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

Instead of talking about the White Sox this week, Duke Coughlin and Jordan Lazowski are joined by Ken Smoller, author of Last Comiskey and owner of the blog "Stadium Vagabond." Ken starts by discussing the process that led him to write Last Comiskey, his role in the documentary, and his favorite memories at Comiskey Park that turned him into the stadium expert that he is today. He also talks about his thoughts on the White Sox's latest stadium proposal in the South Loop and even teases his next book idea! Most importantly, he shares a ton of great facts about Comiskey Park, Guaranteed Rate Field, and his favorite stadiums around the world. You can find more on Ken, Last Comiskey, and even order your copy of the book at www.stadiumvagabond.com.

On the exciting 50th episode of our Sox On 35th Podcast, Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur welcome Nick Nastrini to the South Side after Sunday's reports. What should we expect out of him as fans, and who might we see less of in the rotation as a result of this promotion? Later, Duke and Jordan get in a heated discussion about who is to blame for the team's horrific 2-13 start, and close by debating who should get the majority of the playing time left vacant by Yoan Moncada's injury.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back for the first of our weekly episodes for the 2024 season. They recap the first nine games of the season, discuss some standout players and some hopeful bounce backs, and decide if there is any hope for making this offense watchable. To end the episode, they each draft five players from the 40-man roster to build their mini-team to follow throughout the season. Whoever drafts the best team after the season is over wins! Make sure to listen to who they'll each be rooting for.

Sox on 35th MiLB editor Michael Suareo kicks off the inaugural episode of Pipeline to 35th, our new monthly minor-league podcast. Michael previews each of the four White Sox affiliates and provides key names to watch throughout the 2024 season. Follow Pipeline to 35th on X and Instagram @PipelineTo35th for more!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by From The 108's Beefloaf (@MrDelicious13) on the latest episode! The crew start by recapping the 2024 #108Tourney and building a team of White Sox personalities they feel could win more games than the 2024 White Sox. Later, the entire crew previews the upcoming season, picks their MVPs and Cy Youngs, and leave you with some bold predictions to get you ready for Opening Day!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur bring you closer to Opening Day 2024 by reviewing some key roster decisions that were made recently. How do you feel about the decision to move Garrett Crochet to the rotation as the Opening Day starter? Does it make sense that the team moved Michael Kopech to the bullpen long-term? Plus, the crew discusses how these above decisions may have paved the way perfectly for Nick Nastrini to join the rotation to start the season. Is there any reason he shouldn't? The crew discusses this and more with less than a week until Opening Day!

In a not-so-surprising move, the White Sox dealt Dylan Cease to the Padres on Wednesday. Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur give their reactions to the move and share their differing opinions on just how good, or underwhelming, the return was for Cease.

Duke Coughlin and Jordan Lazowski are joined by MiLB Managing Editor Michael Suareo as Spring Training is fully underway. Are you buying Eloy Jimenez's hot streak to start the Spring? Plus, the crew proposes a creative solution to the problem of trying to make Garrett Crochet a starter. Later, Michael gives a rundown of his work in creating Sox On 35th's Prospect Week, including more details on how he created his list and who he thinks you should keep an eye on in 2024.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by MLB.com White Sox beat writer Scott Merkin as Spring Training gets underway. He provides some updates on players he's hearing a lot about in Arizona, clarifies the "culture shift" for the White Sox and how things are different this year, and even throws a classic Ozzie Guillen story in there for the longtime White Sox fans. Plus, what does Merkin think White Sox fans should look forward to in 2024? This and much more on our latest episode!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by current White Sox first baseman and right fielder Gavin Sheets. From his college days at Wake Forest to hitting home runs in front of friends and family in Baltimore, Sheets talks about the highlights of his career to date. What was it like to make the playoffs during his first season in 2021? How was the transition from first base to the outfield? What adjustments has Sheets been making to his swing ahead of the season? All of this and much more in our conversation. ----more---- Note: This episode was originally recorded on February 5, 2024.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by former White Sox top prospect Carson Fulmer to discuss his rollercoaster of a career. From the highs of being a top 10 draft pick to the lows of his struggles on the South Side, what has he learned throughout the years? What does he wish would’ve gone differently in his professional development? But most importantly, what is he excited about for this upcoming season? This and much more in a very candid conversation with the right-hander.

Duke Coughlin and Jordan Lazowski are joined by Michael Suareo to discuss the two latest White Sox trades that sent Gregory Santos to the Mariners and Cristian Mena to the Diamondbacks. What is the value the White Sox received in return? Was it enough to justify the pieces they traded away? Plus, do these trades give you more confidence in Chris Getz's ability to get a strong return for Dylan Cease, especially given the rumored market for him? The crew discusses this and more!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back to talk about what has been a frustrating offseason thus far for the White Sox. With so many additions both underwhelming and connected to the Kansas City Royals, do you feel this has become a problem? Plus, with Dylan Cease still on the roster, is it a failure by Chris Getz if he starts the season with the club? The crew talks about this and much more, including welcoming the team's new play-by-play broadcaster, John Schriffen!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by White Sox pitching prospect Nick Nastrini. The centerpiece of the Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly trade talks about having to unexpectedly switch organizations at the 2023 deadline. What are some of the early differences he's noticed between the Sox and Dodgers in terms of player development? How does he evaluate himself and use data to improve his performance on the mound? Nastrini opens up about his journey through the minor leagues and even answers some very important rapid-fire questions!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are saying farewell to 2023 in a unique style. After discussing the signing of Erick Fedde and the true direction of the 2024 White Sox, they draft their most memorable moments of the White Sox' 2023 season. See which moments they drafted, which ones they didn't, and ultimately, who came out with the best draft picks!

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back to talk about the latest in White Sox news. Jordan and Duke get into quite the debate regarding the Aaron Bummer trade. Did the White Sox get enough value in the deal? Should they have waited and moved him at the deadline? And who are the players coming back in return - and how will they help the 2024 White Sox? Later, the crew takes a look at the Dylan Cease trade rumors. How much do you believe the connection to the Dodgers, and what should the White Sox get in return for him? Which other teams may make the most sense - and who could be a dark horse to acquire him?

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, Maddie Spagnola, Michael Suareo, and Noah Phalen head to Twitter Spaces for the latest podcast episode! They discuss the White Sox’s decision to decline Tim Anderson and Liam Hendriks’ options and the team’s new coaching staff. Do you agree with the decisions made? How will these player and personnel decisions affect the next core of the White Sox? The crew reviews this and more. To end the show, they discuss some fan questions on potential signings, trades, and much more!

To end the first full season of our weekly podcast, Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur travel back in time to November 2020 - the crucial juncture of this failed rebuild. In doing so, they are given the change to have a do-over and try to get the White Sox in a better position than they are right now. Which players would they sign - or not sign? What about some of the managerial decisions? What would their roster-building philosophy be? And, at the end of the day, could they have made things better? Everything is on the table in this final look at the "contention window" before turning the page to a new era in 2024.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur bring an end to the 2023 White Sox season. They discuss the recent changes to the major league coaching staff and debate Tim Anderson's future with the team after he sat out of the team's season finale. They round it all out by making fun of their preseason predictions. Come learn just how wrong they were about how the 2023 season would go as they discuss what they can learn heading into next year.

Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Michael Suareo are joined by former White Sox outfielder Brian Anderson to call back to better days on the South Side. Anderson talks about coming up through the White Sox organization, reminisces about his role in the 2008 Blackout Game on its 15th anniversary, and calls back to some of his struggles and what he learned from them. Later, he talks more about Chris Getz and the job he thinks he will do, as well as what he thinks may be a missing piece in the clubhouse for the White Sox and around baseball in general.