fly off the board to the Sox and the thoughts on what the Guardians will do. They also got a possible trade idea for the White Sox and Guardians.
The Chicago White Sox got down early after a two-run 1st inning by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Thankfully, the White Sox were able to find some power to lead them to victory. Behind home runs from Andrew Benintendi and Lenyn Sosa, the Sox avoided the sweep. What has led to Beni's recent power surge? Plus, CHGO White Sox host Sean Anderson discusses the latest around Luis Robert Jr.'s trade value.
The White Sox got molly-whopped by the Diamondbacks today, 10-0. Shane Smith struggled today, only pitched two innings, allowing 5 earned runs. How concerned should Sox fans be about Shane Smith? Plus, Chris Getz spoke to the media before today's game. Did the General Manager say anything of note? Join CHGO White Sox host Sean Anderson as he is joined by CHGO Baseball Writer, Jared Wyllys as they discuss!
Miguel Vargas broke the tie for the White Sox in 8th inning with a clutch two-run double. Vargas has undeniably been the Sox best player over the past 50 games. Can Vargas maintain this play over an entire year? Will Vargas represent the Sox at the All-Star Game this year? Plus, Noah Schultz made his first AAA start with mixed results. Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he discusses! An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/chgo-locker FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: http://www.allchgo.com/newsletter Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code CHGO. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/chgo for details. Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/chgo Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head tohttp://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code CHGO for 10% off! Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake! Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ Hall of Fame App: Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code CHGO. Just download the HOF app on iOS and Android or visit www.hofbets.com, enter code CHGO, and you're all set. #ad HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freewhitesox. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary: Head to https://sunnyside.shop and use code ‘HICHGO' at checkout for 50% off your first 3 online orders on our favorite brands like Cresco, Good News, & more to elevate your first purchase! Sunnyside* Cannabis Dispensary -Bright buys, every day. Only for 21+ or IL medical card holders Use code chgosox50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box and free wellness shots for life with any active subscription at https://FACTORMEALS.com/chgosox50 Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. Check out FOCO for merch and collectibles here https://foco.vegb.net/CHGO and use promo code “CHGO10” for 10% off your order on all non Pre Order items. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #WhiteSox #ChicagoWhiteSox
For mystery guest day, Sean Anderson is joined by THREE all-star guests. First, SoxMachine.com's Beat Writer James Fegan joins to talk about Shane Smith's changeup, the balancing of catching duties between Edgar Quero and Kyle Teel, and Colson Montgomery's MLB timeline. Then, Baseball American Prospect Writer, Geoff Pontes join the show to give his own take on Montgomery, his positivity around Noah Schultz, and the excitement around Caleb Bonemer. Finally, Senior MLB Writer, Keith Law joins the show to discuss his view on Colson's future, Braden Montgomery's top end, and more!
The White Sox were demolished on Tuesday by the St. Louis Cardinals. Before the game, the Sox sent down Brooks Baldwin as Vinny Capra was activated. Why did the Sox decide to send down Baldwin again? What will this team look like post-Trade Deadline? Plus, can teams really win trades? Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he discusses!
The Chicago White Sox were swept out of Texas by Corey Seager, Jacob DeGrom and the Rangers. The Sox played three close games, but could not eke out a single victory. On Thursday, the Sox traded former first round pick, Andrew Vaughn to Milwaukee for Aaron Civale. What went wrong with Vaughn? What will Civale bring? Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he breaks down the series!
Miguel Vargas had a HUGE day in Houston. Vargas tallied a triple, double, walk, and a steal in a losing White Sox effort. What does the future hold for Miguel Vargas with the Sox? Davis Martin had an iffy day on the mound. What went wrong for the righty? Plus, Brooks Baldwin has been fantastic since being sent down to AAA. What does he need to do to get called up? Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he recaps the game!
Chuck Garfien is joined by James Fegan of Sox Machine to ask the big question: Is it time to believe in the White Sox again? They talk about the rise of Kyle Teel, Shane Smith, Chase Meidroth and others, the front office's smarter approach, and whether Colson Montgomery is next. Plus: why this rebuild feels different from the last.
Luis Robert Jr. broke out of his slump with his first home run since May 2nd. Robert also drove in a run with a sharp double to left. The Sox got another fantastic start from Shane Smith along with the debut of Grant Taylor to pick up the win against Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros. Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson for all the excitement!
Rundown[Intro] Chicago White Sox finish 4-3 against Detroit and Kansas City in large thanks to the rookies performance. [7:41] The story of how Tyler Alexander called for a ride in Milwaukee to Chicago, arrive to the game late, and then make his White Sox debut the next inning.[12:33] Josh was very skeptical of Chase Meidroth playing shortstop. But after watching more of Meidroth at shortstop, and paired with Baseball Savant loving his range at the position, Josh's mind has changed. So much that does it make sense for the White Sox to start trying Colson Montgomery at other positions? [31:30] Will Mike Vasil get another start?[33:38] Is it time for the White Sox to cut Bryse Wilson?[37:22] After Kyle Teel, who is the next White Sox prospect to make their MLB debut this season?[44:20] Series Preview: Houston Astros[55:38] Around MLB: Who we are buying and selling
The Chicago White Sox take the series from the Kansas City Royals with a strong team effort, highlighted by Miguel Vargas's impressive performance. In this CHGO White Sox POSTGAME Podcast, we break down Vargas's standout moments, key plays, and what this means for the Sox moving forward. From pitching to offense, get in-depth analysis and fan reactions after a big series win. Stay tuned for updates on the White Sox roster and upcoming games! The White Sox and Chris Getz made a HUGE move on Thursday, calling up top prospect, Kyle Teel, to the MLB squad. What are the Sox's plans for Teel & Quero at the major league level? Luis Robert Jr. finally returned to the Sox lineup.
A BIG day for Chicago White Sox fans. First, outlets reported that CHSN and Comcast reached an agreement last night to provide the channel to cable subscribers. Then, the Chicago White Sox announced that Jerry Reinsdorf and Justin Ishbia have agreed to groundwork which would make Justin Ishbia the owner of the team by the latest 2034. Finally, the Sox won in extras today! The team split the series with the MLB-leading Detroit Tigers. Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he discusses!
Major news hits the South Side as Jerry Reinsdorf takes a pivotal step toward a potential sale of the Chicago White Sox to billionaire investor Justin Ishbia. The CHGO White Sox crew breaks down what this long-term investment agreement means, how it positions Ishbia as Reinsdorf's successor, and what it could mean for the team's future in Chicago. Could a new era be coming to 35th and Shields? Don't miss this urgent breakdown of one of the most significant ownership developments in White Sox history.
Shane Smith threw an impressive 5.1 innings today. Smith struck out six, walked two and allowed only three hits. Smith's performance was backed up by his offense, which gave him eight runs of support. What is Smith's ceiling? Plus, Luis Robert Jr. has been benched for the next two days. What is next for La Pantera? As well, an update on 'The 78' and the Sox future stadium plans. Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he discusses this and more!
The White Sox were competitive this weekend, but couldn't conquer the Orioles in a single game. The Whire Sox lost 2-1, 4-2, and 3-2 in their three-game Baltimore set. CHGO White Sox host Sean Anderson recaps the sweep and welcomes Future Sox's Ian Eskridge to talk about the first two months of minor league White Sox baseball.
Despite another difficult Chicago White Sox season, have they found a winning piece in Infielder Miguel Vargas? Since being acquired in 2024, Vargas has shown steady improvement and currently is the Sox most successful hitter. Just how bright is the future for Vargas?
Chuck Garfien gets the inside scoop about many of the White Sox hitters of the present and future from Director of Hitting Ryan Fuller. They talk about how Miguel Vargas transformed himself in 2025, working with Colson Montgomery during his break from Triple-A in Arizona, plus Braden Montgomery, Kyle Teel, Andrew Vaughn, Tim Elko and more.
The White Sox will have to stave off the sweep tomorrow after dropping the first two games. The Sox got off to a hot start with a two-run, first inning home run from Miguel Vargas. However, the Mets doubled their first run total taking a 4-2 lead after one. The Sox tried to claw their way back in, but could not retake the lead. Miguel Vargas hit a home run, double in another big game. Join. CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson for Miguel Vargas excitement.
The Sox scored first in all three of their games vs. Juan Soto and the Mets, but today was the only day they could secure the win. The White Sox got a team effort with Runs Batted In from Benintendi, Tauchman, Taylor, Rojas, and Sosa. Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he talks about the burgeoning optimism on the South Side.
The Chicago White Sox were 3 outs away from completing a sweep versus the Texas Rangers Sunday afternoon before the bullpen blew it. Miguel Vargas nearly keyed a victory with his 7th home run, also scoring the go-ahead run following his double in the 7th inning. The wheels fell off for Jordan Leasure in the 9th however, before the Sox ultimately lost to the Rangers. Later, has Colson Montgomery FINALLY gotten back on track for good in AAA? And what should we make of Andrew Vaughn being demoted to the Minors along with Tim Elko while Oscar Colas was released? Join Sean Anderson as he recaps a memorable weekend on the CHGO White Sox Podcast.
The White Sox got three home runs and scored 5 five runs, but could not get the series win vs. Seattle. Mike Vasil allowed an 8th inning two-run home run to give Seattle a 6-5 lead. Join CHGO White Sox host as he talks about he deflating loss. Plus, Sean examines new Statcast hitting metrics.
The Chicago White Sox losing streak extends to five games after the team's 5-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Davis Martin was great in his start, but received no support from his offense. The Sox started the game with five hard hit balls from their first six hitters, but Luis Castillo settled in easily. The night turned into a nightmare in the 8th inning when Julio Rodriguez hit a grand slam to extend the Mariners' lead to 5-0. Join CHGO White Sox host Sean Anderson as he compares the 2025 team to the 2024 team.
On the most recent FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox discussed the White Sox developmental path and decisions. They also discussed the path for hitters such as Colson Montgomery, Miguel Vargas, and Braden Montgomery. On the pitching side there wass a lot to discuss, including Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, and the recent move of Grant Taylor. There was of course a flurry of activity in the chat.
Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.comRundown[Intro] Jim Callis would like a wellness check to see how White Sox fans are doing?[8:05] Prospect review: Edgar Quero[11:35] Prospect review: Kyle Teel[14:53] Prospect review: Braden Montgomery[20:04] Prospect review: Hagen Smith[25:22] Prospect review: Noah Schultz[28:34] Prospect review: Colson Montgomery[31:24] Prospect review: Grant Taylor[35:00] 2025 MLB Draft chat - the updated Sox Machine Top 100 draft prospect list will be released this week. Josh is fixated on a group of prep infielders for the White Sox at pick 10, and Jim helps guide on building a group of five targets.
Miguel Vargas went 6-10, with a HBP in the three-game series vs. the Chicago Cubs. Outside of Vargas, the White Sox did not show up with their bats. Andrew Vaughn and Luis Robert Jr. combined went 2-22 with 9 Ks in the series. What should Sox fans make of the 3-game sweep? Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he recaps the 3-game set.
The CHGO White Sox crew discuss the upcoming Crosstown Classic series and whether or not the South Siders can take at least one game from the Cubs. Which Sox starter has the best chance at taking a game off the Cubs offense? Will the Sox bats be enough against Cade Horton and Matthew Boyd?
The Chicago White Sox executed beautifully during Monday's and Tuesday's game. Today? Not so much. The Sox were unable to sweep the Reds losing 7-1 today. Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson to talk about how the 2024 team and 2025 team differ!
It wasn't pretty but the White Sox win a thriller 5-1 against Elly De La Cruz and the Reds in 10 innings thanks to a three-run blast from Miguel Vargas. Jonathan Cannon was brillant out of the bullpen this season. For the second time this year, Jonathan Cannon pitched behind an opener. Cannon's first start behind an opener in 2025, he went 7.2 IP, allowing 3 earned runs. Today, Cannon threw 6 innings of shutout baseball. Will the White Sox explore the opener strategy more? Plus, Shoeless Joe Jackson has been reinstated by MLB Commisoner, Rob Manfred. Will Shoeless Joe become a Hall of Famer? Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he discusses!