FutureSox Podcast

FutureSox Podcast - 2025 Preseason Top 30

On the most recent episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox broke down the FutureSox Preseason top 30 prospect rankings. They give the reasoning behind the rankings and the method for determining the list. They also mention the MLB Pipeline Top 30 which also just recently dropped, citing the differences in personnel and the rankings.
They also talk about some big developments in injuries on the White Sox farm and MLB. They finished with the most recent segment of Jimmy Hoax, highlighting James Fox prospect tweets from years past. 

FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters: Bullpen & Catching Depth

On the latest episode of FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters Danny Miller and Jacob Thome go down the rabbit hole of trying to predict which one of 40 RP's make the 26 man White Sox roster. They also delve into the catching depth and who is going to go to Chicago while answering questions from the chat.

FutureSox Podcast - Top 30 Just Missed List

On the most recent episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox broke down the Top 30 Just Missed list. They started at relievers, and moved to guys who were starters, but might be moved to the pen, and definite starters. They moved to pitchers we haven't seen to position players that have been around a while. They closed it out on a grab bag of DSL prospects including this years #1 signing and a bevy of others.
They continued White Sox talk on spring training, big performances, and some roster questions. They pondered the difference of analytic data and the new management team on the performances happening in AZ. Ian and James finished out the stream with MLB injuries and new signings.

FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters: Spring Battles Up the Middle

On the most recent episode of FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters Danny Miller and Jacob Thome discussed the middle infield positional battles. They run through the candidates and who they think will have the edge coming opening day.
They also talk about the results coming from AZ and of course they run through chat questions.

FutureSox Podcast - Spring & Other Ish(bia)

On the most recent episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox go through the Ishbia/Reinsdorf union and some of the specifics for what we know now. The deal between billionaires seems like just the beginning of a transfer to the Ishbia brothers, but we wait to find out if there has been a timeline established.
They also delve into a few White Sox roster transactions, Spring Training results and story lines, and injuries that have of course popped up as they always will in AZ. They also go through some stories developing around the league and some of the significant injuries for opposing clubs.

FutureSox RoundUp: Opening Day Roster Projection and Luis Robert Trade Options

On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Dylan Barnas discuss the latest White Sox news before previewing the Opening Day roster. They discuss players who are likely locks to make the team at each position and those competing for the remaining spots as well. Then, they talk Luis Robert trade possibilities if a deal were to happen during Spring Training. They break down four teams that could be a fit for a deal and the prospects that would potentially head back to Chicago.

FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters: The Return

Danny Miller returns with FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters for the 2025 season. He introduces his new cohort Jacob Thome to the family.  They discuss the White Sox Spring Training roster competitions at 1B and 3B to see who will come out on top for the coveted spots.

FutureSox Podcast - Pitchers & Catchers Report; NCAA Gets Rolling

On the latest episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox discuss Pitchers & Catchers reporting, starting with the fallout of the Ky Bush injury and what it will mean for the roster in Charlotte and Chicago. They moved into the signings of Michael A. Tater (Taylor) and Joey Gallo, and what that could mean for the depth chart in Chicago.
The NCAA season is underway and Ian and James talk about some of the breakout performances and possible picks for the White Sox at #10, while also mentioning the changes to the drafts with the Alex Bregman and Nick Pivetta signings. 
Ian and James finished things off with happenings across MLB, starting with Bregman, moving to Anthony Rendon's hip surgery and what it means for the Angels, TA, and Yoan, plus the Cole Ragans contract renegotiation.
The show ended with a new segment, dragging with Jimmy Hoax. James and Ian discuss some X/Twitter beef about James' takes on Andrew Vaughn across the years.

FutureSox RoundUp: Breakout Candidates at Each Position

On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Dylan Barnas check in about the excitement of Spring Training and the White Sox season ahead before diving into breakout candidates in the farm system. They discuss their picks at every position to take a step forward during the 2025 season with plenty of minimally known players discussed.

FutureSox Podcast - Ft. Baseball America's Ben Badler

On a special edition of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox welcomed Baseball America's Ben Badler to discuss White Sox baseball. They opened with a quick chat about the Sox 2025 International Signing period acquisitions, the addition of David Keller to the FO, and the new academy being built in the DR.
They also went through a few of the previous signings that the Sox have brought stateside, how the White Sox could improve in the Int'l Market, and how moving to an Int'l draft w/ the 2027 collective bargaining could help or hinder teams going forward.
They closed out the podcast with Ben's thoughts on the White Sox top 30, a few of his favorite prospects, and the system's overall grade.