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When SSS duty geezer Leigh Allan headed off for a cruise in Europe, the White Sox started winning, or at least not losing so much, so he had visions of a team payout for him to stay on the other side of the Atlantic. Alas, before the payoff could come, the Sox returned to their abysmal ways, so a bribe won’t be forthcoming.
Instead, this edition of Sharing Sox with the geezer and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, asks (and, of course, answers) many of the usual questions, such as:

Is Pedro Grifol trying to get fired to end the humiliation but keep the paycheck?

Could Garrett Crochet be on the trading block come deadline time?

Is the pitching being 27th or so in key categories a sign it’s much better than the offense, which is dead last in most?

Did nobody get the memo about playing good defense?

Is the schedule coming up for real, or are they just terrorizing us?

As for praise, some goes out — unfortunately, to members of other teams, even one in our very own city.


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Two big departures from Winston-Salem dominate each half of our podcast this time around, as Joe Resis analyzes the Dash roster along with Brett Ballantini.

The advantages and hazards of promoting Noah Schultz before he’s ever thrown five innings in one pro outing

Tyler Schweitzer is back on the scene, bigtime. If Birmingham ever matriculates one of their six starting aces, the lefty might be heading west

Peyton Pallette is not looking good on paper, but is that paper telling a lie?

Jacob Gonzalez elicits awe, and mea culpas from at least one of our hosts

Is there upside for solid hitters like Shawn Goosenberg and Wes Kath despite gaudy K rates?

Breaking down two other “disappointments” on paper, Samuel Zavala and Loidel Chapelli

Possible Joe Resis dance floor footage?


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Dream is back on the podcast to preview the upcoming series with the Orioles, who sit just behind the first-place Yankees. The Orioles have plenty of young talent and a tough pitching rotation, the White Sox will need to bring their A-game to come away with even a single win in the series, especially while dealing with Corbin Burnes and the great defensive shortstop, Gunnar Henderson.
Here’s what we talked about in this episode:

What’s new in Baltimore

Grading the offseason

Jackson Holliday

How to beat the Yankees

Confidence going into 2024

The O’s have a new owner

Pitching matchups

Threats, fears, and keys to winning the series

The AL Central

Tommy Pham

Royal rejects and terrible ownership

If you don’t trust someone to pick you up from the airport, they shouldn’t be president (or running day-to-day baseball operations

You can follow Dream on Twitter and find great betting content at FTN Betting.
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In the fifth episode of the Ladies’ Night podcast Hannah LaMotta, Delia Ritchie, Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, and Allie Wesel discuss several topics related to our beloved — or despised, depending on the day — South Siders. Whether you’re a die-hard White Sox fan or not, there’s something for everyone. So, sit back, relax, and grab your favorite beverage because the girls hit a home run chatting about all things baseball, including:

The automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system. What do we think of the two different approaches, and how would it change the game

The AL Central teams are actually killing it this year. How did this happen, and will the Sox ever be relevant again

A glimpse around the Chicago minor league system. The Birmingham Barons starting rotation is impressive, but does it really mean anything

A walk down memory lane regarding players from other teams who absolutely crushed our White Sox souls

The podcast will air bi-monthly, with the next episode dropping in June.
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Fresh off a sweep dealt by the first-place Yankees, the White Sox hope to recover in Toronto against the Blue Jays. Both the Sox and Jays sit at the bottom of their divisions, and will likely be sellers at the trade deadline. The teams are similar, with All-Star players in contract years, and inconsistent offense. Thankfully for my wonderful guest, Ruth Kapelus, Toronto’s pitching rotation and team in general might have a little more fight in them.
Here’s what we talked about in this episode:

Toronto Centre updates

Grading the offseason

Contract years and dark times as a fan

It’s a good year to get to Oakland

Confidence going into 2024

Pitching matchups

Using our voices to call out abuse

Mickey Mouse Cy-Young winner

Threats, fears, and keys to winning a series

The up-and-down Astros


Ruth takes on Chicago soon


You can follow Ruth on Twitter.
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The White Sox head to the Bronx to face off against a good Yankees team. Nick Stellini joined the podcast to discuss the first-place team and the red-hot Aaron Judge.
Here’s what we talked about in this episode:

What’s new in the Bronx?

Does anyone know about Juan Soto?

Gerrit Cole’s timeline, and how hilarious he is

Grading the offseason

How to stay in first place

Are Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson freaks of nature?

Confidence going into 2024

Pitching matchups, and Carlos Rodón

Threats, fears, and keys to winning a series

Thoughts for the 2024 season

The downfall of the Astros

It’s time for Jerry Reinsdorf to pay some therapy bills

You can follow Nick on Twitter and check out his work at SportsLine.
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