This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.
Episode Summary
Chicago White Sox win three out of four against the Minnesota Twins thanks to big performances from Davis Martin, David Sandlin, and Munetaka Murakami.
Episode Notes
Rundown
- [Intro] Our reactions to the Chicago White Sox winning three out of four against the Minnesota Twins. How this surprising run continues to get better for everyone associated with the White Sox (Players, coaches, front office, staff, media, and fans).
- [8:50] Davis Martin has become the pitching staff ace that we thought Shane Smith could be. Now The Dart is in the top 10 in K-BB% for starting pitchers.
- [13:53] What impressed us the most about David Sandlin's MLB debut.
- [19:39] Jim recaps his trip to Birmingham to see the Rickwood Classic.
- [23:03] Munetaka Murakami joins rare White Sox company. Could he challenge the all-time rookie home run record?
- [31:38] Colson Montgomery is heating up.
- [34:00] Randal Grichuk has been a pleasant surprise coming off the bench.
- [39:54] Detroit Tigers series preview. If the White Sox win this series, is Detroit done?
- [47:08] The first proposals from MLB and MLBPA regarding a salary floor.
2026 NCAA Postseason Preview with Mike Ferrin
Episode Summary
With NCAA Regionals starting this weekend, Mike Ferrin joins Josh Nelson to preview the postseason and list players to watch for the 2026 (and 2027) MLB Draft.
Rundown
- [Intro] Mike Ferrin joins the podcast and will be calling the Atlanta Regional on ACC Network this weekend. He shares his thoughts about the bracket that did feature some questionable teams like Kentucky.
- [6:56] Which regional is the toughest? That might be in Lincoln, Nebraska as the #1 seed Cornhuskers will have to deal with Ole Miss and Arizona State.
- [10:09] It seems every year at least one top eight seed goes down in the opening weekend. Which top eight seed is at most risk of not advancing in the opening weekend?
- [16:32] Last year, it was Murray State. In 2023, it was Oral Roberts. Is there a #3 or #4 seed that can reach the College World Series this postseason?
- [20:08] Who are the must see players in this tournament? Mike mentions top catching prospect Vahn Lackey. Josh points are the talented sophomore class we'll be following for the 2027 MLB Draft.
- [25:16] Mike and Josh share their College World Series picks.
