This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Rundown

• [Intro] 1-5 Start: Len Kasper and Darrin Jackson on the radio mentioned that every team has a six-game span like this during a 162-game season. But when it feels way worse when a team starts a season like this. Do you imagine any panic within the White Sox clubhouse after this opening road trip?
• [5:54] Run Prevention Issues: White Sox have allowed the most runs in MLB (52; TB second at 38 runs) and staff ERA is 8.63. What are the issues White Sox are having in preventing runs?
• [10:23] Shane Smith: He’s not looking himself and the fastball command is problematic. His next start is at home against Baltimore. If Smith struggles again, is his spot in the rotation at risk?
• [22:37] Offensive Issues: Despite being in the Top 3 of team home runs, the White Sox are batting .192/.266/.342 (.608 OPS). Is it possible coming home, utilizing Trajekt and other resources at Rate Field, can help get the hitters to be more consistent?
• [27:21] Series Preview: Toronto Blue Jays
• [31:09] It will only be 9 games in, but if the White Sox after this series are 2-7 or 1-8, are the visions of a 70 or more win season dashed? Would we need to recalibrate what 2026 is supposed to be for the White Sox?
• [39:48] Around MLB: Draft Bonus Pool announced and how are our fantasy baseball teams are faring.

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Rundown

• [Intro] Audio from Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable and shortstop Colson Montgomery reacting to being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers
• [6:30] James Fegan joins the show after spending the weekend in Milwaukee. He shares his insights from the White Sox clubhouse, including the early issues they are acknowledging that need to be addressed.
• [28:18] Series Preview: Miami Marlins
• [30:27] Paul Janish shares the development plans for Sam Antonacci, Hagen Smith, Noah Schultz, Tanner McDougal, and Billy Carlson.
• [37:39] Jim Margalus will be watching the Charlotte Knights up close as they visit Nashville this week. But he also shares his thoughts on the opening weekend. How bad is the outfield situation, and do the White Sox need Kyle Teel more than they thought?

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Rundown

• [Intro] The relationship between the White Sox and Frank Thomas is so strained that a new lawsuit has been filed by the Hall of Famer. This time, it's using his likeness without permission for the new City Connect jerseys. Why this new episode is sad, and a hope for cooler heads comes sooner than later.
• [11:06] Special guest prediction picker is Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio. He shares what is the most interesting thing about the White Sox this season, his player of the year, and how many wins the White Sox will have.
• [16:30] Josh and Jim make their predictions starting with Best Case Scenario.
• [20:52] Worst Case Scenario
• [23:39] Why Munetaka Murakami is the most interesting thing about the White Sox this season
• [28:27] Preseason Player of the Year picks
• [34:32] How many wins the Chicago White Sox will have in 2026

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