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

2024 White Sox Draft Preview | Pipeline to 35th

Michael Suareo and Noah Phalen return to preview the upcoming MLB Draft. Should the organization target prep or college players? Which names will be available depending on the route? Michael and Noah break it down draft strategies and give their first-round predictions.

Luis Robert Jr.'s Highs and Lows, MLB Draft | Episode 61

To start this week's episode, Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur call on Sox On 35th MiLB Managing Editor Michael Suareo to get you more details on some names to know heading into this year's MLB Draft. Should the White Sox go prep or college? Which names will be available depending on the route? Michael covers this while also making time to discuss the rises of George Wolkow and Edgar Quero.

The rest of the show is dedicated to some of the recent standouts on the White Sox roster: Drew Thorpe, Lenyn Sosa, and of course, Luis Robert Jr. Should he have thrown that baseball on the game-winning sac fly in Cleveland? The crew discusses this and much more in a packed episode!

Trade rumors continue for the White Sox | Episode 60

With the play on the field not getting any better, Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur spend this episode diving into the latest trade rumors surrounding the White Sox. In particular, they focus on Garrett Crochet, who the White Sox reportedly have already decided to trade at this deadline. Why have they decided on that so quickly, and how hard did they really try to extend him? Does trading him really make that much sense?

Plus, they discuss whether or not there is really any way another team would be interested in trading for Andrew Benintendi or taking on any of his contract.

Is Schumaker the next "Skip"? | Episode 59

Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Michael Suareo are back to get you caught up with the latest in White Sox baseball. They start with an injury discussion as it relates to Eloy Jimenez - and whether the White Sox can learn something from the Green Bay Packers in this area?

They then get into a discussion surrounding Chris Getz's latest comments to the media and how they might be related to a recent report that Skip Schumaker of the Marlins may be the next manager of the Chicago White Sox. 

Finally, they get you thinking about the upcoming MLB Draft by discussing the different strategies teams employ and highlighting the ones they hope the White Sox choose.

Make sure to tune in to a packed episode!

Young Pitching provides glimmer of hope | Episode 58

It's a two-man show today, as Duke Coughlin and Nik Gaur get you caught up on the latest in White Sox baseball.

They start with a positive conversation surrounding Drew Thorpe, Jonathan Cannon, and Ky Bush: three players who represent a reason for some optimism in the future. What could the rest of their seasons look like - and how long will Drew Thorpe be around to develop in the majors this season?

They end the episode with some trade market review and first basemen talk with Andrew Vaughn and Jose Abreu. Should the White Sox bring back Pito to the South Side? And can Abreu's heir in Vaughn use his recent hot stretch to revive his season?

This and much more on this week's episode!

Getting Ready for Drew Thorpe's Debut | Episode 57

The White Sox gave us some exciting news on Sunday afternoon, and Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are here to talk all about it. To do so, Sox On 35th MiLB Managing Editor Michael Suareo joined the show, who gives fans a rundown on Drew Thorpe, who will make his MLB debut on Tuesday. What should White Sox fans expect? Who are some good comparisons for Thorpe? And could he be here throughout the season? As a big fan of Thorpe, Suareo discusses this and more.

Later, the crew discusses the end of the White Sox's 14-game losing streak, some recent managerial decisions that led to the streak, debate the merits of the idea of "good losses," and round it out with a discussion on Nick Nastrini's long term outlook.

Make sure to tune in to a packed episode!

 

Drafting the best Crosstown Classic Moments | Episode 56

Another week of White Sox baseball, and another week where some of the best storylines don't involve the play on the field.

Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Tim Moran are first joined by Sox On 35th contributor Maddie Spagnola to talk about her Windy City Thunderbolts first pitch adventure. What were the vibes like, what was it like to meet Bobby Jenks, and how is she getting ready to throw out ANOTHER first pitch on June 22?

Later, the crew talks a bit about Tommy Pham and John Schriffen (again) before getting you ready for the start of the Crosstown Classic this week with a draft. The topic: the best Crosstown Classic moments for White Sox fans. Who do you think won this draft?  

Tune in for a packed episode!

 

In Noah Schultz We Trust | Pipeline to 35th

Michael Suareo is joined by Sox On 35th contributor Noah Phalen in the third installment of Pipeline to 35th. The duo talks about the recent demotion of Bryan Ramos, promotions of Jacob Gonzalez and Noah Schultz to Double-A Birmingham, and positive developments on the pitching side of things. Michael and Noah also give the prospects they're highest and lowest on!

We're not as "flat" as the White Sox | Episode 55

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur don't talk much about the team's latest 1-9 stretch in this latest episode. Instead, they focus on Pedro Grifol's latest comments about the team's "flat" performance, the players' responses, and what this all means for the locker room.

Later, they create some interesting ideas for two separate topics: (1) what they would do if Pedro Grifol was fired mid-season, and (2) whether they would consider a Garrett Crochet extension.

This and much more on this episode!

Should the Andrew Vaughn era come to an end? | Episode 54

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur recap a week full of strong performances against Washington, a sweep in New York, and the storylines that come along with those. With Andrew Vaughn and Andrew Benintendi struggling so mightily, is it about time the team starts thinking about cutting their losses?

The crew also talks about the positives of the Jacob Gonzalez and Noah Schultz promotions and wonders who might be next with Double-A currently holding so much talent.

And, yes, of course, they do talk about the latest regarding John Schriffen - hopefully for the last time all season.