Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on White Sox beat writer of The Athletic James Fegan to discuss the 2021-22 Major League Baseball offseason. Fegan details the White Sox’ intrigue on RHP Norge Vera, SS Jose Rodriguez and others. He also explains the decisions behind protecting RHP Jason Bilous, LHP Bennett Sousa & LHP Anderson […]
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Mike Rankin and James Fox return for another edition of the FutureSox Podcast, where they discuss the Arizona Fall League and instructional league that pertains to White Sox prospects. Mike and James highlighted some success stories across the 2021 season, as well as anticipated the team’s mindset as they head into another offseason following an
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Mike Rankin and James Fox returned for another FutureSox Podcast episode that covers a variety of White Sox MiLB topics, including: Jose Rodriguez’s ascension in 2021, the success of Romy Gonzalez, Norge Vera’s potential, expectations for young Kannapolis starting pitchers next season and much more. Later, Mike and James welcomed on Charlotte Knights beat writer
Mike Rankin and James Fox provided insight on the team effort from FutureSox in compiling the latest Chicago White Sox top 30 prospects in the system. They also touch on injury news related to Jared Kelley and Jonathan Stiever, while James highlights some news related to the international scene. The guys go in-depth on a
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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Josh Norris, senior editor of Baseball America, to discuss the recent top 30 rankings published by the website. Josh spent time in the Carolina area taking in Kannapolis Cannon Ballers baseball and provided his perspective of pitchers Andrew Dalquist and Jared Kelley, as well as standout position players
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Mike Rankin and James Fox detailed what the Chicago White Sox lost in prospects Konnor Pilkington and Bailey Horn, as well as big leaguers Nick Madrigal and Codi Heuer for Craig Kimbrel, Ryan Tepera and Cesar Hernandez. They also touched on what to expect from Michael Kopech moving forward as a result of the trade
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To compliment the acquisition of second baseman Cesar Hernandez from Cleveland, the Chicago White Sox added ammunition to the bullpen in a second deal Thursday afternoon. Cubs right-hander Ryan Tepera is headed to the south side in exchange for 23-year-old left-handed starter Bailey Horn. In 43 appearances, Tepera owns a 2.91 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and
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Looking now and into the future, the Chicago White Sox acquired 31-year-old second baseman Cesar Hernandez from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for minor league left-handed starter Konnor Pilkington. Hernandez owns a club option in 2022 worth $6 million, which provides the organization positional flexibility as Nick Madrigal works to return from a torn right
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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcome senior writer Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline to highlight the 2021 Chicago White Sox MLB Amateur Draft class, the state of the farm system and more. CLICK HERE to listen via Anchor.fm OR follow the preferred link below. Subscribe to the podcast: Apple/iPhone Google/Android Spotify Anchor FM
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Mike Rankin and James Fox recapped the 2021 MLB Amateur Draft, as the White Sox selected four prep players — two across the first two picks — and a number of power-5 conference players in what was Mike Shirley’s second year leading the charge as Director of Amateur Scouting. Mike and James bring back audio
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