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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

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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!

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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.

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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!