Episodes

  • Visiting Dugout Episode 95 — Colorado Rockies — 2025-07-04

    Visiting Dugout Episode 95 — Colorado Rockies — 2025-07-04
    Jul 4 2025
    Stephanie joined the podcast to chat with Chrystal about the Rockies and help preview the upcoming series. As a fan of both teams, Stephanie has the rare insight on cheering for historically bad teams, with only one World Series championship in her lifetime between the two. Here is what Stephanie and Chrystal talked about: What's new with the Rockies Reaching win No. 10 in June Bud Black's firing Is there déjà vu or a true difference between the 2024 White Sox and 2025 Rockies? Rating the offseason Trade deadline dread Not feeling optimistic about the season All-Star Game picks Someone has to win this series, but what team? Pitching matchups Who on the Rockies is a threat to the White Sox? Keys to winning the series Fears heading into the series Stephanie's fantasy team is thriving How Chrystal and Stephanie spent their wedding days at their ballparks Family traditions Jason Benetti being fumbled At least the Tigers are good You can follow Stephanie on Bluesky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Sharing Sox Podcast 147 — The second half begins — 2025-07-01

    Sharing Sox Podcast 147 — The second half begins — 2025-07-01
    Jul 4 2025
    Duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, took the cowards’ way out this week and recorded Sharing Sox before said Sox began a series at Dodger Stadium. Their prediction for that series may not be pretty, but the White Sox face no real pressure to win, as compared to when they next travel to Colorado and need to do well in order to avoid embarrassment. As for individuals, the chat naturally spent a lot of time on Luis Robert Jr. and the possibility there’s no possibility of getting more than a basket of used baseballs for him by the trade deadline, despite at least one professional analyst saying he does have value, honest. That just as naturally led to discussion of other trade chips, such as they are, with pessimism anything could be had for Andrew Benintendi without eating bazillions of salary dollars. But there's optimism that some lesser lights who have played like brighter lights, such as Mike Tauchman and Adrian Houser, might do very well on the market, along with relievers Mike Vasil and Steven Wilson. That in turn led to a look at Baseball-Reference’s team Wins Above Average by position chart, in which Sox starting pitchers and catchers fare well (Top 10), the much-maligned-before-the-season bullpen comes in about average (16th) and every other position rates 25th or worse. Once again, thank you, Colorado Rockies. Oh, yeah — we expressed admiration for Chase Meidroth, had our usual disagreement about the value of Miguel Vargas, continued to wonder how to evaluate the mysterious pluses and minuses of Lenyn Sosa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Sox Populi 192 — Halfway home — 2025-06-27

    Sox Populi 192 — Halfway home — 2025-06-27
    Jun 27 2025
    Well hey there, strangers, it's been a couple of months since our last mothership podcast. But with a day off falling right at the midpoint of the season and a platform change to Riverside.fm in progress, it seemed a reasonable time to sit down and talk White Sox baseball. To that end, Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, Kristina Airdo and Hannah Filippo joined Brett Ballantini to check in on Chicago's first half and future fortunes. What excites each of us most about the position the White Sox are in at the moment? Assessing Will Venable's first half-season as a manager What is most troubling about the place the White Sox now sit, still a mere five games better than the 121-loss club of a year ago? Taking a hard, not fawning, look at the Noah Schultz promotion Is there about where each of us expected to be as fans at the 81-game mark of 2025? Speed round: Will the second half be better or worse for the White Sox, as well as thoughts on a final loss total Will Colorado break the modern mark for losses? Some of us feel the Rockies will BLOW PAST 121 Please support our White Sox writing and podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Visiting Dugout Episode 93 — San Francisco Giants — 2025-06-27

    Visiting Dugout Episode 93 — San Francisco Giants — 2025-06-27
    Jun 27 2025
    Britt, who contributes to the Casual Diehard/Willets Pen family, joined Chrystal to preview the upcoming series with the Giants and talk about how pitching is pretty cool. Here is what they talked about in a longer and somewhat silly episode: What's new with the Giants? Have you heard of a player named Rafael Devers? Buster Posey's new role Rating the offseason moves and trade deadline needs Can the Giants keep up the good momentum as the Dodgers start to regain arms? All-Star Game picks and funny memories The ticking time clock that is Tommy John Tim Lincecum, because of course! Pitching matchups Keys to winning the series Players to watch out for Fears heading into the series The poor Colorado Rockies What on earth is happening with the Orioles? Adley Rutschman, I Think You Should Leave, and the Driving Crooner Follow Britt on Bluesky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Ladies' Night 19 — Midseason Check-in with Julie Swieca-Gannon — 2025-06-26

    Ladies' Night 19 — Midseason Check-in with Julie Swieca-Gannon — 2025-06-26
    Jun 26 2025
    The 11th episode of the 2025 season features host Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and guest Julie Swieca-Gannon. We're really grateful to Julie for agreeing to come back midway through the season to continue sharing her journey with us and discussing several topics related to our beloved — or despised, depending on the day — South Siders. Whether you're a die-hard White Sox fan or not, there's something for everyone. So, sit back, relax, and grab your favorite beverage because the girls hit a home run conversing about all things baseball, including: Career Reflections Julie discussed some of her on-the-air experiences, including one that got a bit scary, as well as some of her professional highlights, including covering the Sammy Sosa and Mark McGuire home run chase. She recently saw Sammy at an event! Did he recognize her? Tune in to find out! 2025 Season Expectations Julie shared her thoughts on the White Sox organization's current state and how soon she thinks the team will be competitive again. We promise not to hold her accountable. Don't forget to check out the Sox Populi YouTube channel (and please subscribe) or listen on Megaphone below. If you love our White Sox coverage, consider supporting us on Patreon to keep the writing and podcasts going strong! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Soxy Chicks 10 — The Wild West, Red Sox drama, and injury updates galore — 2025-06-23

    Soxy Chicks 10 — The Wild West, Red Sox drama, and injury updates galore — 2025-06-23
    Jun 23 2025
    Bayleigh and Chrystal are back to opine about the last two weeks of baseball. Here is what the ladies talked about: The Rafael Devers of it all, featuring internet trolls Dennis Santana's suspension after trying to hit a fan The Dodgers and Padres feud, and how LA gets away with everything Will Tyler Glasnow ever be healthy? Sammy Sosa's return to Wrigley and how the Cubs ruined Steve Bartman's life Nolan Arenado, Juan Soto, and Andrew McCutchen's milestones Good stadiums with bad teams, and judging Fenway PR nightmare: Clayton Kershaw, ICE, and Nezza Shohei Ohtani is pitching again, and Chrystal has a theory Injuries and updates Ron Washington's health scare Wander Franco's trial is coming to a close Boomer takes about pitchers pitching Miguel Vargas appreciation You can keep up with Bayleigh on Twitter/X. Chrystal is primarily on Bluesky but sometimes on Twitter/X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Visiting Dugout Episode 92 — Toronto Blue Jays — 2025-06-20

    Visiting Dugout Episode 92 — Toronto Blue Jays — 2025-06-20
    Jun 20 2025
    Ruth Kapelus, board member and newsletter editor for the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), joined Chrystal to discuss our neighbors to the north, the Toronto Blue Jays. Here is what was discussed: What's new with the Blue Jays? With the AL up for grabs, can the Blue Jays snag a wild card spot? Trade deadline moves Rating the offseason Anthony Santander didn't pull any offseason interest. Is that a bad omen? Needing another starting pitcher who isn't 40 and injury-prone Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: the extension and concerns All-Star Game picks Pitching predictions Will this series be even with no sign of power hitters? Keys to taking the series Fears heading into the series The bullpens are being taxed, and starters are not going deep enough Detroit domination Paul Skenes needs run support, and perhaps a new team to thrive Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound Rafael Devers trade Accessibility and marketing for players, blackout restrictions, cable and being priced out of baseball You can follow Ruth on Bluesky and subscribe to her Substack for more musings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins