FutureSox Podcast

FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters: Eloy & Mendick Back; White Sox still bad

On this episode of FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters Nick Murawski and Danny Miller discuss White Sox getting a little help with the bats back.  Also the Sox are still very bad. Will it relent? What can be taken from any of the performances on the field?  When is Getz going to put us out our misery and launch Pedro into the sun and give Montoyo the gig? This and much more!

FutureSox RoundUp: Big Week in Birmingham and Questionable Roster Decisions

Elijah Evans and Jeff Cohen kick off this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp by discussing excitement about the debuts of Nick Nastrini and Jonathan Cannon before diving into frustration about Nastrini heading back to Triple-A. Then, they discuss the minor league hitter of the week, Brooks Balwdin, and pitcher of the week, Mason Adams, as well as the entire Birmingham Barons pitching rotation. That segment is followed by a look at the top performers from the past week at each level of the organization and then a brief discussion about the organizational middle infield depth. 
Key prospect performers discussed: 
AAA: Oscar Colas, Colson Montgomery
AA: Brooks Baldwin, Mason Adams, Drew Thorpe, Jairo Iriarte, Edgar Quero, Duke Ellis, Terrel Tatum
A+: Jacob Gonzalez, Wes Kath, Samuel Zavala, Noah Schultz, Tyler Schweitzer, Juan Carela, Riley Gowens
A: Aldrin Batista, Seth Keener, Ryan Galanie, Albertson Asigen
ACL/Injured: Ryan Burrowes, Javier Mogollon

FutureSox Podcast: White Sox Development Feat. Tyler Osik

On this episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox talk White Sox development system with former Sox prospect, and 2022 High A batting champ, Tyler Osik. He goes through his path in the Sox system, the training staff, workouts, and hitting programs. He goes through how he feels the system was handled, what was done right and what they could improve upon.
Afterwards, James and Ian talked about performances this week across the different affiliates, and who's making big statements in the first couple weeks.

FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters: Team Meeting

All team meeting doesn't yield a win after a great start and good relief pitching in Nick Nastrini's debut. Nick and Danny are somehow not at the end of their ropes. So many things have gone wrong, but they somehow soldier through it and go over the Nastrini start, Jonathan Cannon coming up, and the optional stretching tweet that popped out earlier today.

FutureSox RoundUp: Nick Nastrini and Jonathan Cannon are Heading to Chicago

On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Jeff Cohen react to the promotion of Nick Nastrini and Jonathan Cannon to the Chicago White Sox. They discuss the continually complicated nature of the 40-man roster and express excitement around two top pitching prospects making their MLB debuts this week. Then, they dive into discussing top performers from each affiliate within the organization highlighted by our new weekly segment featuring minor league hitter of the week, Edgar Quero, and pitcher of the week, Aldrin Batista. 
Key prospect performers discussed this week: 
AAA: Colson Montgomery, Frasier Ellard, Prelander Berroa, Bailey Horn
AA: Edgar Quero, Mason Adams, Drew Thorpe, Jairo Iriarte, Ky Bush, Brooks Baldwin, Terrell Tatum
A+: Noah Schultz, Tanner McDougal, Peyton Pallette, Jacob Gonzalez, Samuel Zavala
A: Aldrin Batista, Seth Keener, Jake Peppers, Lucas Gordon, Drew McDaniel

FutureSox Podcast: 2024 Draft Pool

Ian Eskridge and James Fox run through the abomination that is the 2024 White Sox.  They moved on to fun things like the draft budget that the White Sox will have to work with in the 2024 draft. Also some talk about top performances this week on the Sox affiliates.

FutureSox Interview Ft. Sean Burke

On this interview edition of the FutureSox Podcast, Elijah Evans is joined by White Sox pitching prospect Sean Burke. After being a third round pick in 2021, Burke was one of the most impressive pitchers in the system in 2022 as he finished the season in Charlotte and finished the season with 137 strikeouts between three levels. Burke was shut down with a shoulder issue after pitching just nine games in 2023, but is currently rehabbing and looking to get back into Minor League action soon. He talks about his experience getting Tommy John in high school, college experience, and his growth since joining the organization. Then, he provides updates on his rehab progression and timeline before sharing thoughts on some of the young talents in the organization. 

FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters: The White Sox are Broken.

Danny Miller welcomes Elijah Evans to this episode of FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters. They try to remain positive with the White Sox winner on Tuesday.  There are a few things to be happy about, but injuries and bullpen issues bring it down a notch. Elijah and Danny talk about some positives down on the farm and go into what they think should be done with the management of the 40 man roster. Elijah has a plan for the roster and the upcoming off-season, and it includes some well known prospects.

FutureSox RoundUp: Top Performers From the Weekend at Each White Sox Affiliate

On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Jeff Cohen recap the first full weekend of Minor League Baseball. They open by briefly touching on the status of the White Sox highlighted by Garrett Crochet's dominance and then considering the MLB-wide issue of pitching elbow injuries. They also briefly explain the recent 40-man roster moves and the complictaed roster situtaion the organization finds itself in this spring. Then, they dive into talking about the key performers at every MiLB affiliate after a full weekend of baseball. 
Key prospects discussed at each level include:AAA: Nick Nastrini, Oscar Colas, Colson Montgomery
AA: Drew Thorpe, Jairo Iriarte, Jake Eder, Connor McCullough, Wilfred Veras, Terrell Tatum, Brooks Baldwin
A+: Noah Schultz, Samuel Zavala
A: Seth Keener, Lucas Gordon, Ronny Hernandez, Rikuu Nishida

FutureSox Podcast: 2024 MiLB is Fully Operational

Ian Eskridge and James Fox broke down Charlotte's first full week and the other three's first weekend series on this episode of the FutureSox Podcast. A lot of good pitching performances on the farm from names like Cannon, Keener, and Eder. Also some big bat weeks from Wilfred Veras, Tim Elko, and Brooks Baldwin.
They dove into the White Sox trades this week (Jose Rodriguez to the Phillies, and Alex Speas to the Athletics). They also went into when it will be a good idea for the White Sox to stop the nonsense and start playing younger players.