The Blackout Show

The Chicago White Sox enter the Winter Meetings with a lot of the roster up in the air and news all over. Our crew discussed Rule 5 targets for the Sox at pick #2, a 2026 outlook on best case scenarios of Braden Montgomery, Sam Antonacci, Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, Colson Montgomery, and Kyle Teel. Not to mention, Tuesday is the draft lottery so we give a early Top 5 rankings of the class. Tune in as Jackson Scudder of the Baseball Unstitched Podcast gave us his analytical breakdown of the above.

The Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz emphasized the development of the young core as the headline going into the offseason. Todd Welter of Locked On White Sox, joined the crew to discuss the offseason and early discussion of 2026. Our crew will breakdown Getz in totality and what coaches may be targeted on both hitting and pitching. Also, we will look into free agency targets this offseason.

The Chicago White Sox finished with 3 consecutive 100 loss season. However, the team had a plus 19 margin and 28-37 second half of 2025 with the best odds to land the 1st pick of 2026 draft. We discussed Luis Robert Jr being the most disappointing, while Kyle Teel being the most impressive players of this season and how a extension for him being crucial in the offseason. Furthermore, what the 2026 pitching staff could look like and how the future core is shaping up.

The Chicago White Sox Catcher Kyle Teel is breaking records as a rookie. Currently, he had a 20 base streak that only Bo Bichette has kept pace with and only rookie since Jose Abreu' rookie season in 2014. Should the White Sox extend him this offseason? Tim Kanak, Host of Fantasy Aceball Podcast, joined us to go over his top 10 nondebuted prospect rankings of the Chicago White Sox farm system.

The Chicago White Sox had a rough week against division opponents, but the Savannah Bananas brought their show to Guaranteed Rate Field for a sold out weekend with Sox legends on the diamond. Deetch of The Southside Boys podcast joined the crew as we dived into this roster down the stretch from Colson Montgomery struggles, Grant Taylor usage, and Rule 5 eligibility with McDougal and Pallette.

When Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz hired Brian Bannister to be the Director of Pitching, the organization was uplifted and revived. Nate Rasmussen, Director of Amateur Scouting of Prospects Live and coach at BU, joins us to evaluate the pitching talent through the organization. Tune in as we go through the development of Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, and Grant Taylor as well as rising stars of Christian Oppor and Tanner McDougal. Also, we will highlight arms of the 2025 draft that were glanced over like Gabe Davis, Riley Eikhoff, and Max Banks.

The future core looks to be coming together as Chris Getz in the last 2 drafts has put together quite a bit of upside right up the middle of the field. Tim Kanak of Fantasy Pros and Fantasy Aceball Podcast joins us to go over the hitters coming up through the farm system. Also, our crew will discuss what to look for in the second half as the Sox are on fire after the break.

Last week, our 05 Championship Closer Bobby Jenks, joined baseball eternity and our crew came together to celebrate #45. This past weekend the 05 team rejuvenated in the 20th year and honored Mark Buehrle with his statute revealing. Lastly, the weekend ended with the 2025 MLB draft and the #WhiteSox selected SS Billy Carlson at 10, OF Jaden Fauske at 44, and SS Kyle Lodise at 76 of day 1 selection. Tune in as we reflect on Bobby, while discussing the future core.

Doc Eisenhauer of Prospects Live and Dynasty Dingers Podcast, joined the crew to discuss the White Sox projections of their MLB & MILB developmental prospects. We also continued on into the upcoming 2025 MLB draft and choices for the Chicago White Sox at #10. This draft is top heavy with college starting pitchers and high school prep infielders. Tune into the discussion about the path to come in their efforts to either draft towards their strengths with pitching or the need of position players.

Elijah Evans of Just Baseball Media/Future Sox, joined the crew and discussed the future core being put together. Our crew dived into A and AA to dissect the progression of prospects in the farm system. We also analyzed the upcoming 2025 MLB draft choices at #10 for the Chicago White Sox.

Is Edgar Quero already the White Sox best hitter after less than 2 weeks in the big leagues? The crew discussed Quero's impressive start to his career. Despite a 120-loss pace, the Sox look and feel different than they did in 2024...how much of a role does Will Venable play in that? Plus, Jr. likes what he's seen from Ethan Katz and the work he's done with the young pitching staff so far this season.

The Chicago White Sox have called up INF Chase Meidroth and his production helped the team win the series at home against the Boston Red Sox. OJ and Gonzo broke down his debut along with what his devlopment will look like 0n the diamond. Rule 5 pick Shane Smith is proving himself in the MLB and the guys discussed what his future potential might be.

The Chicago White Sox open up the season with a Opening Day victory at home with Sean Burke, but lose the series against the Angels. Our crew discussed key moments in the series and the 26 man roster to begin the year. Kyle Teel is tearing up AAA, we discussed if he earned a spot out of camp and when his debut will be in 2025 along with others in the system. Also, we dived into the next series against the division and added some seasonal predictions.

News has circulated social media that Jerry Reinsdorf is lining up Justin Ishbia to take over the Chicago White Sox after Ishbia turned down the Twins. Our crew discussed the current situation and dove into some early Spring Training storylines. Colson Montgomery hit his first home run in AZ...could he be the SS for Opening Day? We wrapped up with thoughts on Will Venable and former closer Bobby Jenks.

Our crew broke down everything of Sox Fest weekend as well as went into the 2025 international signings and the 24 players that got Spring Training invitations. Tune into our offseason coverage as the guys prepare for the upcoming season.

Our crew broke down the blockbuster deal from the winter meetings. The White Sox traded Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox for C Kyle Teel (4th in BOS system), OF Braden Montgomerey (5th in BOS system), INF Chase Meidroth (11th in BOS system), and RHP Wikelman Gonzalez (14th in BOS system). Tune into our offseason conversation of trading the Ace and top asset as well as Robert Jr rumors and Roki Sasaki.

Our crew went live at Little Joe's on 1041 W Taylor St Chicago, IL. We began with our reaction to the current state of the Chicago Bears after a devastating loss at home to the New England Patriots. Nevertheless, we went into Chris Getz hiring Will Venable to be the 44th manager in franchise history. Furthermore, went into trade package potential with a Crochet deal to come. Tune in and enjoy the show that was sponsored by EL Bandido Tequila Company.

Jerry had issued his remorse of the Chicago White Sox historic season of failure. Our crew will come together to look at the arbitration cases this offseason coming up. We will also take a look at the MLB postseason outlook and go into some dynasty fantasy baseball talk.

The Chicago White Sox are a loss away from being the worst team in the modern era of MLB history. Journalists and former players are coming out reminding the baseball world of how Jerry runs a business. Rumors surfaced of Dodger's coach Clayton McCullough as lead candidate, while Getz faced the media to discuss his next manager. Tune into the discussion on the latest as well as our All-Time Series at DH!

The Chicago White Sox made history with the worst record in baseball in its franchise and coming up on the Mets record. VP Chris Getz is making roster moves with September call ups. Jairo Iriarte and Sean Burke made their debuts out the pen this past week. Marco Praddy was let go as International Scout Director, who will replace him?