Locked On White Sox - Daily Podcast On The Chicago White Sox

The White Sox have reached the 81-game mark of the season. There are glimmers of hope amidst struggles, but the team is still on pace for their third straight 100-loss season. Host Todd Welter dissects the Chicago White Sox's performance at the season's halfway point. He highlights positives like Miguel Vargas's potential All-Star nod and promising young talent, while addressing concerns over Luis...

White Sox stun Diamondbacks with 7-run explosion. Can they maintain momentum against tough road ahead? Host Todd Welter breaks down Chicago's inconsistent performance, highlighting the offense's resurgence and Luis Robert Jr.'s hamstring concerns. The discussion covers the White Sox's commendable response to a fan incident involving Ketel Marte, showcasing unity within the baseball community. Leny...

White Sox manager Will Venable is normally so open-minded, but a recent comment regarding Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero being just catchers is alarming. GM Chris Getz recently said the team might not trade Luis Robert Jr. at the trade deadline. Host Todd Welter goes over why both leaders are taking incorrect stances. He then goes over his White Sox all-time, all-washed-up lineup. 0:00 Intro 3:08 Venab...

Chicago White Sox face pitching dilemmas as rookie Shane Smith struggles. Is the promising All-Star candidate running out of gas? Host Todd Welter goes over another poor start from Smith likely being from getting tired out as he already approaches his career high in innings. Then Todd goes over the White Sox signing Noah Snydergaard to a minor-league deal. Good depth signing but if it is a preview...

White Sox stun the Blue Jays with clutch performances. Is a homegrown bullpen the key to future success? Grant Taylor notched his first career big-league save and Miguel Vargas is a lineup centerpiece with another clutch hitting performance yesterday. Host Todd Welter breaks down Chicago's impressive series win in Toronto, highlighting Grant Taylor's first big league save and Miguel Vargas' game-c...

Chicago White Sox's clutch crisis deepens as losing streak hits 8. Can they snap out of it against the Toronto Blue Jays? Host Todd Welter breaks down the Sox's recent struggles, highlighting their abysmal 4-20 record in one-run games and league-leading 27 blown leads. He analyzes the team's lack of clutch performers and dissects their upcoming series at Rogers Centre - a notorious "house of horro...

Could Luis Robert Jr. be heading to the Padres? Former baseball executive Jim Bowden recently suggested a trade offer that would be an easy yes for the Chicago White Sox. However, it is unlikely to happen since it suggested by a former general manager. Host Todd Welter then revisits how the Sox are doing in the Dylan Cease trade and Erick Fedde trade. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Trade C...

The Chicago White Sox have got to stop thinking Lenyn Sosa is a first baseman. It would also be nice if they move on from Vinny Capra and Josh Rojas. If the team is going to experiment, try it out at Triple-A first like with what the team is doing with Brooks Baldwin playing the in the outfield. Host Todd Welter then tackles hoping this White Sox rebuild produces players through the draft and inte...

The Chicago Fire released more renderings of their proposed privately funded new stadium on the vacant land in the South Loop known as the 78. The property the White Sox want to build a new ballpark on. The renderings make it looks like the Fire will not share the land with the White Sox, but sharing the development may still be in the cards according to reports. Host Todd Welter explores why the...

The Chicago White Sox have some exciting young players emerging as core pieces to build a good team around. However, they are not getting much veteran support as on display on the recent road trip. Then host Todd Welter discusses how calling back catcher Korey Lee might not be the solution to small disadvantage of having both young both catchers Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero in the lineup together. Fi...

The Chicago White Sox traded demoted first baseman Andrew Vaughn to the Milwaukee Brewers for pitcher Aaron Civale. The Sox finally moved on from another disappointing player. Host Todd Welter goes over how this deal helps the White Sox rotation eat innings and move on from a disappointing era of White Sox baseball. Then Todd discusses if Tim Elko's struggles deserve a demotion and three more hurd...

As the MLB trade deadline looms, teams across the league are strategizing their next moves. A surprising contender faces a tough choice: keep their breakout star or cash in for future prospects? Another team, on the cusp of playoff contention, must decide whether to go all-in for their superstar's potential final season or pivot towards rebuilding.   One powerhouse club's plans may shift dramatica...

White Sox GM Chris Getz recently addressed the team's future ownership transition. Sports Illustrated's Jack Ankony discusses how Getz is keeping the correct perspective. Then the season is flying by and Ankony goes over what he has seen covering the team with under 100 games left in the season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin' and get crackin' with the snac...

The Chicago White Sox called up Grant Taylor after he earned the right to get promoted while Bryse Wilson earned his designated for assignment. This is a sign of the team having standards, something they did not have last season. Host Todd Welter then dives into the recent report that contenders are still interested in trading for Luis Robert Jr. Finally, Todd ends the show with his weekly Wayback...

The Chicago White Sox are calling up another of their top prospects. This time it is fireballer Grant Taylor who will debut in the bullpen with 100mph fastball. Plus, the White Sox face a critical draft next month. James Fox of FutureSox.net broke the news of Taylor's call up and discusses the move along with who the Sox could be targeting with the No. 10 pick in next month's MLB Draft. Support Us...

Chicago White Sox stun Kansas City Royals with series win. Are the young guns leading a turnaround? Todd Welter breaks down the White Sox's impressive victory, highlighting Kyle Teel, Chase Meidroth, and Edgar Quero's game-changing plays. The discussion covers Tim Elko's contributions, the impact of recent roster moves, and how the team's evolving strategy is reshaping their season outlook. Key to...

The Chicago Fire announced plans to build a privately funded stadium on the land the Chicago White Sox wanted to build a new ballpark on. CHSN's and Fire in-game host Gabe Ramirez joined the show to discuss how that announcement is impacting the White Sox future stadium plans and the recent announcement regarding the team's future ownership landscape. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderf...

The Chicago White Sox announced an official succession plan for billionaire Justin Ishbia to purchase controlling interest of the team.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin' and get crackin' with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start orde...

White Sox fan culture takes center stage as tailgating traditions and mascot mania collide. Is Southpaw's 21st birthday bash the ultimate cure for a struggling season? The Head Bum In Charge, Jason, from the Chicago Sports Bums joins the shows to discuss the upcoming birthday party they and SoxOn35th are throwing for the team's mascot and the fan movement they have created to help get us through t...

The Chicago White Sox bounced back from getting blown out by Detroit on Monday by returning the favor last night and routing the Tigers thanks to Shane Smith's brilliance and an unlikely hero in Michael A. Taylor. Taylor was in the lineup because Luis Robert Jr. has been benched for a couple of days to work on some swing adjustments. Host Todd Welter discusses why this has to be LRJ's last stand....

MLB playoff race heats up as underdogs challenge favorites. Are the Dodgers and Astros locks for October, or could surprising contenders like the Rangers and Pirates shake things up? Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze current playoff positions, potential fallers, and intriguing statistics. The hosts debate the Twins' chances, the Mariners' struggles, and the impact of the expanded wild...

The Chicago White Sox played one of their worst games as they were crushed by the Detroit Tigers. Also, the Chicago Fire announced they are building a new stadium on the land the Sox wanted to build on. That likely hurts owner Jerry Reinsdorf's attempt to have his dream of a new ballpark being mostly funded by taxpayers. Listen in as host Todd Welter goes over how the Sox go from being disappointi...

Luis Robert Jr's struggles continued as he was terrible in the series against the Baltimore Orioles. It has gotten to the point that he is officially having a bad season and will not yield much of a return in a trade. The White Sox's offense was terrible in general against the Orioles. The club served as a get-right for Baltimore's pitching staff. Then it's Monday, so it's a minor league report go...

Wins and losses do not matter this season for the Chicago White Sox, but it would be nice for a lot of reasons to win this weekend series against Baltimore. Then host Todd Welter discusses why it is hard to feel bad for the Orioles going through a rough season. Finally, he discusses the team bringing back Dan Altavilla to replace the injured Miguel Castro in the bullpen. Support Us By Supporting O...

Is winning the World Series the only measure of success for the New York Yankees,  the Los Angeles Dodgers or really any team? This episode challenges that notion, exploring the idea that a "perfect season" in MLB might be more about providing fans with an exciting summer.       Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Trade Coffee   Right now, Trade is exclusively offering our customer 50% off yo...