FutureSox Podcast

Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans return to highlight top performances across the Chicago White Sox farm system. This week, the show focused on exciting pitching talent that's being developed, including Peyton Pallette, Noah Schultz, Tommy Sommer and Kohl Simas. Later, Mike and Elijah discuss slugging first baseman Tim Elko's successful 2023 campaign. They also celebrated Bryan Ramos' first...

Mike Rankin and James Fox opened the podcast by celebrating the Chicago White Sox's surge toward an AL Central crown following an abysmal start to the season. They then detailed the Arizona Complex League and Dominican Summer League rosters, as both leagues are underway. The show also highlighted Noah Schultz's progress, linked more names to the White Sox at pick No. 15 and much more. Lear...

Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans focused on the success the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers and Winston-Salem Dash are having in 2023. The Chicago White Sox's single-A affiliates are playing above-.500 baseball thanks in large part to performances by Bryce Willits, Connor McCullough, Terrell Tatum, Wilfred Veras, DJ Gladney and more. The episode provided highlights from top pitching prospect Noah Schult...

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed Baseball America writer and Future Projection Podcast host Carlos Collazo to provide insight on the 2023 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. Collazo offered perspective on names who may fall to the White Sox at pick No. 15. He also shared his progress reports on Jonathan Cannon, Peyton Pallette, Noah Schultz and others within the system.  Learn more about your a...

Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans bring you highlights from around the Chicago White Sox organization weekly on the FutureSox Roundup. This week, the guys celebrate the return of a top prospect in the system, Bryan Ramos. They also discussed right-hander Jared Kelley's recent outing that left us feeling optimistic. Included in the episode as well were Peyton Pallette, Jose Rodriguez, Jacob Burke an...

Mike Rankin and James Fox discussed the pressing storylines across the Chicago White Sox organization, which includes a positive update on 2022 first round draft pick Noah Schultz. The show also shared an opinion by Baseball America writer JJ Cooper regarding extended Spring Training. Then, Mike and James highlighted performances of right-handed starters Jonathan Cannon and Sean Burke, as well as...

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Baseball America writer and co-host of the Future Projection Podcast Ben Badler to inform us on the latest international signing class the Chicago White Sox will add to its organization. Badler shared perspective on pitcher Luis Reyes, outfielder Abraham Nunez Jr. and more. Later, Badler provided his thoughts on the way the White Sox approach the international...

Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans open the FutureSox Roundup by recapping performances across the Chicago White Sox's MiLB affiliates. This week, the show highlighted an outing by low-A right-hander Connor McCullough that will remain in the history books. Then, Mike and Elijah focused on second baseman Loidel Chapelli, followed by a breakdown of single-A pitching performances as well as a standout...

Mike Rankin and James Fox opened the show by reacting to the disastrous start to the 2023 season for the Chicago White Sox. Mike and James shared perspective on what's to come ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline. Later, the show offered updates on Noah Schultz, Garrett Crochet, the 2023 MLB Draft and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnys...

Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans bring you highlights of top performing Chicago White Sox prospects. This week, the show discussed the status of Garrett Crochet's rehab as the left-handed pitcher continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery. Then, Mike and Elijah explored several names who have taken to professional baseball so well that they are quickly being considered as candidates to...

On the latest edition of the FutureSox Podcast, Mike Rankin and James Fox provided updates on the status of several Chicago White Sox 2022 MLB Draft selections, including right-handed starter Jonathan Cannon, center fielder Jacob Burke and many more. The show also discussed the absences of shortstop Colson Montgomery and infielder Bryan Ramos. Meanwhile, the White Sox are asking lefty Garrett Croc...

Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans debut a brand new podcast series that covers individual player performances from across the Chicago White Sox minor league affiliates. This week, the show highlights DJ Gladney, Wilfred Veras, Cristian Mena and more.  Highlights courtesy Winston-Salem Dash and Birmingham Barons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/list...

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Sox Machine editor and podcast host Josh Nelson to the show to get his perspective on the underachieving Chicago White Sox. The team faces a harsh reality following an 8-21 April. Josh provided a timeframe for the White Sox to get it right before serious decisions need to be made about the roster. Later, the show discussed 2023 MLB Draft prospects and the poss...

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on MLB Draft expert Joe Doyle of Future Stars Series to provide perspective on the way the Chicago White Sox have built its organization through the Draft. Joe also offers an update on the top collegiate and high school players projected to slot near the White Sox's selection at pick No. 15.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Mike Rankin and James Fox discussed the state of the Chicago White Sox farm system as Minor League Baseball season is well underway. The show updates the status of the top-11 Sox prospects including Colson Montgomery, Noah Schultz, Bryan Ramos, Sean Burke and more. Then, Mike provides a scouting report on top-50 2023 MLB Draft prospect Dillon Head of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, located in the...

Mike Rankin and James Fox celebrate the beginning of Minor League Baseball season as the Chicago White Sox affiliates, outside of Triple-A Charlotte, enjoy Opening Day 2023. The show discusses notable MiLB assignments for White Sox prospects as well as shines a spotlight on a player who James interviewed. You can read his feature here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed Jeff Cohen, FutureSox's Charlotte Knights correspondent, to preview the 2023 Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. The guys discussed expectations for key position players who will likely make an impact in the Majors this season. They also discussed a much improved pitching staff that includes a number of intriguing starters and electric relief arms. L...

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Chris Lanuti, host of the Sox in the Basement Podcast , to celebrate first pitch of the 2023 Major League Baseball season. The show discussed new Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol's influence on the direction of the organization. Plus, we tried to anticipate what the White Sox's roster will look like in 2024 considering the status of several key c...

Mike Rankin and James Fox reacted to the latest storylines surrounding several Chicago White Sox standouts. How long until the return of Garrett Crochet in the big leagues? Are we officially dismissing the idea of Crochet as a future starting pitcher? Then, the show highlights Spring Training notes of interest on Noah Schultz and Colson Montgomery. Later, Mike and James make declaration about Osca...

Mike Rankin and James Fox discussed a plethora of Chicago White Sox related topics as Opening Day 2023 approaches. The show projects Oscar Colas' future, details Bryan Ramos' impressive spring, highlights a mechanical change in Andrew Vaughn's swing and explores what the lineup may look like come March 31. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystu...

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline to discuss his preseason 2023 Chicago White Sox top prospect list. The show explored a number of noteworthy names, including Colson Montgomery, Cristian Mena, Noah Schultz, Peyton Pallette, Jonathan Cannon, Norge Vera, Wilfred Veras and several more. Callis also provided an early MLB Amateur Draft preview, as well as an evaluation of...

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on the pre and postgame show host of the Chicago White Sox radio network Connor McKnight to discuss his pathway to the Big Leagues. Connor detailed previous places of employment before finding a home on ESPN 1000 and also shared the reasons why he fell in love with baseball. Later, we learned Connor's opinion about the organization's structure from the fr...

It's here! The 2023 Chicago White Sox top 30 prospect list is available on SoxMachine.com . Mike Rankin and James Fox discussed the best prospects the White Sox have to offer in their system and shared perspective on each of the names listed. Learn about players such as: Colson Montgomery, Bryan Ramos, Peyton Pallette, Jonathan Cannon, Ryan Burrows, Jordan Sprinkle, Tyler Schweitzer and many m...

Prior to the White Sox acquisition of infielder Elivs Andrus, Mike Rankin and James Fox discussed a myriad of Chicago White Sox topics ahead of FutureSox's top 30 prospect week. Mike and James reacted to general manager Rick Hahn's comments about the second base position as spring training gets underway. They also discussed a theme in Romy Gonzalez, Oscar Colas and Lenyn Sosa's approac...

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Sox Machine Editor-in-Chief Jim Margalus to preview our preseason prospect coverage of 2023. Jim shared insight on how he evaluates Chicago White Sox prospects such as Lenyn Sosa, Oscar Colas and Cristian Mena, among others. He also provided opinions about the new coaching staff and how he feels about the way the franchise operated in the offseason. Learn more...