This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.
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Episode Notes
Rundown
- [Intro] White Sox manager Will Venable comments on the recent run as his team is 25-25 since the All-Star Break
- [2:52] James Fegan reports from the clubhouse how the players are believing that their recent play can be the new normal.
- [5:24] In the first half of 2025, the White Sox were 26-55. Since? 31-35 with 15 more games to be played. Is it possible the White Sox can generate some chaos and finish at least 10-5 to secure a winning second half?
- [10:05] Kyle Teel is now on a 20-game on-base streak. With how well he's playing, what is Teal's ceiling? Can he be a future All-Star catcher for the White Sox?
- [19:55] Latest Grant Taylor injury update
- [22:07] Shane Smith was excellent again on Thursday. Posting a 2.84 ERA in his last eight starts, is Smith getting stronger as the season inches closer to the finish line?
- [27:38] What's the gameplan for Sean Burke moving forward?
- [34:09] The Baltimore Orioles requested to interview Josh Barfield for their general manager opening, in which he declined.
- [39:53] After the New York Yankees deal fell through, the White Sox have agreed to terms with 12-year old Braston Basker. Are these types of deals what White Sox fans should expect from the new International Scouting efforts?
- [46:55] Series Preview: Cleveland Guardians.
