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Summary: Jim Callis of MLB.com joins the show to talk about the updated White Sox top prospect rankings. Why Roch Cholowsky is #1 despite Caleb Bonemer's excellent 2026 season. What's happened with the pitching development? What does the future hold for Billy Carlson?
Rundown
[0:00] Latest White Sox MiLB news as Roch Cholowsky and Billy Carlson will miss the rest of 2026 regular season
[1:33] Jim Callis shares his thoughts on the overall state of the White Sox farm system
[13:56] Who is most likely to be a September call-up?
[18:13] Breaking down the White Sox top 5 prospects. Why Cholowsky over Bonemer. The case for Cole Prosek to be ranked third, and what to make of Billy Carlson
[30:54] Jim answers listener questions
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Summary: Thanks to walk-off home runs from Jake Rogers and Tristan Peters, the Chicago White Sox pick up another series win, this time against the New York Mets. Why the home runs are critical to the White Sox turnaround in 2026, what's going on with Luis Castillo, and a preview of White Sox vs. Rangers.
Rundown
[0:00] Updated look at AL Central standings and FanGraphs postseason projections
[2:17] Ball go far, team go far remains true for the White Sox. The White Sox hit seven home runs this weekend, including two walk-offs thanks to Jake Rogers and Tristan Peters. The White Sox are on pace to hit 217 home runs this season. Will they do it?
[12:12] The home runs are great, but the White Sox also went 2-for-19 with runners in scoring position this weekend. Will their inability to hit for contact in these situations be their downfall?
[16:36] Congrats to Sam Antonacci, who sets the single-season record for more HBP.
[21:45] What's going on with the trade acquisitions? It's early, but Luis Castillo and Huascar Brazoban's struggles are a concern.
[33:41] White Sox vs. Rangers series preview
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Summary: Recording of Sox Machine live stream, which covers the latest efforts by Justin Ishbia in building a new stadium in the South Loop. The first stop is moving Amtrak to Bridgeport, which local residents fiercely oppose.
Josh and Jim preview White Sox vs. Mets this weekend, which is also the return of Luis Robert Jr., and take a look around the AL Central.
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Summary: The Battle for Chicago ends in a 3-3 season split with both teams defending their home turf. A recap of the action at Wrigley Field, checking in on Braden Montgomery's progress, and Awful Announcing's Local TV Broadcast rankings
Rundown
[0:00] What did we learn about the White Sox this series?
[8:20] The surprising pitching gem from Jose Urquidy
[11:23] Updated AL Central standings and latest FanGraphs projections
[13:55] Pete Crow-Amstrong, The Menace
[19:40] Why the duo of Andrew Benintendi and Randal Grichuk are working so well rotating at DH?
[25:27] Next evolution of Miguel Vargas as a hitter
[28:19] Braden Montgomery's rookie season progression
[34:35] Make up game preview for White Sox vs. Braves
[37:50] Awful Announcing's MLB Local TV Rankings: Where do the White Sox stack up?
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Summary: What a weekend for the Chicago White Sox! Facing a Detroit Tigers team that was on a roll, the White Sox found a way to sweep them. Now extending their lead in the AL Central to 5.5 games.
Rundown
[0:00] After sweeping the Detroit Tigers, does the Chicago White Sox postseason dream become more real?

[7:48] How the ability to hit home runs in bunches helped the White Sox power their way to a road sweep

[12:25] Who wins the White Sox home run race: Munetaka Murakami, Miguel Vargas, or Colson Montgomery?

[17:57] What is going on with the White Sox starting rotation with Davis Martin on the IL?

[27:20] Should we expect more multi-inning save attempts?

[33:17] Is Hagen Smith the White Sox X-Factor out of the bullpen?

[38:56] Series Preview: White Sox vs. Cubs. Why this could be a high-scoring series, why these games should be played on the weekend, and how nobody earnestly is saying this could be a World Series preview.

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