FutureSox Podcast
Discussing the prospects and happenings relating to White Sox player development and baseball operations.
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Saturday Jul 22, 2023
Saturday Jul 22, 2023
Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans reacted to the number of draft signings the Chicago White Sox made official. Then, the show projected a timeline for top White Sox prospect Colson Montgomery following his exceptional stretch in High-A Winston-Salem. Later, Mike and Elijah provided an update on Bryan Ramos and Jose Rodriguez as they continue to perform in Double-A Birmingham. Elijah also offered his opinion on White Sox trade candidates ahead of Major League Baseball's August 1 deadline. Audio courtesy: Curt Bloom/Birmingham Barons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline to discuss everything Chicago White Sox. Callis offered projection for first round pick Jacob Gonzalez and added perspective about the rest of the Sox's draft class. The show highlighted players such as Grant Taylor, Seth Keener, Calvin Harris, George Wolkow and several others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans return to the FutureSox Roundup with information about Chicago White Sox 7th round draft pick George Wolkow. Elijah sat down with Kyle Briscoe, Wolkow's head coach at Downers Grove North High School, to gain insight on the type of person Wolkow is, the tools he displayed and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
The 2023 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft is finished and Mike Rankin and James Fox recapped the 20 rounds completed by the Chicago White Sox. The show reacted to the decision to draft Ole Miss shortstop Jacob Gonzalez at pick 15 overall. They also shared insight on second round pick Grant Taylor, a right-handed pitcher who underwent Tommy John surgery in February of 2023. Then, the show detailed upside picks in RHP Seth Keener, LHP Christian Oppor, high school outfielder George Wilkow and more. Later, Mike and James discussed White Sox director of amateur scouting Mike Shirley's philosophy behind building a farm system through the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Mike Rankin, James Fox and Elijah Evans hosted a live stream covering the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft's first round. The show reacted to each pick leading up to the Chicago White Sox's selection at No. 15. Mike, James and Elijah welcomed on guests from around the country to get insight on their respective team's selections, including Craig Toth of 'Bucs in the Basement,' Rogelio Castillo of TigersMLreport.com, Jeremy Nygaard of TwinsDaily.com and Sean Sears of 670 the Score.1:27:00 -- White Sox select Ole Miss shortstop Jacob Gonzalez.Purchase tickets to ‘FutureSox Night’ on Saturday, August 26 here: https://offer.fevo.com/athletics-vs-white-sox-qal45zs-70ba1f2?fevoUri=athletics-vs-white-sox-qal45zs-70ba1f2%2F Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Saturday Jul 08, 2023
Saturday Jul 08, 2023
Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans are back to highlight the top stories across the Chicago White Sox farm system. This week, the guys celebrate Jonathan Cannon's invite to the Future's Game during All-Star weekend. Jeff Cohen of FutureSox got a chance to speak with Cannon about the accomplishment. Then, the show detailed Colson Montgomery's return to action with standout highlights from High-A Winston-Salem. The show played back an exclusive interview done by Cohen with Montgomery. Later, we heard from Charlotte Knights hitting coach Cam Seitzer on Oscar Colas' development during his time in Triple-A this year. Audio highlights courtesy: Jeff Cohen/FutureSox, Andrew Murphy/Winston-Salem Dash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Josh Nelson of Sox Machine to help us prepare for what's ahead, as the Chicago White Sox look toward the 2023 MLB Draft on July 9 and the MLB trade deadline on August 1. Nelson offered concerns about White Sox spending habits and revenue generation that may impact the decision-making process regarding the 2024 Major League roster. The show also pondered the Sox' process of promoting prospects who are performing well. Nelson later offered his thoughts on the talent littered across the first round of the Amatuer Draft and provided names the White Sox may select at pick No. 15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans highlighted several players who received promotions within the Chicago White Sox system, including Jacob Burke, Tim Elko and Terrell Tatum. Thanks to Jeff Cohen of FutureSox, the show reacted to comments made by Burke just prior to moving on from low-A Kannapolis to high-A Winston-Salem. Then, Mike and Elijah tried to justify the White Sox's decision to keep Oscar Colas in triple-A Charlotte.Highlights courtesy: Jeff Cohen/FutureSox, Dan Helotie/Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, Curt Bloom/Birmingham Barons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed on Burke Granger of D1baseball.com to gain insight on the talent littered across the first round of the 2023 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. Granger detailed a number of high-ceiling players that project to go in the top-10 and also provided information on several names the White Sox may be interested in selecting at pick No. 15.Purchase tickets to ‘FutureSox Night’ on Saturday, August 26 here: https://offer.fevo.com/athletics-vs-white-sox-qal45zs-70ba1f2?fevoUri=athletics-vs-white-sox-qal45zs-70ba1f2%2F Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Mike Rankin and Elijah Evans reacted to Chicago White Sox prospect Jose Rodriguez's promotion to the big leagues. Why isn't he getting regular playing time? What are the White Sox going to do about the expiring contracts on their roster ahead of the MLB trading deadline? What will be the team's process going into the 2023 MLB Draft? The show tried to answer those questions and also got a chance to hear from single-A prospect Tim Elko, courtesy Jeff Cohen of FutureSox.Audio highlights courtesy Curt Bloom/Birmingham Barons & Jeff Cohen/FutureSox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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