Author name: Mike Rankin

FutureSox Podcast: Chicago White Sox 2023 MLB Draft reaction show

The 2023 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft is finished and Mike Rankin and James Fox recapped the 20 rounds completed by the Chicago White Sox. The show reacted to the decision to draft Ole Miss shortstop Jacob Gonzalez at pick 15 overall. They also shared insight on second round pick Grant Taylor, a right-handed pitcher […]

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FutureSox Podcast: 2023 MLB Draft first round live stream and White Sox pick reaction

Mike Rankin, James Fox and Elijah Evans hosted a live stream covering the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft’s first round. The show reacted to each pick leading up to the Chicago White Sox’s selection at No. 15. Mike, James and Elijah welcomed on guests from around the country to get insight on their respective team’s

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FutureSox Roundup: Jonathan Cannon is headed to the Futures Game

Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans are back to highlight the top stories across the Chicago White Sox farm system. This week, the guys celebrate Jonathan Cannon’s invite to the Future’s Game during All-Star weekend. Jeff Cohen of FutureSox got a chance to speak with Cannon about the accomplishment. Then, the show detailed Colson Montgomery’s return

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Josh Nelson of Sox Machine: White Sox expectations ahead of 2023 MLB Draft and trade deadline

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Josh Nelson of Sox Machine to help us prepare for what’s ahead, as the Chicago White Sox look toward the 2023 MLB Draft on July 9 and the MLB trade deadline on August 1. Nelson offered concerns about White Sox spending habits and revenue generation that may impact

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FutureSox Roundup: Celebrating promotions of Chicago White Sox prospects

Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans highlighted several players who received promotions within the Chicago White Sox system, including Jacob Burke, Tim Elko and Terrell Tatum. Thanks to Jeff Cohen of FutureSox, the show reacted to comments made by Burke just prior to moving on from low-A Kannapolis to high-A Winston-Salem. Then, Mike and Elijah tried

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Burke Granger of D1 Baseball: Scouting the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Burke Granger of D1baseball.com to gain insight on the talent littered across the first round of the 2023 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. Granger detailed a number of high-ceiling players that project to go in the top-10 and also provided information on several names the White Sox may

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FutureSox Roundup: Predicting the Chicago White Sox plan ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline

Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans reacted to Chicago White Sox prospect Jose Rodriguez’s promotion to the big leagues. Why isn’t he getting regular playing time? What are the White Sox going to do about the expiring contracts on their roster ahead of the MLB trading deadline? What will be the team’s process going into the

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Brian Sakowski of Perfect Game: Previewing the Chicago White Sox plan in the 2023 MLB Draft

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Brian Sakowski of Perfect Game Baseball to discuss the talent littered across the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft. Sakowski broke down the prospects at the top of the draft and shared names that may fall to the White Sox pick at No. 15. The show also identified midwest

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Bill Mitchell of Baseball America: Changes within the 2023 Chicago White Sox top 30 prospect list

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed back Bill Mitchell of Baseball America to the FutureSox Podcast. Bill is assigned to cover the Chicago White Sox and responsible for compiling Baseball America’s White Sox top 30 prospects list and he provided updates on several names, including Cristian Mena, Jacob Burke, Terrell Tatum, Jonathan Cannon and more.

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FutureSox Roundup: A focus on Chicago White Sox pitching and young mashers

Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans return to highlight top performances across the Chicago White Sox farm system. This week, the show focused on exciting pitching talent that’s being developed, including Peyton Pallette, Noah Schultz, Tommy Sommer and Kohl Simas. Later, Mike and Elijah discuss slugging first baseman Tim Elko’s successful 2023 campaign. They also celebrated

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