Podcast appearances and mentions of Nicky Lopez

On The Wire Episode Breakdown 0:00 – Opening, News & Injury Roundup Players discussed: Aaron Judge, Spencer Jones, Jacob Gonzalez, Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, Seiya Suzuki, Kyle Tucker, Byron Buxton, Daulton Varsho, J.C. Escarra, Alí Sánchez Aaron Judge lands on the IL with a rib stress injury and the fantasy fallout. Spencer Jones receives another opportunity with the Yankees. Additional injury and roster news from around MLB. 20:00 – News Continued & Prospect Promotions Players discussed: Spencer Jones, Jacob Gonzalez, Munetaka Murakami, Samad Taylor, Mitch Garver, Evan Carter, Justin Foscue, Ezequiel Duran, Nicky Lopez, Corey Seager, Josh Jung Playing-time implications from recent call-ups and roster moves. Prospect opportunities and changing depth charts around the league. 39:30 – Power FAAB Targets Players discussed: Jacob Gonzalez, James Tibbs III, Munetaka Murakami Top power-focused additions for managers chasing home runs and RBI. Discussion of Gonzalez's opportunity with the White Sox and long-term outlook. 44:45 – Speed FAAB Targets Players discussed: Jonah Cox, Leody Taveras Speed-focused pickups for stolen bases and runs scored. Playing-time outlooks and weekly schedule advantages. 51:00 – Pitching FAAB Targets Players discussed: Grant Holmes, Martín Pérez, Stephen Kolek, Trevor Rogers Streaming options and rotation adds for wins and strikeouts. Two-start pitchers and favorable matchups highlighted. 59:00 – Saves & Ratio Targets Players discussed: Alex Lange, Lucas Erceg Bullpen situations to monitor. Potential changing of the guard in Kansas City's ninth inning. 1:05:00 – Wildcard Targets & Final Notes Players discussed: James Tibbs III, Daulton Varsho, Byron Buxton, Alí Sánchez, J.C. Escarra High-upside stash candidates and watch-list names. Final injury updates and FAAB strategy thoughts for June. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nicky Lopez talks return to Cubs, how the team finds a way to win every day (Hour 2) full 2426 Sat, 09 May 2026 15:59:57 +0000 NWTahlab87csnrDIUVFjwbV2uXVKIyB4 sports Inside The Clubhouse sports Nicky Lopez talks return to Cubs, how the team finds a way to win every day (Hour 2) Bruce Levine and David Haugh host Inside the Clubhouse, discussing the latest Cubs, White Sox and MLB storylines while also welcoming on great guests from across the baseball landscape. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://

Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the news of Tarik Skubal needing elbow surgery and what it means for the Tigers' season and his own free agency, the Marlins sending down catcher Agustin Ramierez, calling up top prospect Joe Mack and what to make of Liam Hicks, Chris Paddack getting released, the Giants promoting Bryce Eldridge and how he is an awkward fit on the roster, the Yankees optioning Anthony Volpe to Triple A to continue giving at bats to Jose Caballero, and how injuries to Garrett Crochet, Ranger Suarez and Sonny Gray have put the Red Sox rotation in a tough position. Listener question topics include whether the Rockies should put Chase Dollander on the trade block, what the Brewers could do to address the left side of their infield, and if the Cubs should have high-upside prospects as bench players instead of veterans like Nicky Lopez. 

The 2026 MLB season continues to deliver major news! Right-hander Lucas Giolito has signed with the San Diego Padres on a 1-year/$3 million deal that can reach up to $8 million with incentives, plus a mutual option for 2027. In a shocking move, the Boston Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora, hitting coach Peter Fatse, assistant hitting coach Dillon Lawson, bench coach Ramon Vázquez, and game planning coach Jason Varitek. Chad Tracy has been named interim manager as the Red Sox look to turn their season around. Week in Review Highlights: Zack Wheeler made a strong return to the mound (5 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 K vs. Braves). Highly touted prospect JR Ritchie earned his first MLB win in his debut, tossing 7 strong innings (5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K) against the Nationals. The Phillies released veteran starter Taijuan Walker. Cubs acquire infielder Nicky Lopez from the Rockies and bring back Vince Velasquez (his first MLB appearance since 2023). Top prospect Trey Yesavage is back and scheduled to pitch on Tuesday. Injury Updates: Raisel Iglesias – Shoulder inflammation Daniel Palencia – Lat strain (could return soon) J.T. Realmuto – Lower back injury Francisco Lindor – Calf injury (expected to miss “quite a bit of time”); Mets call up Ronny Mauricio Eugenio Suárez – Oblique strain We break down all the biggest stories, the impact of the Red Sox coaching purge, Giolito's fit in San Diego, and early season roster moves. In This Video: Lucas Giolito Padres signing details Red Sox fire Alex Cora & entire coaching staff – Chad Tracy interim manager Zack Wheeler return + JR Ritchie impressive MLB debut Cubs add Nicky Lopez & Vince Velasquez Full injury report including Lindor & Realmuto Subscribe for daily MLB news, contract updates, injury reports, and 2026 season coverage! Hit the bell for notifications. Comment below: Was firing Alex Cora the right move for Boston? How big is the Giolito signing for the Padres? Who had the best performance of the week?

The Chicago Cubs have won 10 games in a row! I was there for the first win in Philadelphia and they haven't lost since. It's great to see the turnaround. The offense has found ways to get it done. Starting rotation has been better than expected. Bullpen depth has proven valuable. Not mentioned but worht point out here: Nicky Lopez is back! Cubs acquired him on Thursday and have moved on from Scott Kingery. Also, the first National League game in Cubs history took place 150 years ago today: April 25, 1876. The team then known as the Chicago White Stockings recorded a win over Louisville. Not just Cubs news, but also a look at news and notes from around Major League Baseball Share your thoughts, on X: @bricksbleachers.Follow on Facebook: Bricks And Bleachers PodcastAnd be sure to subscribe, if you're not already. Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio and more.All things Chicago Cubs in under 10 minutes.

The regular season may be over, but Jack and Jeremy have one more game to talk about - it's Part Two of the Tampa Bay Rays in Chicago series - North Side edition. The Gray Grapher graces us with his antics for one last time in 2025. From the moment he raced through security with his grandson, to story he told about pissing off Nicky Lopez, to the accusations of fake autographs from the Wrigley grapher kids - it's all here, to tide us over until next spring. Plus a few goofs from Jeremy, Jack, and the usual annoying fans, enjoy the finale of the 2025 baseball regular season!

We dissect the Runza, the carnage at the US Open, a tour through old Nebraska football games, the best (and worst) Nebraska Baseball games of all-time, Nicky Lopez's odd path, a history on Gorilla Ball, and an oral history of the shortest Big Red Overreaction ever.

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?

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.

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!

The Chicago White Sox have won their third series of 2025! On Mother's Day in a tight 1-1 game, Tim Elko's first hit was a MASSIVE 3-run blast to give the Sox a 4-1 lead. They were able to protect that lead and capture the series from the Marlins. With a victory in Friday's game with interesting post-game fireworks (literally), the Sox are 5-6 through the first 11 games of May. Plus, what did Luis Robert Jr. and Andrew Vaughn do in the game? Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he discusses the Sox's fun start to May!

The Chicago White Sox had a 4-game series to forget in Kansas City this week. They were shut out twice, nearly shut out another time plus walked off by Bobby Witt Jr.! This series had it all...dropped infield pop-ups, botch sacrifice bunts, failed contact plays, and more! Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he recaps the lowlights and discusses an updated prospect list.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the Cubs' options at third base, a position that's been a big weakness for them.

Luis Robert Jr. and the other eight White Sox bats were quiet for 9 innings in Kansas City. The Sox are 10-25 in their first 35 games. However, progress has been made as the Sox have only been shutout in four games through 25 games. Last year through 35 games they were shutout eight times. Progress! Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he talks about YOUR Chicago White Sox.

The Chicago White Sox won their second series of 2025 this weekend. The Sox took the Friday and Sunday games of the series vs. the Houston Astros. In their wins, the Sox were powered by their young prospects Chase Meidroth and Edgar Quero, plus Luis Robert Jr. flashed his superstar talent. Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson and CHGO Baseball writer, Jared Wyllys as they discuss the series win!

The White Sox won an exciting game today over the Brewers! They were led by Luis Robert Jr.'s excellent performance. Robert robbed a grand slam in the 1st, stole his 13th base of the young season, drove in 3 runs on a base clearing double. Should Sox fans be excited by his start? Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he discusses the positives and negatives after 31 games.

The Chicago White Sox just unveiled their new City Connect jerseys, and fans are divided — are they ugly or iconic? Inspired by the Chicago Bulls' style, the bold new look has social media buzzing. The CHGO White Sox crew breaks down the design, reactions, and what it means for the team's image. Tune in for full White Sox jersey analysis, fan opinions, and MLB uniform talk! 

CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson is joined by Future Sox's Elijah Evans to talk about the recently debuted Edgar Quero and Chase Meidroth. Elijah will also shed his knowledge Tim Elko's power surge in Charlotte, Noah Schultz's, Hagen Smith's, and Grant Taylor's starts in Birmingham, and Braden Montgomery's recently call up.

The Chicago White Sox dropped another series on Sunday, losing to the A's 3-2 in 10 innings. Joshua Palacios' leadoff home run to start the game was all the Sox offense could muster for the most of the afternoon on a day when Davis Martin pitched six shutout innings. Luis Robert Jr. would put the Sox up briefly in the top of the 10th inning only to be thwarted by a two-run walk-off home run by the A's Luis Urias to seal the Sox fate in the bottom of the frame. Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he breaks down all the action!

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for transition.

Chase Meidroth is the first bat prospect to debut for Chris Getz's rebuild. How will Getz build around Meidroth? Does the team have their future SS in house to pair next to Meidroth? How should the team attack the 2025 Draft? Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he discusses how this team will be built out.

It was successful weekend for the Chicago White Sox, as they captured their first series win of 2025. But they could not complete the sweep against a familiar face in Garrett Crochet. Crochet dominated with seven no-hit innings in his return to Rate Field.

The Chicago White Sox have lost eight straight games. Jonathan Cannon allowed 6 earned runs and only got one run in support from the White Sox offense in today's game. Yesterday, the Sox lost in heartbreaking fashion when Mike Tauchman pulled up 20 feet before scoring the tying run. Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he recaps the series.

Shane Smith followed up his brilliant debut, with an even better sophomore performance! He carried a no-hitter into the 6th inning before José Ramírez broke up the bid with an infield single. The Sox offense could not come through, getting shutout for the second time this year. Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he talks about the frustrating loss.

Although no runs were given up until the 9th inning, the Chicago White Sox bullpen had a rough time getting out of Sunday's game vs. the Tigers. Mike Clevinger, Penn Murfee, Fraser Ellard, and Jordan Leasure all ran into trouble. Did Will Venable do enough for his team? Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he discusses! 

The White Sox were unable to build off of Monday's victory. They dropped a tough game on Tuesday after holding the lead for 5.2 innings. Byron Buxton quickly separated Wednesday's game with a first-inning home run. How did Sean Burke and Shane Smith look in their starts on Tuesday and Wednesday? Where is the offense being let down? Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he breaks down the games!

Become a CHGO Diehard for just $4 a month! http://allchgo.com/intro-offer-youtube While the Chicago White Sox were unable to capitalize on their Opening Day win, they did have a clear bright spot over the weekend. Davis Martin capped off a beautiful weekend by White Sox pitchers. Martin, Cannon, and Burke combined for 17 IP, 0 ER, 11 H, 5 BB, 10 K. Unfortunately on Saturday and Sunday, the White Sox bats were cold only driving in 2 total runs over 18 innings. Sunday's game was delayed for two and a half hours. Join CHGO White Sox host Sean Anderson as he recaps the opening series against the Angels! An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/coll... 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/ 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

The Chicago White Sox starting pitchers extending their streak of consecutive scoreless inning to start a season after Martin Perez fired 6 no-hit innings in a win against the Minnesota Twins on Monday afternoon. Perez added 9 K's to go with 3 walks in a very successful White Sox debut. He was supplemented by plenty of power as Andrew Vaughn Andrew Benintendi and Michael A. Taylor all went yard in support. Join Sean Anderson as he recaps a STRONG Sox performance against a division rival on the CHGO White Sox Postgame Show!

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all 14 opening day matchups. Jake tells you why he's already out on the Pirates and Jordan gives Framber Valdez some love.Jake and Jordan then react to the Pirates, Reds & Angels embarrassing losses. Jake and Jordan also give their opening day overreactions including a case for Mackenzie Gore winning the Cy Young and Adley Rutschman winning MVP.Later, Jake and Jordan give us their good, bad and Uggla. Jake cherishes Joe Buck's return to baseball while Jordan react to Tanner Bibee's hilarious social media defense of Chipotle. (1:35) - Around the league: Recapping every opening day game(41:20) - Sorry for your mentions: Reds, Angels & Pirates lose embarrassingly(52:25) - Jake and Jordan's nuclear overreactions(59:50) - The Good, The Bad, The Uggla(1:12:05) - Opening day starter draft update Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

The Chicago White Sox opened their season on a winning note Thursday afternoon, defeating the Los Angeles Angels 8-1! Opening Day starter Sean Burke tossed six shutout innings, the Sox powered three home runs and walk away 1-0 to start the season! Join Sean Anderson LIVE for the postgame show!

Connor and Matt argue about what constitutes a full MLB season, how long it takes to develop an accent, what today would be like if it was Opening Day in Omaha for the Rays, Nicky Lopez pitching performance last night, we try to name current Tampa Bay Rays, the rainy season, baseball scheduling this weekend, and a look at March Madness.

Brandon Drury has put up EYE-POPPING numbers this Spring Training. Has Chris Getz found a diamond in the rough through the free agent market? Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he is joined by 'Pinwheels and Ivy' host Mitchell Kaminski. The two also discuss Colson Montgomery's back, Sean Burke's future, and if Luis Robert Jr. will be traded or not.

Opening Day is just three days away! The Chicago White Sox will open the 2025 MLB season on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. It is apparent that Luis Robert Jr. will be on the team, but who else makes up the other 25 spots? Learn the 2025 team with CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson and guest, StoopKiid from All Sports Scene.

Chicago White Sox General Manager, Chris Getz is entering his second full season under the helm. How has he graded out as a General Manager? How do Sox fans view his tenure so far? Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he talks with Sox on Tap's Besnik Zekiri to discuss.

Rundown:[Intro] Exciting news at Sox Machine coming next week[6:10] With Colson Montgomery optioned to AAA, what are the Chicago White Sox plans at shortstop to start 2025? Will they go with a veteran like Jacob Amaya? Bring back old friend Nicky Lopez? Or is it Chase Meidroth getting the first crack?[27:32] Miguel Vargas is batting .400 during Spring Training. Are we buying this performance leading to a productive 2025 campaign?[37:34] Sox Machine 32-team fantasy draft is this weekend. Who would you take with the #1 overall pick?[45:52] Tampa Bay Rays are backing out of their new stadium proposal. Where will they play after 2025? Can Tampa / St. Pete still be a viable MLB market? 

Will Venable told Foul Territory today that Miguel Vargas is a player to watch in camp. Venable said that playing 3B will be a key for Vargas. Can he become the future 3B for the Sox? Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he discusses!

Colson Montgomery was sent down to minor league Spring Training camp today. Chicago White Sox General Manager, Chris Getz said “We want to make sure he's in a great spot before reaching the big leagues”. Is this the wrong move by Getz? Who will be the shortstop on Opening Day if not Colson? Join Sean Anderson as he discusses!

Rundown [Intro] At this pace, Chris Getz could churn out half the 26-man roster we saw late in 2024. Is this amount of roster churn a good thing? [6:00] Hello, Martin Perez. What the White Sox are hoping to get out of Perez, how long he figures to stay, and why Josh likes this signing [17:36] Hello, Josh Rojas. Why does this signing feel like Nicky Lopez 2.0? Is Rojas the clubhouse leader to be the starting third baseman in 2025? [29:41] Hello, Tyler Gilbert. Why are the White Sox trading young relievers for older relievers? [39:24] Hello, Bobby Dalbec. What's the hope by signing Dalbec to a minor league contract? Is Dalbec a better backup option to Andrew Vaughn than Tim Elko? [45:50] What's next for the White Sox this offseason? Could finding a cheap shortstop be Getz's next signing? [52:14] Josh's projected 26-man roster payroll presently is below $65 million Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices