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

Chicago White Sox take a strategic gamble on left-handed pitcher Anthony Kay, aiming to replicate their success with Eric Fedde’s overseas revival. Can Kay’s revamped arsenal and team-friendly contract help stabilize the rotation or even provide valuable trade leverage down the line? Host Todd Welter breaks down the White Sox’s latest offseason moves, including the impact of Kay’s signing, financi...

Some observers think Adolis Garcia has emerged as the ideal free agent fit for the Chicago White Sox. Can Garcia’s power and defensive skills revitalize right field and deliver a valuable trade asset by the deadline? While it would be great for the White Sox to sign superstars such as Kyle Schwarber or Pete Alonso, it is more realistic they sign Garcia. MLB.com's Mark Feinsand lists the White Sox...

Chicago White Sox face a crucial decision—should they pass on signing singles machine Luis Arraez in favor of desperately needed power bats? Host Todd Welter challenges The Athletic and ESPN’s speculation, weighing Arraez’s elite contact skills against his lack of power, defense, and baserunning. With the South Siders struggling to get production at first base, is investing in a contact-only hitte...

Chicago White Sox projected for major internal improvement—even before any big offseason signings. Can new faces from overseas and savvy free-agent additions supercharge the South Siders’ rebuild? Host Todd Welter breaks down the latest ZIPS projections and what they reveal about Shane Smith, Colson Montgomery, and Luis Robert Jr.’s future with the franchise. Key topics include creative pitching u...

Luis Robert Jr. could be the hottest trade target of the MLB offseason, not named Tarik Skubal, according to one anonymous baseball executive per ESPN's Jesse Rodgers. The stagnant and thin free-agent center field market may push contenders to consider a bold move for Robert's rare talent. Will GM Chris Getz finally pull the trigger for a blockbuster deal, or hold out for that elusive, franchise-a...

Chicago White Sox fans brace for another season of growing pains as Brooks Baldwin headlines a roster full of "drive-you-nuts" players. Can positional experiments and minor pick-ups like Everson Pereira and Derek Hill really transform this lineup? Host Todd Welter and Besnik Zekiri of OnTapSportsNet.com debate which fringe players might surprise—or frustrate—while questioning the team’s focus on v...

Chicago White Sox face pivotal offseason decisions—should they take a chance on Adolis Garcia or Christopher Morel to power up a struggling lineup? Could a bold move finally spark the resurgence South Side fans are waiting for? Host Todd Welter spotlights potential bargain signings, including Garcia's World Series pedigree and Morel's untapped home run potential, while debating the state of the ro...

The Chicago White Sox raised eyebrows by non-tendering Mike Tauchman—will reallocated payroll spark a bullpen or lineup upgrade, or signal another budget squeeze? Can the team finally solve its lingering right field crisis after years of stopgap solutions dating back to Jermaine Dye? Host Todd Welter scrutinizes the surprising roster decisions, including cutting Cam Booser and Tim Elko, and questi...

Chicago White Sox risk losing key young talent after surprising Rule 5 Draft decisions. Can prospects like Peyton Pallette and Mason Adams slip away and haunt the club’s rebuilding plans?  Host Todd Welter and JustBaseball.com's Elijah Evans dissect the White Sox’s recent roster moves, explore the logic behind unprotected arms, and question whether the organization is developing hitters like Evers...

Chicago White Sox continue to overvalue Luis Robert Jr., keeping him off the trade market despite declining production and recurring injuries. Will General Manager Chris Getz’s gamble on Robert Jr.'s potential pay off, or will the team risk losing him for nothing next year? The debate heats up as the Sox pursue unrealistic trade packages and cling to hope that Robert’s 2023 All-Star form will retu...

The Chicago White Sox shook up their roster with yesterday's trades and strategic risk-taking. Can GM Chris Getz’s gamble on power-hitting prospect Everson Pereira and lefty reliever Chris Murphy rejuvenate the team—or are these moves just shuffling the deck? Struggling with strikeouts and outfield depth, the White Sox hope Pereira’s minor league slugging can translate to MLB success while Murphy’...

The Chicago White Sox eye a game-changing addition as buzz builds around their pursuit of Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto. Will landing Okamoto finally reopen the White Sox’s pipeline to Nippon Professional Baseball and spark a long-awaited rebuild on the South Side? Host Todd Welter breaks down Okamoto’s power profile, positional flexibility at first and third base, and how his elite bat-to-bal...

Chicago White Sox struggle to attract top free agents as ownership hesitates to invest. Hopefully, new ownership in a few years will fix that. Until then, the organization still has to get better in other areas to also be a free agent destination. Host Todd Welter highlights Jerry Reinsdorf’s resistance to baseball’s modern economics and explores how lacking multi-year deals and elite talent hurts...

Chicago White Sox fans face a tough question: should the team trade one of their prized young catchers, Edgar Quero or Kyle Teel, to accelerate the rebuild, or is it time to double down on homegrown talent? Host Todd Welter tackles swirling trade rumors, breaks down Chris Getz’s comments about reallocating versus repurposing catching talent, and explains why dealing Quero could be a costly mistake...

Chicago White Sox face a pivotal offseason as GM Chris Getz maps out a blueprint for dramatic improvement—but can he secure owner Jerry Reinsdorf’s backing and execute his vision? The club targets upgrades in the outfield, bullpen, and starting rotation, with a special emphasis on adding a left-handed bat. Josh Naylor emerges as a top free-agent fit, while trade rumors swirl around stars like Luis...

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable is shut out of AL Manager of the Year votes—even after a 19-win jump. Does an improved win total actually mean progress for the Sox, or does the franchise’s recent 100-loss season overshadow potential accolades? Host Todd Welter lays out why Venable remains on the outside looking in, comparing him to top managers like Stephen Vogt, John Schneider, and Alex Co...

Chicago White Sox rookies rack up awards and build hope for bigger achievements—can Colson Montgomery and Shane Smith become future MVP and Cy Young contenders? Host Todd Welter breaks down the latest accolades, including AL Rookie of the Year voting, MLB Pipeline first-team honors, and what it means for the organization's rebuild. The spotlight shines on Montgomery’s power surge, Smith’s pitching...

Chicago White Sox rookies earn national praise—can Colson Montgomery, Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero, and Grant Taylor deliver lasting impact on the South Side? MLB.com's new rankings highlight the long-term value these players may offer, but will they rise beyond one-season wonders and build superstar careers fans crave? Todd Welter breaks down how the White Sox's young core could reshape the roster whil...

The Chicago White Sox face a pivotal offseason as rumors swirl about a potential Lucas Giolito reunion, but is a return realistic for the former ace? With GM Chris Getz focused on short-term deals and younger arms ready to rise, the South Side pitching strategy could shift dramatically. Can prospects like Noah Schultz and Tanner McDougal fill the rotation, or will high-risk signings like Dustin Ma...

White Sox GM Chris Getz discusses limited free agency plans for 2026, focusing on pitching (which is fine) over long-term signings at first (which is disappointing); Luis Robert Jr.'s status debated. Chicago White Sox foreshadow a quiet offseason as GM Chris Getz signals another year of one-year deals and “bridge” players. Will fan frustration boil over as stars like Josh Naylor and Pete Alonso re...

Chicago White Sox gamble on Luis Robert Jr.’s $20 million option—will elite center field defense outweigh back-to-back slumps at the plate? With trade value diminished and injury woes mounting, is clinging to the last link of the failed rebuild a bold move or a stubborn misstep? Todd Welter breaks down Chris Getz’s offseason decisions, spotlighting Robert Jr.’s declining production, the overvalued...

Chicago White Sox face a catching conundrum with Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero both showing promise behind the plate. Should the organization trade one for positional help, or embrace the luxury of elite depth at baseball's most demanding position? Dylan Barnas from FutureSox.net and JustBaseball.com breaks down why the White Sox should prioritize bullpen upgrades over position players this offseason,...

The White Sox will likely not have a headline-grabbing offseason. Three things can happen for the White Sox to still have an eventful one. Host Todd Welter breaks down why December 9th's MLB Draft Lottery could be monumental for the White Sox, with five legitimate number-one prospects available in 2026. He analyzes the December 10th Rule 5 Draft strategy, emphasizing the need for high-velocity pit...

Colson Montgomery crushed 21 home runs in just 71 games. Can the Chicago White Sox rookie reach the iconic status of Frank Thomas and Paul Konerko? Todd Welter breaks down what separates stars from true Chicago baseball legends, analyzing Montgomery's power surge and the improvements needed to sustain excellence over a full season. The discussion covers free agent targets at first base and right f...

Host Todd Welter analyzes the precarious positions of key White Sox players heading into 2025 offseason and next spring training. Chase Meidroth's lack of power threatens his status as the long-term second baseman despite solid on-base skills. Curtis Mead, Bryan Ramos, Sean Burke, and Jonathan Cannon face a make-or-break spring training. Tim Elko's ACL surgery likely ends his big league hopes afte...