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

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by MLB.com White Sox beat writer Scott Merkin as Spring Training gets underway. He provides some updates on players he's hearing a lot about in Arizona, clarifies the "culture shift" for the White Sox and how things are different this year, and even throws a classic Ozzie Guillen story in there for the longtime White Sox fans. Plus, what does Merkin think White Sox fans should look forward to in 2024? This and much more on our latest episode!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by current White Sox first baseman and right fielder Gavin Sheets. From his college days at Wake Forest to hitting home runs in front of friends and family in Baltimore, Sheets talks about the highlights of his career to date. What was it like to make the playoffs during his first season in 2021? How was the transition from first base to the outfield? What adjustments has Sheets been making to his swing ahead of the season? All of this and much more in our conversation. ----more---- Note: This episode was originally recorded on February 5, 2024.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by former White Sox top prospect Carson Fulmer to discuss his rollercoaster of a career. From the highs of being a top 10 draft pick to the lows of his struggles on the South Side, what has he learned throughout the years? What does he wish would’ve gone differently in his professional development? But most importantly, what is he excited about for this upcoming season? This and much more in a very candid conversation with the right-hander.

Duke Coughlin and Jordan Lazowski are joined by Michael Suareo to discuss the two latest White Sox trades that sent Gregory Santos to the Mariners and Cristian Mena to the Diamondbacks. What is the value the White Sox received in return? Was it enough to justify the pieces they traded away? Plus, do these trades give you more confidence in Chris Getz's ability to get a strong return for Dylan Cease, especially given the rumored market for him? The crew discusses this and more!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back to talk about what has been a frustrating offseason thus far for the White Sox. With so many additions both underwhelming and connected to the Kansas City Royals, do you feel this has become a problem? Plus, with Dylan Cease still on the roster, is it a failure by Chris Getz if he starts the season with the club? The crew talks about this and much more, including welcoming the team's new play-by-play broadcaster, John Schriffen!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by White Sox pitching prospect Nick Nastrini. The centerpiece of the Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly trade talks about having to unexpectedly switch organizations at the 2023 deadline. What are some of the early differences he's noticed between the Sox and Dodgers in terms of player development? How does he evaluate himself and use data to improve his performance on the mound? Nastrini opens up about his journey through the minor leagues and even answers some very important rapid-fire questions!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are saying farewell to 2023 in a unique style. After discussing the signing of Erick Fedde and the true direction of the 2024 White Sox, they draft their most memorable moments of the White Sox' 2023 season. See which moments they drafted, which ones they didn't, and ultimately, who came out with the best draft picks!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back to talk about the latest in White Sox news. Jordan and Duke get into quite the debate regarding the Aaron Bummer trade. Did the White Sox get enough value in the deal? Should they have waited and moved him at the deadline? And who are the players coming back in return - and how will they help the 2024 White Sox? Later, the crew takes a look at the Dylan Cease trade rumors. How much do you believe the connection to the Dodgers, and what should the White Sox get in return for him? Which other teams may make the most sense - and who could be a dark horse to acquire him?

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, Maddie Spagnola, Michael Suareo, and Noah Phalen head to Twitter Spaces for the latest podcast episode! They discuss the White Sox’s decision to decline Tim Anderson and Liam Hendriks’ options and the team’s new coaching staff. Do you agree with the decisions made? How will these player and personnel decisions affect the next core of the White Sox? The crew reviews this and more. To end the show, they discuss some fan questions on potential signings, trades, and much more!

To end the first full season of our weekly podcast, Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur travel back in time to November 2020 - the crucial juncture of this failed rebuild. In doing so, they are given the change to have a do-over and try to get the White Sox in a better position than they are right now. Which players would they sign - or not sign? What about some of the managerial decisions? What would their roster-building philosophy be? And, at the end of the day, could they have made things better? Everything is on the table in this final look at the "contention window" before turning the page to a new era in 2024.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur bring an end to the 2023 White Sox season. They discuss the recent changes to the major league coaching staff and debate Tim Anderson's future with the team after he sat out of the team's season finale. They round it all out by making fun of their preseason predictions. Come learn just how wrong they were about how the 2023 season would go as they discuss what they can learn heading into next year.

Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Michael Suareo are joined by former White Sox outfielder Brian Anderson to call back to better days on the South Side. Anderson talks about coming up through the White Sox organization, reminisces about his role in the 2008 Blackout Game on its 15th anniversary, and calls back to some of his struggles and what he learned from them. Later, he talks more about Chris Getz and the job he thinks he will do, as well as what he thinks may be a missing piece in the clubhouse for the White Sox and around baseball in general.

With just six games left in 2023, Jordan Lazowski and Nik Gaur are joined by Senior Contributor Tim Moran to discuss the recent front office hires for the White Sox. How do you feel about Chris Getz’s front office vision? The crew also discusses some recent developments on the field for the White Sox. How confident should fans be in those players still under contract for 2024? Later, Minor League Contributor Michael Suareo joins to recap the MiLB season now that it has come to a close. Suareo highlights some positives and negatives for the White Sox, what he’s looking for in the White Sox’s Arizona Fall League participants, and who he wants to see as the next Director of Player Development.

Duke Coughlin and Nik Gaur are joined by Sox On 35th contributor Tommy Gross to start thinking about the 2024 season for the White Sox. The biggest question on most people’s minds - what should the White Sox do about Tim Anderson’s option? The crew debates the merits of picking it up and letting him walk. What would you do? Later, they take a look at some of the potential future pieces on the field right now. Is there anyone who is impressing you and making a name for themselves in the future? Or is this team doomed to repeat a longer rebuilding process yet again?

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur discuss Michael Kopech’s move to the bullpen and its long-term effects on the right-hander. Plus, with Chris Getz wanting the team to become more “athletic,” the crew discusses which names come to mind as players who could be traded as a result. Later, Sox On 35th contributor Maddie Spagnola joins to discuss Pedro Grifol as the White Sox’s manager. Does the team’s decision to bring him back make sense? What growth does he need to show in year two to quiet the concerns around his leadership?

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur break down the White Sox’s decision to promote Chris Getz to general manager. What are your feelings on the hire - and the process that led to Getz? How do you feel about the comments Jerry Reinsdorf made during the press conference? And is there any silver lining we can point to in all of this? The crew discusses this and more in giving their unique perspective on the promotion.

The full crew is back together this week, as Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur discuss the latest news and rumors surrounding the next White Sox head of baseball operations. Would you be happy with a Getz/Moore combination? Who are some other candidates from around baseball that would be worth considering? Our crew throws some names out there for discussion. Plus, just how dysfunctional was the front office towards the end, and how did the Hahn/Williams dynamic affect trades?

Duke Coughlin and Nik Gaur provide their instant reactions to the firings of White Sox executive vice president Kenny Williams and general manager Rick Hahn. For more coverage, visit SoxOn35th.com.

Duke Coughlin and Nik Gaur start their latest review of the joy that is being a White Sox fan by talking about the rumors that Jerry Reinsdorf could look to sell the team - or threaten to move them to Nashville. How do these rumors affect you as a fan? How would our cre react to the relocation of the White Sox? Click here for the related news article The duo is later joined by Sox On 35th contributors Michael Suareo and Thatcher Zalewski to talk about their latest Top 30 White Sox Prospect rankings. Who were the biggest risers and fallers from the preseason top 30? Who else should fans get familiar with in the minors? Michael and Thatcher share this and more!

Duke Coughlin and Jordan Lazowski recap a wild week of headlines after that TA7/JRam fight. Where does this team’s lack of culture come from? Where are they going to find their leaders? And how come veterans continue to see playing time in a lost season? They are later joined by Sox On 35th contributor Adam Kaplan to discuss a polarizing player in Andrew Vaughn. How does he view Vaughn’s season? And how confident is he that Vaughn is a part of the team’s future plans?

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by Barstool Sports’ Dave Williams to mark the official end of the rebuild. They discuss Dave’s beginnings at Barstool and as a Sox fan, but more importantly, vent about the frustrations of being a South Sider right now. Plus, how should we view the aftermath of the Tim Anderson/Jose Ramirez brawl? The crew discusses this and much more as they mark the beginning of hopefully better times to come.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Michael Suareo recap the 2023 Trade Deadline and the official end of the White Sox’s contention window following their rebuild. What should you know about the prospects the club received in return? How do you feel about Rick Hahn’s comments about competing in 2024? And what was up with the report that the White Sox were targeting Salvador Perez?

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by Bob Nightengale of USA Today to get the latest on the White Sox before Monday's trade deadline. Hear what Nightengale has to say about the White Sox trading Giolito, how it might have gone down, and what he's heard about the players the club received in return. Plus, when could Lance Lynn be moved? And what are the White Sox thinking about 2024? Could we see changes to the front office or coaching staff at all? Nightengale brings his insights to our latest episode.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by MLB.com White Sox beat reporter Scott Merkin to discuss White Sox and the impending Trade Deadline. What are the vibes like in the clubhouse? Who could stay and go? And what are some of Merkin’s favorite memories of Mark Buehrle? The crew also discusses the idea of whether or not they want the White Sox to trade Tim Anderson and break down some recent comments from Pedro Grifol. Have they been worth the uproar they’ve gotten?

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur recap a Braves series that looks something like what they wish the White Sox would’ve shown all season. But, because they haven’t, the crew shifts to previewing the Trade Deadline. Who stays? Who goes? What sort of value could the club receive? The crew discusses these questions and much more while answering some of your fan questions and responding to some of your trade proposals. Listen to see if they shouted out your question or trade proposals!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Michael Suareo welcome MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra onto the show. The draft guru provides his insight on the White Sox's overall strategy, selections, and most intriguing picks. Afterward, the crew dives into their first mailbag with fan questions. Find out if your question was answered!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Michael Suareo cover all things related to the White Sox and the 2023 MLB Draft.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur discuss Luis Robert Jr. after his AL Player of the Week honors. Is the centerfielder getting the respect he deserves from fans? The crew also talks about the pitching staff, Benintendi's strong weekend, and the team's long-term third base situation.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back to break down another week of White Sox baseball. What do you make of Pedro Grifol's managing over the past few weeks? How about the Tim Anderson criticism unfair? The crew discusses whether or not some of the disapproval of the team is unfair or warranted.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur welcome White Sox podcaster Nick Murawski of Locked On Sox and Good Guys Talk Back. The crew discusses another rollercoaster week that featured a series win in the Bronx and back-to-back collapses at home. At what point do you genuinely consider a lineup shakeup at the top with Tim Anderson and Andrew Benintendi? How the hell do you handle the trade deadline at this point? We're all trying to make sense of this confusing team one episode at a time.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur discuss the team's latest sweep over the Detroit Tigers. Despite a positive weekend, should fans be concerned over the offense's lack of consistency? What about Lance Lynn and his long-term outlook following continued struggles? These bigger issues might pose some threats to a serious run at the AL Central title over the next few weeks and months. However, there's still a chance so the crew looks at both sides of the picture.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur discuss a confusing White Sox team that has taken another step back. The struggling pitching staff, scuffling offense, and Pedro Grifol’s recent managerial decisions are all analyzed.

Just when you thought they were out, they pulled us back in. Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur recap a strong week where the White Sox won five of their six games to give themselves new life. The crew discusses improvements from the pitching staff, key standouts on both sides of the field, Andrew Benintendi’s performance, and Tim Anderson’s latest struggles. How should the team handle the roster once Eloy Jimenez returns to keep the positive vibes rolling? It’s all covered in this episode!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowksi, Nik Gaur, and Michael Suareo discuss another uninspiring week of White Sox baseball. With Luis Robert Jr. being one of the only positives at the major league level, Michael dives into the farm system to highlight several prospects to watch. We’re trying our best here so let's look for some good in all the bad.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur react to a positive week by the White Sox after they secured two series wins. Did the team do enough to convince us that they can turn things around or is there more to prove? Also, the crew discusses Bob Nightengale’s latest report that suggests Lucas Giolito will not return next season.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur discuss the state of the White Sox after the team breaks its 10-game losing streak. What should fans make of the Luis Robert Jr. debacle? Where does the club go from here? The crew tries to make sense of an unbelievably bad stretch of baseball.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur discuss the White Sox' ongoing struggles after another disappointing week. Sox On 35th Senior Contributor Tim Moran also joins the show to discuss the question of whether or not the team is "soft" given their recent injury history. Click here to read Moran's corresponding article, "Are the White Sox soft?"

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur welcome Sean Anderson of CHGO Sports. The crew discusses Jake Burger’s role moving forward, the ongoing bullpen struggles, Andrew Vaughn’s current performance, and the overall status of the team. Can Sean continue his dominant #SoxMath run or will Jordan have a chance to overtake him by the season’s end? It’s all covered here. You can find Sean Anderson on Twitter @Sean_W_Anderson and at allchgo.com.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur discuss the latest White Sox series against the San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates. The trio talks about the team's ongoing injury bug, starting pitching concerns, and Jordan's poorly-aged take on lineup construction. The crew also explores which AL Central team poses the biggest threat to the White Sox.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur provide their initial takeaways from the White Sox’s Opening Series in Houston. The crew discusses Yoan Moncada’s hot start, the early struggles from the bullpen, and other observations from the first four games. The trio also offers their ideal batting orders moving forward in an effort to maximize the team's offensive production.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur hand out their offseason grades now that Spring Training has reached its end. The trio also predicts end-of-year awards for the team, takes their best guess at the White Sox's final record, and dishes out their hottest takes. By the end, they might even have you drinking from the Kool-Aid.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur discuss the upcoming roster decisions that Pedro Grifol’s staff will have to make heading into Opening Day. Sox On 35th contributor Adam Kaplan then joins the show and talks about whether or not it makes sense to move shortstop Tim Anderson to second base after he’s appeared at the position throughout the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Read Kaplan's accompanying article on Tim Anderson at SoxOn35th.com. Should the White Sox move Tim Anderson to second base?

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur discuss some overreactions to a tough Spring Training outing from Dylan Cease and the up-and-down performances from Yoan Moncada and Luis Robert in the World Baseball Classic. After highlighting positives from Michael Kopech and Jake Burger, the crew is joined by Sox On 35th minor league contributor Michael Suareo, who talks about the standouts from Spring Training on the minor league side and provides several names to watch for throughout the season. Read Suareo's pre-season top prospects rankings at SoxOn35th.com. White Sox Top 30 Prospects: No. 1-15 White Sox Top 30 Prospects: No. 16-30 White Sox Top 30 Prospects: Honorable Mentions

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur kick off the first episode of the Sox On 35th Podcast with a discussion on Lucas Giolito following his first start of Spring Training. Chuck Garfien of NBC Sports Chicago later joins the crew from Arizona, where he discusses the differences in camp with Pedro Grifol running the show, the right field competition, the remaining few bench spots, and much more!