Author name: Mike Rankin

FutureSox Podcast ft. MLB Draft scout Burke Granger: White Sox incongruities

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Midwest MLB Draft scout Burke Grander of d1baseball.com to provide a national perspective on the managerial tendencies of Tony La Russa, the significance of Carlos Rodon’s departure, as well as standout prospects that may fall to the White Sox in July’s upcoming Rule 4 Draft. Before that, Mike

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Jim Margalus of Sox Machine: Advanced-A White Sox update

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Sox Machine editor-in-chief Jim Margalus on the show to provide an update on the Advanced-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox following his trip to Bowling Green. Margalus offered in-depth perspective on top prospects Bryan Ramos, Oscar Colas and other standouts of the Winston-Salem Dash. Later, the group

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Mark Gonzales: Evaluating the White Sox organization

Mike Rankin and James Fox were joined by longtime sports journalist Mark Gonzales, formerly of the Chicago Tribune and Daily Herald, to provide one-of-a-kind perspective on the White Sox leadership structure, draft strategy and much more. Mark also shared stories of his past as a journalist, which included seasons covering a young Barry Bonds. Before

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Josh Nelson: State of the Chicago White Sox

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Josh Nelson of Sox Machine to discuss the state of the underperforming Chicago White Sox as the calendar flips to June. Dallas Keuchel was designated for assignment, Eloy Jimenez left his first rehab appearance early with right leg tightness, Tim Anderson suffered what looked to be a significant

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Jack McMullen of the Pittsburgh Pirates & Just Baseball Pod

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on ‘Just Baseball Podcast’ host and Triple-A broadcaster of the Indianapolis Indians Jack McMullen to detail his opinion of the Charlotte Knights, White Sox prospects, as well as rule changes like the automated strike zone and pitch clock. Later, McMullen adds perspective on White Sox starter Davis Martin and

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REPORT: Charlotte Knights manager Wes Helms put on ‘indefinite leave’

This is a developing storyJim Margalus contributed to this article Charlotte Knights manager Wes Helms has been put on indefinite leave, according to James Fegan of The Athletic. Helms has managed the Knights the last two seasons, and would have made his debut in the role in the 2020 season that ended up being wiped

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Phil Selig on White Sox international presence

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Phil Selig of CubaDugout.com to provide one-of-a-kind perspective on the White Sox involvement in the international market. Phil describes Yoan Moncada’s unique trek to Major League Baseball, as well as the value of players such as Oscar Colas, Norge Vera, Yoelqui Cespedes, Yolbert Sanchez and others.

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Chicago White Sox hitting coordinator Andy Barkett

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Chicago White Sox hitting coordinator Andy Barkett to provide perspective on the organization’s hitting philosophy. Barkett joined the White Sox early in 2021 and has worked closely with assistant general manager Chris Getz in an effort to maximize value within the organization. Before that, Mike and James couldn’t

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