FutureSox Podcast

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcome new radio play-by-play voice of the Chicago White Sox Andy Masur to the podcast. Andy shared what it means to take over for the late Ed Farmer and how he remembered him as a colleague. With the 60-game MLB season vastly approaching, Andy breaks down how the White Sox stack up against the pack. He offers his perspective on Dane Dunning, Jimmy Lambert, Luis Robert,...

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcome senior writer Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs to the show for his takes on the upcoming 60-game MLB regular season. Dan recently wrote about particular records that could be broken as a result of the shortened year. He also named several breakout candidates for 2020, which includes a White Sox slugger. Later, the conversation shifts to a focus on the best way for the...

Connor McKnight, formerly of WLS 890AM & WSCR 670 the Score in Chicago, was kind enough to speak with Mike Rankin and James Fox about a plethora of topics surrounding baseball in 2020. Connor shares his perspective of the negotiations between Major League Baseball owners and the MLB Players Association. He later dives into his expectations surrounding the White Sox and they way they're set...

2020 Chicago White Sox No. 11 overall pick Garrett Crochet joined Mike Rankin and James Fox to discuss his process throughout draft season. Crochet detailed how his mentality and work ethic evolved as he progressed through the University of Tennessee. He also shared his workout schedule leading up to Major League Baseball's 60-game season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Senior Editor of Baseball America, Josh Norris, joined Mike Rankin and James Fox on the FutureSox Podcast to talk Chicago White Sox farm system. Where do Garrett Crochet and Jared Kelley rankin the Sox top-30? How does an expanded Arizona Fall League sound? What does the organization have in Bryce Bush, Luis Mieses, Bryan Ramos, DJ Gladney, Benyamin Bailey, Anderson Comas and Victor Torres, among...

Chicago White Sox 2nd round draft pick Jared Kelley joined the FutureSox podcast to discuss his experience getting drafted by the organization. The 18-year-old right handed pitcher shared perspective on his time in high school, how he feels about the effectiveness of his pitches, where he stands at this point in his career as well as the relationships he's making early on with the White Sox. ...

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcome national scout Brian Sakowski of Perfect Game to the podcast to discuss the White Sox 2020 MLB Draft selections, as well as the rest of the AL Central. Brian provides his thoughts on the Sox strategy and details what the organization has in Jared Kelley and Garrett Crochet. Later, Brian shares his philosophy as a scout when evaluating players out on assignment.  L...

Mike Rankin, James Fox and Sean Williams break down the Chicago White Sox five round 2020 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft . The guys share their excitement and optimism over second round pick Jared Kelley , who was often described as a top-20 prospect in the class. They follow the conversation with an explanation of Garrett Crochet's value following his selection at No. 11 overall. Later,...

Clinton Cole caught up with White Sox right-hander Tyler Johnson, who worked his way back from injury last year and totaled just over 31 innings before participating in the Arizona Fall League. Gavin Sheets also joined the show, as the left-handed slugger was ticketed for Triple-A for the first time in his career prior to the season's shutdown.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

National prospect writer Emily Waldon of The Athletic and Baseball America joined Mike Rankin and James Fox ahead of the 2020 MLB Draft. Emily covers the Detroit Tigers Minor League affiliates and previewed what the White Sox division rivals have in top prospect Tarik Skubal, as well as what their draft strategy will be on June 10-11. Waldon also led an initiative to help MiLB players who were aff...

Jeff Ellis is immersed in the 2020 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft and we were thrilled to get his insight on the most unique format we've ever experienced. Mike Rankin and James Fox pepper Jeff with draft questions that impact teams in the American League Central, as well as the Indians specifically. Later, we break down prospects who may fall to the White Sox at pick No. 11 and try to an...

Clinton Cole welcomes two hard-throwing White Sox right-handed prospects, Zack Burdi and Will Kincanon. Burdi is looking to make an impact after a healthy offseason, while Kincanon is ready to take the next step after a career year in 2019.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcome Burke Granger of 2080 Baseball and Division I Baseball to the podcast to preview the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft. Burke provides insight on several prospects who may fall to the White Sox, including Louisville RHP Reid Detmers and Mt. Carmel High School shortstop Ed Howard. Throughout his time as a scout, Burke managed to evaluate White Sox farmhands such as...

Clinton Cole spoke with outfielders Blake Rutherford and Micker Adolfo to catch up on how their routines are holding up as they await word on the 2020 Major League Baseball season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcome former 1st round draft pick Kyle Peterson to the podcast to discuss the issues Major League Baseball and its union are facing as they work to negotiate a new deal. Kyle covers SEC baseball for the SEC Network and will also be a host of ESPN's broadcast of the 2020 MLB Draft. We get his insight on specific talents projected to go in the top-15 and also how the...

Clinton Cole caught up with White Sox MiLB starters Kade McClure and Bernardo Flores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Paradzinski, aka NWI Steve on Twitter, of the On Tap Sports Net joined Mike Rankin and James Fox to talk some baseball. Steve shares his perspective on the ongoing labor dilemma surrounding Major League Baseball and its players association. He also dons the shoes of White Sox Amateur Scouting Director and describes his strategy across a five round draft. Steve later highlights several Sox Mi...

FutureSox Advanced-A correspondent of the Chicago White Sox, Julie Brady, joined Mike Rankin on the podcast to talk baseball! Julie shares her story on how she was captivated by the White Sox, her path to working in the minor leagues and how she joined us at FutureSox. Julie later highlights several players she was able to cover over the last two Dash seasons, including: Luis Robert, Nick Madrigal...

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcome national baseball writer and author Jared Diamond on the FutureSox podcast to discuss negotiations between Major League Baseball and the Players Association on what a shortened 2020 season will look like. He explains hurdles the two groups must work through in order for an agreement to be reached. Later, Jared talks about his book "Swing Kings" and how it...

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed White Sox insider Adam Hoge to the podcast to discuss the recent three division proposal and implications that may result in permanent changes to Major League Baseball. Adam shared his level of Sox minor league consumption, as well as provided insight on players he's looking forward to watching make their debuts, what he's looking forward to in the June a...

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcome FanGraphs lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen to the show to discuss the future of amateur scouting departments, the value of analytics within the White Sox organization and the status of MiLB in 2020. Eric also breaks down the value of recent international target RHP Norge Vera, as well as how Yoelqui Cespedes & Oscar Colas look going into the next interna...

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed Baseball America executive editor JJ Cooper to the podcast to discuss the uncertainty surrounding Minor League Baseball in 2020. MLB announced a plan to hold the draft as scheduled on June 10th albeit in an abbreviated state. JJ expounds on the proposal regarding the reduction of a reported 42 rookie-level affiliates as well.  Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Mike Rankin, James Fox and Dan Santaromita welcome back former FutureSox Editor-in-Chief Matt Cassidy to the program to talk realistic expectations surrounding the Minor League scene. The group offers an in-depth conversation about the financial toll affiliated teams will be hit with if they're forced to take a year off. Later in the show, Matt and the guys reminisce about the good ol' day...

Mike Rankin welcomes the voice of the Dash Conor Clingen to discuss Advanced-A White Sox baseball. Conor covered several names last year in Winston-Salem including: Andrew Vaughn, Luis Robert, Nick Madrigal, Kade McClure, Will Kincanon and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Rankin and James Fox welcome Alyssa Bergamini of the Chicago White Sox to the podcast to discuss Alyssa's journey as a multi-media journalist. She talks her experience with the organization, the player's she's been able to work with across her eight-year career and what it means to work for a club she's rooted for her entire life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...