Sox fans, it happened! Premium money was spent on premium talent. We talk all things Grandal, Abreu and what to expect next for our beloved White Sox. It’s a great time to be a Sox fan. Go Sox!
It’s officially the off-season and the White Sox have a lot of needs. What’s the most pressing issue? DH, Pitching, RF? Will the Sox really spend the money to compete in 2020? Go Sox!
The World Series kicks off with White Sox fans remembering 2005 but eager for new postseason memories to be made soon. Giolito says that making the playoffs in 2020 is 100% the goal. Ok, now I’m excited. Cole, Strasburg or Rendon... who’s more likely to play on the Southside next year? As always, Go Sox!
The 2019 White Sox season is finished. There were highs and lows, strikes and gutters and more than a few surprises. Sox need to get better in a lot of areas if we are to believe that 2020 can be a playoff year. The foundation is forming, hopefully the White Sox spend the money. Go Sox!
The White Sox are wrapping up the season while Hahn provides a focus heading into the the fall and winter. Eloy Jimenez is a beast and seems to have unlimited potential. Sox fans have a lot to be excited about as year three of the rebuild comes to a close. Go Sox!
The Sox are winding down the 2019 season with guys like Anderson, Jimenez, Abreu and Moncada helping build faith for things to be better sooner rather than later. Will Ricky be around to witness the corner being turned? The White Sox continue to fight and have locked up 3rd place in the AL Central. Yes, Hell yes. Go Sox!
September has been a tough time for the Sox and their fans but maybe, just maybe... this year will be the end? The White Sox have a lot going for them despite being nearly 20 games under .500. A batting champ, RBI leader and rookie HR king make September games exciting to watch. If the window opens on the Southside in 2020... what should we expect this off season? The Sox fan wish-lists have been impressive. Thanks for tuning in and Go Sox!
The month of September can feel like a nightmare for rebuilding teams and fans. The White Sox begin September with some roster call-ups while Tommy Hahn and Sox brass make excuses for why Luis Robert is not one of them. We look at the curious case of Tim Anderson. His offensive numbers jump off the page but will his defensive shortcomings make him a liability when the Sox begin to compete? Go Sox!
The Sox get a gem from Giolito and Abreu heats up. Nova and Lopez have impressed along with Anderson’s offense. Why is Hahn worried about Sox Twitter so much? Ricky does not care about numbers, just TWTW... and his gut. It’s White Sox chatter that is fan centric and blue collar. Go Sox!
Despite Dylan Covey, the Sox have had some excellent pitching in the second half of the season. Super Nova in 2020? The White Sox beat up on Detroit but welcome Oakland and Houston to the Southside. Can the Sox compete? We explore the always curious Ed Farmer as we appreciate the Stone/Benetti combo. It’s Chicago White Sox talk that’s blue collar and fan centric. Go Sox!
Our Chicago White Sox have really scuffled since the All Star break and baseball has just not been that fun to watch on the southside. Lopez continues to prove to Sox fans that he’s a different pitcher these days but a focus has been given to the Sox ability to get blown out at a troubling pace. Welcome back Tim Anderson. Help us. Go Sox!
The NEW Lopez does it again but the Sox offense has other ideas. Does Ricky answer for poor play in KC and dropping 2 of 3 from Miami? Should the money be spent on a Moncada extension? Pitching, Pitching, Pitching. Go Sox!
You are angry. We are angry. Let’s be angry together. The White Sox have been awful post All Star break but will serious changes be made? Can Ricky maintain order? Eloy is headed to the IL again. Should the Sox use him as a DH for the rest of 2019? When will we see Luis Robert? This is the worst trip, I’ve ever been on. Go Sox!
The Sox are two games under .500 at the break which is a major improvement. Ricky has his boys playing well but can they put together a complete season? Will McCann be able to continue his offensive ways while also commanding a limited pitching staff? Speaking of pitching, does a new Lopez in the second half seem possible? Abreu wants to be a White Sox for life but will Hahn and company allow that to happen? Let's Go Sox!
The long awaited arrival of pitching prospect Dylan Cease is upon us as the Sox entertain Detroit and the Cubs before the All Star break. Are the 4 games against Detroit more important than the 2 against the Cubs? Can the Sox finish off the first half above .500? McCann, Abreu and Gio are All Stars... what about Moncada? Do you want to see Eloy in the HR Derby? Let's Go Sox!
The Sox salvage a win in Boston but Anderson and Moncada are hurt before another meeting with Minnesota. Anderson is leading the league in errors. Will he be the starting shortstop when the Sox win their next World Series? Abreu continues to save the day and McCann proves to be worthy of the All Star game. We need pitching! Go Sox!
Sox/Cubs preview! We talk about life as a sports fan. Where do you get your fandom from and how does a city with two baseball teams jockey for attention? Does attendance really matter and do we actually want a Sox/Cubs World Series? Go Sox!
The Sox are about to go through a very tough test as they journey to July. Gio and Lopez provide a combo punch that is much welcomed. Eloy is an offensive monster and has a blueprint in Moncada’s success but will he see more time at DH than LF? Go Sox!
The Sox drown in the swamp and Lopez looks lost. Giolito continues to shine but is he the next Arrieta? How many Sox head to the mid-summer classic and what does the future look like? Where’s Cease? Let’s Go Sox!
Lucas Giolito is an Ace? Maybe not the guy we thought of at the beginning of the season but Sox fans will take it. What happened in Minnesota? Sox lick their wounds while sweeping up the Royals. Alex Colome has been lights out but will he still be wearing a Sox uniform at the end of the season? The MLB draft is coming up... do you take the best talent or fill a need? Listen and subscribe. Go Sox!
The Sox are in Houston facing a team that has provided a template for those crazy enough to rebuild. The future looks bright but when will fans see a veteran ace on the Southside? We take on the troubling reality of Yonder Alonso and discuss possible options to relieve the lineup of the dead weight. Plus, are all Chicago hot dogs the same? Go Sox!
The first quarter of the season is in the books and the Sox are hanging around the .500 mark. Surprised? Team chemistry and the youth movement are bright spots for the Sox. Will James McCann, Giolito and Moncada continue to trend in the right direction? Ricky plays the cards he has while Sox fans wait for the next wave. Blood, tears and hope. Go Sox!
After an embarrassing performance against Boston, the Sox are on the come in Cleveland. Sox look for consistency in their starting pitching however news of a potential TJ surgery for Carlos Rodon is a gut punch. We also talk about the Ricky lineup shuffle and try to defend the defense of Tim Anderson. Will robots take over the umpiring AND lineup card duties? Go Sox!
Recorded from Lot B at Sox park, Nick and Jeff talk about the latest chapter in the Book of Tim Anderson. Does his surging offense make up for the struggling defense? Also, Reynaldo Lopez and Sox pitching gave fans something to cheer about (finally). Can it be a trend? We discuss the powers of Tiger Balm and how it can possibly help Eloy. It's episode 20! Go Sox.
Nick and Jeff react to Tim Anderson's bat flip and the ensuing events by Royals pitching. Does a beanball come from the top or is it a personal decision? What would Joe Pesci's character from 'Goodfellas' do? Also on the podcast: When will the errors stop? No apologies for beating bad teams. Is the Sox team average smoke and mirrors? Sox are good at night. Catch up on previous episodes & subscribe. Go Sox!
In this episode, Nick and Jeff discuss the pros and cons of Ricky's goatee and whether you should talk or text about a no-no when it's happening. And the boys wonder if it's possible that Ed Farmer is doing a true crime podcast during broadcasts without telling anyone. Listen, catch-up & subscribe. Go Sox.
In this episode, Nick and Jeff try to make sense of the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad start to the Sox season. We shake our fists at the pitching and come to terms with the possible death of Palkamania. Will Ricky be around to see more fruits from the farm system? Can these current Sox turn things around and mirror a 2012 campaign? Is the glass half-full, half-empty or just on fire? Listen, catch-up & subscribe. Go Sox.
After four games the Sox are (1-3). Many lowlights and a few bright spots. Moncada and Gio have impressed however the bullpen, Yolmer and a sputtering offense cause panic. Lots of other surprises across MLB and the Sox Home Opener is on the horizon. Join us for some fan-centric & blue-collar White Sox chatter. Go Sox!
For what it's worth, Jeff and Nick make their predictions for the 2019 White Sox season. Bullish on Eloy, hopes for Tim Anderson and thoughts on Palka's follow up act. We break down team leaders and where the Sox might be at the All-Star break as well as at the finish line. Enjoy and Go Sox!
Sox prospects can't seem to escape the long reach of Tommy John surgery. Dane Dunning is the most recent victim. Also, The Polish Platter is the latest food option at Sox park and it demands your respect. Plus, what are the 'experts' saying about the 2019 White Sox? Can the Southsiders really be last year's Braves? Listen, catch-up & subscribe. Go Sox!
