This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Guest: Dan Szymborski, FanGraphs

Rundown

• [Intro] Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs.com joins the podcast to review the 2026 ZiPS projections. Where does ZiPS seeing the most improvement for the White Sox? What metric will be key for Colson Montgomery to make another leap forward in his development? Which position group needs the most help this offseason?
• [31:08] Jim Margalus and James Fegan join the show. Starting with the White Sox hiring new first base coach, Jose Leger.
• [39:53] Our reactions to the 2026 ZiPS projections.
• [44:03] A lot of Sam Antonacci love in the last couple of episodes. Is it too soon to hype Antonacci?
• [51:54] We share what we are thankful for as Thanksgiving approaches.

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:":This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.com

Rundown

• [Intro] Recap of recent MLB transactions as the White Sox re-sign Derek Hill, but let Mike Tauchman, Tim Elko, and Cam Booser go.
• [3:42] One of the best friends of the show, Jim Callis of MLB.com joins to recap the Arizona Fall League.
• [6:53] How this year's AFL prospects stack with previous seasons
• [9:40] Detroit's top prospect Kevin McGonigle dominated the AFL, and why he's a name White Sox fans should know
• [14:09] Braden Montgomery was the second ranked prospect from AFL action, and Callis believes he's a future core piece of the White Sox
• [19:42] It's a short sample size, but the version of Hagen Smith that wowed scouts during the draft showed up in Arizona
• [24:41] What to make of Sam Antonacci, and why he could challenge Chase Meidroth for playing time.
• [32:59] Tanner McDougal makes the 40-man roster, and his stuff improved enough in 2025 to give him a shot in 2026.
• [35:58] Fan Question from Andrew Segall about Rule 5 outfield options
• [42:38] Fan Question from John Strauss about the infield logjam
• [49:43] Fan Question from Trooper Galactus about any White Sox prospects with star potential outside of Braden Montgomery

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Rundown

• [Intro] The Chicago White Sox added Tanner McDougal and Duncan Davitt to their 40-man roster this week, and then made two additional trades. Audio from White Sox GM Chris Getz explaining the rationale of his decision-making, and Tanner McDougal expressing his excitement in being one step closer to accomplishing his dream.
• [12:00] James Fegan and Jim Margalus join the show to discuss if there were any surprises with the 40-man decision-making
• [16:43] First trade: White Sox acquiring LHP Chris Murphy - does he replace Fraser Ellard?
• [18:52] Speaking of Ellard's retirement, where does that sudden decision rank among unexpected White Sox retirements?
• [24:07] Second trade: White Sox dealing Yoendrys Gomez and Steven Wilson to Tampa for Everson Pereira and Tanner Murray. With the White Sox dealing with a lack of pitching depth, why did they deal from that depth? Also, does Pereira have the inside track in making the White Sox 26-man roster?
• [33:37] Justin Ishbia meets the Pope, but also speaks on record for the first time as the White Sox upcoming "Steward".
• [44:55] MLB's new TV deal with NBC, ESPN, and Netflix sure makes it seem like they can't afford to miss any regular season games with a lockout in 2027.

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