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

Opening Day 2025 is here! | Episode 75

It's Opening Day for the White Sox, and Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Tim Moran are here to make their season predictions!

They first start by talking about some of the team's initial 26-man roster decisions. Were there any surprises about who they took from camp? And what do you make of all the Tommy John surgeries the White Sox have had early in Spring?

Next, they get to everything you're here for: Team MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, player you're higher/lower on than most, and team record. They also chat a bit about when we could expect to see the team call up some prospects. Finally, they end with what they're most interested in with a season coming that is low on expectations.

The crew brought some positivity and good vibes to start the season, so make sure to tune in!

Ishbia Rumors and Early Spring Takeaways | Episode 74

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back with Spring Training games fully underway for the White Sox. Who's impressed, who hasn't, and who will you be watching closely as more games take place in the coming weeks? The crew is definitely pretty impressed by some pitchers...

Plus, the crew discusses the latest rumors surrounding the Ishbia Brothers and the future of White Sox ownership. Could the path ahead already be forming?

This and much more on our latest episode!

White Sox Spring Training Preview and 2025 Giveaways Draft | Episode 73

Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Brett Haffner are getting you ready for the start of the 2025 season this week as Pitchers and Catchers report for the White Sox! Who are some of the names to watch in Spring Training, and what positional battles are most interesting? Finally, what should Will Venable and Chris Getz consider a "successful" Spring Training season?

The crew also recaps an overall successful SoxFest event and what they liked about the new format. They end by drafting their favorite promotional giveaways for this season - who do you think got the best ones?! 

You can see the team's entire promotional schedule HERE.

Garrett Crochet is shipping up to Boston | Episode 72

Duke Coughlin, Nik Gaur, and prospect guru Michael Suareo react to the Garrett Crochet trade that brought back four prospects. Hear the crew give their reactions and explain what this means for the White Sox's future outlook. 

 

For more info on the trade, check out this article: https://www.soxon35th.com/white-sox-trade-pitcher-garrett-crochet-to-the-red-sox/

We're thankful to not be watching White Sox baseball | Episode 71

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back to discuss the latest news in White Sox baseball.

They start by discussing the hiring of Ryan Fuller as Director of Hitting and what that means for the organization's philosophical approach to hitting moving forward. Later, they discuss the "new and improved" SoxFest and what would attract them to the event this time around.

Finally, the crew discusses some White Sox transactions, bidding farewell to Gavin Sheets, welcoming Austin Slater, and breaking down what is likely Andrew Vaughn's last shot in a Southside uniform.

Tune in for a packed show!

Reacting to the White Sox hiring Will Venable | Episode 70

Duke Coughlin, Nik Gaur, and Jordan Lazowski react to Will Venable's hiring as the franchise's 44th manager. How do you feel about the hire? What does this mean for the organization as a whole? Does this inspire any new faith in Chris Getz? The crew discusses this and more!

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Making fun of our season predictions with Section 108's Beefloaf | Episode 69

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur welcome Beefloaf (@MrDelicious13) of Section 108 (@fromthe108) back on the show as the wrap up the White Sox 2024 season. As a season ticket holder, they first ask Beefloaf about his experience at the ballpark this season, the overall vibe compared to previous seasons, and how he still found joy among all the losses.

Later, the crew gets his thoughts on Grady Sizemore, what requirements he's looking for in the team's next manager, and his overall evaluation of Chris Getz's first year as GM. Do fans perhaps blame Getz too much?

Finally, the entire crew breaks down just how wrong they were about their preseason predictions. Come for the laughs, stay for the insightful conversation on the future of the ballclub!

We're All "Sox'd" Out | Episode 68

On the evening of the team's record-breaking 121st loss of the season - cementing them as objectively the worst team in modern baseball history - Jordan Lazowski, Brett Haffner, and Tim Moran discuss the feelings this history elicit. Does this loss feel any different to each fan than any of the others? Should it feel different for the players? And have we all really comprehended the significance of this "milestone"?

Beyond the history, the crew also discusses some of the latest national media surrounding the White Sox, with Jeff Passan and Ken Rosenthal/Britt Ghiroli among those who have given us a look at the inner workings of an organization is disarray. What were the most shocking parts of each article?

The gents also talk a bit about the on-field play and next year's youth movement, but let's be honest: you're all here to listen to the reactions to loss #121. Don't worry, we've got you covered.

Breaking down our latest Top 30 White Sox Prospects List | Pipeline to 35th

Michael Suareo is joined by Nik Gaur to talk through the latest Sox On 35th Top 30 White Sox Prospects list that was released last week! Who are some of the biggest risers and fallers, and do you agree with our new #1 prospect on the list?

Plus, the pair answers some of your questions about the list and the current state of the White Sox farm system as the MiLB comes to a close.

Getz folds on his own deal | Episode 67

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by MiLB Managing Editor Michael Suareo to cover the latest in White Sox baseball.

They first discuss Chris Getz's latest comments about the "cards" he's been dealt and whether he should be blaming himself more as the dealer. What do these comments say to you about Getz's ability to fix things moving forward? The crew discusses this and more.

Later, Michael discusses the latest updates to our Sox On 35th Top 30 Prospects list as the MiLB season comes to a close. Who are some of the risers and fallers fans should watch out for? How did Michael build the list? And with Marco Paddy out, who could come in and help re-shape the White Sox's international scouting department?

This and more on a packed episode!