Sox On 35th Podcast - Weekly Show on the Chicago White Sox

The White Sox squandered a 2-0 lead in the ALDS to the Guardians, losing three straight and striking out a record 21 times in their 2-0 loss to Cleveland in Game 5 of the ALDS. Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur bring you one last White Sox playoff game recap after another heartbreaker. Hear their thoughts on the White Sox' offense, the team's consistent decision to pitch to Jose Ramirez throughout the end of this series, and their thoughts as a whole about what was a magical season on the South Side. We appreciate all of your support next season - can't wait to be back soon.

After winning two on the road to start the ALDS, the White Sox have now dropped the last two games at home against the Guardians and will head to Cleveland for a win-or-go-home Game 5. Jordan Lazowski and Nik Gaur once again recorded in Lot A following the ballgame to give their instant reactions to another frustrating loss. Their discussions this time were more focused on a team that looked outplayed in all facets of the game, rather than just at specific game decisions. How can the White Sox turn things around heading into Cleveland to make sure they don't squander this opportunity they had? And how confident are you that they can do it. The duo discusses this and more before Saturday's series-deciding ballgame. Kalshi - kalshi.com/r/BASEBALL Deposit and place at least $25 in total trades using code BASEBALL to unlock $55 reward. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information.

Jordan Lazowski and Nik Gaur come to you from Lot A immediately after the White Sox' 9-3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of the 2026 ALDS. The crew talks about Will Venable's pitching decisions early in Game 3, the pitching staff struggling with 10 walks, as well as an offense that could only manage 3 runs due to 19 strikeouts on offense. How can the White Sox turn it around before Game 4 back at home with Parker Messick likely once again on the mound for Cleveland? Plus, the duo talks about the incredible atmosphere in Game 3 and how much fans deserve a home night playoff game - something they'll now be getting in Game 4. Kalshi - kalshi.com/r/BASEBALL Deposit and place at least $25 in total trades using code BASEBALL to unlock $55 reward. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information.

Behind some timely hitting from the offense and an incredible outing from Sean Burke, the White Sox find themselves 27 outs away from making the ALCS after Monday's 4-3 victory. Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur recap the big performances in the game, discuss the decision to use an opener in front of Sean Burke, and review the team's late-inning defensive alignments. They shout out the offense's timely hitting as well as Grant Taylor for finding a way to get four more huge outs for the White Sox in this victory. They also preview the upcoming Game 3 of the ALDS and how both the Guardians and White Sox might attack their pitching decisions. Could we see Hagen Smith open the game once again? Plenty of positive vibes rolling into a blackout game on Wednesday, so don't miss out! Kalshi - kalshi.com/r/BASEBALL Deposit and place at least $25 in total trades using code BASEBALL to unlock $55 reward. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information.

Jordan Lazowski and Nik Gaur come to you immediately after the White Sox' 3-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the 2026 ALDS. They talk about the huge performances from Grant Taylor and Munetaka Murakami while also breaking down the bullpen decisions made by Will Venable. They also preview Game 2's matchup against Gavin Williams and break down what the White Sox will need to do to head back home up 2-0 in the series. Kalshi - kalshi.com/r/BASEBALL Deposit and place at least $25 in total trades using code BASEBALL to unlock $55 reward. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information.

After winning their first playoff series since 2005, the White Sox are heading to Cleveland to begin their AL Division Series matchup against the rival Guardians. Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are here to get you set for the series after closing out their final thoughts on the AL Wild Card series in Houston. Will the team make any adjustments to their playoff roster? After Hagen Smith starts Game 1, who should come in next? How can the White Sox best attack Parker Messick and Gavin Williams? What do the White Sox need to improve from the Wild Card series to stay successful? Series predictions and much more! Get yourself prepared for the battle ahead as the White Sox look to go to the ALCS! Kalshi - kalshi.com/r/BASEBALL Deposit and place at least $25 in total trades using code BASEBALL to unlock $55 reward. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information.  

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Michael Suareo react to the White Sox’ AL Wild Card Series victory over the Astros, the team’s first postseason series win since 2005. The crew breaks down all the biggest moments from Game 2, including Sean Burke’s outing, Chase Meidroth’s clutch home run, the postgame celebrations, and everything in between. Then, the focus shifts to Cleveland, where the pitching situation once again takes center stage. kalshi.com/r/BASEBALL Deposit and place at least $25 in total trades using code BASEBALL to unlock $55 reward. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information.  

The White Sox started off their playoff push with a 6-3 victory over the Houston Astros, winning a tough bullpen game and leaving them one win away from the ALDS. Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Carson Kass reacted immediately after the team's victory on Tuesday night. They highlighted huge performances from Hagen Smith, Grant Taylor, and Sam Antonacci while also calling out great nights from the entire lineup that set the tone. For a lineup full of rookies, they certainly acted like they've been there before. They then set their sights on the ace matchup in Game 2: Hunter Brown vs. Sean Burke. What do the White Sox need out of Burke to be successful? Can the team jump on Brown early like they did against the Astros this evening? And how will they operate without Grant Taylor for at least Game 2? This and more as we recap a White Sox winner! Kalshi - kalshi.com/r/BASEBALL Deposit and place at least $25 in total trades using code BASEBALL to unlock $55 reward. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more!

The White Sox are one of the 12 teams remaining this season, and we're getting you ready for the start of their AL Wild Card series against the Astros on Tuesday! Jordan Lazowski and Duke Coughlin discuss their thoughts on the 2026 regular season before shifting their focus onto the Astros. How will the White Sox choose to build their Wild Card roster? Who's in/out? Breaking down the matchups of bullpens for Game 1 What are the keys to a series victory for the White Sox? Who is the White Sox' X-Factor for this series? Series predictions Get this and much more on our first of hopefully many playoff episodes this year! Kalshi - kalshi.com/r/BASEBALL Deposit and place at least $25 in total trades using code BASEBALL to unlock $55 reward. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more!

Your 2026 White Sox are going to the Postseason, and you know we're celebrating! Jordan Lazowski, Brandon Anderson, Carson Kass, and Brett Haffner come to you just a few hours after the White Sox became the first team in MLB history to go to the playoffs after 2+ consecutive losing seasons. When did you feel like the vibes were different on this team? How do you want them to handle pitching in the Rockies series? And if Sean Burke and Davis Martin are pitching two of the team's Wild Card games, who should the White Sox start in their third game in the series? This and much more on an episode where we all celebrate the joys of being a White Sox fan together! Kalshi - kalshi.com/r/BASEBALL Deposit and place at least $25 in total trades using code BASEBALL to unlock $55 reward. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more!

The White Sox are just 6 games away from the end of the season while sitting with a small lead in the final Wild Card spot. However, they are still one game behind the Guardians in the AL Central after taking 3 games out of 4 from the Tigers this weekend. Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski and Nik Gaur recap the team's recent four-game series against the Tigers and preview the final week of the season. Can the White Sox still take the AL Central or sneak in as a Wild Card team? Plus, who would you rather play between the Astros and Rangers if the White Sox can't win the division? This and more on our latest episode!

After losing 2 of 3 in Cleveland - including a crushing loss on Tuesday - the White Sox face an uphill battle in the AL Central, as they find themselves down 0.5 games heading into Thursday. Duke Coughlin and Jordan Lazowski break down the series, including some of the questionable decisions that happened along the way. From Sam Antonacci ending up in left field at the end of Tuesday's game to the decision to pull Anthony Kay at 66 pitches in Wednesday's game, they give their thoughts on how this series went down. With 10 games to go, the White Sox still control their destiny, and it starts with Thursday's game against Detroit. Get yourself set for the final stretch with this episode! Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more!

The White Sox are just 0.5 games ahead of Cleveland prior to what could be a season-deciding series against the Guardians to start this week. Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur discuss a brutal week for the White Sox. After venting a little bit about the current situation, the crew talks about some of the team's obvious issues hitting with runners in scoring position and try to figure out what they might be able to do to get it done on a more consistent basis. And could some important pitching decisions be on the horizon? They end by previewing the projected pitching matchups in Cleveland and try to rally the troops in the White Sox' clubhouse with their pump up speeches! Don't miss another packed show! Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more!

With just 19 games left to play, the White Sox magic number to win the AL Central is 16. Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Michael Suareo are here to talk about everything that happened over the last week of games against Houston and Minnesota! Before the team took 2 of 3 against the Twins, they did lose 3 of 4 to Houston. Does it concern you that the team only went 2-5 this year against a potential playoff opponent? And how important do you think getting the #2 seed is for the team versus the importance of locking down the division title? The crew then talks about the White Sox shuffling their rotation a bit and wonder if they could shuffle it a bit more with some MiLB reinforcements. Should the team continue to run Luis Castillo out there? Or could it make more sense to insert Drew Thorpe into the picture? Finally, we all get excited over some new field renderings in the South Loop, courtesy of Justin Ishbia and Canal Edge! Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Michael Suareo come to you after the White Sox won 2 of 3 against the Minnesota Twins to start their seven-game road trip. The crew recaps the team's latest offensive struggles while still finding the positives in a series victory. How can the White Sox get more out of Luis Castillo? How important is this Astros series, and what would qualify as a successful series? Plus, Michael talks through his latest Top 30 White Sox prospect list for Sox On 35th before the crew talks about who might be part of the roster moves that comes as part of expanded September rosters. Don't miss a second of a packed episode!  Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur come to you after the White Sox finish their 16-game stretch of consecutive games at 9-7. They find themselves 2.5 games up on the Guardians in the AL Central as they fly to take on the Twins. The crew discusses the vibes following this recent gauntlet of games, whether or not they'd make any adjustments to the batting order with Tristan Peters' hot stretch, and why Cleveland has always been the team that would hang around in the division. Plus, with pitching struggling as much as it has recently, what are the team's options to shake things up down the stretch? Could the team bring Drew Thorpe into the mix as well? Tune in for this and much more! Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more!

The White Sox just made one of their biggest statements of the season. Duke Coughlin, Nik Gaur, and Brett Haffner react to the White Sox going into Detroit and sweeping the Tigers, capped by Sunday’s 7-5 comeback victory. The sweep moved Chicago to 65-58 and stretched their AL Central lead to 5.5 games. The crew breaks down what stood out from the weekend, including an offense that found different ways to win throughout the series. They also look at how the pitching staff pieced together the weekend, the importance of beating a division rival on the road, and what this series means for the White Sox as they try to put some distance between themselves and the rest of the AL Central. Plus, how confident should fans be in this team heading into the stretch run? This and more on our latest episode! Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more!

Duke Coughlin and Jordan Lazowski come to you as the White Sox deal with some ups and downs post-Trade Deadline. The pair recaps a tough sweep in Boston before a bounce back series victory against Cleveland. Topics of conversation include: Key takeaways from the BOS/CLE series What impressed you most during Hagen Smith's debut? Have we seen the last of Noah Schultz in the majors this year? How much of a concern are Davis Martin's struggles? Which team worries you most in the AL Central? Tune in for this and a whole lot more! Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur react to the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. The crew broke down each of the moves the White Sox made and gave their thoughts on how they affect both the playoff race and long-term outlook. Did the team do enough? Does what the Guardians did scare you at all? They answer this and more, including responding to some fan thoughts on the moves. They also talked about their favorite Ozzie Guillen stories before his jersey number is retired on Saturday! 

Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Brett Haffner came to you live on Saturday night just MINUTES after the White Sox traded for RHP Luis Castillo from the Mariners! They discuss their thoughts on the trade, how this helps the team both now and later, the concerns they have for Castillo, and whether they gave up too much in return or took on too big of a risk with Castillo's contract. Plus, what moves could the team make next before August 3rd? This and more on our latest reaction show!

Duke Coughlin, Nik Gaur, Jordan Lazowski, and Michael Suareo get you ready for this year's Trade Deadline, as the White Sox find themselves in the exciting position of being buyers for the first time in a long time. The crew talked a little bit about the Astros series and what a "successful" trade deadline would look like for the White Sox before discussing a ton of fan questions. Whether it was about possible trade targets, the team's best trade chips, and even some questions about the current roster, the crew answered everything as we all get closer to August 3rd! Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur come to you on an off day after the White Sox start the second half with two road series wins against the Blue Jays and Rangers. The crew discusses the recently improved play away from home and the biggest contributors to this turnaround. They also debate how the White Sox should approach the trade deadline: whether or not to make a splash at catcher with Kyle Teel's injury and how best to handle the starting rotation. Should Noah Schultz continue to get starts at the big league level?  This and much more on a packed episode! Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur were joined by long-time MLB.com White Sox beat writer Scott Merkin in this episode! The crew discusses where this year's surprising White Sox team falls in the rankings of most surprising developments Scott has ever covered before getting into just how the club has been able to do it. Merkin gives a behind-the-scenes look at the people who've led this turnaround: Chris Getz and Will Venable. Scott also talks about some of the main clubhouse personalities - Miguel Vargas, Colson Montgomery, and Munetaka Murakami - and how the organization views each one of them. They also get his insights on what the team might do at this year's Trade Deadline. Scott ends his time playing a Sporcle Quiz on the 2003 Opening Day White Sox lineup, which was his first year on the beat! Make sure to follow Scott (@scottmerkin) and all his great work at MLB.com! Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur welcomed Josh Nelson, host and producer of the Sox Machine Podcast. The crew discussed Chris Getz's draft strategy, why the club leaned heavily toward position players, the decision to select Roch Cholowsky over Grady Emerson, Landon Thome's rise, and some of Josh's favorite under-the-radar selections. They then shifted their focus to the big-league club as they took a look at the White Sox' surprising 50-win first half. What's fueled the team's success, what concerns remain after the All-Star break, and what should Chris Getz do ahead of the August 3 trade deadline? Make sure to follow Josh (@soxmachine_josh) as well as all of his great work over at Sox Machine! Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more!

Sox On 35th Minor League Managing Editor Michael Suareo gets you ready for the 2026 MLB Draft with everything you need to know. From the White Sox's bonus pool and potential No. 1 overall pick to names to watch throughout the draft, this primer has you covered. Watch this podcast and video form on our Sox On 35th YouTube channel! 

Jordan Lazowski and Michael Suareo welcome Joe Doyle of Over-Slot Baseball to preview the 2026 MLB Draft for the Chicago White Sox. The crew will discuss the state of the team's farm system, who the team is favoring at first overall, how their selection will impact picks in the following rounds, and more! Make sure to follow Joe (@JoeDoyleMiLB) and all his great work at Over Slot Baseball! (OverSlot_)

Duke Coughlin, Nik Gaur, and Jordan Lazowski recap the White Sox's tough four-game split in Cleveland and discuss how the team should address its ongoing pitching issues once Shane Smith and Tanner McDougal return to health. The crew also breaks down Miguel Vargas' selection to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game and debates whether any other White Sox players were equally deserving of an All-Star nod. Finally, Munetaka Murakami is poised to begin a rehab assignment in Charlotte. If everything goes well this week, should the White Sox activate him before the All-Star break? All that and more in our latest episode of the Sox On 35th Podcast!

Duke Coughlin and Jordan Lazowski went live following a series victory over Baltimore. Noah Schultz made his return, and the White Sox' bats were largely better, but some questionable decision-making in Wednesday's game helped end the series on a sour note. Duke and Jordan discuss the positives of Schultz's return, Will Venable's decision-making in the 5th inning of Wednesday's game, and the Ben Peoples trade before turning the page towards a big four-game series against Cleveland!

The White Sox made it to the halfway point of their 2026 season well above expectations at 43-38. Vibes are high, and it's time for some mid-season grades. Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Brett Haffner recap their biggest surprises/disappointments of the first half, talk about some of their favorite moments, and get you ready for the week of games ahead by talking about all the latest in White Sox baseball!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur react to the results of the 2026 White Sox Charities Day t-shirt competition and reflect on the incredible support from fans. The crew also recaps the White Sox's series victory over the Guardians, offers thoughts on the closer situation, and looks ahead to the weekend against the Royals.

Sox On 35th Founder Joe Binder discusses Charities Day 2026 and how fans can support Chicago White Sox Charities by purchasing a limited-edition shirt. Plus, Editor-in-Chief Jordan Lazowski chats with Peggy Pierce to learn more about The Pierce Foundation's mission and impact. If Sox On 35th sells the most Charities Day shirts, The Pierce Foundation will win a $5,000 donation from Chicago White Sox Charities. Help us make a difference! Visit whitesox.com/charitiesday for more!

Note: This episode was previously aired live on YouTube on June 21. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss any live episodes! Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Michael Suareo come to you after the White Sox are swept in Detroit and nearly swept in New York. After a 1-5 week heading into what might be the most important series of the season to date, how can the White Sox plan to turn things around quickly? And what about this team - including some managerial decisions - has you worried? Plus, more details on Tuesday's Sox Charities T-Shirt Competition, including more information on The Pierce Foundation, which is the charity we will be supporting as part of this competition! You can find out more about them at thepiercefoundation.org and purchase shirts during Tuesday's game at mlb.com/whitesox/charities/support/charities-day.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur welcome CHSN's Chuck Garfien for a special episode recorded at Rate Field. The crew discusses where this White Sox team ranks among Chuck's favorites that he's covered, CHSN's specialty broadcasts this season, and the upcoming Alumni Home Run Derby.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by Senior Vice President of Community Relations and Executive Director of White Sox Charities, Christine O'Reilly, for a special episode recorded at Rate Field. The crew discusses the impact of White Sox Charities throughout the community, highlights key events and initiatives, reflects on Sox Serve Week, and previews the upcoming Charities Day t-shirt competition featuring Sox On 35th, From The 108, and Locked On Sox. Signed up here to be notified when our Charities Day shirts go live: whitesox.com/charitiesday

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Carson Kass come to you live after the White Sox finish off a series victory with the Dodgers with a 6-4 victory! The club is now 4-1 in what has been deemed their toughest stretch of the season to date, taking 2 from the Braves and Dodgers each before heading to New York to face the Yankees. What's been most impressive so far about this stretch, and what does Jose Ramirez's injury mean for the White Sox' division chances? Plus, the crew talks more about the work our page will be doing with White Sox Charities on Tuesday, June 23rd!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur catch up with White Sox pitcher and South Side magician Mike Vasil at Rate Field before the team's June 14th game vs. the Dodgers. Hear about Vasil's take on the clubhouse vibes, magic of the wand, and potential All-Stars representatives before tackling some rapid-fire questions!

Note: This episode was previously aired live at 5 PM on June 11. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss any live episodes! It’s June 12, and your Chicago White Sox are alone at the top of the standings in the AL Central! Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Brett Haffner are here to talk about the Braves series, Braden Montgomery’s debut, and preview the weekend series with the Dodgers. Plus, they answer fan questions at the end of the show about the trade deadline, their trust in Will Venable, the bullpen, and much more!

Note: This episode previously was recorded LIVE on YouTube on Sunday, June 7, at 7:00 PM CT. Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur talk through a week of White Sox baseball that has the crew concerned about the pitching staff. How can they continue to make adjustments to make sure they keep the team in more ballgames than they did this week, especially as the schedule gets tougher?  On the other side of the ball, Colson Montgomery has been the subject of some scrutiny because of his recent slump. Are you at all concerned about his production and the value he's bringing to the team? The crew breaks down where Montgomery's value comes from and evaluates the expectations put on him. The crew also discusses the start to Jacob Gonzalez's career and who they'd be comfortable trading at the deadline this season if the White Sox are still in contention at the end of this month. Make sure to tune in and watch us live on YouTube on Sundays!

Duke Coughlin and Jordan Lazowski are joined by Sean Anderson of CHGO Sporst following the White Sox' SWEEP of the Tigers and taking 3 of 4 from the Twins! Sean talks about the positives from the early division race as we enter a new month and why he's not going to overreact to how the White Sox do during their early June stretch. How will Munetaka Murakami's injury impact the team, and what role can we hope that Jacob Gonzalez fills in his absence? The crew also talks about Sean Burke and Noah Schultz and what changes they might need to make, but also some positive from the two young starters. Finally, the crew gets a bit into Trade Deadline talk and who might be good fits for the White Sox to target regardless of results. Make sure to tune in!

Note: This episode previously appeared as a live stream on 5/24/26. Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by Sox On 35th MiLB Managing Editor Michael Suareo following a 2-4 West Coast road trip. With some of the big league struggles, could the White Sox look to the minors for some help? And how will Rikuu Nishida provide an impact now that he's being called up to the big leagues? Plus, Michael gives you the latest rumors on who the White Sox might be taking at #1 overall in this year's MLB Draft!

Fresh off a series victory over the Cubs at home, Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by BeefLoaf of‪ the From the 108 Podcast! BeefLoaf talks about the vibes at the ballpark and in Section 108 at this point in the season, and explains why he thinks this team is so different. Which unexpected contributors have made the biggest impact early this year, and how has Chris Getz shown he's different from the last regime? The crew also gets BeefLoaf's thoughts on Davis Martin's outlook and whether or not the team should explore a trade, what long-term extensions might look like for Miguel Vargas and the rest of "the core," and what this lineup should look like the next time the North Side meets the South Side in August! Don't miss a packed episode with an incredible guest!

At the quarter-mark of the 2026 season, the White Sox find themselves 19-21, just one game out of the division and currently holding an AL Wild Card spot! To say this team is beating expectations is an understatement, but Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Brett Haffner talk about how the White Sox find themselves at this point. They grade the team's offense and pitching through 40 games, talk about the team's biggest surprises and improvements, and evaluate the job Will Venable is doing in the dugout. Could this team featured multiple All-Stars by the middle of the season? Later, they talk about the looming return of Kyle Teel and his impact on the lineup. Where should he hit once he completes his rehab assignment in Charlotte? This and much more on this week's packed episode!

After a 1-5 start to the season, the White Sox find themselves 16-18 and just a few games out of the lead in both the AL Central. We know how bad the AL Central tends to be.... so could the White Sox be a real threat for the division after sweeping the Angels and taking a series from the Padres? Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur discuss this question and what they would need to see to feel that the White Sox really could take advantage of a weak division. Plus, they also discuss Sean Burke's emergence, Drew Romo's potential breakout, and whether Tristian Peters will continue to eat into Luisangel Acuna's playing time. This and much more on another packed episode!

After a 1-5 start to the season for the White Sox, the team finds themselves playing nearly .500 baseball over the past 20 or so games. With the improved play has come some new storylines, and Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are here to discuss them all with you: - Could the White Sox extend Munetaka Murakami? Should they? - Should the White Sox send Edgar Quero to AAA once Kyle Teel is ready? - What can the team do about Jordan Leasure's struggles? The crew discusses this and much more following the White Sox' series defeat at the hands of the Diamondbacks. Make sure to tune in!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by the newest Sox On 35th contributor, Carson Kass, for this episode! With the White Sox 8-14 compared to 5-17 at this point last year, what is your early-season assessment of this team? Are they playing to your expectations? The crew also talks about Noah Schultz and Sam Antonacci's debuts, what they need to see from Will Venable as a manager moving forward, Davis Martin's improvements, and how much longer the team might be willing to keep Luisangel Acuna in the lineup every day. This and much more on a packed episode, don't miss out!

After a rough 1-5 start, the White Sox are an even 5-5 over their last 10 games with some more excitement along the way. Noah Schultz will be making his MLB debut on Tuesday, and Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Brett Haffner are here to talk about it and much more! They start by talking about the confirmed call-up of Schultz and rumored call-up of Sam Antonacci. What does "success" look like for Schultz this year? And how can Antonacci bring a missing element to a struggling White Sox offense? At the same time, Schultz's promotion comes to fill in Shane Smith's spot in the rotation after he was sent to Triple-A after just three starts. Was this too quick of a change by the team for someone who was their Opening Day starter? How quickly could we see Smith return? And what does this all say about some of the changes made to the pitching department in previous years? Finally, the crew talks about the offense - Will Venable and the White Sox don't seem to be concerned, but should they be?  Make sure to tune in to a packed episode!

Among the possible starts the White Sox could have out of the gate in the 2026 season, a 1-5 start is close to as rock bottom as it could get. Duke Coughlin, Nik Gaur, and Brett Haffner try to make sense of what we've seen so far before Friday's home opener while explaining why it's far too early to hit the panic button or get flashbacks to 2024. In this episode, they breakdown the start particularly by Shane Smith and the bullpen, while also exploring some of the team's defensive woes and starting lineup decisions. There is still a long way to go in the season, but the crew discusses what they need to see change and what will change based simply on, as Brett puts it, the "law of averages." Get yourself set before Friday's home opener with this episode!

We're back for season 4 of the Sox On 35th Podcast! Our usual crew of Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur get you set before Opening Day 2026 for the White Sox on Thursday: What does the Reese McGuire signing mean? How will the team replace Mike Vasil's innings? Final Offseason Grade for the White Sox? 2026 Season Predictions Win/Loss Record Team MVP/Cy Young More HR: Montgomery or Murakami? Most IP: Schultz, Smith, or McDougal? Don't miss your chance to get ready for the season!

The long-anticipated Luis Robert Jr. trade has finally happened, and we're here to break down what it means for your 2026 Chicago White Sox. In this emergency podcast, Duke Coughlin and Nik Gaur react to the White Sox trading Luis Robert to the New York Mets, closing the book on the last major piece of the previous front office era. The guys discuss why the return feels underwhelming to many fans and whether Chris Getz realistically could’ve done better - or if he should have just kept him instead. The conversation then shifts to incoming prospects Luisangel Acuña and Truman Pauley. The two focus largely on Acuña, due to his expected prominent role with the 2026 club. Despite his defensive versatility, speed, and winter-league performance, Duke and Nik have differing opinions on just how good of a prospect Acuña is and just how much long-term value he will provide to the team. Where do you fall in this debate?   Finally, the duo looks ahead: what the $20M in payroll flexibility actually means, why the outfield remains a glaring need, and how the White Sox should approach the rest of the offseason. The episode closes with a reflective send-off for Luis Robert, revisiting favorite moments and acknowledging what could have been.

🚨EMERGENCY PODCAST 🚨 The White Sox stunned the baseball world on Sunday, signing Japanese superstar Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34M deal. In this episode, Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Brett Haffner react to the shocking Murakami signing, explain how the White Sox pulled it off, and discuss what it means for the rebuild, the lineup, and the franchise’s future. They break down Murakami’s historic NPB résumé, why his market only resulted in a two-year deal, and the real risks and rewards of bringing one of Japan’s most hyped hitters to Chicago. From marketing impact to on-field expectations, this is everything White Sox fans need to know about the most surprising signing of the offseason. Topics covered in this episode: • Why MLB fan bases were shocked by the deal • Murakami’s NPB dominance and home run record • Risk vs. reward of international hitters • Murakami's strikeout/swing-and-miss concerns vs. elite power upside • How Murakami fits with the rest of the team's young core • Year 1 expectations for Murakami • What this means for the rest of the White Sox offseason Make sure to subscribe to Sox On 35th for more White Sox news, offseason breakdowns, prospect coverage, and podcasts all year long!