Summary: Chicago White Sox Director of Hitting Ryan Fuller joins the show to discuss development plans for the 2026 draftees.

Rundown 
[0:00] What the White Sox draft process is like when evaluating hitters
[3:20] What measurements the White Sox go after when scouting hitters
[5:00] How close of a decision was it with the first pick?
[7:20] What tools does Fuller like when watching Roch Cholowsky
[10:47] Why Cholowsky needs to overhaul his two-strike approach
[13:50] Fuller's takeaways from Cholowsky's college career
[15:57] Additional swing adjustments the White Sox are encouraging Cholowsky to use
[17:33] The White Sox process in scouting Landon Thome
[20:50] What's the difference in preparation at Draft Camp between college and high schoolers
[22:24] Why the White Sox are high on Cole Prosek
[26:40] In what ways Alex Weingartner could be a diamond in the rough
[30:00] Draft Camp stories 

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Summary: Chicago White Sox Director of Hitting Ryan Fuller joins the show to discuss development plans for the 2026 draftees.
Rundown 
<ul>
<li>[0:00] What the White Sox draft process is like when evaluating hitters</li>
<li>[3:20] What measurements the White Sox go after when scouting hitters</li>
<li>[5:00] How close of a decision was it with the first pick?</li>
<li>[7:20] What tools does Fuller like when watching Roch Cholowsky</li>
<li>[10:47] Why Cholowsky needs to overhaul his two-strike approach</li>
<li>[13:50] Fuller's takeaways from Cholowsky's college career</li>
<li>[15:57] Additional swing adjustments the White Sox are encouraging Cholowsky to use</li>
<li>[17:33] The White Sox process in scouting Landon Thome</li>
<li>[20:50] What's the difference in preparation at Draft Camp between college and high schoolers</li>
<li>[22:24] Why the White Sox are high on Cole Prosek</li>
<li>[26:40] In what ways Alex Weingartner could be a diamond in the rough</li>
<li>[30:00] Draft Camp stories Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Presented by&nbsp;<a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC1wbxZE3try3C_hLP4an9Ew">&nbsp;@HowardAnkin&nbsp;</a> - Injury Law Made Personal</li>
</ul>

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Hitting Gameplan for 2026 Draftees with White Sox Director of Hitting Ryan Fuller

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Summary: Sox Machine's Josh Nelson pitches 3 trade targets for the Chicago White Sox prior to the MLB Trade Deadline. Also reviews trade ideas from Sox Machine supporters.

Rundown

[0:00] What a wonderful, weird position for White Sox fans to be in as the team finds themselves to buyers before the deadline

[1:30] Latest MLB Trade news

[2:27] Chicago White Sox trade deadline shopping list

[5:05] How we would grade this trade deadline season for Chris Getz if he doesn't make any moves

[9:25] Trade Idea #1: LHP Reid Detmers

[19:13] Trade Idea #2: C Tyler Stephenson

[26:09] Trade Idea #3: LHP Robbie Ray

[33:00] If Kevin Gausman waived his no-trade clause, the White Sox should be in pursuit

[36:16] Sox Machine listeners trade ideas

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Episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal

Summary: Sox Machine's Josh Nelson pitches 3 trade targets for the Chicago White Sox prior to the MLB Trade Deadline. Also reviews trade ideas from Sox Machine supporters.
Rundown
[0:00] What a wonderful, weird position for White Sox fans to be in as the team finds themselves to buyers before the deadline
[1:30] Latest MLB Trade news
[2:27] Chicago White Sox trade deadline shopping list
[5:05] How we would grade this trade deadline season for Chris Getz if he doesn't make any moves
[9:25] Trade Idea #1: LHP Reid Detmers
[19:13] Trade Idea #2: C Tyler Stephenson
[26:09] Trade Idea #3: LHP Robbie Ray
[33:00] If Kevin Gausman waived his no-trade clause, the White Sox should be in pursuit
[36:16] Sox Machine listeners trade ideas
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Episode is presented by <a href="https://www.ankinlaw.com">Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal</a>

White Sox Trade Targets

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Summary: Chicago White Sox pull off a series split against the New York Yankees in wild ways. But it's a continuation of a young team showing its resiliency. Plus, a look into Sean Burke's dominance and the White Sox make their way to St. Petersburg, Florida.

Rundown

[0:00] Chicago White Sox pull off a wild series split against the New York Yankees. They still lead the AL Central and continue to impress by not rolling over when things appear dour.

[10:54] Sean Burke pitched six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts against the Yankees. What's been the catalyst for his recent dominance? And if the postseason were to start tomorrow, would Burke be the Game 1 starter?

[22:18] Around the AL Central as Cleveland and Minnesota win their series. As the Twins reach .500 again, and are only three games back, is it time to start believing in Minnesota?

[29:46] Series Preview: Tampa Bay Rays

[31:37] James Fegan's top storylines he's following this weekend

[35:50] Jim Margalus' X-Factor for this series: How will the White Sox hitters fare against the high arm angle Rays starting pitchers?

Make sure to watch the  ⁨@foulterritoryshow⁩  MLB Trade Deadline special on Monday, August 3 starting at 12:00 PM CT.

This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal

Summary: Chicago White Sox pull off a series split against the New York Yankees in wild ways. But it's a continuation of a young team showing its resiliency. Plus, a look into Sean Burke's dominance and the White Sox make their way to St. Petersburg, Florida.
Rundown
[0:00] Chicago White Sox pull off a wild series split against the New York Yankees. They still lead the AL Central and continue to impress by not rolling over when things appear dour.
[10:54] Sean Burke pitched six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts against the Yankees. What's been the catalyst for his recent dominance? And if the postseason were to start tomorrow, would Burke be the Game 1 starter?
[22:18] Around the AL Central as Cleveland and Minnesota win their series. As the Twins reach .500 again, and are only three games back, is it time to start believing in Minnesota?
[29:46] Series Preview: Tampa Bay Rays
[31:37] James Fegan's top storylines he's following this weekend
[35:50] Jim Margalus' X-Factor for this series: How will the White Sox hitters fare against the high arm angle Rays starting pitchers?
Make sure to watch the <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCakj11Us0rPYcVqmcTYZDHA">&nbsp;⁨@foulterritoryshow⁩&nbsp;</a> MLB Trade Deadline special on Monday, August 3 starting at 12:00 PM CT.
This episode is presented by <a href="https://ankinlaw.com/">Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal</a>

White Sox Wild Series Split vs. Yankees

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Summary: The Chicago White Sox lost the series against Houston because of two bad 6th innings on Friday and Saturday. Looking at TTOP, is there a better way for the White Sox to handle starting pitchers running into a lineup a third time? 

Rundown: 
[INTRO] Breaking trade news right as recording the podcast. Chicago White Sox make another deal with Pittsburgh, this time for pitcher Jose Urquidy. James Fegan shares what he knows about the deal and why it happened. 
[4:43] The White Sox suffered a heartbreaking loss on Friday night as they were up 5-0 heading into the 6th inning before hell broke loose. Then on Saturday, the 6th inning struck again. Is there a way to avoid these types of inning meltdowns by looking at TTOP, and the White Sox being better prepared to make a pitching change? 
[21:02] Munetaka Murakami has a sushi push-pop and a bobblehead in his honor. He also hit two home runs and drove in 6 RBI in Sunday's victory. Is this a sign that Murakami has broken off the rust coming off the IL? 
[24:01] Colson Montgomery feels fine after another foul ball off the shin. He wants to play on Monday, but the White Sox want to exercise caution. Is it imperative that Montgomery starts on Monday? 
[29:25] Around the AL Central: Cleveland is on a losing streak, so did the White Sox miss out on a golden opportunity to pad their division lead? 
[35:36] New York Yankees series preview: What is Noah Schultz's mindset coming into Monday's start? How wonderful a test this series is for the White Sox offense to see if the lineup is postseason ready. 

Episode presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal

Summary: The Chicago White Sox lost the series against Houston because of two bad 6th innings on Friday and Saturday. Looking at TTOP, is there a better way for the White Sox to handle starting pitchers running into a lineup a third time?&nbsp;
Rundown:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>[INTRO] Breaking trade news right as recording the podcast. Chicago White Sox make another deal with Pittsburgh, this time for pitcher Jose Urquidy. James Fegan shares what he knows about the deal and why it happened.&nbsp;</li>
<li>[4:43] The White Sox suffered a heartbreaking loss on Friday night as they were up 5-0 heading into the 6th inning before hell broke loose. Then on Saturday, the 6th inning struck again. Is there a way to avoid these types of inning meltdowns by looking at TTOP, and the White Sox being better prepared to make a pitching change?&nbsp;</li>
<li>[21:02] Munetaka Murakami has a sushi push-pop and a bobblehead in his honor. He also hit two home runs and drove in 6 RBI in Sunday's victory. Is this a sign that Murakami has broken off the rust coming off the IL?&nbsp;</li>
<li>[24:01] Colson Montgomery feels fine after another foul ball off the shin. He wants to play on Monday, but the White Sox want to exercise caution. Is it imperative that Montgomery starts on Monday?&nbsp;</li>
<li>[29:25] Around the AL Central: Cleveland is on a losing streak, so did the White Sox miss out on a golden opportunity to pad their division lead?&nbsp;</li>
<li>[35:36] New York Yankees series preview: What is Noah Schultz's mindset coming into Monday's start? How wonderful a test this series is for the White Sox offense to see if the lineup is postseason ready.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Episode presented by <a href="https://www.ankinlaw.com">Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal</a>

Summary: The Chicago White Sox lost the series against Houston because of two bad 6th innings on Friday and Saturday. Looking at TTOP, is there a better way for the White Sox to handle starting pitchers running into a lineup a third time? 

6th Inning Trouble

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Hitting Gameplan for 2026 Draftees with White Sox Director of Hitting Ryan Fuller

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