FutureSox Podcast

FutureSox Podcast ft. Burke Granger of D1 Baseball: Scouting the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Burke Granger of D1baseball.com to gain insight on the talent littered across the first round of the 2023 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. Granger detailed a number of high-ceiling players that project to go in the top-10 and also provided information on several names the White Sox may be interested in selecting at pick No. 15.Purchase tickets to ‘FutureSox Night’ on Saturday, August 26 here: https://offer.fevo.com/athletics-vs-white-sox-qal45zs-70ba1f2?fevoUri=athletics-vs-white-sox-qal45zs-70ba1f2%2F Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FutureSox Roundup: Predicting the Chicago White Sox plan ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline

Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans reacted to Chicago White Sox prospect Jose Rodriguez's promotion to the big leagues. Why isn't he getting regular playing time? What are the White Sox going to do about the expiring contracts on their roster ahead of the MLB trading deadline? What will be the team's process going into the 2023 MLB Draft? The show tried to answer those questions and also got a chance to hear from single-A prospect Tim Elko, courtesy Jeff Cohen of FutureSox.Audio highlights courtesy Curt Bloom/Birmingham Barons & Jeff Cohen/FutureSox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FutureSox Podcast ft. Brian Sakowski of Perfect Game: Previewing the Chicago White Sox plan in the 2023 MLB Draft

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Brian Sakowski of Perfect Game Baseball to discuss the talent littered across the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft. Sakowski broke down the prospects at the top of the draft and shared names that may fall to the White Sox pick at No. 15. He also provided his opinion of White Sox scouting director Mike Shirley and the job he's done since his first draft class of 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FutureSox Podcast ft. Bill Mitchell of Baseball America: Changes within the 2023 Chicago White Sox top 30 prospect list

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed back Bill Mitchell of Baseball America to the FutureSox Podcast. Bill is responsible for compiling Baseball America's White Sox top 30 prospects list and he provided updates on several names, including Cristian Mena, Jacob Burke, Terrell Tatum, Jonathan Cannon and more.Purchase tickets to ‘FutureSox Night’ on Saturday, August 26 here: https://offer.fevo.com/athletics-vs-white-sox-qal45zs-70ba1f2?fevoUri=athletics-vs-white-sox-qal45zs-70ba1f2%2F Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FutureSox Roundup: A focus on Chicago White Sox pitching and young mashers

Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans return to highlight top performances across the Chicago White Sox farm system. This week, the show focused on exciting pitching talent that's being developed, including Peyton Pallette, Noah Schultz, Tommy Sommer and Kohl Simas. Later, Mike and Elijah discuss slugging first baseman Tim Elko's successful 2023 campaign. They also celebrated Bryan Ramos' first home run in double-A this season.Highlights courtesy: Curt Bloom of the Birmingham Barons, Andrew Murphy of the Winston-Salem Dash and Dan Helotie of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FutureSox Podcast: Preparing for what is beyond the 2023 MLB Draft

Mike Rankin and James Fox opened the podcast by celebrating the Chicago White Sox's surge toward an AL Central crown following an abysmal start to the season. They then detailed the Arizona Complex League and Dominican Summer League rosters, as both leagues are underway. The show also highlighted Noah Schultz's progress, linked more names to the White Sox at pick No. 15 and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FutureSox Roundup: Reason to celebrate Chicago White Sox single-A affiliates

Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans focused on the success the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers and Winston-Salem Dash are having in 2023. The Chicago White Sox's single-A affiliates are playing above-.500 baseball thanks in large part to performances by Bryce Willits, Connor McCullough, Terrell Tatum, Wilfred Veras, DJ Gladney and more. The episode provided highlights from top pitching prospect Noah Schultz's professional debut as well as a postgame interview conducted by FutureSox's Jeff Cohen. Later, we listen back to a postgame interview of left-handed starter Tyler Schweitzer following a Kannapolis performance, also courtesy Jeff Cohen. The show also detailed what may be a sign of good things to come from right-hander Drew Dalquist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FutureSox Podcast ft. Carlos Collazo of Baseball America: White Sox strategy ahead of 2023 MLB Draft

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed Baseball America writer and Future Projection Podcast host Carlos Collazo to provide insight on the 2023 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. Collazo offered perspective on names who may fall to the White Sox at pick No. 15. He also shared his progress reports on Jonathan Cannon, Peyton Pallette, Noah Schultz and others within the system.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FutureSox Roundup: Bryan Ramos returns, Jared Kelley excels in latest outing

Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans bring you highlights from around the Chicago White Sox organization weekly on the FutureSox Roundup. This week, the guys celebrate the return of a top prospect in the system, Bryan Ramos. They also discussed right-hander Jared Kelley's recent outing that left us feeling optimistic. Included in the episode as well were Peyton Pallette, Jose Rodriguez, Jacob Burke and more. Highlights courtesy: Matt Swierad of the Charlotte Knights, Curt Bloom of the Birmingham Barons, Andrew Murphy of the Winston-Salem Dash and Dan Helotie of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FutureSox Podcast: Noah Schultz eyes debut in Kannapolis

Mike Rankin and James Fox discussed the pressing storylines across the Chicago White Sox organization, which includes a positive update on 2022 first round draft pick Noah Schultz. The show also shared an opinion by Baseball America writer JJ Cooper regarding extended Spring Training. Then, Mike and James highlighted performances of right-handed starters Jonathan Cannon and Sean Burke, as well as outfielder Terrell Tatum. Later, James offered MLB Draft perspective while also exploring a mock draft provided by The Athletic's Keith Law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices