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

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by longtime MLB.com White Sox beat writer Scott Merkin to discuss one of the most surprising seasons he's covered in Chicago. Merkin discusses the White Sox' dramatic turnaround, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people driving the club's success, and reflects on the personalities shaping the clubhouse. The crew also discusses the emergence of several key players and looks ahead to the team's mindset as the trade deadline approaches.

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Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur welcomed Josh Nelson, host and producer of the Sox Machine Podcast.

The crew discussed Chris Getz's draft strategy, why the club leaned heavily toward position players, the decision to select Roch Cholowsky over Grady Emerson, Landon Thome's rise, and some of Josh's favorite under-the-radar selections.

They then shifted their focus to the big-league club as they took a look at the White Sox' surprising 50-win first half. What's fueled the team's success, what concerns remain after the All-Star break, and what should Chris Getz do ahead of the August 3 trade deadline?

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Sox On 35th Minor League Managing Editor Michael Suareo gets you ready for the 2026 MLB Draft with everything you need to know. From the White Sox's bonus pool and potential No. 1 overall pick to names to watch throughout the draft, this primer has you covered.

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Jordan Lazowski and Michael Suareo welcome Joe Doyle of Over-Slot Baseball to preview the 2026 MLB Draft for the Chicago White Sox.

The crew will discuss the state of the team's farm system, who the team is favoring at first overall, how their selection will impact picks in the following rounds, and more!

 

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Duke Coughlin, Nik Gaur, and Jordan Lazowski recap the White Sox's tough four-game split in Cleveland and discuss how the team should address its ongoing pitching issues once Shane Smith and Tanner McDougal return to health.

The crew also breaks down Miguel Vargas' selection to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game and debates whether any other White Sox players were equally deserving of an All-Star nod.

Finally, Munetaka Murakami is poised to begin a rehab assignment in Charlotte. If everything goes well this week, should the White Sox activate him before the All-Star break?

All that and more in our latest episode of the Sox On 35th Podcast!

Duke Coughlin and Jordan Lazowski went live following a series victory over Baltimore. Noah Schultz made his return, and the White Sox' bats were largely better, but some questionable decision-making in Wednesday's game helped end the series on a sour note.

Duke and Jordan discuss the positives of Schultz's return, Will Venable's decision-making in the 5th inning of Wednesday's game, and the Ben Peoples trade before turning the page towards a big four-game series against Cleveland!

The White Sox made it to the halfway point of their 2026 season well above expectations at 43-38. Vibes are high, and it's time for some mid-season grades.

Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Brett Haffner recap their biggest surprises/disappointments of the first half, talk about some of their favorite moments, and get you ready for the week of games ahead by talking about all the latest in White Sox baseball!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur react to the results of the 2026 White Sox Charities Day t-shirt competition and reflect on the incredible support from fans. The crew also recaps the White Sox's series victory over the Guardians, offers thoughts on the closer situation, and looks ahead to the weekend against the Royals.

Sox On 35th Founder Joe Binder discusses Charities Day 2026 and how fans can support Chicago White Sox Charities by purchasing a limited-edition shirt. Plus, Editor-in-Chief Jordan Lazowski chats with Peggy Pierce to learn more about The Pierce Foundation's mission and impact.

If Sox On 35th sells the most Charities Day shirts, The Pierce Foundation will win a $5,000 donation from Chicago White Sox Charities. Help us make a difference!

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Note: This episode was previously aired live on YouTube on June 21. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss any live episodes!

Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Michael Suareo come to you after the White Sox are swept in Detroit and nearly swept in New York. After a 1-5 week heading into what might be the most important series of the season to date, how can the White Sox plan to turn things around quickly? And what about this team - including some managerial decisions - has you worried?

Plus, more details on Tuesday's Sox Charities T-Shirt Competition, including more information on The Pierce Foundation, which is the charity we will be supporting as part of this competition! You can find out more about them at thepiercefoundation.org and purchase shirts during Tuesday's game at mlb.com/whitesox/charities/support/charities-day.