Sox On 35th Podcast - Weekly Show on the Chicago White Sox

🚨EMERGENCY PODCAST 🚨 The White Sox stunned the baseball world on Sunday, signing Japanese superstar Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34M deal. In this episode, Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Brett Haffner react to the shocking Murakami signing, explain how the White Sox pulled it off, and discuss what it means for the rebuild, the lineup, and the franchise’s future. They break down Murakami’s historic NPB résumé, why his market only resulted in a two-year deal, and the real risks and rewards of bringing one of Japan’s most hyped hitters to Chicago. From marketing impact to on-field expectations, this is everything White Sox fans need to know about the most surprising signing of the offseason. Topics covered in this episode: • Why MLB fan bases were shocked by the deal • Murakami’s NPB dominance and home run record • Risk vs. reward of international hitters • Murakami's strikeout/swing-and-miss concerns vs. elite power upside • How Murakami fits with the rest of the team's young core • Year 1 expectations for Murakami • What this means for the rest of the White Sox offseason Make sure to subscribe to Sox On 35th for more White Sox news, offseason breakdowns, prospect coverage, and podcasts all year long!

The White Sox just landed the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft — and our crew is here to break down everything it means for the future of the franchise. In this episode, Duke, Jordan, Nik, and Michael react to the White Sox winning the 2026 MLB Draft lottery, discuss why Roch Cholowsky is viewed as a true “slam-dunk” top pick, and compare him to past elite prospects. They also dive deep into the Rule 5 Draft, what upside plays like Jedixson Paez and Alexander Alberto bring to the organization, and how losing Peyton Pallette to Cleveland could impact the pitching pipeline. From Winter Meetings fallout to free-agent rumors and moves involving Anthony Kay, Dustin May, Pete Fairbanks, and Rhys Hoskins, the guys cover every major storyline shaping the Sox offseason. With so many one-run losses in 2024 and big decisions ahead, what moves actually make sense for 2025, and which ones signal a real turning point for the rebuild?   Topics Covered: - Reaction to the White Sox landing the No. 1 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft - Why Roch Cholowsky is considered a generational college bat - Full breakdown of the Rule 5 Draft and what Paez/Alberto could become - The loss of Peyton Pallette: how big is it? - Winter Meetings takeaways and Chris Getz’s roster strategy - Free-agent rumors/moves: Anthony Kay, Dustin May, Pete Fairbanks - What kind of signings actually help accelerate the rebuild? Don't miss out as we approach Episode 100! Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more! Subscribe to Sox On 35th: https://www.youtube.com/@soxon35th   Follow Sox On 35th: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soxon35th/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoxOn35th Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoxOn35th TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@tokson35th

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back to discuss some big news for the White Sox: the team has hired Zach Bove and Derek Shomon as their next pitching coach and hitting coach, respectively. The crew reacts to the hirings by discussing their credentials and what these hirings say about the authority that Ryan Fuller and Brian Bannister have within the organization. Could these hires also represent a larger culture shift occurring within the organization? And what do these hires say about Katz and Thames' shortcomings, if anything? They also discuss the team's decision to pick up Luis Robert Jr.'s $20M option for 2026 and Chris Getz's comments on the upcoming free agency period. Don't miss out on the latest in White Sox baseball!

Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Brett Haffner are wrapping up the 2025 White Sox season in the midst of far more fun postseason play. The crew reviews their preseason predictions for the White Sox while finding one word to describe the year, whether the number of losses truly matters, and confidence in Will Venable as the team's manager moving forward. They also do some offseason preview by choosing one move they think Chris Getz should explore this winter, and Jordan brings a bit of a hot take to the table. 0:00 - One word to describe the 2025 season 8:30 - Does not finishing below 100 losses really matter? 12:10 - Reviewing preseason predictions 28:23 - Final thoughts on 2025 32:55 - One move the White Sox should make this offseason

Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Michael Suareo are your crew for Episode 95, covering the breaking news of the White Sox' decision to part ways with pitching coach Ethan Katz, hitting coach Marcus Thames, catching coach Drew Butera, and first base coach Jason Bourgeois while re-assigning Grady Sizemore. The crew gives their thoughts on the decisions while covering a variety of topics, including: How do you evaluate the jobs Katz and Thames did that led to these decisions? Do you feel confident in Getz and Venable when making these hires? What level of impact are you comfortable with Brian Bannister and Ryan Fuller having on this decision? What are your ideal qualifications for a hitting and/or pitching coach for the organization? Who are some potential names of interest for the roles? This and more on the episode, so make sure to tune in!

As part of Fan Appreciation Day 2025, the White Sox invited Sox On 35th down to Rate Field for some live interviews! Hear from Connor McKnight, John Schriffen, and Brooks Boyer about a variety topics about themselves, the White Sox, and the future on the South Side. Also head over to our YouTube page to see the video version of each of the interviews!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are keeping you up to date with all things White Sox as this season quickly comes to a close! The White Sox are fresh off winning 6 of 7 from two of their division rivals. Is this a sign of things to come for the future? How does the White Sox' future stack up against the Twins? And if you had to choose, who do you think will become a bigger star: Colson Montgomery or Kyle Teel? The crew also discusses the future of the catching situation before rounding it out with some fun questions: What are your favorite Hawk Harrelson sayings of all time? If given the opportunity to throw out the first pitch, could you throw a strike? This and much more on a jam packed episode - make sure to tune in!

Duke Coughlin and Jordan Lazowski are joined by Sox On 35th Senior Contributor Tim Moran as the calendar flips to September and the White Sox win their 50th game!  With September call ups seemingly underwhelming, the crew talks about the overall philosophy of the roster at current. How can the Sox best ensure they use September to get valuable reps for players that might be part of the future - both on the hitting and pitching side? They also talk about Colson Montgomery's insane start to his career. Are you satisfied with this output, or are there parts of his game you'd still like to see improve? Finally, with the announcement that Jose Abreu will return to throw out the first pitch on September 19, should a jersey retirement announcement follow it? This and much more on this week's episode!

Jordan Lazowski and Nik Gaur are joined by Michael Suareo with the MiLB season nearing its completion. Michael talks about his updates to his Top 30 White Sox Prospects list (coming soon!) and some of the key risers and fallers within the system. With all the positives throughout the system, the crew discusses whether they trust the White Sox' hitting or pitching development more right now. Listen to their thoughts on that and how it might affect what they want the team to do heading into 2026. Finally, they talk realignment and the idea of putting the Cubs and Sox in the same division. This and much more on a packed episode!  

The Trade Deadline has come and gone, and Luis Robert Jr. still remains a member of the White Sox. Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur break down this decision and the two trades made by Chris Getz. Were you surprised more guys didn't move? Are you satisfied with the returns for each player? And what's the likelihood Curtis Mead can actually turn it all around? The crew discusses these questions and more as it relates to the long-term rebuild outlook, roster construction, the search for a "rebuild star," postive/negatives from the second half surge, and so much more! Make sure to tune in!    

It's the week of the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline, and Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are previewing the action that might be coming this week on the South Side. They first discuss the improved play on the South Side recently and how the team might sustain it moving forward. What are you going to be looking for from this team once the Trade Deadline passes? Finally, the crew puts their GM hats on to try and figure out if certain players should be traded by this week's deadline and where they could be dealt to - and there's one player that creates quite an argument... you'll have to tune in to learn more!

Vibes are high after a sweep of the Pirates in Pittsburgh and the news that the White Sox will reportedly sign all 20 of their picks from the 2025 MLB Draft! To close out this year's draft, Jordan Lazowski is joined by Tyler Jennings (@TylerJennings24) of Just Baseball (@JustBB_Media) to dive deep into the White Sox' 2025 draft strategy, exploring the key selections and the rationale behind each pick: - Overall draft grade and strategy review - Carlson vs. Parker comparisons - Top potential sleeper picks - 2026 Draft preview If you want a final review of anything you may have missed from last week's draft or some great in-depth information on the picks, this is the show for you, so make sure to tune in now!

In this episode, Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur dive into the highs and lows of the Chicago White Sox's season so far. From veteran surprises to young prospects making their mark, we cover it all: First Half Vibes Biggest Positive/Negative Surprises What to Watch For in the Second Half Tune in for an in-depth analysis and some fun about the future of the White Sox!

The 2025 MLB Draft is just a few days away, and to get you ready, Jordan Lazowski and Nik Gaur are joined by Sox On 35th's MiLB Managing Editor Michael Suareo. Michael gives you some names to know for the White Sox' pick at #10, as well as discusses what he has heard about what the team's draft strategy might be. Who would be best case scenario? What about worst case scenario? Michael covers it all and more! To end, the boys pay their respects to Bobby Jenks, who passed away this week at the age of 44 after battling cancer. They talk about their memories of him on and off the field as the 2005 reunion weekend is right around the corner.

In the latest episode of Pipeline to 35th, Michael Suareo is joined by Sox on 35th's newest Minor League contributor, Brendan Gallian, to recap some of the biggest news of the last month. Michael also reacts to Colson Montgomery's promotion to the majors and previews what the White Sox could do in the upcoming MLB Draft. To read our full 2025 White Sox draft preview, click here. 

With the halfway point of the season officially here, Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur bring you more analysis following a weird week of White Sox baseball - on and off the field. They start with the fan incident that occurred during the latest Diamondbacks series. Nik actually sat near the fan who started it all, so he gave us some insights into what led up to the incident before a larger discussion on fan behavior at the ballpark. Later, the crew talked about the latest struggles for the White Sox' young starting pitchers and how Noah Syndergaard is part of a picture to relieve them. They also discussed Chris Getz's comments about spending and round it out by discussing their halfway point surprises and disappointments. Tune in now!

Sox On 35th's Managing Editor of Minor League Content Michael Suareo is back to recap the past month in the White Sox farm system. There's been no shortage of promotions and notable performances from players like Kyle Teel, Noah Schultz, Braden Montgomery and others. Michael breaks down all the latest developments and previews the Dominican Summer League action now that the team is in full swing!  Follow us on social media @SoxOn35th and @PipelineTo35th for more news and updates. 

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back to talk about your "Frisky and Fun" (according to Duke) White Sox. They start by bringing in Brett Haffner to recap the Chicago Sports Bums/Sox On 35th Southpaw's 21st Birthday Tailgate and discuss all the fun activities for anyone who might've missed. Later, the crew discusses the Andrew Vaughn/Aaron Civale swap. Are you surprised the White Sox got anything at all for Vaughn? Where does he fall on your list of biggest White Sox rebuild failures? And what went wrong over the past 5 years to get to this point? Finally, the crew discusses Grant Taylor's promotion - as a reliever. Are you okay with how the White Sox are doing this? Do you have concerns about Taylor's long-term role? This and much more talk about Quero, Teel, Elko, and others in a packed episode. Tune in now!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined this week by CHSN on-field reporter Brooke Fletcher! Brooke talks about how she got into broadcasting and eventually found a home in Chicago, and how her familial ties with the White Sox through her father gave her a unique connection to the South Side. She also talks about what it's like working as a reporter on a day-to-day basis and gives a peek behind the curtains of CHSN's operations. Between some college football talk and getting the crew's thoughts on the broadcast, she even finds some time to give advice to those getting into sports media and answers some rapid-fire questions about her interactions with the White Sox clubhouse. This is a packed interview, so don't miss out!   Make sure to follow Brooke on social media @BrookeFletcher!

Jordan Lazowski and Brett Haffner are joined by HBIC and South Side Bum of the Chicago Sports Bums Podcast! They start by discussing the summer event you won't want to miss: our joint Sox On 35th/Chicago Sports Bums tailgate that's being thrown June 8th for Southpaw's 21st Birthday! Listen for the latest details about how it all came together and why you should be there in just under two weeks! The Bums also talk about the White Sox' surprising decision to option Andrew Vaughn and Tim Elko to Charlotte and discuss how they'd like to see Will Venable and Chris Getz handle the young guys throughout the summer. And, don't worry, they left you with some hot takes on their way out. Make sure to follow the Chicago Sports Bums on social media @ChiSportsBums!