FutureSox Podcast

Discussing the prospects and happenings relating to White Sox player development and baseball operations.

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Episodes

Monday May 08, 2023

Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans debut a brand new podcast series that covers individual player performances from across the Chicago White Sox minor league affiliates. This week, the show highlights DJ Gladney, Wilfred Veras, Cristian Mena and more. Highlights courtesy Winston-Salem Dash and Birmingham Barons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tuesday May 02, 2023

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Sox Machine editor and podcast host Josh Nelson to the show to get his perspective on the underachieving Chicago White Sox. The team faces a harsh reality following an 8-21 April. Josh provided a timeframe for the White Sox to get it right before serious decisions need to be made about the roster. Later, the show discussed 2023 MLB Draft prospects and the possible direction the White Sox can go at pick No. 15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tuesday Apr 25, 2023

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on MLB Draft expert Joe Doyle of Future Stars Series to provide perspective on the way the Chicago White Sox have built its organization through the Draft. Joe also offers an update on the top collegiate and high school players projected to slot near the White Sox's selection at pick No. 15.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tuesday Apr 18, 2023

Mike Rankin and James Fox discussed the state of the Chicago White Sox farm system as Minor League Baseball season is well underway. The show updates the status of the top-11 Sox prospects including Colson Montgomery, Noah Schultz, Bryan Ramos, Sean Burke and more. Then, Mike provides a scouting report on top-50 2023 MLB Draft prospect Dillon Head of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, located in the Chicagoland area. Later, James offers a name linked to the White Sox's early draft plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday Apr 06, 2023

Mike Rankin and James Fox celebrate the beginning of Minor League Baseball season as the Chicago White Sox affiliates, outside of Triple-A Charlotte, enjoy Opening Day 2023. The show discusses notable MiLB assignments for White Sox prospects as well as shines a spotlight on a player who James interviewed. You can read his feature here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friday Mar 31, 2023

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed Jeff Cohen, FutureSox's Charlotte Knights correspondent, to preview the 2023 Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. The guys discussed expectations for key position players who will likely make an impact in the Majors this season. They also discussed a much improved pitching staff that includes a number of intriguing starters and electric relief arms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monday Mar 27, 2023

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Chris Lanuti, host of the Sox in the Basement Podcast, to celebrate first pitch of the 2023 Major League Baseball season. The show discussed new Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol's influence on the direction of the organization. Plus, we tried to anticipate what the White Sox's roster will look like in 2024 considering the status of several key contracts on this year's payroll. Later, Lanuti projected his Opening Day bench, which did not include Leury Grarcia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tuesday Mar 21, 2023

Mike Rankin and James Fox reacted to the latest storylines surrounding several Chicago White Sox standouts. How long until the return of Garrett Crochet in the big leagues? Are we officially dismissing the idea of Crochet as a future starting pitcher? Then, the show highlights Spring Training notes of interest on Noah Schultz and Colson Montgomery. Later, Mike and James make declaration about Oscar Colas.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tuesday Mar 14, 2023

Mike Rankin and James Fox discussed a plethora of Chicago White Sox related topics as Opening Day 2023 approaches. The show projects Oscar Colas' future, details Bryan Ramos' impressive spring, highlights a mechanical change in Andrew Vaughn's swing and explores what the lineup may look like come March 31. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tuesday Mar 07, 2023

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline to discuss his preseason 2023 Chicago White Sox top prospect list. The show explored a number of noteworthy names, including Colson Montgomery, Cristian Mena, Noah Schultz, Peyton Pallette, Jonathan Cannon, Norge Vera, Wilfred Veras and several more. Callis also provided an early MLB Amateur Draft preview, as well as an evaluation of how the Sox's organization has improved over the last year-plus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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