Author name: FutureSox

Steve Paradzinski, aka NWI Steve on Twitter, of the On Tap Sports Net joined Mike Rankin and James Fox to talk some baseball. Steve shares his perspective on the ongoing labor dilemma surrounding Major League Baseball and its players association. He also dons the shoes of White Sox Amateur Scouting Director and describes what his strategy would be across […]

FutureSox Advanced-A correspondent of the Chicago White Sox, Julie Brady, joined Mike Rankin on the podcast to talk baseball! Julie shares her story on how she was captivated by the White Sox, her path to working in the minor leagues and how she joined us at FutureSox. Julie later highlights several players she was able

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcome national baseball writer and author Jared Diamond on the FutureSox Podcast to discuss negotiations between Major League Baseball and the Players Association on what a shortened 2020 season will look like. He explains hurdles the two groups must work through in order for an agreement to be reached. Later,

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed White Sox insider Adam Hoge to the podcast to discuss the recent three division proposal and implications that may result in permanent changes to Major League Baseball. Adam shared his level of Sox minor league consumption, as well as provided insight on players he’s looking forward to watching make

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcome FanGraphs lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen to the show to discuss the future of amateur scouting departments, the value of analytics within the White Sox organization and the status of MiLB in 2020. Eric also breaks down the value of recent international target RHP Norge Vera, as well as

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed Baseball America executive editor JJ Cooper to the podcast to discuss the uncertainty surrounding Minor League Baseball in 2020. Major League Baseball announced a plan to hold the draft as scheduled on June 10 albeit in an abbreviated state. JJ expounds on the proposal regarding the reduction of a

Mike Rankin, James Fox and Dan Santaromita welcome back former FutureSox Editor-in-Chief Matt Cassidy to the program to talk realistic expectations surrounding the minor league scene. The group offers an in-depth conversation about the financial toll affiliated teams will be hit with if they’re forced to take a year off. Later in the show, Matt

Mike Rankin welcomes the voice of the Winston-Salem Dash Conor Clingen to discuss Advanced-A White Sox baseball. Conor covered several names last year in Winston-Salem including: Andrew Vaughn, Luis Robert, Nick Madrigal, Kade McClure, Will Kincanon and more. Subscribe to the podcast: Apple/iPhone Google/Android Spotify Anchor FM

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcome Alyssa Bergamini of the Chicago White Sox to the podcast to discuss Alyssa’s journey as a multimedia journalist. She talks her experience with the organization, the player’s she’s been able to work with across her eight-year career and what it means to work for a club she’s rooted for

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcome Brad Squires aka Buzz from the On Tap Sports Network to discuss White Sox baseball. Jake Burger’s name was brought up in conversation, so the guys dive in for a bit related to his story. Buzz shares who he is keeping an eye on in the Sox minor league