Author name: Mike Rankin

FutureSox Podcast: Preparing for what is beyond the 2023 MLB Draft

Mike Rankin and James Fox opened the podcast by celebrating the Chicago White Sox’s surge toward an AL Central crown following an abysmal start to the season. They then detailed the Arizona Complex League and Dominican Summer League rosters, as both leagues are underway. The show also highlighted Noah Schultz’s progress, linked more names to […]

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FutureSox Roundup: Reason to celebrate Chicago White Sox single-A affiliates

Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans focused on the success the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers and Winston-Salem Dash are having in 2023. The Chicago White Sox’s single-A affiliates are playing above-.500 baseball thanks in large part to performances by Bryce Willits, Connor McCullough, Terrell Tatum, Wilfred Veras, DJ Gladney and more. The episode provided highlights from top

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Carlos Collazo of Baseball America: White Sox strategy ahead of 2023 MLB Draft

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed Baseball America writer and Future Projection Podcast host Carlos Collazo to provide insight on the 2023 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. Collazo offered perspective on names who may fall to the White Sox at pick No. 15. He also shared his progress reports on Jonathan Cannon, Peyton Pallette, Noah

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FutureSox Roundup: Bryan Ramos returns, Jared Kelley excels in latest outing

Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans bring you highlights from around the Chicago White Sox organization weekly on the FutureSox Roundup. This week, the guys celebrate the return of a top prospect in the system, Bryan Ramos. They also discussed right-hander Jared Kelley’s recent outing that left us feeling optimistic. Included in the episode as well were

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FutureSox Podcast: Noah Schultz eyes debut in Kannapolis

Mike Rankin and James Fox discussed the pressing storylines across the Chicago White Sox organization, which includes a positive update on 2022 first round draft pick Noah Schultz. The show also shared an opinion by Baseball America writer JJ Cooper regarding extended Spring Training. Then, Mike and James highlighted performances of right-handed starters Jonathan Cannon

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FutureSox Podcast ft. Ben Badler of Baseball America: Reviewing the 2023 Chicago White Sox international class

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Baseball America writer and co-host of the Future Projection Podcast Ben Badler to inform us on the latest international signing class the Chicago White Sox will add to its organization. Badler shared perspective on pitcher Luis Reyes, outfielder Abraham Nunez Jr. and more. Later, Badler provided his thoughts

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FutureSox Podcast: It’s crisis time for the Chicago White Sox

Mike Rankin and James Fox opened the show by reacting to the disastrous start to the 2023 season for the Chicago White Sox. Mike and James shared perspective on what’s to come ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline. Later, the show offered updates on Noah Schultz, Garrett Crochet, the 2023 MLB Draft and much

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FutureSox Roundup: White Sox prospects are knocking on the door of a promotion

On the latest FutureSox Roundup, Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans bring you highlights of top performing Chicago White Sox prospects. This week, the show discussed the status of Garrett Crochet’s rehab as the left-handed pitcher continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery. Then, Mike and Elijah explored several names who have taken

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FutureSox Podcast: Checking in on the 2022 Chicago White Sox draft class

On the latest edition of the FutureSox Podcast, Mike Rankin and James Fox provided updates on the status of several Chicago White Sox 2022 MLB Draft selections, including right-handed starter Jonathan Cannon, center fielder Jacob Burke and many more. The show also discussed the absences of shortstop Colson Montgomery and infielder Bryan Ramos. Meanwhile, the White

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