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

Outside of Luis Robert Jr. being on the roster, who is surprised he was not traded, the White Sox have a bunch of no-names on their Opening Day roster. Listen in for reactions to the Opening Day 26-man roster. The Los Angeles Angels bring in former White Sox infielders Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada, and Nicky Lopez. It will be interesting to see what type of reception they get. Finally, there are som...

Instead of predictions, let's go with some gut feelings on how the 2025 Chicago White Sox season will go. Plus, former College World Series champion Tanner Allen joined the show to discuss his recent viral tweet about wanting the nerds out of baseball. Tanner is not anti-analytics; he just wants the data more streamlined to be useful. Finally, Alexander Canario and Mickey Moniak are available as t...

Are the Chicago White Sox aiming for progress or the worst record in baseball? This episode tackles the team's strategic goals, exploring whether tanking for draft picks or showing improvement is the better path.  Also, the White Sox have sent another top 10 prospect down to the minors. That means Chase Meidroth and Colson Montgomery are not going to be the Opening Day starting shortstop meaning t...

The Chicago White Sox got a rash of injury news over the weekend that has thrown their initial 26-man roster into chaos. Pitcher Drew Thorpe is lost for the season, Brandon Drury has been cut because of his recent thumb injury, and veteran Josh Rojas and Mike Tauchman are headed for the IL. Now manager Will Venable is saying the team is taking up announcing the initial roster until the deadline. ...

The Minnesota Twins are favored to win a crowded AL Central division but we will tell you why that will be wrong. Bobby Witt Jr and the Kansas City Royals are a hot pick to take the division, as are Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers. The Cleveland Guardians are the defending champions and Jose Ramirez will have his say on how the season unfolds. Then there’s the Chicago White Sox who are just he...

Pitcher Drew Thorpe suffered another setback from his return from elbow surgery last season as he left a minor league spring training start with elbow discomfort. This the latest example of the Dylan Cease trade with the San Diego Padres last year trending toward the White Sox losing this trade. Steven Wilson already got designated for assignment in the offseason. The hitting prospects the Sox got...

JustBaseball.com and FutureSox.net's Elijah Evans was recently at Chicago White Sox spring training. He shares what he saw when he was down in Arizona, plus when the White Sox might trade Luis Robert Jr.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Vis...

Are the Chicago White Sox becoming invisible in the MLB landscape? With no players in Baseball America's top 100 rankings and zero national TV appearances, the White Sox are completely irrelevant now due to self-inflicted figurative wounds. The state of the talent has become so sad, the Sox have more ex-players in the Baseball America's 2025 top 100 player rankings. The team has traded away five t...

Are the Chicago White Sox finally embracing a patient approach to prospect development? Recent roster cuts suggest a strategic shift, prioritizing long-term success over immediate results. This episode unpacks the White Sox's evolving strategy, spotlighting top prospects like Colson Montgomery, Edgar Quero, and Kyle Teel. Host Todd Welter examines troubling trends from a recent spring training gam...

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable officially named Sean Burke as the Opening Day starter. This is the second straight Opening Day in a row where the White Sox will have an inexperienced pitcher get the honors. Hopefully, Sean Burke's season turns out like Garrett Crochet's 2024 did. Former two-time All-Star Joey Gallo requested his release from the White Sox as he wants to become a pitcher. G...

The Sox reportedly still want to move Luis Robert Jr. before Opening Day but have no trade partner. The San Diego Padres reportedly will only trade Dylan Cease if they can get an offensive upgrade in the outfield and a young pitcher. The Chicago White Sox could help a contender in that area by offering Luis Robert Jr. and a pitcher from the depth they have to the Padres in a three-team deal with t...

Is MLB pushing the Tampa Bay Rays owner to sell while the Chicago White Sox ownership remains untouched? Explore the reported pressure on Rays owner Stu Sternberg to sell but the league not doing a thing while Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf continues to run the terrible in historically awful fashion. Reinsdorf reportedly has an interested billionaire buyer too! Listen in as host Todd Welter breaks down...

Baseball Isn't Boring's Courtney Finnicum was recently in Arizona checking out Chicago White Sox spring training. She goes over with host Todd Welter her surprise regarding the team not naming Colson Montgomery the Opening Day shortstop, the front office still motivated to trade Luis Robert Jr, who has been great in camp and who has not, and why Mike Clevinger on the roster is just gross. Support...

The Chicago White Sox announced Colson Montgomery has been re-assigned to Triple A despite it feeling like the starting shortstop position being skewed in his favor. This is actually a good thing for one of the team's top prospects development, and not a major reason to be concerned about him--at least for now. Host Todd Welter also tackles a lot of good that happened in yesterday's 10-3 victory i...

Can the Chicago White Sox's spring training roster battles already be declared over? Explore the intense competition for key positions, including the fifth starter, shortstop, catcher, bullpen and utility infielder roles featuring standout performances from Shane Smith and Brandon Drury. Dive into the bullpen dynamics as manager Will Venable navigates the roles in the bullpen, with Mike Clevenger'...

Are the Ishbia brothers the right fit for the Chicago White Sox? With Mat Ishbia's reported controversial business practices at United Wholesale Mortgage and ownership style with the Phoenix Suns, questions arise about their potential impact on the White Sox. Tim Anderson's journey from struggles with the White Sox to a potential comeback with the Los Angeles Angels adds another layer of intrigue....

Colson Montgomery is battling another back problem and is still not back on the field despite the team downplaying the injury. Is it time to get concerned that this could become a long-term issue and another sign the Chicago White Sox should move him off shortstop? Host Todd Welter discusses why the situation surrounding Montgomery could is another example of the Sox rushing a prospect who might n...

USA Today's Bob Nightengale was on local sports talk radio station, 670 the Score, and discussed local billionaire Justin Ishbia's reportedly increasing his minority stake in the Chicago White Sox with the hope of eventually taking control of the franchise from current managing owner Jerry Reinsdorf. Nightengale went over how it likely will be a while before that happens. Host Todd Welter discusse...

With Davis Martin, Martin Perez, and Jonathan Cannon vying for the Opening Day start, it looks like Martin's two strong spring training starts give him the early lead to be the Opening Day starter. Sean Burke was a dark horse but a shaky second start likely pushes him down to be the fourth starter. Plus, Jose Quintana signed with the Milwaukee Brewers, so there is no reunion on the Southside happe...

Is Luis Robert Jr. destined to join the Houston Astros? That is what Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller is suggesting. The issue is the Astros do not make for a good trade partner given how bad their farm system is. With the White Sox's outfield depth challenged by injuries, including Michael A. Taylor's elbow inflammation, the team should explore options to bolster their lineup especially with Alex V...

Can the Chicago White Sox avoid another historically bad season? With injuries plaguing key players like Andrew Benintendi and Colson Montgomery early in spring training, the team's outlook for the upcoming season is under scrutiny. Martin Perez's bold claim that the White Sox will be contenders adds a layer of intrigue, as the team grapples with talent deficiencies and the need for a cultural shi...

Chicago White Sox fans, brace yourselves! The spring training struggles continue, but there's a silver lining. Could the future of the White Sox pitching rotation be brighter than ever? With promising performances from Sean Burke, Noah Schultz, and Hagen Smith, the team might just have the makings of a formidable trio. Explore how the White Sox are innovating with a budget-friendly strategy, focus...

The Athletic had another Chicago White Sox story. It was not involving the future control of the team. Instead, it focused on the process general manager Chris Getz used to hire Will Venable. In that piece, it provided insight into how these two could be the right leadership duo to get the team back to being competitive. Then host Todd Welter goes off some early warning signs in spring training th...

More details have emerged regarding the report of Justin Ishbia abandoning his pursuit of buying the Minnesota Twins with the intention to increase his minority stake in the Chicago White Sox. A couple reports mention that Ishbia's involvement could help the team provide more private money toward building a new ballpark on the vacant land known as the 78. If that happens, the state of Illinois lik...

Is the Chicago White Sox ownership on the brink of a major shift? With whispers of billionaire Justin Ishbia potentially increasing his stake, the future of the White Sox could be reshaped. Dive into the latest buzz surrounding Jerry Reinsdorf's succession plans and what it means for the team's legacy in Chicago. Explore the highs and lows of the White Sox's spring training games, spotlighting sta...