Summary: Jim Callis of MLB.com joins the show to talk about the updated White Sox top prospect rankings. Why Roch Cholowsky is #1 despite Caleb Bonemer's excellent 2026 season. What's happened with the pitching development? What does the future hold for Billy Carlson?

Rundown 

[0:00] Latest White Sox MiLB news as Roch Cholowsky and Billy Carlson will miss the rest of 2026 regular season

[1:33] Jim Callis shares his thoughts on the overall state of the White Sox farm system

[13:56] Who is most likely to be a September call-up?

[18:13] Breaking down the White Sox top 5 prospects. Why Cholowsky over Bonemer. The case for Cole Prosek to be ranked third, and what to make of Billy Carlson

[30:54] Jim answers listener questions

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Summary: Jim Callis of MLB.com joins the show to talk about the updated White Sox top prospect rankings. Why Roch Cholowsky is #1 despite Caleb Bonemer's excellent 2026 season. What's happened with the pitching development? What does the future hold for Billy Carlson?
Rundown 
[0:00] Latest White Sox MiLB news as Roch Cholowsky and Billy Carlson will miss the rest of 2026 regular season
[1:33] Jim Callis shares his thoughts on the overall state of the White Sox farm system
[13:56] Who is most likely to be a September call-up?
[18:13] Breaking down the White Sox top 5 prospects. Why Cholowsky over Bonemer. The case for Cole Prosek to be ranked third, and what to make of Billy Carlson
[30:54] Jim answers listener questions
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2026 Top White Sox Prospects Update with Jim Callis

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Summary: The Chicago White Sox are swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates, and now the AL Central lead is down to 1.5 games. With the offense struggling with RISP and starting pitchers having a tough time getting deep into games, are the White Sox at risk of falling behind Cleveland?

Rundown:

[0:00] Reaction to the White Sox getting swept by the Pirates

[6:10] White Sox recent struggles with RISP

[15:30] Is this September giving off 2005 vibes? Or 2012? 

[19:01] Luis Castillo is pushed back to Saturday, as the White Sox starting pitchers are still struggling to get deep into games. When do they switch strategies and try going 3 to 4 innings with each pitcher to get into the postseason? 

[32:05] Series Preview: St. Louis Cardinals

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Summary: The Chicago White Sox are swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates, and now the AL Central lead is down to 1.5 games. With the offense struggling with RISP and starting pitchers having a tough time getting deep into games, are the White Sox at risk of falling behind Cleveland?
Rundown:
[0:00] Reaction to the White Sox getting swept by the Pirates
[6:10] White Sox recent struggles with RISP
[15:30] Is this September giving off 2005 vibes? Or 2012?&nbsp;
[19:01] Luis Castillo is pushed back to Saturday, as the White Sox starting pitchers are still struggling to get deep into games. When do they switch strategies and try going 3 to 4 innings with each pitcher to get into the postseason?&nbsp;
[32:05] Series Preview: St. Louis Cardinals
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White Sox Swept By Pittsburgh Adds More Pressure in Tight Race

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Summary: Pittsburgh bashed Sean Burke and the Chicago White Sox early en route to a 9-3 victory on Tuesday night. With the loss, the White Sox are now 2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.

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Summary: Pittsburgh bashed Sean Burke and the Chicago White Sox early en route to a 9-3 victory on Tuesday night. With the loss, the White Sox are now 2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
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Sox Machine Live!: Sean Burke gets rocked as White Sox lose

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Summary: Chicago White Sox win another series against Minnesota, but Cleveland went 3-1 vs. Detroit this weekend. The offense had a huge Sunday, the bullpen held together, and Hagen Smith continues to improve

Rundown
[Intro] Even though the White Sox didn't hit all that great with RISP, they had an amazing 21 at-bats with runners on. When everything is clicking, this White Sox offense continues to demonstrate how deep the lineup is.
[13:09] How special it is to watch three White Sox teammates hit 30 or more home runs in a season. 
[18:51] It was a bold, risky decision to have a bullpen game on Sunday, but the move paid off for Will Venable. In large thanks to how well Hagen Smith continues to improve. 
[33:38] Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates and a look around the AL Postseason.

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Summary: Chicago White Sox win another series against Minnesota, but Cleveland went 3-1 vs. Detroit this weekend. The offense had a huge Sunday, the bullpen held together, and Hagen Smith continues to improve
Rundown
<ul>
<li>[Intro] Even though the White Sox didn't hit all that great with RISP, they had an amazing 21 at-bats with runners on. When everything is clicking, this White Sox offense continues to demonstrate how deep the lineup is.</li>
<li>[13:09] How special it is to watch three White Sox teammates hit 30 or more home runs in a season.&nbsp;</li>
<li>[18:51] It was a bold, risky decision to have a bullpen game on Sunday, but the move paid off for Will Venable. In large thanks to how well Hagen Smith continues to improve.&nbsp;</li>
<li>[33:38] Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates and a look around the AL Postseason.</li>
</ul>
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White Sox win series as race to postseason pressure mounts

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2026 Top White Sox Prospects Update with Jim Callis

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