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White Sox Trades & Lies
Aug. 2, 2023

White Sox Trades & Lies

The White Sox traded seven players over the past week, including slugger Jake Burger. The message of the team, though, doesn't match with the moves. Elijah Evans of FutureSox and Just Baseball tells us what Rick Hahn really g...

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The White Sox Weary
July 28, 2023

The White Sox Weary

Rick Hahn is spinning yarns about the return for Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López. The post-Crosstown hangover is worse for some more than others. It's also possible we almost fought a baby in the stands. At least Nancy Faust...

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White Sox Prepare For The Sell-Off
July 25, 2023

White Sox Prepare For The Sell-Off

The White Sox made a clear statement in Minnesota this past weekend: "It's Ovah." Now comes a sell-off of assets and an attempt to change the franchise's direction. Do any potential trades matter, though, if the same people t...

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Nancy Faust: White Sox Legend
July 21, 2023

Nancy Faust: White Sox Legend

White Sox organist and legend Nancy Faust invited us into her home for a rare interview. Hear how she got started and how a Harry Caray suggestion helped to launch her into stardom amongst White Sox fans. Learn about the very...

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Illogical White Sox Logic
July 18, 2023

Illogical White Sox Logic

A straw poll finds that most White Sox fans are in agreement of what needs to happen next, with the exception of their valuation of Eloy Jimenez. How do you look at the Sox hitter after factoring in injuries? The puzzling dec...

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White Sox Trade Realities & Fantasies
July 15, 2023

White Sox Trade Realities & Fantasies

The second half of a terrible White Sox season begins with trade rumors and the front office inexplicably still intact. We let you the listener chime in with ideas and questions, while explaining what a "Lucas Giolito to the ...

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A Typical White Sox Week
July 12, 2023

A Typical White Sox Week

Luis Robert Jr seems to have injured himself during the Homerun Derby, which was an absolute mess to watch. The White Sox had a very Rick Hahn Draft. Or was it a Kenny Williams Draft? It sure seemed like a typical draft for t...

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White Sox Keepers
July 8, 2023

White Sox Keepers

The very real prospects of a Luis Robert, Jr. win in the Home Run Derby along with an ingenious plan to take money from Jerry's pocket (and maybe even take the team over) should be reasons for Sox fans to be happy. A rundown...

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White Sox Need More Fireworks
July 5, 2023

White Sox Need More Fireworks

After some recent duds, including one on a unique night to go to The Rate, the White Sox need to find more pop quickly. We ask if the coaching staff or player wives are more likely to fix some issues. We're also asking is you...

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Identifying White Sox Assets
June 29, 2023

Identifying White Sox Assets

The White Sox have some real assets for this season, possible trades and several upcoming seasons. They also have some players that just didn't work out. As the team hangs close in the standings, but way back from .500, we lo...

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White Sox Draft Preview (And More) With James Fox
June 26, 2023

White Sox Draft Preview (And More) With James Fox

James Fox of FutureSox talks the upcoming MLB Draft, the type of player the White Sox generally target, the state of pitching depth in the minors and what could fix a low-rated farm system. The White Sox seem to be telegraphi...

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Talent Isn’t Enough For The White Sox
June 22, 2023

Talent Isn’t Enough For The White Sox

After a lesson in accountability, we ponder why a team that is so talented can't get wins equal to their reported talent level. The Sox Nerd jumps in with White Sox vs Red Sox knowledge. Pedro Grifol falls in love with Zach R...

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Ashlyn Burger’s Favorite White Sox Player
June 19, 2023

Ashlyn Burger’s Favorite White Sox Player

Pedro Grifol tells us to "Ask Jerry" if we have a problem with the lineup. Jon Heyman says Pedro is on the way out. Some players reportely would welcome a trade off of the team. Good thing we have the feel good White Sox stor...

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White Sox Stories That Matter
June 15, 2023

White Sox Stories That Matter

Not every White Sox story is worth your time. In the end good baseball is what matters most. Good off-the-field stories, like the one former White Sox beat reporter Ed Sherman shares in this episode, are the icing on the cake...

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White Sox Mired In Mediocrity
June 12, 2023

White Sox Mired In Mediocrity

For every walk-off homerun there is a costly error for the White Sox as they search for more wins than losses. Meanwhile it has become trendy to propose trades involving Tim Anderson, but is that a good idea right now? Daniel...

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Sox Keep Pushing Forward
June 9, 2023

Sox Keep Pushing Forward

If the White Sox are going to be buyers this year in the trade market, what should they target? We take a deep dive into Lance Lynn's struggles. We also rebuke Pedro Grifol's lineup defenses because we don't even believe he m...

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A Weekend High On The White Sox
June 5, 2023

A Weekend High On The White Sox

We look at the rise of Jake Burger and explain why he deserves your All-Star votes. We also argue over Kenny Williams' recent reported remarks about the Sox being buyers on their way to winning the AL Central this year? You c...

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Fixing The White Sox Core
June 1, 2023

Fixing The White Sox Core

It seems like the entire baseball world is looking to pluck players off of the White Sox roster with a mid-season trade. We break down the chatter and zero in on the biggest issue facing the franchise - The Core. Dave "Sox Ne...

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Liam Hendriks: An Incredible 2023 White Sox Moment
May 30, 2023

Liam Hendriks: An Incredible 2023 White Sox Moment

Liam Hendriks' return on Monday night may be the biggest moment of this season for the White Sox, and he earned every ounce of applause. Meanwhile Rick Hahn spoke nothing of substance this week but may have shown he is a litt...

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Can You Believe Again In The White Sox?
May 25, 2023

Can You Believe Again In The White Sox?

Scott Merkin of MLB.com helps us sort through some current White Sox storylines. What can you believe in when it comes to the White Sox these days? From Tim Anderson's current mentality to evaluating their slow climb out of a...

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White Sox Enter Key Stretch
May 22, 2023

White Sox Enter Key Stretch

If there is a chance to resurrect the 2023 season, the White Sox must take advantage of the next two weeks. We look at the good signs, possible fool's gold & need for ruthless internal assessment if they are to change their f...

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White Sox Must Let Burger Cook
May 18, 2023

White Sox Must Let Burger Cook

Jake Burger is a bonafide MLB hitter, and one of the most dangerous players in the White sox lineup. How do you keep him in there everyday once the team is fully healthy? (If...We mean if with this group.) Let's see what the ...

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The White Sox In A Nutshell
May 15, 2023

The White Sox In A Nutshell

After a weekend event among White Sox fans there was one general description of the team that almost every fan gave to us. We react to the Tim Anderson lip-reading theories but point out the video clip everyone is missing. Ch...

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An Adventure At Guaranteed Rate Field
May 11, 2023

An Adventure At Guaranteed Rate Field

If you suddenly had access to the field where the White Sox play, what would you do? Some fans may take batting practice or shag some fly balls. Some may marvel at the scope of Guaranteed Rate Field. Chris Lanuti did all of t...

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