The last time we checked in with Winston-Salem just before the All-Star Break, the Dash were sitting at a record of 43-40, the only White Sox team to be above .500. In the nine games since then, they have collapsed to the tune of 1-8, 44-48 overall, including a five-game losing streak and losses of […]
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This series will recap the performances of each White Sox minor league affiliate throughout the previous week. Here is the 16th installment of the 2022 season. Charlotte Knights (34-59) Weekly Record: 1-2 The Knights went to Jacksonville to play the Jumbo Shrimp post-break. The Shrimp bested Charlotte in their three game set, winning two matchups
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Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on senior writer Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline to discuss the Chicago White Sox 2022 MLB Draft class. Callis was candid about amateur scouting director Mike Shirley’s draft strategy and also provided projections of the Sox’s top three pitching selections in the draft. Later, Callis evaluated White Sox prospects
In his pre-draft news conference with reporters, amateur scouting director Mike Shirley made it clear that the White Sox should have proven to everyone that they aren’t afraid of drafting prep talent. He also noted that the organization will always gamble on elite upside while recognizing that an influx of pitching was imperative for the
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This series will recap the performances of each White Sox minor league affiliate throughout the previous week. Here is the 15th installment of the 2022 season. Charlotte Knights (33-57) Weekly Record: 2-4 Lehigh Valley came to Truist Field to square up against the Knights last week. While Charlotte came out hot winning the first two
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Mike Rankin and James Fox reacted to the Chicago White Sox’s first 10 draft picks of the 2022 class. For the first time in over 20 years, the organization decided on a prep pitcher. How significant of a change is amateur scouting director Mike Shirley’s philosophy and what does it mean for the franchise moving
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It’s essentially back to normal for the MLB Draft. Similarly to last year’s draft, it will encompass 20 rounds once again but bonus totals did ultimately go up. It’s later in the year due to the league insisting upon the event coinciding with All Star weekend as well. We’ll have you covered here at FutureSox
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I sat down recently with pitching coach Matt Zaleski to assess the Knights’ pitching staff as we approach the All-Star break. Our chat happened to coincide with a noticable change in Knights’ baseball — the games are more competitive! Zaleski explains what’s up. You’re managing 18 to 20 guys a week. How hard is that? Well,
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The Oscar Colás Era has come to an end in Winston-Salem, though it dawns anew in Birmingham. The top outfield prospect’s last game before promotion was July 9; in 59 games with the Dash, he hit .312/.369/.475, blasting seven home runs, 13 doubles, and three triples to go along with 22 walks and 54 strikeouts.
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FLEXIBILITY AS PART OF THE STRATEGY Mike Shirley’s mission in the 2022 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft involves being flexible without the advantage of possessing much flexibility. “Our pool is not what it’s been in the past,” said Shirley, the White Sox’s director of amateur scouting. “We’re a little bit lighter with the third-lowest pool
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