With the halfway point of the season officially here, Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur bring you more analysis following a weird week of White Sox baseball - on and off the field. They start with the fan incident that occurred during the latest Diamondbacks series. Nik actually sat near the fan who started it all, so he gave us some insights into what led up to the incident before a larger discussion on fan behavior at the ballpark. Later, the crew talked about the latest struggles f...
Jun 26, 2025•42 min•Ep. 85
Sox On 35th's Managing Editor of Minor League Content Michael Suareo is back to recap the past month in the White Sox farm system. There's been no shortage of promotions and notable performances from players like Kyle Teel, Noah Schultz, Braden Montgomery and others. Michael breaks down all the latest developments and previews the Dominican Summer League action now that the team is in full swing! Follow us on social media @SoxOn35th and @PipelineTo35th for more news and updates.
Jun 18, 2025•29 min•Ep. 85
Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back to talk about your "Frisky and Fun" (according to Duke) White Sox. They start by bringing in Brett Haffner to recap the Chicago Sports Bums/Sox On 35th Southpaw's 21st Birthday Tailgate and discuss all the fun activities for anyone who might've missed. Later, the crew discusses the Andrew Vaughn/Aaron Civale swap. Are you surprised the White Sox got anything at all for Vaughn? Where does he fall on your list of biggest White Sox rebuild failu...
Jun 17, 2025•52 min•Ep. 84
Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined this week by CHSN on-field reporter Brooke Fletcher! Brooke talks about how she got into broadcasting and eventually found a home in Chicago, and how her familial ties with the White Sox through her father gave her a unique connection to the South Side. She also talks about what it's like working as a reporter on a day-to-day basis and gives a peek behind the curtains of CHSN's operations. Between some college football talk and getting the ...
Jun 02, 2025•44 min•Ep. 83
Jordan Lazowski and Brett Haffner are joined by HBIC and South Side Bum of the Chicago Sports Bums Podcast! They start by discussing the summer event you won't want to miss: our joint Sox On 35th/Chicago Sports Bums tailgate that's being thrown June 8th for Southpaw's 21st Birthday! Listen for the latest details about how it all came together and why you should be there in just under two weeks! The Bums also talk about the White Sox' surprising decision to option Andrew Vaughn and Tim Elko to Ch...
May 27, 2025•58 min•Ep. 82
Duke Coughlin, Joe Binder, Jordan Lazowski, and Tim Moran conclude "Pope Week" on the South Side with a episode full of fun! Duke, Jordan, and Tim first talk about Tim Elko's promotion and their expectations for what he can bring throughout the year. Are fans' expectations aligned with the reality of his skills? Plus, a roster crunch is coming - could this mean the end for Andrew Vaughn? Or how else could the White Sox manage a roster that is slowly returning to health? Finally, Joe Binder makes...
May 12, 2025•41 min•Ep. 81
Jordan Lazowski and Joe Binder return for a special papal edition of the Sox On 35th podcast. The duo welcomes on Eddie Schmit, a White Sox fan whose family's connection led to him sitting next to Pope Leo XIV at Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. Hear from Schmit about his relationship with the pontiff, memories from the game, his reaction to the past few days, and more.
May 11, 2025•15 min•Ep. 80
Sean Anderson of CHGO White Sox joins the show with Jordan Lazowski and Nik Gaur to talk about the first month of baseball on the South Side in 2025. Sean talks about the latest happenings over at CHGO before getting into the play on the field. He discusses the progress made from rookies Chase Meidroth and Edgar Quero, his mixed feelings on the City Connect 2.0 uniforms, and the encouraging signs from the coaching staff Chris Getz has assembled. Plus, do you buy Tyler Osik's since-deleted tweet ...
May 05, 2025•50 min•Ep. 79
In the first Pipeline to 35th episode of 2025, Michael Suareo returns to dive into the top storylines from each White Sox minor league affiliate. He also discusses the recent promotions over the first month of the season and what to expect throughout the season.
May 04, 2025•34 min•Ep. 79
Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back to talk about another week of White Sox baseball. Are you concerned at all about the starting pitching staff? Is there any hope for a turnaround for Luis Robert Jr? And what are your early impressions of Edgar Quero and Chase Meidroth? The crew answers this and much more. Finally, they have some "fun" by drafting their individual teams for the 2025 White Sox. Who will end up drafting the five players that perform the best? Let us know your th...
Apr 23, 2025•58 min•Ep. 78
Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined this week by Michael Suareo, who helps give an update on the minor league side of things as the major league team struggles. Who are some of the early-season standouts? Who can fans expect to see in Chicago this year? And are there any concerns over Colson Montgomery's slow start? The crew also discusses some early takeaways from the White Sox' 4-11 start. How long is Miguel Vargas' rope? How about Andrew Vaughn? And while the games have be...
Apr 14, 2025•54 min•Ep. 77
Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur begin their weekly breakdown of the 2025 White Sox with today's episode! The team is 2-7, and in many ways, feels like the same team we were watching in 2025. What are the early positive and negative trends they're seeing in the lineup, rotation, and bullpen? How long is the leash for Andrew Vaughn? And what are your initial impressions of Will Venable and the job he's doing? This and much more on this week's episode - tune in now!...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 76
It's Opening Day for the White Sox, and Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Tim Moran are here to make their season predictions! They first start by talking about some of the team's initial 26-man roster decisions. Were there any surprises about who they took from camp? And what do you make of all the Tommy John surgeries the White Sox have had early in Spring? Next, they get to everything you're here for: Team MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, player you're higher/lower on than most, and team recor...
Mar 27, 2025•49 min•Ep. 75
Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back with Spring Training games fully underway for the White Sox. Who's impressed, who hasn't, and who will you be watching closely as more games take place in the coming weeks? The crew is definitely pretty impressed by some pitchers... Plus, the crew discusses the latest rumors surrounding the Ishbia Brothers and the future of White Sox ownership. Could the path ahead already be forming? This and much more on our latest episode!...
Mar 04, 2025•53 min•Ep. 74
Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Brett Haffner are getting you ready for the start of the 2025 season this week as Pitchers and Catchers report for the White Sox! Who are some of the names to watch in Spring Training, and what positional battles are most interesting? Finally, what should Will Venable and Chris Getz consider a "successful" Spring Training season? The crew also recaps an overall successful SoxFest event and what they liked about the new format. They end by drafting their favorite pr...
Feb 11, 2025•58 min•Ep. 73
Duke Coughlin, Nik Gaur, and prospect guru Michael Suareo react to the Garrett Crochet trade that brought back four prospects. Hear the crew give their reactions and explain what this means for the White Sox's future outlook. For more info on the trade, check out this article: https://www.soxon35th.com/white-sox-trade-pitcher-garrett-crochet-to-the-red-sox/
Dec 12, 2024•56 min•Ep. 72
Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back to discuss the latest news in White Sox baseball. They start by discussing the hiring of Ryan Fuller as Director of Hitting and what that means for the organization's philosophical approach to hitting moving forward. Later, they discuss the "new and improved" SoxFest and what would attract them to the event this time around. Finally, the crew discusses some White Sox transactions, bidding farewell to Gavin Sheets, welcoming Austin Slater, and...
Nov 26, 2024•47 min•Ep. 71
Duke Coughlin, Nik Gaur, and Jordan Lazowski react to Will Venable's hiring as the franchise's 44th manager. How do you feel about the hire? What does this mean for the organization as a whole? Does this inspire any new faith in Chris Getz? The crew discusses this and more! Editor's Note: This episode is a replay of a live recording of the show on Wednesday night. Be sure to look for us on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube @SoxOn35th for more live podcasts where you can join the conversation and ha...
Oct 31, 2024•32 min•Ep. 70
Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur welcome Beefloaf ( @MrDelicious13 ) of Section 108 ( @fromthe108 ) back on the show as the wrap up the White Sox 2024 season. As a season ticket holder, they first ask Beefloaf about his experience at the ballpark this season, the overall vibe compared to previous seasons, and how he still found joy among all the losses. Later, the crew gets his thoughts on Grady Sizemore, what requirements he's looking for in the team's next manager, and his overall ...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 69
On the evening of the team's record-breaking 121st loss of the season - cementing them as objectively the worst team in modern baseball history - Jordan Lazowski, Brett Haffner, and Tim Moran discuss the feelings this history elicit. Does this loss feel any different to each fan than any of the others? Should it feel different for the players? And have we all really comprehended the significance of this "milestone"? Beyond the history, the crew also discusses some of the latest national media su...
Sep 28, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 68
Michael Suareo is joined by Nik Gaur to talk through the latest Sox On 35th Top 30 White Sox Prospects list that was released last week! Who are some of the biggest risers and fallers, and do you agree with our new #1 prospect on the list? Plus, the pair answers some of your questions about the list and the current state of the White Sox farm system as the MiLB comes to a close.
Sep 17, 2024•53 min
Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by MiLB Managing Editor Michael Suareo to cover the latest in White Sox baseball. They first discuss Chris Getz's latest comments about the "cards" he's been dealt and whether he should be blaming himself more as the dealer. What do these comments say to you about Getz's ability to fix things moving forward? The crew discusses this and more. Later, Michael discusses the latest updates to our Sox On 35th Top 30 Prospects list as the MiLB sea...
Sep 11, 2024•46 min•Ep. 67
Jordan Lazowski and Nik Gaur "celebrate" the team's 100th loss of the season by taking a look at some of the recent play under interim manager Grady Sizemore. What are your early thoughts on Sizemore's job as manager and the clubhouse culture he's created? Is there anything he can do to convince Chris Getz he should be the guy heading into 2025 and beyond for the White Sox? Plus, it's been about a month, so Nik and Jordan dive into the early returns for the White Sox at the Trade Deadline. Is Mi...
Aug 26, 2024•56 min•Ep. 66
Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur try their best to not talk about the White Sox for an episode. Instead, they have a conversation with Chicago-based content creator Johnny Viti about his unique journey to content creation, his baseball fandom background, and some of his favorite things about Chicago. Later, the crew has a draft of all the fun things to do in Chicago during the summer that *don't* involve watching the White Sox. Thank them later for all the fun ideas with the Dog Days...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 65
Duke Coughlin and Noah Phalen bring you an emergency episode of the Sox On 35th Podcast to cover Thursday's news of the firing of Pedro Grifol. Get the crew's reaction to the news and breakdown of why they think it took so long into the season for this to happen. Plus, who do they think should be names considered for the job as Chris Getz begins his search?
Aug 09, 2024•33 min•Ep. 64
Michael Suareo welcomes James Fox of FutureSox to react to the White Sox trade deadline moves. Did the team get fleeced for Erick Fedde or was the return acceptable? Was holding off on moving Luis Robert Jr. and Garrett Crochet until the offseason the right decision? The crew also touches on the 2024 draft class and improvements needed in the international scouting department, among other things.
Aug 05, 2024•47 min•Ep. 64
Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Michael Suareo regroup a few days after the MLB Trade Deadline to break down what the White Sox did leading up to July 30. Who are some of the main players that the White Sox got in return? When could we see some of them in the big leagues? Michael breaks all of this down for you. Plus, do the guys think the White Sox got enough of a return in the Erick Fedde deal? Are you surprised at Garrett Crochet's extension demands? And what have these trades told you about C...
Aug 02, 2024•57 min•Ep. 63
Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back to discuss the latest in White Sox baseball as we prepare for the Trade Deadline. They first take one last look at the team's 2024 draft class and decide how confident they feel in the overall strategy employed. They also address the idea of Terry Francona coming out of retirement and the likelihood of him wanting to manage the White Sox, given the state of the team. Finally, with one week until the Trade Deadline, they spent most of this epi...
Jul 24, 2024•55 min•Ep. 62
Michael Suareo and Nik Gaur host a special post-MLB Draft episode of the Pipeline to 35th Podcast. To help break down the 2024 White Sox draft class, the crew welcomes Tyler Jennings, the Director of Draft Content for Prospects Live.
Jul 22, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Michael Suareo and Noah Phalen return to preview the upcoming MLB Draft. Should the organization target prep or college players? Which names will be available depending on the route? Michael and Noah break it down draft strategies and give their first-round predictions.
Jul 10, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 4