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The White Sox have made a lot of moves over the last two weeks. Is activity a sign of accomplishment? Greg explains while the moves aren't validated unless the Sox improve, the effort from the front office to improve around the margins is to be commended. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The White Sox spent the holiday season adding some critical pieces. Greg explains why no matter what happens, the signing of Munetaka Murakami is a no-lose acquisition. Plus where the Sox Rule 5 pieces may or may not fit in and why the Sox can't be picky when it comes to a Luis Robert Jr trade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The White Sox won the MLB Draft Lottery! Greg rejoices at the fact that the Sox will be able to draft consensus future top pick Roch Cholowsky. Plus some quick analysis on new Sox starter Anthony Kay. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At the non-tender deadline Greg makes sense of the White Sox decisions, plus some thoughts on their recent minor league trades and their new pitching & hitting coach hires. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greg examines how the roster construction of the Dodgers, Blue Jays, Brewers and Mariners, who all played in the Championship Series, should be the model for what the Sox want to accomplish Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Was 2025 a success, a failure, or a bit of both? Greg empties his brain about what this season was and why it was such a mixed bag. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The White Sox are 9-2 in their last 11 games! Greg explains why their recent play could see them finishing this season with under 100 losses. Plus the conundrum about the future at 1st base, and why the Sox have to sign more starting pitching in the offseason.

Greg explains that while the Sox lineup has a young core that you can watch develop at the big league level, the recent demotions of Jonathan Cannon & Sean Burke show how the biggest need in the offseason should be veteran starting pitching.

Greg discusses how a win like the one on Sunday against the Guardians proves how when the White Sox play at their best, they're actually a pretty good team, the key is just playing well more often than they don't. Plus, we ask why Jacob Gonzalez has been a forgotten man in the Sox minor league system and how he could find his way on the roster sooner than later.

Greg is back from a month hiatus with a myriad of topics to discuss, which include the rise of Colson Montgomery, how Kyle Teel might fit in the outfield, where the current rotation fits as part of the future rotation, and the never ending question around why Luis Robert is still here.

June has not been kind to the White Sox. Greg talks about how the Sox need to manage the workload of the young pitching but also need to continue to find ways to properly manage the development of the young hitting. Plus, a note on the fan incident at Rate Field on Tuesday night.

Greg reacts to the trade that sent Andrew Vaughn to the Brewers in exchange for starting pitcher Aaron Civale, why it was time for a fresh start for Vaughn, and what purpose Civale serves in a Sox uniform on an expiring contract.

A 5-3 record over the last 8 games has Greg waxing poetic about the White Sox rookie infusion and how it sets the table for what this team could be down the road. Greg also talks about why it's the right move to bring Grant Taylor up now as a reliever. Plus, with an arbitration year available next year, Greg also ponders whether or not its worth hanging on to Mike Tauchman for next year.

Ownership change is coming! Greg examines why this strategic partnership came together now and why the Chicago Fire may have lit a fire under Jerry Reinsdorf. Plus, the excitement surrounding the call-up of Kyle Teel and where he fits best in order to get his and Edgar Quero's bat in the lineup every day.

A 3-3 record over the last six games plus the tangible development of Miguel Vargas and Lenyn Sosa has Greg feeling like the positives of this team are coming to light more clearly than they have before. Also, an analysis of the Sox decision to send Andrew Vaughn down and why Sox fans should want to see new outfield acquisition Dru Baker in the bigs sooner than later.