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

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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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2022 Draft Profile: Dylan Beavers (OF)

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NAME: Dylan BeaversSCHOOL: CaliforniaPOSITION: OFHEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’4″, 206 lbsB/T: L/RD.O.B.: August 11, 2001PREVIOUSLY DRAFTED: Undrafted SCOUTING REPORT After coming to California and having his freshman season shortened due to the pandemic, Dylan Beavers has become the catalyst for the Golden Bears offense. Through 55 games as a sophomore in 2021, Beavers slashed .303/.401/.630 for a 1.031

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Pitch-clock operators in Charlotte see challenges for MLB players

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There’s every indication that the MILB pitch clock is coming to the big leagues next year.  We know how many players feel about it.  But what do the pitch-clock operators themselves think? Some of their insights will surprise you. Zak Gonzalez and Brad Kopp are among the pitch-clock operators for the Charlotte Knights, and also

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Tending to the Farm: Matthew Thompson, Cristian Mena stifle the opposition

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This series will recap the performances of each White Sox minor league affiliate throughout the previous week. Here is the 10th installment of the 2022 season. Charlotte Knights (23-37) Weekly Record: 4-2 Charlotte journeyed to Louisville to take on the Bats last week. The Knights enjoyed their stay for the most part, winning four of

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2022 Draft Profile: Drew Gilbert (OF)

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NAME: Drew Gilbert SCHOOL: University of Tennessee POSITION: CF HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5-9/185 pounds B/T: L/LD.O.B.: 9/27/2000PREVIOUSLY DRAFTED: 2019-35th round (Minnesota Twins) Scouting Report Drew Gilbert has been the best hitter on the best team in college baseball this year. The outfielder was a two-way standout for Stillwater High School in Minnesota where he was named as

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2022 Draft Preview: LHP Robby Snelling

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Name: Robby SnellingSchool: McQueen High School Reno, NV/Commitment to Louisiana State University(LSU)Position: PitcherHeight/Weight: 6’3” 220B/T: R/LD.O.B. 12/19/2003 Scouting Report In addition to being a top-pitching prospect, Robby Snelling is also a highly coveted football recruit. The 6-3 220 pounder out of McQueen High School in Reno, NV, decided to commit to LSU because of a

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