The Blackout Show

The Chicago White Sox open up the season with a Opening Day victory at home with Sean Burke, but lose the series against the Angels. Our crew discussed key moments in the series and the 26 man roster to begin the year. Kyle Teel is tearing up AAA, we discussed if he earned a spot out of camp and when his debut will be in 2025 along with others in the system. Also, we dived into the next series aga...

News has circulated social media that Jerry Reinsdorf is lining up Justin Ishbia to take over the Chicago White Sox after Ishbia turned down the Twins. Our crew discussed the current situation and dove into some early Spring Training storylines. Colson Montgomery hit his first home run in AZ...could he be the SS for Opening Day? We wrapped up with thoughts on Will Venable and former closer Bobby J...

Our crew broke down everything of Sox Fest weekend as well as went into the 2025 international signings and the 24 players that got Spring Training invitations. Tune into our offseason coverage as the guys prepare for the upcoming season.

Our crew broke down the blockbuster deal from the winter meetings. The White Sox traded Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox for C Kyle Teel (4th in BOS system), OF Braden Montgomerey (5th in BOS system), INF Chase Meidroth (11th in BOS system), and RHP Wikelman Gonzalez (14th in BOS system). Tune into our offseason conversation of trading the Ace and top asset as well as Robert Jr rumors and Roki Sasak...

Our crew went live at Little Joe's on 1041 W Taylor St Chicago, IL. We began with our reaction to the current state of the Chicago Bears after a devastating loss at home to the New England Patriots. Nevertheless, we went into Chris Getz hiring Will Venable to be the 44th manager in franchise history. Furthermore, went into trade package potential with a Crochet deal to come. Tune in and enjoy the...

Jerry had issued his remorse of the Chicago White Sox historic season of failure. Our crew will come together to look at the arbitration cases this offseason coming up. We will also take a look at the MLB postseason outlook and go into some dynasty fantasy baseball talk.

The Chicago White Sox are a loss away from being the worst team in the modern era of MLB history. Journalists and former players are coming out reminding the baseball world of how Jerry runs a business. Rumors surfaced of Dodger's coach Clayton McCullough as lead candidate, while Getz faced the media to discuss his next manager. Tune into the discussion on the latest as well as our All-Time Series...

The Chicago White Sox made history with the worst record in baseball in its franchise and coming up on the Mets record. VP Chris Getz is making roster moves with September call ups. Jairo Iriarte and Sean Burke made their debuts out the pen this past week. Marco Praddy was let go as International Scout Director, who will replace him?

The Chicago White Sox are nearing MLB history for the most loses in a season. Will Grady Sizemore prove anything as a manager during this small sample size? Our crew discussed the current estate on the South Side and have been pleased with the change in manager's. Also, stay tuned into the show, as we opened up our All-Time Series conversation as we dived into third base. We did not go too far int...

The Chicago White Sox dismissed Pedro Grifol and Grady Sizemore will serve as interim manager. A new coaching staff is summoned as Doug Sisson (bench coach), Mike Gellinger (hitting coach), and Justin Jirschele (3B coach) join Sizemore. Our crew will discuss Chris Getz criteria for search of next managerial candidate. Skip Schumacher is rumored to be the lead candidate. Tune in for this emergency...

The Chicago White Sox started the weekend with rumors leaked from Nightengale that AJ could be a manager candidate. Elijah Evans of Just Baseball Media, joined the crew to discuss the underwhelming trade deadline deals and Crochet extension negiotiations.

The Chicago White Sox had the #5 selection in the 2024 MLB Draft and selected LHP Hagen Smith from Arkansas. The crew discussed the 2024 draft class and Garrett Crochet appearance at the ASG. Tune into the conversation, as we went into the upcoming schedule and trade deadline buzz!

In the midst of a breakout season, Garrett Crochet was named to the American League All-Star team. Should the White Sox trade their ace lefty or build their rotation around him? And with the MLB Draft coming up, who should the Sox be targeting with the 5th overall pick? Do they draft a premier college bat? Go with a high school prospect, or surprise everyone and take the top pitcher available?

Eloy Jimenez returned to the South Side and already was limping around the base paths. According to Ken Rosenthal, Sox have assigned scouts to focus on Dodgers, Mariners, and Padres farm systems. Our crew discussed Crochet and Robert current value in trade talks and if it was lowered by Grifol's comments. Also, rumors begin to swirl around Grifol and we discussed the latest names. Tune into the co...

Long-time White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper joins the show to tell-all about his tenure with the White Sox, the 2005 World Series, the most important inning in franchise history, and share some unfiltered stories about Mark Buehrle, Chris Sale, Gavin Floyd and countless others. Plus, Don shares his thoughts on how he and Rick Renteria were unfairly let go in 2020, and dives into his relationship...

Elijah Evans of JustBBMedia and FutureSox joins the show to talk about Drew Thorpe's MLB debut with the White Sox, and break down a deep White Sox farm system. From top prospects Colson Montgomery and Noah Schultz, to sleepers like Brooks Baldwin, the guys go through an improved prospect pool thanks to some solid drafts and trades. Plus, the guys discuss The Athletic's recent player poll which sho...

The Chicago White Sox had another classic collapase in the crosstown series, while giving up two leads in both games. Our crew breaksdown the Luis Robert Jr return to the SouthSide, the Duke Ellis experience and if he was in the wrong at all, Garrett Crochet to the Padres rumors, and Noah Schultz being a top 10 prospect in the MILB. Tune into the conversation as we go into the upcoming schedule on...

The Chicago White Sox have activated Luis Robert Jr as he begins his rehab assignment in class AAA. Todd Welter, host of Locked On Sox, joined the crew to discuss the trade stock of Luis Robert jr and Garrett Crochet, trouble in paradise with Pedro Grifol, and explored external hiring options for manager. Tune into the discussion of The Blackout Show presented by The Guillen Grid!

The Chicago White Sox have made several internal promotions in thier farm system like Gonzalez and Schultz going from A to AA. Alyssa Beregamini, White sox In-Game Host and Lyssin' Up Podcast host, joined the crew to discuss her fandom, insight around the leagues of in-game hosts, new stadium thoughts, and White Sox promotion nights that are upcoming. The crew also went into the nightmare outing o...

Our crew went live at Little Joe's in Chicago, which was sponsored by El Bandido- Chris Chelios' Tequila Company. We discussed the quick turnaround of successful White Sox baseball lately. The crew went into depth of 3B prospect Bryan Ramos with his success all-around. Also, we jumped ahead into Luis Robert jr trade talk and included potential deals. Tune into the show as The Blackout Show is pres...

The Chicago White Sox have made their first trade of the 2024 season by trading Robbie Grossman to acquire Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa. White Sox front office called up 3B prospect Bryan Ramos, who has been hitting .300 to begin the week. Bob Nightengale has brought out rumors of deals being made this summer. Tony Marchese of On Tap Sports Net, joined the crew to discuss the latest on the SouthSide....

The Chicago White Sox swept the Tampa Bay Rays at home to win their season's first series. John Schriffen, Sox PxP announcer, is making his very own persona and winning over the fan base with his electric calls in the booth. Our crew discussed the latest decisions of Grifol and took an internal look at the roster.

There was a time that The Rate was booing a HOF manager for being .500 after a division title. Pedro Grifol is 64-121 into his second season and might go consecutive 100+ loss seasons. Our crew discussed why managers matter and the decisions that went against Grifol, as well as Getz sending Nastrini to AAA. Will Ozzie Guillen come back? What would it look like? Tune into the conversation, as we go...

Pedro Grifol is the worst manager in Chicago White Sox franchise history. Doug and Peter of Chicago Sports Bums, joined the crew to discuss the horrific blown call and no decision of Grifol during Crotchet's start vs the Reds. We also dived into the spectacular debuts of Nastrini and Cannon. Tune in and join the Conversation as we go into the upcoming schedule! The Guillen Grid presents The Blacko...

Yoan Moncada gets helped off the field running to 1st Base on Tuesday night. BeefLoaf from the Section 108 Podcast @from the 108 joined the guys to discuss the current state of White Sox baseball. The crew discussed Pedro Grifol inconsistencies, Chris Getz falling of course in the rebuild, and huge year ahead for Andrew Vaughn. Also, the 108 tourney was recapped and Ozzie Guillen jr went over the...