Good Guys Talk Back

Luis Robert is finally back with the White Sox and he was quick to make his presence felt both with the bat and glove. White Sox beat writer, Scott Merkin joins us to talk about Robert's return and so much more regarding our first place White Sox.

Our first place White Sox capped off a three game sweep of the Cubs with a lopsided win on national television. The Sox are making it difficult to be ignored not only locally but also on the national scene. Eloy is feeling good and had an outstanding series. Starting pitching was dominant once again and the Sox welcome Luis Robert back as the team heads to Minnesota. Things are starting to click f...

Our first place White Sox are heading North to face the Cubs for the first time this year. While the Sox beefed up for a World Series run, the Cubs tore things down. We are joined by Joey Christopoulos from the 'Bet on Chicago' podcast to talk all things Sox AND Cubs. These are strange times to be a Chicago baseball fan.. could the city really become a Sox town? Give us a listen and pass it along....

After making a huge splash before the trade deadline, the White Sox took 2 of 3 from Cleveland in a weird, wild weekend series. It's clear that the Sox are ready to win now but when will all the pieces come back healthy? Duke Coughlin from On Tap Sports Net joins the Sox conversation to talk about the weekend that was and all things White Sox. We discuss TLR, Rodon, Kimbrel, Abreu, Leury, and look...

It was an awful trip to KC for our White Sox however the team acquired second base and bullpen help in the process. Is it enough? Are there more moves to be made? Was it just a bad series, or something more? Sam and Janice from The North Side Sox podcast join the conversation to talk all things White Sox. The Sox host Cleveland and hope to build on their 8 game lead with big crowds anticipated, fi...

The Sox got an outstanding effort from Lance Lynn and managed to escape Milwaukee with a win but the focus is on the return of Eloy Jimenez. How quickly will we see the effects of adding Eloy's presence into the lineup? What other areas of this Sox team need to be improved before the trade deadline? We also talk about Hawk Harrelson entering the Hall of Fame. Our first place Sox are heading to KC...

The first place White Sox head to Milwaukee this weekend for a battle with the Brewers & it just might feel like a home series. The one & only Chuck Garfien from the one & only NBC Sports Chicago joins us on this very special episode. Talking Yermin, Rodon, Kopech, possible reinforcements, Buehrle's HOF chances, retiring Ozzie's number & the many joys of this 2021 White Sox season....

Our first place White Sox took 2 of 3 from Houston this past weekend with help from some outstanding starting pitching. Giolito and Rodon were absolutely electric. After a quiet Game 1, the Sox offense came to life providing more than enough support. On this episode, we were joined by Ian Eskridge from White Sox Daily. We talk Rodon, Lynn, Kopech, the trading game, TLR and so much more. Local, fan...

We are getting ready for the second act of the season and the Sox have their work get out for them as Houston comes to town for a three series. Why didn't TA get an at bat in the All Star game? Why was Joe Buck trying to talk to Hendriks while he was pitching? When will Benetti/Stone start traveling again? When can we expect Eloy back with the Sox? Local, fan-centric Chicago White Sox chatter. Go...

The Sox made it to the break with the best winning percentage in the American League. They have an 8 game lead in the Central and are sending 4 players to the All Star game. We ask again, Does TLR deserve some credit? Big contributions from Engel, TA, Vaughn and Goodwin helped the Sox to a sweep of Baltimore. Also, the Sox drafted HS infielder, Colson Montgomery with the 22nd pick. The Sox are goo...

The Sox continue to win. They are 8 games up in the Central and is now the time to give TLR his due? On this episode, we were joined by White Sox Daily contributor, Xavier Sanchez, to talk about the Eaton DFA, next man up mentality, possible additions, Lynn/Rodon contracts and more. Also, Leury Garcia will not go away so don't try to make him. Sox head in Baltimore for 3 before the break. Go Sox!

Despite a rough weekend in Detroit, the Sox remain in first place by 6 games. We were joined by creative contributor for Sox on 35th, Brandon Anderson, to discuss all things White Sox but especially Jake Burger, Mercedes demotion, All-Star game snubs, potential additions, the bullpen and of course the Twins series. Lots of great Sox conversations were had. Give a listen, subscribe and pass along....

Half of the season is in the books and the Sox are in first place by 6 games in the Central. Despite all the nagging injuries, the Sox continue to find ways to get the job done. Jake Burger and Gavin Sheets are getting their chance in the bigs and are not taking it for granted. Did Josh Donaldson wake up the White Sox? What will the Sox add before the trade deadline? All this and more as we are jo...

After escaping Pittsburgh with a split, the Sox return home to a ballpark that can operate at full capacity. The Sox begin the homestand in first place but have several areas that need attention. We talk with Josh from On Tap Sports Net about potential trades, hitting the panic button and what to realistically expect from this current Sox roster as the season moves forward. Follow, subscribe and p...

The Sox were swept by the Astros and it wasn't even close. Bringing a knife to a gun fight was not the correct approach. While the Sox lick their wounds, will they also make some changes? Could Sox fans see Jake Burger in the bigs soon? We were joined by Diamond Digest contributor Jordan Miller to help us stay on the level. The Sox were over matched in almost every aspect but hopefully this series...

The Sox are the best team in baseball. They are fun and will be enjoyed at full capacity very soon. Buy the ticket, take the ride. We were lucky enough to be joined by My Sox Summer from The 108. We talk all things White Sox including cup snakes, the wave and the new ballpark promos that were just released. We also preview the big four game series in Houston. Give it a listen and pass it along, Go...

The Sox expand their lead in the Central after sweeping the lonely Tigers and now have a showdown on the South Side with Tampa Bay. Nick Madrigal is the latest player to be lost for an extended period of time but guys like Goodwin, Engel and Mendick have answered the call. The White Sox continue to get stellar outings from their starters, including another gem from Rodon. It's been a long wait for...

The Sox maintain their first place standing against a tough Toronto team. We were joined by Chris Lanuti of the Sox in the Basement podcast. We talked all things White Sox, especially with regards to the attention the Sox are given locally and nationally. Can Chicago become a Sox town? Maybe in some ways, it already is? No matter what happens, embrace your Sox fandom and wear it proudly. This shou...

The Sox took 3 of 4 from Detroit and are in first place by 4 games in the Central. We were joined once again by James Fegan from The Athletic to talk all things White Sox. Full capacity is on its way to the South Side and we could not be any happier. The Sox have one of the best home records in all of baseball. Meaningful baseball during the summer months is a beautiful thing. Go Sox.

Although the Sox maintain a 2.5 game lead in the Central, they left Cleveland with a sour taste. With a rainout on Wednesday, the Sox were able to refuel and recharge as they host Detroit for a four game series. The Sox need to once again stomp on throats while destroying spirits. Matthew Russell from the Misplaced Sox podcast joins Nick and Pat to talk the upcoming series and more. Go Sox!

It's been nine years since the Sox were in first place on Memorial Day but that's exactly where they find themselves after sweeping a four game series with Baltimore. Timely hitting and stellar starting pitching continue to be the recipe. We talk all things White Sox, including the new City Connect jerseys. Big series with Cleveland is here. Sox need to continue to take care of business. Go Sox!

The Sox manage to take 2 of 3 from the Cardinals and sit in first place however the offense continues to frustrate while the starting pitching dazzles. Will the Sox just try to tread water until a healthy Engel and then Robert return? That's a lot of treading. Hopefully the production will emerge with the lonely Orioles coming to town. We talk Vaughn, Collins, bunting, hamstring injuries, strobe l...

The Sox lost three in a row for the first time all year but still cling to a 1.5 game lead over CLE in the Central. On this episode, we were joined by James Fox, a contributor for Future Sox & Southside Sox, to discuss potential paths for Burger, Sheets and Rutherford. Can the Sox continue to win despite TLR? What are some of the biggest surprises and disappointments of this Sox season? It was...

It's episode 100, and we were joined by Jonnie from On Tap Sports Net & Sox on 35th to recap the Twins series and talk all things White Sox. We cover Yermin, TLR, unwritten rules, Gio's outing, and timely hitting. A fourth of the season is in the books and the Sox are in first place in the Central. Hopefully this is just the start. Go Sox.

The White Sox struggled with the Royals all weekend long and managed a series split in dramatic fashion. We were reminded that Rodon is human, Perez can still hit, Kopech is fun to watch, and Abreu can get knocked down but not knocked out. The first place Sox are off to Minnesota and will hopefully continue to stomp on throats.