Sara Sanchez from Bleed Cubbie Blue joined to chat about the upcoming Crosstown series and what's going on over on the North Side. The Cubs have been on fire lately, leading the National League Central, but not everything is perfect at The Friendly Confines. Sara talked about the issues Chicago's other baseball team sees, and the chaos that always …

Duke Coughlin, Joe Binder, Jordan Lazowski, and Tim Moran conclude "Pope Week" on the South Side with a episode full of fun! Duke, Jordan, and Tim first talk about Tim Elko's promotion and their expectations for what he can bring throughout the year. Are fans' expectations aligned with the reality of his skills? Plus, a roster crunch is coming - co…

Is it sheer coincidence that with a White Sox fan in charge of things in the Vatican the team won three out of four prior to this recording? Duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and current Ohio Valley correspondent (while doing a play in Cincinnati) Will delve into the papal impact, as Will points out that suffering is a major factor in Catholicism…

In the sixth episode of the 2025 season, Allie Wesel, South Side Sox writer/editor and Sox Populi podcaster, joins host Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and guest Courtney Finnicum to discuss several topics related to baseball, sports, and our beloved — or despised, depending on the day — South Siders. Whether you're a die-hard White Sox fan or not, there's…

Wick Terrell, editor of Red Reporter, is back to talk about the upcoming White Sox opponent, the Cincinnati Reds. The last time we chatted was ahead of the Eloy Jiménez appendicitis series in May 2023. But with a new manager (Terry Francona) and the absence of long-time Red Joey Votto, we're looking at a fresh team. Here is what we talked about: Wh…

In the fifth episode of the 2025 season, Hannah Flippo, South Side Sox writer/editor and Sox Populi writer/podcaster, joins host Melissa Sage-Bollenbach to discuss several topics related to baseball, sports, and 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 ever…

Jordan Lazowski and Joe Binder return for a special papal edition of the Sox On 35th podcast. The duo welcomes on Eddie Schmit, a White Sox fan whose family's connection led to him sitting next to Pope Leo XIV at Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. Hear from Schmit about his relationship with the pontiff, memories from the game, his reaction to the pa…

The incomparable Chris Towers joined the podcast to give an update on the Marlins, break down the series, and make jokes about being old. You might know Chris from his work over at CBS Sports and the Fantasy Baseball Today newsletter. Here is what we discussed: What's new with the Marlins Rating the offseason Is this a rebuild? Kim Ng's plague upon…

Continuing our 600th podcast celebration, Brett Ballantini had the Sharing Sox duo of Leigh and Will Allan on, for the very first time together, the mothership. We attempted to make zero references to the 2025 White Sox, but failed. Still, this is mostly contemporary White Sox-free: Revisiting the first episode, Sept. 9, 2020, and acknowledging tha…

To commemorate the 600th Sox Populi Podcast, we had podcasting mainstays Chrystal O'Keefe (Visiting Dugout, Soxy Chicks, Estrogen Power Hour, et. al), Joe Resis (Sox Pop on the Farm) and Melissa Sage-Bollenbach (Ladies' Night) on to discuss the past four-five years of podcasting at Sox Populi and South Side Sox. Brief acknowledgement was made for S…

Somehow it's been more than 10 months since our last Farm podcast, so we returned with authority — namely, three authorities (Joe Resis, Kristina Airdo, Hannah Filippo) and a host (Brett Ballantini). We spent an hour covering each affiliate ... yes, even the Winston-Salem Dash: An assignment for the missing Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, and a last chanc…

Friend of the pod Kevin O'Brien is back to talk to Chrystal about a division rival — the Kansas City Royals. After winning a series against the Houston Astros (thanks to the rain!), the White Sox embark on a four-game series against Bobby Witt Jr. & Co. Tune in to hear what Kevin said about the Royals and how this series might play out. Here is wha…

Sean Anderson of CHGO White Sox joins the show with Jordan Lazowski and Nik Gaur to talk about the first month of baseball on the South Side in 2025. Sean talks about the latest happenings over at CHGO before getting into the play on the field. He discusses the progress made from rookies Chase Meidroth and Edgar Quero, his mixed feelings on the Cit…

In the first Pipeline to 35th episode of 2025, Michael Suareo returns to dive into the top storylines from each White Sox minor league affiliate. He also discusses the recent promotions over the first month of the season and what to expect throughout the season.Sox On 35th tarafından oluşturuldu

Recording on the day after Luis Robert Jr. stole a grand slam and then knocked in four runs himself, duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and (while he’s in a play in Cincinnati) Ohio Valley correspondent, Will, call for the White Sox to trade Luis before another game is played, taking whatever a contending team will offer. Said urging by people who…

Chrystal hosted fantasy baseball expert Anthony to chat about the Houston Astros and what to expect from the upcoming series. Here is what was discussed: What's new in Houston? How would Anthony rate the offseason? Thoughts about the 2025 season for the Astros Pitching matchups featuring Framber Valdez, Hunter Brown, and Lance McCullers Jr McCuller…

In the fifth episode of the 2025 season, Kristina Airdo, South Side Sox writer/editor and Sox Populi podcaster, joins host Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and special guest Chrystal O'Keefe to discuss several topics related to baseball, sports, and our beloved — or despised, depending on the day — South Siders. Whether you're a die-hard White Sox fan or no…

The Chicago White Sox are finally playing a new team, so that means a new episode. I had the incomparable Jordan White on to provide an update on the Milwaukee Brewers and help break down the upcoming homestand. Jordan provided the analytics and keen insight on what to expect: What's new with the Brewers? Rating the offseason, and an old friend ale…

The Chicago White Sox wrapped up a series in Sacramento by falling from ahead and losing a series with an extra-inning loss — a loss that put them at, you may want to sit down for this, THE EXACT SAME RECORD PACE AS 2024 (if you've been living under a rock, that's 41-121). Seems a good time to sit down, as Brett Ballantini did with Hannah Filippo, …

Bayleigh and Chrystal are back to chat about what's going on in Major League Baseball at the moment. Topics: Haters Chrystal got to watch competent baseball, and that's why this episode is late Shohei Ohtani is the first MLB player to become a dad, apparently Aaron Judge and Eugenio Suárez are doing well Jarren Duran stealing home Paul Skenes is pi…

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back to talk about another week of White Sox baseball. Are you concerned at all about the starting pitching staff? Is there any hope for a turnaround for Luis Robert Jr? And what are your early impressions of Edgar Quero and Chase Meidroth? The crew answers this and much more. Finally, they have some…

In the fourth episode of the 2025 season Allie Wesel, South Side Sox writer/editor and Sox Populi podcaster, joins host Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and guest Jacki Krestel to discuss several topics related to baseball, sports, and our beloved — or despised, depending on the day — South Siders. Whether you're a die-hard White Sox fan or not, there's som…

No, it's not Groundhog Day. The White Sox are shipping off to Boston to face the Red Sox. Unless Lucas Giolito is pitching for the Red Sox this coming Patriots' Day, the White Sox hopefully won't suffer the same fate they did in 2021. In a sillier episode that is a bit different from the usual series previews, I talked to a sleep-deprived Ed Hand a…

Duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and (for the moment as he performs in a play at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park) Ohio Valley Correspondent, Will, start off by eschewing reality as best they can, talking about some White Sox high points. Those include Edgar Quero about to make his MLB debut a few hours after they recorded the cast, the apparent…

Die-hard Athletics fan and friend of the podcast Aaron Cameron joined to discuss the Athletics' recent developments, both good and bad. We also discussed the A's coming to Chicago for a series opener on Jackie Robinson Day. While we could've recorded for hours with many side quests, here is a bit of what our lively conversation consisted of: A temp…

Tony and Steve are back to recap this week in Chicago White Sox baseball. Sox On Tap is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OnTapSportsNet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, your go-to source for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠White Sox news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, analysis, and updates. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SoxOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@OnTapSportsNet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TonyOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nWi_Steve⁠…

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined this week by Michael Suareo, who helps give an update on the minor league side of things as the major league team struggles. Who are some of the early-season standouts? Who can fans expect to see in Chicago this year? And are there any concerns over Colson Montgomery's slow start? The crew als…

With the White Sox tumbling from first place (OK, they were 2-4, and they were tied for last place at the same time) to last, it was time for Brett Ballantini to assemble Chrystal O'Keefe, Joe Resis and Hannah Filippo to discuss the state of the team. The crux of this podcast was how similar or different this 2025 team feels from 2024: Backing that…

The first laundry series of the season is ahead, as the White Sox host the Red Sox in Chicago. With Garrett Crochet and Lucas Giolito in the starting rotation, the White Sox might see some old friends. Bayleigh, known also as the co-host of Soxy Chicks, was on to chat about her Sox and preview the series. Here is what we discussed: What's new with …

In the third episode of the 2025 season, Sox Populi podcaster Delia Ritchie joins host Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and guest Julie Swieca Gannon to discuss 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 gra…

Imari is back this season to discuss Cleveland's home opener and the series with the White Sox. Despite the Guardians making a deep run in the playoffs last season, the experts favor the Tigers and Royals. But the American League Central can be anyone's to win. On this episode, we talked about: What's new in Cleveland Grading the offseason The AL C…

Steve, Besnik, and a special guest discuss the week that was in White Sox baseball. Sox On Tap is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OnTapSportsNet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, your go-to source for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠White Sox news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, analysis, and updates. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SoxOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@OnTapSportsNet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TonyOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nWi_Steve⁠ | @BezBeyondT…

Bayleigh and Chrystal chat about what's been happening in Major League Baseball since Opening Day. In this episode, they talk about: Tampa Bay Rays and the repairs to Tropicana Field Freddie Freeman's shower mishap Nathan Eovaldi's complete game Is it time for Max Scherzer to hang up his cleats? Colton Cowser is out and Gunner Henderson is back for…

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur begin their weekly breakdown of the 2025 White Sox with today's episode! The team is 2-7, and in many ways, feels like the same team we were watching in 2025. What are the early positive and negative trends they're seeing in the lineup, rotation, and bullpen? How long is the leash for Andrew Vaughn? And …

Walker is back this season to discuss the Tigers and explain what the series might look like. Listen for player breakdowns, and stay for how funny we are. What's new with the Tigers Offseason moves It's not great in Detroit AL Central predictions Pitching matchups Who is even batting for the White Sox? Keys to winning the series Threats and fears T…

Is that title a gag? No, actually, the White Sox have spent all but one day of this season in first place, including at the moment this podcast was recorded and published. Sure, the team has lost both of its series this season and sits 2-4, but so what? A five-way tie for first in a terrible AL Central still counts as first! Joe Resis, Brian O'Neil…

In the second episode of the 2025 season, Sox Populi/South Side Sox writer and editor Kristina Airdo joins host Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and our special guest, Ashley Sanders. Ashley is currently a Live Designer on MLB The Show's Live Team for Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE). Melissa and Kristina talked to Ashley about her role with SIE, and of…

Tony and Steve recap the Chicago White Sox Opening Weekend series against the Los Angeles Angels. The Sox won the opener but came up empty-handed in the final two games of the series. Sox On Tap is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OnTapSportsNet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, your go-to source for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠White Sox news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, analysis, and updates. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SoxOn…

Jackson Nelson joined the podcast to chat about the White Sox hosting the Twins for the season's second series: What's new with the Twins? Grading the offseason Joe Ryan catchup Thoughts heading into the season The AL Central race Pitching matchups Why are so many pitchers down for the count? Tommy John surgery, even the kids are doing it! Keys to …

Just like we wrote it up, the White Sox romped over the Angels on Opening Day, 8-1, so naturally Brett Ballantini gathered some of his closest pals (Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, Brian O'Neill and Joe Resis) to comb back over every luscious detail of a shocking start to the 2025 season: Sean Burke, facing adversity in the first and hard contact in the s…

It's Opening Day for the White Sox, and Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Tim Moran are here to make their season predictions! They first start by talking about some of the team's initial 26-man roster decisions. Were there any surprises about who they took from camp? And what do you make of all the Tommy John surgeries the White Sox have had early in…

To get you hyped for Chicago White Sox 2025 baseball and specifically this Opening Day, Brett Ballantini brought in Chrystal O'Keefe, Joe Resis and Hannah Filippo for thoughts on Thursday, the weekend series, and the season itself: A 121-loss team with nothing to play for opens the season with just four rookies on the roster, two of them Rule 5 pic…

Welcome to season three of Visiting Dugout, our season-long White Sox opponent preview series! In this episode, AngelsFaithful joined to chat about Opening Day and this weekend's series between the White Sox and the Angels: What's new in Anaheim? A healthy Mike Trout is good for baseball Grading the offseason The White Sox to Angels pipeline Openin…

In the first episode of Ladies' Night for the 2025 season, our newest team member, Hannah Filippo, joins veteran Melissa Sage-Bollenbach to discuss 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 yo…

Tony, Besnik, and Steve make their predictions for the 2025 Chicago White Sox season. Sox On Tap is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OnTapSportsNet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, your go-to source for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠White Sox news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, analysis, and updates. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SoxOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@OnTapSportsNet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TonyOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BezBeyondThePen…

We can't avoid the reality of the 2025 season any longer, thus Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, Hannah Filippo and Brett Ballantini sat down to discuss our predictions for the 2025 season, in the framework of the annual South Side Sox prognostication challenge. We focused significantly on the White Sox, but took a broader look at baseball as well: Season w…

Bayleigh Von Schneider and Chrystal O'Keefe are back to start the season with MLB updates, opinions, and plenty of Ghostface sightings hidden in the background. Here is what they talked about: The Jackie Robinson of it all The Tokyo Series Please stay healthy, Mike Trout Abusers are back in the spotlight Mark Cahna Welcome to the show, J.C. Escarra…

With a week to go until Opening Day, duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of what’s in store in 2025. The good? The food menu, of course. Through all their many name changes, White Sox stadia have featured some really good food, usually at very decent prices for event chow. …

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back with Spring Training games fully underway for the White Sox. Who's impressed, who hasn't, and who will you be watching closely as more games take place in the coming weeks? The crew is definitely pretty impressed by some pitchers... Plus, the crew discusses the latest rumors surrounding the Ishb…

Tony, Steve, and Besnik are back for Season 7 Episode 2 of Sox On Tap. The guys discuss the first week of Spring Training games, dive into the Justin Ishbia ownership situation, and take a look back at the best White Sox teams over the last 30 years. Sox On Tap is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OnTapSportsNet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, your go-to source for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠White Sox news⁠…