On the latest episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox welcomed Chris Welsh of The Prospect One Podcast and Fantasy Pros . Nobody watches more Arizona Fall League, Spring Training, Complex and Bridge League than The Welsh. You've probably seen his prospect videos on his profile at @ IsItTheWelsh on X.com. He took some time to bestow some of his knowledge on us. He "sells" us the AFL and tells us what is unique about it, and how great of an experience it is. The Welsh ran throu...
Oct 15, 2024•56 min•Ep. 153
On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Dylan Barnas link up for a look back at some players that broke out in 2024. They first start with a quick Arizona Fall League discussion as Colson Montgomery and other exciting prospects got rolling with the Glendale Desert Dogs this week. Then, they got into the breakouts prospects of 2024 and then predict potential breakout prospects for 2025. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle...
Oct 12, 2024•48 min•Ep. 152
On the latest episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox started with a look at the playoffs series that are currently underway, and noted a few ex-White Sox players that have been involved. They then transitioned to the recent rumor of Buck Showalter throwing his hat in the ring to manage the 2025 Southside club. Will the Sox go for another 65+ yo to helm the bench? They also go into who they think is the leading candidate at this particular moment. They moved to the AFL previe...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 151
On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Jeff Cohen are joined by Double-A Birmingham Barons Broadcaster Curt Bloom to recap the Barons season and run to the Southern League Championship. First, they go through the playoffs game-by-game to discuss all the biggest moments and players that excelled in the spotlight of the MiLB postseason. Then, they look back at the loaded Barons roster from the first half of the season and the players that stood out in that portion of the year. ...
Oct 01, 2024•34 min•Ep. 150
On the most recent episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox discuss the recent comments from Chris Getz, the statement from Jerry Reinsdorf, and their thoughts on the managerial search. Also on the list of topics: Analytics Dept. revamp, the Barons Championship, and the AFL Roster announcement. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 149
On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Jeff Cohen catch up on all the excitement of the past few weeks on the farm. They start by talking about rookies in Chicago that have impressed and should be in the plan for 2025. Then, they go through the entire playoffs leading to the championship game for Single-A Kannapolis as well as a review of their entire season. They talk about the players that stood out this year in Single-A, what to expect from them all moving forward, and mor...
Sep 27, 2024•55 min•Ep. 148
On the most recent episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox discuss the recent hiring of David Keller as yet another Special Asst. to the GM, but he is apparently being put in charge of overseeing the International Scouting Department. They also talked about the bombs dropped on White Sox fans by Britt Ghiroli/Ken Rosenthal, the article by Keith Law on the state of the Sox development. They took a look at recent call-ups/possible additions of Sean Burke and Edgar Quero, along ...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 147
On the most recent episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox discuss the recent statements on Free Agency from Chris Getz. They also take to task Britt Ghiroli's take on the White Sox using the Royals as a blueprint for the future. There is that little bit about Bobby Witt Jr.'s not being readily available. There was some talk about the seasons winding down on the farm, playoff action for the Ballers and Barons, and if the AFL roster is going to change with Sean Burke making st...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 146
On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Jeff Cohen start off by discussing a pair of pitchers who have earned 2025 roster spots with the White Sox in Davis Martin and Fraser Ellard. Then, they discuss Colson Montgomery's massive week and a few other players of note in Charlotte. Then, they dive into previews of the MiLB playoffs for the Double-A Barons and Single-A Cannon Ballers. While both rosters are entirely different from the start of the year, many prospects of note will...
Sep 10, 2024•45 min•Ep. 144
On the latest episode of the FutureSox podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox discuss the recent very loud announcement that the scouting departments both domestic and international need revamping. Colson Montgomery went on a major heater in Norfolk for the Knights. Is he back? Is he on his way to a late promotion? They also break down the announcement of the likely majority of the White Sox Arizona Fall League roster additions to the Glendale Desert Dogs, which includes BIG names like Grant Taylor,...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 145
On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Jeff Cohen dive into the White Sox farm system starting with the call ups of Jairo Iriarte and Zach Deloach as well as the lack of other young talent on the roster. Then, they discuss Nick Nastrini's first start since being brought back to Chicago and Mason Adams first start off the IL in Charlotte. They continue with talk regarding top recent performers in Birmingham, Winston-Salem, and Kannapolis including Rikuu Nishida, Tyler Schweizt...
Sep 03, 2024•45 min•Ep. 143
On this episode of the FutureSox podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox welcomed Jim Callis, SR. writer at MLB.com and one of the key cogs in the Top Prospect lists at MLB Pipeline. They walked with Jim through some of the changes in the Top 100 and Top 30 in the MLB Pipeline lists for the White Sox. They open with the current state of the White Sox and how ugly it has gotten. They then move to the White Sox pick at #5, Hagen Smith, and what he brings to the table, and how he changes the outlook for...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 142
On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans is joined by Dylan Barnas for a dive into prospects at each level of the farm system. They start by discussing the odd Bryan Ramos situation and organizational lack of leaning into youth as well as Hagen Smith's affiliated debut with High-A Winston-Salem. They also provide a brief update on a few injured top prospects such as Edgar Quero and Mason Adams. Then, they talk about 20 prospects of note throughout the system with analysis on every ...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 141
On the newest episode of FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters Nick Murawski and Danny Miller run through the recent moves on the White Sox roster. They also discuss what the White Sox will do with call ups and who will get playing time. They also discuss the recent trend at the park of fans being hunted down by security for shirts and signs that are deemed bad by ownership, the 10% discount on tickets, and whether the Sox will spend money next year. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 140
On the most recent episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox discuss the White Sox recent roster moves and what they expect in correspondence to the recent addition of Jacob Amaya, option of Ky Bush, and the call ups of Sammy Peralta and Bryan Ramos. What does this mean for Miguel Vargas, and is Nick Nastrini tabbed to come back to the Sox? They move on to Hagen Smith's debut and go over the video and results of his start. What can White Sox fans expect to see from him in the f...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 139
On the recent episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox go over the Top 30/100 re-rank over at MLB Pipeline. The chat was buzzing with all sorts of questions on the guys in the Top 30 and where they should be or if they aren't there, they should be. There was a ton of unscripted info on guys and where they are. They moved on to the news that came out today that Hagen Smith is being assigned to Winston-Salem this week as they are in Aberdeen facing the Orioles High A club. They ...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 138
On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Jeff Cohen break down all their thoughts from a spent spent watching and talking with players at Single-A Kannapolis. They discuss the general new outlook of the roster as well as Manager Pat Leyland's thoughts on his roster. Then, they dive into player analysis led by a strong start from Jake Peppers and great days at the plate for catcher Ronny Hernandez and center fielder TJ McCants. They also detail interviews with a number of 2024 d...
Aug 17, 2024•30 min•Ep. 137
On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Jeff Cohen are together in person down in Charlotte with thoughts and takeaways from their first two days covering the Triple-A Knights. They discuss the starts they've seen from Nick Nastrini and Jake Eder as well as interviews with a number of players including Colson Montgomery and Bryan Ramos. They break down everything they've seen so far in Charlotte and will have another episode focused on their live looks in SIngle-A Kannapolis c...
Aug 15, 2024•32 min•Ep. 136
On this interview edition of the FutureSox Podcast, Elijah Evans welcomes on White Sox right-hander Jonathan Cannon to discuss his rookie season in Chicago. They talk about Cannon's adjustment to the big leagues this year and what has been working well for him recently over his past number of starts. Cannon breaks down his arsenal adjustments and how has shifted his sequencing since being recalled in June after a month spent developing back in Charlotte. He explains the key changes that allowed ...
Aug 15, 2024•17 min•Ep. 135
On the recent episode of FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters Nick Murawski and Danny Miller discuss the White Sox losing streak ending, Pedro getting fired into the sun, and the Sox finally playing some fun baseball. Grady Sizemore has the team looking like a different group of guys. They wind down the episode with a flashback to the Field of Dreams game on it's anniversary. Tim and the White Sox looked to be on the road to being a perennial contender, and it quickly derailed. Advertising Inquirie...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 134
Ian Eskridge and James Fox are back with another episode of the FutureSox podcast. The streak has mercifully come to an end, AND Pedro has been relieved of his position on the bench along with all of his cronies. Ian and James discuss what will happen with the team for the rest of the year and what roster decisions will be made over the next couple weeks. They discuss what levels the new draftees are at, and how the White Sox process goes through the levels. Also the discuss the hiring process f...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 133
On a new episode of FutureSox Hot Takes and Heaters Nick Murawski and Danny Miller discuss the weight of the losing streak. They also delve into a distrust in Chris Getz and Jerry Reinsdorf, the struggles of Luis Robert Jr, and possibly dealing Garrett Crochet in the off-season. They break down what they want to see from the White Sox roster for the rest of the season: Shed the veterans and play the young guys. The vibes of the boys must have flowed through the national airwaves, because Jonatha...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 132
On this special interview edition of the FutureSox podcast, Elijah Evans is joined by catching prospect Michael Turner to talk about a ton of great topics. He discusses his personal season dealing with an injury and how he has been able to bounce back. He also talks about the awesome start to the year in Birmingham and what he has seen from top pitchers that he has been catching there throughout the year. He also touches on White Sox first rounder Hagen Smith who was able to play with briefly in...
Aug 07, 2024•19 min•Ep. 131
On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Jeff Cohen talk about the entire farm system and how the final stretch of the season will shake out. They dish on the call up of Ky Bush and promotion of Mason Adams to Triple-A first before diving into the other pitching prospects knocking on the door such as Sean Burke and Jake Eder. They continue to discuss the success in Charlotte in regards to Tim Elko who just arrived there, Bryan Ramos, and Edgar Quero. They continue down the leve...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 129
Ian Eskridge and James Fox live for another episode of the FutureSox podcast to discuss the ridiculous losing streak, the #WhiteSox trade return and performance so far, Ian's trip to the affiliates, and recent promotions and roster moves. They also take a look at recent managerial rumors, some thoughts about some of the incumbent prospects, and who will play for the rest of the year. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 130
On the latest episode of FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters Nick Murawski and Danny Miller discuss the White Sox 2024 trade deadline. They take a look at what the Sox gave up and who they received in return. They also take a peek in how the team managed to get into the position of trading "key pieces" to the 2017 and beyond rebuild. They then turned their focus on the White Sox losing streak which now sits at 16 games. They chop up Pedro's supposed rah-rah speech placing all the blame on the play...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 128
On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and James Fox get together for a full trade deadline analysis episode. They start by discussing this fascinating deadline around the league from a general sense before diving into every trade made by the White Sox. They talk about each trade and the specific players brought in by Chicago via these deals. They continue by talking the deals that weren't made including Garrett Crochet and Luis Robert as well as how their market will shape up in...
Jul 31, 2024•50 min•Ep. 127
On this special interview edition of the FutureSox podcast, Elijah Evans is joined by recent draft pick Blake Shepardson. He joins to discuss his unique journey to being drafted from arm surgery in high school to a somewhat rocky collegiate career and everything in between. He talks about the experience of being drafted in the same year as his young brother and how he has grown in the past years. He explains his MLB Draft League time this summer and how his pitches have developed and ticked up r...
Jul 30, 2024•26 min•Ep. 126
On this special interview edition of the FutureSox podcast, Elijah Evans is joined by recent 3rd round pick of the White Sox Nick McLain! He joins to talk all about being drafted by the organization and much more. He discusses growing up with two older brothers in baseball, injuries he dealt with in college, offensive strengths, defensive comfort, and much more. Learn all about the recent draft pick on and off the field in this interview. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva...
Jul 27, 2024•15 min•Ep. 124
In this special interview edition of the FutureSox Podcast, Elijah Evans sits down with two different recent White Sox draft picks who happen to have played together in the Cape Cod League. First, 7th round pick Phil Fox joins Elijah as he details his journey from a small university to emerging as a legit prospect this spring at Pitt. He talks his draft experience and adjusting to pro ball before diving into his pitching. He explains his unique fastball that he threw 90% of the time during his c...
Jul 27, 2024•30 min•Ep. 125
