FutureSox Podcast

FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters: Dylan is Gone, but Nick is Back

Nick Murawski has returned from Arizona to rejoin Danny Miller on FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters. The gents have had a minute to digest the Dylan Cease trade, and Danny is still skeptical. Garrett Crochet was named the starter on Opening Day, and the boys weigh in on the odd decision. Also Nick and Danny get into the Michael Kopech debate. Is he a starter, or is he a reliever?  Can he thrive in either situation?

FutureSox Interview Ft. Nick Nastrini and Jordan Leasure

On this special edition of the FutureSox Podcast, Elijah Evans is joined by White Sox pitching prospects Nick Nastrini and Jordan Leasure! The two pitchers are knocking on the door of the big leagues and join Elijah to talk all about it. They start by discussing their first Spring Training with the organization, players in camp that have stood out, and pitching adjustments made this winter. Then they get into some fascinating notes about each other off the field and even predict each other's MLB debut. 

FutureSox RoundUp: Birmingham Barons Preview Ft. Broadcaster Curt Bloom

On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Jeff Cohen are joined by Birmingham Barons broadcaster Curt Bloom. They welcome on Curt and open the show by breaking down the Dylan Cease trade and discussing Garrett Crochet being named the Opening Day starter for the White Sox. Then, they dive into Curt’s life and career journey that includes over 30 years of calling games in Birmingham as he provides insight to the life of a broadcaster. The trio finishes by discussing numerous top White Sox prospects who played for the Barons last season and what the future may hold for them.

FutureSox Podcast: Chris Getz on Cease Return; Updated MLB Pipeline Top 30; Roster at 49

Ian Eskridge and James Fox on for another Sunday night FutureSox Podcast. Chris Getz discusses the return on the Dylan Cease trade; the MLB Pipeline Top 30 has been updated. What were the big changes? The roster is getting trimmed down slowly but surely. Who is on the way out?

FutureSox Podcast: The Return for Dylan Cease

On a Wednesday night special edition of the FutureSox Podcast, Ian Eskridge and James Fox break down the return to the White Sox from their trade with the Padres for Dylan Cease. They comb through the 4 player return and let you know what each piece brings to the table.
What is the arsenal of 2023 MiLB pitcher of the year, Drew Thorpe, and what made him dominant to the tune of a 0.98 WHIP? They also take a look at Jairo Iriarte's pitch mix and how he fared in both Adv A and AA in 2023. Samuel Zavala was the 3rd player announced, and is a very young athletic Outfielder that grabs your interest with high OBP and solid power numbers. The final piece of the puzzle was right handed reliever Steven Wilson, who is an older relief pitcher, but put up very solid numbers last year in his rookie season.
After going through the return they look at what that could do to the White Sox top 10 and where the org ranks among their peers. They make the case for, and against, Drew Thorpe cracking the top 2. As it winds down, they attempt to take a peek at Chris Getz feelings on the return.

FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters: The Only Good Bunting is Hanging During the Playoffs

Ian Eskridge and Danny Miller welcome FutureSox own Steve Hasman (AKA Sleepy Harold) to the fold with Nick in AZ at ST. Will bunting work for the White Sox? Where is the roster going? These and many more topics discussed.

FutureSox RoundUp: Full Spring Training Report

On this edition of The RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Jeff Cohen discuss everything from Elijah's week covering the team in Arizona. From the Major League roster to top prospects to culture within the clubhouse, they dive into all of the content from Camelback Ranch. They also break down many of the interviews conducted by Elijah with references to quotes from numerous players in the organization.

FutureSox Podcast: Our Top 30; MLB Pipeline Top 30

Ian Eskridge and James Fox discuss the FutureSox Top 30, MLB Pipeline Top 30, the White Sox pitching staff going into the season, and the Noah Schultz sighting in the backfields. They also dip their toes into the Int'l Pool money and the first known pickup for the '25 signing period.

FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters: Pedro, Pitching, and All Things Slept On

There are some positive things happening in camp with the pitching staff. On this episode of FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters Nick Murawski and Danny Miller talk White Sox pitching, Cease talking tough, Pedro talking nonsense, and Oscar Colas taking work at 1st?

FutureSox RoundUp: Looking Back at the Past Decade of Draft Picks and Top Prospects

On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Jeff Cohen go back in time and look at the last ten years of the White Sox farm system. They start in 2014 and discuss the draft class and top prospects from each year within the White Sox organization. They provide context by comparing the draft picks to those of top development systems around the league while attempting to evaluate the overall success of the farm system over these years.