Futuresox Podcast

On the most recent episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox continued their AL Central Preview Series, this time welcoming on The Athletic's Sr. Baseball Writer for the Minnesota Twins, and former White Sox writer. They start the conversations off with the Ishbia Bros. situation to get the low down on what happened with the Pohlads and Ishbias. After getting the rundown on the financial situation in MN, Dan ran through what the Twins expectations are for 2025. What will the Twins have to do to win the AL Central and how they could lose it? He also breaks down what is down in the minors.  A great conversation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Jeff Cohen discuss all of their thoughts from their time at Spring Training in Arizona earlier this month. They start by talking about hitters who impressed in MLB camp in addition to the prospects they were able to watch and check-in with while there. Then, they discuss the outlook of the pitching staff in Chicago as well as the big three pitching prospects and other arms of note. They wrap by talking about the overall pitching development within the organization. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the newest episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox discuss the White Sox Spring Breakout game, White Sox roster moves, and injuries. In the second half of the episode Ian and James talk Detroit Tigers with guest Rogelio Castillo of Tigers ML Report and the Motor City Metrics podcast for the first installment of their AL Central previews. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the most recent episode of FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters Danny Miller and Jacob Thome discuss the White Sox depth and recent Outfield developments. They also answered questions from chat and talked about several recent injuries and pickups. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the most recent episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox broke down the FutureSox Preseason top 30 prospect rankings. They give the reasoning behind the rankings and the method for determining the list. They also mention the MLB Pipeline Top 30 which also just recently dropped, citing the differences in personnel and the rankings. They also talk about some big developments in injuries on the White Sox farm and MLB. They finished with the most recent segment of Jimmy Hoax, highlighting James Fox prospect tweets from years past.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the latest episode of FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters Danny Miller and Jacob Thome go down the rabbit hole of trying to predict which one of 40 RP's make the 26 man White Sox roster. They also delve into the catching depth and who is going to go to Chicago while answering questions from the chat. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the most recent episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox broke down the Top 30 Just Missed list. They started at relievers, and moved to guys who were starters, but might be moved to the pen, and definite starters. They moved to pitchers we haven't seen to position players that have been around a while. They closed it out on a grab bag of DSL prospects including this years #1 signing and a bevy of others. They continued White Sox talk on spring training, big performances, and some roster questions. They pondered the difference of analytic data and the new management team on the performances happening in AZ. Ian and James finished out the stream with MLB injuries and new signings. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the most recent episode of FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters Danny Miller and Jacob Thome discussed the middle infield positional battles. They run through the candidates and who they think will have the edge coming opening day. They also talk about the results coming from AZ and of course they run through chat questions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the most recent episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox go through the Ishbia/Reinsdorf union and some of the specifics for what we know now. The deal between billionaires seems like just the beginning of a transfer to the Ishbia brothers, but we wait to find out if there has been a timeline established. They also delve into a few White Sox roster transactions, Spring Training results and story lines, and injuries that have of course popped up as they always will in AZ. They also go through some stories developing around the league and some of the significant injuries for opposing clubs. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Dylan Barnas discuss the latest White Sox news before previewing the Opening Day roster. They discuss players who are likely locks to make the team at each position and those competing for the remaining spots as well. Then, they talk Luis Robert trade possibilities if a deal were to happen during Spring Training. They break down four teams that could be a fit for a deal and the prospects that would potentially head back to Chicago. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Danny Miller returns with FutureSox Hot Takes & Heaters for the 2025 season. He introduces his new cohort Jacob Thome to the family.  They discuss the White Sox Spring Training roster competitions at 1B and 3B to see who will come out on top for the coveted spots. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the latest episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox discuss Pitchers & Catchers reporting, starting with the fallout of the Ky Bush injury and what it will mean for the roster in Charlotte and Chicago. They moved into the signings of Michael A. Tater (Taylor) and Joey Gallo, and what that could mean for the depth chart in Chicago. The NCAA season is underway and Ian and James talk about some of the breakout performances and possible picks for the White Sox at #10, while also mentioning the changes to the drafts with the Alex Bregman and Nick Pivetta signings.  Ian and James finished things off with happenings across MLB, starting with Bregman, moving to Anthony Rendon's hip surgery and what it means for the Angels, TA, and Yoan, plus the Cole Ragans contract renegotiation. The show ended with a new segment, dragging with Jimmy Hoax. James and Ian discuss some X/Twitter beef about James' takes on Andrew Vaughn across the years. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran

On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Dylan Barnas check in about the excitement of Spring Training and the White Sox season ahead before diving into breakout candidates in the farm system. They discuss their picks at every position to take a step forward during the 2025 season with plenty of minimally known players discussed. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On a special edition of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox welcomed Baseball America's Ben Badler to discuss White Sox baseball. They opened with a quick chat about the Sox 2025 International Signing period acquisitions, the addition of David Keller to the FO, and the new academy being built in the DR. They also went through a few of the previous signings that the Sox have brought stateside, how the White Sox could improve in the Int'l Market, and how moving to an Int'l draft w/ the 2027 collective bargaining could help or hinder teams going forward. They closed out the podcast with Ben's thoughts on the White Sox top 30, a few of his favorite prospects, and the system's overall grade. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the most recent episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox welcomed CHGO's Sean Anderson to riff on the 2025 White Sox roster and storylines. They also discussed the Will Venable hire by Chris Getz, and the staff that has been assembled.  They discussed with Sean his thoughts on the offseason acquisitions, spring training positional battles, and what prospects he is interested in seeing while finishing out with what a successful 2025 looks like for the White Sox. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Jeff Cohen host a mailbag episode as they answer questions from our listeners!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the latest episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox discuss the recent top prospect/team lists that have been released recently along with omissions and pieces of interest. They made their way through MLB Pipeline, Baseball America, Keith Law's rankings on the Athletic, and Kiley McDaniel's 1-200 ranks on ESPN. They also talked about the recent crazy trades in the NBA and comps on the trades and of course went through the plethora of viewer questions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the most recent episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox discuss the James' latest piece on FutureSox.Net detailing the NRI's to this years Spring Training. They also chopped up the Baseball America and MLB Pipeline Top 100's and riffed on SoxFest among other things. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this edition of the FutureSox RoundUp, Elijah Evans and Jeff Cohen are joined by the MLB.com White Sox Beat Writer, Scott Merkin, to talk all things offseason and spring training. Scott shares all of his intel on the offseason hires and transactions before diving into prospects looking to break camp, positional battles, and the direction of the White Sox organization. Listen in for tons of information from one of the most well-informed people in the White Sox media world. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the most recent episode of the FutureSox Podcast Ian Eskridge and James Fox discuss the International Market officially opening and the full dev staff being announced for the White Sox affiliates. There were of course a few more veteran acquisitions in Joe Perez, Jonathan Heasley, and DJ Snelten this week, and there was also ownership talk with news of a 2021 purchase surfacing this week. James and Ian also talked about SoxFest live, the Future Sox Showdown, and of course viewer questions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy