Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur come to you on an off day after the White Sox start the second half with two road series wins against the Blue Jays and Rangers. The crew discusses the recently improved play away from home and the biggest contributors to this turnaround. They also debate how the White Sox should approach the trade deadline: whether or not to make a splash at catcher with Kyle Teel's injury and how best to handle the starting rotation. Should Noah Schultz continue to get starts at the big league level?

This and much more on a packed episode!

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Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur were joined by long-time MLB.com White Sox beat writer Scott Merkin in this episode!

The crew discusses where this year's surprising White Sox team falls in the rankings of most surprising developments Scott has ever covered before getting into just how the club has been able to do it. Merkin gives a behind-the-scenes look at the people who've led this turnaround: Chris Getz and Will Venable.

Scott also talks about some of the main clubhouse personalities - Miguel Vargas, Colson Montgomery, and Munetaka Murakami - and how the organization views each one of them. They also get his insights on what the team might do at this year's Trade Deadline.

Scott ends his time playing a Sporcle Quiz on the 2003 Opening Day White Sox lineup, which was his first year on the beat!

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Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur welcomed Josh Nelson, host and producer of the Sox Machine Podcast.

The crew discussed Chris Getz's draft strategy, why the club leaned heavily toward position players, the decision to select Roch Cholowsky over Grady Emerson, Landon Thome's rise, and some of Josh's favorite under-the-radar selections.

They then shifted their focus to the big-league club as they took a look at the White Sox' surprising 50-win first half. What's fueled the team's success, what concerns remain after the All-Star break, and what should Chris Getz do ahead of the August 3 trade deadline?

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Sox On 35th Minor League Managing Editor Michael Suareo gets you ready for the 2026 MLB Draft with everything you need to know. From the White Sox's bonus pool and potential No. 1 overall pick to names to watch throughout the draft, this primer has you covered.

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Jordan Lazowski and Michael Suareo welcome Joe Doyle of Over-Slot Baseball to preview the 2026 MLB Draft for the Chicago White Sox.

The crew will discuss the state of the team's farm system, who the team is favoring at first overall, how their selection will impact picks in the following rounds, and more!

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Duke Coughlin, Nik Gaur, and Jordan Lazowski recap the White Sox's tough four-game split in Cleveland and discuss how the team should address its ongoing pitching issues once Shane Smith and Tanner McDougal return to health.

The crew also breaks down Miguel Vargas' selection to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game and debates whether any other White Sox players were equally deserving of an All-Star nod.

Finally, Munetaka Murakami is poised to begin a rehab assignment in Charlotte. If everything goes well this week, should the White Sox activate him before the All-Star break?

All that and more in our latest episode of the Sox On 35th Podcast!

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Duke Coughlin and Jordan Lazowski went live following a series victory over Baltimore. Noah Schultz made his return, and the White Sox' bats were largely better, but some questionable decision-making in Wednesday's game helped end the series on a sour note.

Duke and Jordan discuss the positives of Schultz's return, Will Venable's decision-making in the 5th inning of Wednesday's game, and the Ben Peoples trade before turning the page towards a big four-game series against Cleveland!

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The White Sox made it to the halfway point of their 2026 season well above expectations at 43-38. Vibes are high, and it's time for some mid-season grades.

Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Brett Haffner recap their biggest surprises/disappointments of the first half, talk about some of their favorite moments, and get you ready for the week of games ahead by talking about all the latest in White Sox baseball!

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