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Chicago White Sox 40 Man Roster Decisions and 2023 Rule 5 Draft Implications

6 Comments / News, Analysis, FutureSox / By James Fox

The Texas Rangers found the latest market inefficiency in baseball and they spent buckets of money on stellar players in their quest for a championship. While that’s a simplistic way to describe their World Series run, every roster move on the path to a title ultimately matters. Qualifying offers have been extended, free agents have …

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FutureSox Podcast: Kenny Williams and Rick Hahn are out, so does that mean Chris Getz is in?

16 Comments / FutureSox, Podcast / By Mike Rankin

Mike Rankin and James Fox reacted to the news of former executive vice president Kenny Williams and general manager Rick Hahn’s dismissal at the Chicago White Sox. The show touched on all the rumors surrounding what could be next, including speculation of assistant general manager Chris Getz’s candidacy related to the vacated front office role. …

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White Sox Player Development Staff — Donnie Veal/Charlotte Knights

Talking White Sox pitching prospects with Charlotte Knights coach Donnie Veal

13 Comments / FutureSox / By Jeff Cohen

Before settling in as the Charlotte Knights’ pitching coach, Donnie Veal spent the first half of the season as a part-time roving instructor, working with pitchers in Kannapolis and Winston-Salem. Now that I’ve had a chance to see most of these young pitchers in action myself, I wanted to get Veal’s take. Here are the …

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Jack McMullen of the Pittsburgh Pirates & Just Baseball: Eyeing the 2024-’25 Chicago White Sox

2 Comments / FutureSox, Podcast / By Mike Rankin

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed Indianapolis Indians broadcaster and Just Baseball editor Jack McMullen to the show to discuss the future of the Chicago White Sox. Jack offered his thoughts on the prospects acquired ahead of this year’s deadline and detailed his thoughts on the Sox’ decision to trade Jake Burger. Purchase tickets to …

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FutureSox Roundup: Welcome to the new-look Birmingham Barons

FutureSox / By Mike Rankin

Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans discussed the double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox following a series of acquisitions and promotions. Elijah spent the week in Birmingham, Alabama to watch players such as Jonathan Cannon, Wilfred Veras and many more up close. Elijah also conducted interviews with members of the Barons and shared it to …

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Four White Sox prospects ranked in the top 75 of Just Baseball’s updated rankings

1 Comment / FutureSox, Prospect Focus / By Elijah Evans

The Chicago White Sox farm system was considered to be one of the worst in baseball just last season and even at the beginning of this year. Colson Montgomery was the lone prospect within the system deemed worthy of top 100 status according to the vast majority of publications in recent memory. However, a combination …

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Ian Eskridge of White Sox Daily: What does the Chicago White Sox farm system look like today?

8 Comments / FutureSox, Podcast / By Mike Rankin

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Ian Eskridge of White Sox Daily to get his opinions on the state of Chicago’s farm system. Ian offered his thoughts on the draft selection of shortstop Jacob Gonzalez and later went in depth on Colson Montgomery and Bryan Ramos’ scouting reports. The show also discussed allocation of …

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FutureSox Roundup: Chicago White Sox draft pick assignments and top prospect promotions

FutureSox / By Mike Rankin

Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans highlighted a number of success stories within the Chicago White Sox farm system. The show reacted to early assignments for draft selections Jacob Gonzalez, Calvin Harris and Eddie Park. Then, Mike and Elijah listened to an interview provided by FutureSox’s Jeff Cohen with Park on his transition to professional baseball. …

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FutureSox Podcast: A one-on-one with Chicago White Sox draft pick George Wolkow

1 Comment / FutureSox, Podcast / By Mike Rankin

On a special edition of the FutureSox Podcast Elijah Evans spoke to George Wolkow, who was drafted by the Chicago White Sox as a 17-year-old. Wolkow, listed 6-foot-7, 225 lbs, accelerated his pathway to professional baseball by classifying as draft eligible following his junior year. Wolkow shared what the draft process was like, how he …

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Dan Helotie of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers: Checking in on the top White Sox prospects in single-A

1 Comment / FutureSox, Podcast / By Mike Rankin

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed Kannapolis Cannon Ballers play-by-play announcer Dan Helotie to discuss the progress several Chicago White Sox prospects are making in low-A. Helotie shared insight on recent draft picks, including Jacob Gonzalez and Calvin Harris. The show also highlighted several arms, such as Noah Schultz, Peyton Pallette, Tanner McDougal, Mason Adams …

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