Record Date: 5/15/2024

Rundown

• [Intro] The Chicago White Sox are 11-8 since Tommy Pham joined, and he's provided a spark to the ballclub. What are his thoughts about the current White Sox as they embark on a tough part of the schedule
• [12:57] Korey Lee has been a pleasant surprise but is still splitting playing duties with Martin Maldonado. With audio from manager Pedro Grifol, James Fegan and Jim Margalus debate the merits from Grifol of continuing to play Maldonado.
• [30:36] Another pleasant surprise has been Erick Fedde. Has he become the White Sox best trade asset?
• [43:08] The schedule gets a lot tougher for the White Sox. What are reasons to stay optimistic during this 39-game stretch
• [53:59] Series Preview: New York Yankees
• [61:01] Early thoughts about the new hit tracking data from Baseball Savant

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Record Date: 5/12/2024

Rundown

• [Intro] Chicago White Sox are 9-7 in their last 16 games. Are we currently witnessing the best stretch run of 2024?
• [10:54] Andrew Vaughn is waking up with a big series against Cleveland
• [17:24] Outstanding pitching from Erick Fedde and Garrett Crochet help build a more confident feeling about the White Sox entering games
• [25:15] How much longer with Michael Soroka?
• [33:19] John Schriffen's attempt at fan outreach is much appreciated
• [39:09] Series Preview: Washington Nationals
• [44:15] CJ Abrams vs. Andrew Vaughn: Would this current White Sox front office go in a different direction if offered same situation in 2019?
• [56:52] Look around MLB: Paul Skenes, Baltimore and Kansas City both off to hot starts.

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Rundown

• [Intro] With the White Sox splitting their six-game road trip, and playing .500 baseball their last 12 games, is the regression pendulum swinging back to their favor?
• [7:02] How much runway does Michael Soroka have left to keep his starting pitching role?
• [16:36] Searching for accountability, how should the White Sox shuffle their lineup? Who needs more plate appearances with runners on?
• [27:51] Should the White Sox be building their offense around Gavin Sheets?
• [31:41] Recapping the Robbie Grossman trade to Texas
• [42:39] Speaking of trades, the fellas are hoping the White Sox got enough from San Diego for Dylan Cease
• [47:01] Series Preview: Cleveland Guardians
• [52:42] Buying or Selling the Cleveland Guardians in AL Central

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Record Date: 5/5/2024

Rundown

• [Intro] Pedro Grifol feels a lot better than he did earlier this week
• [4:47] Are the White Sox a chaos team?
• [8:49] Welcome, Bryan Ramos. How all of a sudden the White Sox middle infield depth is being tested due to injuries.
• [20:54] What James Fegan did during a three hour rain delay
• [23:08] The Athletic reported that Standard Media Group, not Stadium, will have broadcast rights for Chicago White Sox after 2024 season. What does this mean for the White Sox and fans watching games?
• [35:51] John Schriffen Minute: No South Side Stand-up calls this weekend
• [45:16] Tampa Bay Rays series preview
• [51:23] Around MLB has James focusing on Spencer Torkelson struggles, Jim impressed by Milwaukee, Josh poking fun at James for dropping CJ Abrams in fantasy baseball.

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Guest: Ken Smoller, Author of "Last Comiskey"

Rundown

• [Intro] Chicago White Sox are swept again by Minnesota and manager Pedro Grifol can't be happy with how poorly the veterans are playing defense
• [10:36] Are the White Sox fun bad?
• [12:54] Andrew Vaughn had five hits against Minnesota. Is he beginning to show signs of life?
• [14:55] Can the White Sox play a big factor in who wins the AL Central in 2024?
• [18:44] Series Preview: St. Louis Cardinals
• [31:20] John Schriffen Minute with Jim Margalus
• [42:35] New book about the final days of Comiskey Park, "Last Comiskey" author Ken Smoller joins the show to reminisce about the old stadium

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Record Date: 4/28/2024

Rundown

• [Intro] Highlights from White Sox GM Chris Getz's press conference before the Tampa Bay Rays series
• [4:02] Tommy Pham arrives and the Chicago White Sox sweep a series. Coincidence? Probably but Pham can bring a level of professionalism and quality in play that the White Sox are lacking from other veteran position players.
• [14:03] A very pleasant surprise was Andrew Benintendi serving as a hero for the White Sox with his two-homer game on Saturday. What is Benintendi working on to get out of this slump?
• [23:58] Erick Fedde keeps dealing for the White Sox as he almost pitched a complete game on Sunday. What's working for Fedde, and can this level of performance maintain?
• [31:35] White Sox announcer John Schriffen went viral for his walk-off home run call. Are we standing up for Schriffen or sitting down after his first 28 games as TV announcer? James Fegan provides additional insight in how Schriffen is trying to learn as much about the White Sox.
• [47:25] Series Preview: Minnesota Twins
• [55:16] Around MLB: New uniforms are coming, what happened to Randy Arozarena, and both the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels are struggling.

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Record Date: 4/25/2024

Rundown

• [Intro] The Chicago White Sox are now 3-22. It's hard to believe how bad things have gotten, but it's believable how it's come to this embarrassing level of play.
• [5:21] Pedro Grifol's job status. Does it make sense to continue him calling the shots?
• [13:47] Best friend of the show, Dan Szymborski, wrote a column on FanGraphs about the White Sox chances of losing 120 games. Even if the White Sox do achieve the worst record in franchise history, what would it accomplish for the org? Would things actually change?
• [24:17] The Andrew Problem (Vaughn, Benintendi) gets worse
• [33:55] Series Preview: Tampa Bay Rays
• [43:19] The Birmingham Barons are good again and could be a source for hope.

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Record Date: 4/21/2024

Rundown

• [Intro] With the Chicago White Sox swept again and clearly the F.A.S.T process is not taking hold, Josh Nelson suggests that Pedro Grifol should be dismissed if another sweep happens again in Minneapolis
• [10:52] Welcome back, Danny Mendick
• [17:48] End of the Lenyn Sosa era?
• [20:40] Reacting to Garrett Crochet's worst start
• [28:51] Jim Margalus shares his insight traveling to see Noah Schultz this past weekend
• [40:11] James Fegan interviewed Jacob Gonzalez and previewed that feature story
• [43:38] Series Preview: Minnesota Twins
• [53:31] Around Major League Baseball
• [57:50] James' MLB the Show experience was not the escape from reality he was seeking.

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Record Date: 4/18/2024

Rundown

• [Intro] Jim Margalus shares his deep knowledge of Taylor Swift lore
• [3:34] The Chicago White Sox won a game! Despite the offense just scoring four runs in a three game series against Kansas City. Why does it feel like a chore trying to watch this offense hit?
• [13:30] Nick Nastrini MLB debut recap
• [18:11] Jonathan Cannon MLB debut recap
• [27:01] Erick Fedde looking like a good signing after four starts
• [31:04] The White Sox have a Martin Maldonado problem
• [47:42] White Sox television broadcasts moving to Stadium starting in 2025
• [57:32] Philadelphia Phillies series preview

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Record Date: 4/14/2024

Rundown

• [Intro] The 2024 Chicago White Sox set a new franchise low with only two wins in their first 15 games. Where is Chris Getz's head at with this awful start? Why is Pedro Grifol encouraging his players to enjoy playing the game? What's fueling this ugly record?
• [16:43] Hello, Tommy Pham. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the White Sox are close to signing outfielder Tommy Pham. Why are they making this signing now? In which ways will Pham get at-bats with the White Sox?
• [33:23] Hello, Nick Nastrini. The young right-handed pitcher makes his MLB debut on Monday versus Kansas City
• [44:39] Around MLB: Can Detroit / Cleveland / Kansas City make Minnesota sweat in the AL Central? The red hot Milwaukee Brewers and the ice cold Miami Marlins. Plus, Tyler O'Neil is the odd performance of the week.

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Record Date: 4/10/2024

Rundown

• [Intro] Yoan Moncada is now out three to six months. Why do these types of injuries keep happening to the White Sox?
• [5:39] Is this injury the last we've seen Moncada in a White Sox uniform?
• [12:25] What's the White Sox gameplan at third base without Moncada?
• [18:48] Chicago Sun-Times' Joe Cowley wrote about how Jerry Reinsdorf almost fired Pedro Grifol last year but didn't want more dead money tied up in managers. How shaky is Grifol's status with the White Sox?
• [26:08] Exploring the idea of Charlie Montoyo being the White Sox interim manager
• [29:55] Gavin Sheets is the White Sox best offensive player to start 2024
• [36:08] Dominic Fletcher is heating up
• [38:45] Michael Kopech dazzles with his fastball against Cleveland
• [44:51] Debating on who should see more playing time: Martin Maldonado or Korey Lee
• [51:05] Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds

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