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Writers producing great work and podcasts you're sure to enjoy. We champion the voices too often overlooked. Feel free to read us (http://fansfirstsports.com/teams/chicago-white-sox) and support us (https://www.patreon.com/SoxPopuli/membership).
Three reasons the White Sox are not going to sign Munetaka Murakami

What new, the Chicago White Sox are reportedly not one of the teams that will be pursuing the Japanese superstar slugger. @toddjdub.bsky.social tells you why

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Three reasons the White Sox are not going to sign Munetaka Murakami - Fans First Sports
The Chicago White Sox are reportedly not one of the teams that will be pursuing the Japanese superstar slugger.
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October 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Sox Populi Podcast 196 — Fearless predictions for the offseason

Malachi Hayes joined @brettballantini.bsky.social to discuss the inspiring (?) second half of the White Sox season and forecast what's to come for the club in the offseason, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Sox Populi Podcast 196 — Fearless predictions for the offseason - Fans First Sports
In an audio-only joint, Malachi Hayes joined Brett Ballantini to discuss the inspiring (?) second half of the White Sox season and forecast what's to come for the club in the offseason.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
White Sox must make good use of cleared-out roster spots

After outrighting four depth players to Triple-A Charlotte and losing Clint Robertson to the Pirates, @toddjdub.bsky.social says that now the real roster-strengthening work begins:

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White Sox must make good use of cleared-out roster spots - Fans First Sports
The Chicago White Sox outrighted four depth players to Triple-A Charlotte. The 40-man roster is now at 35, ready for some additions.
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October 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Soxy Chicks Episode 14 — 2025 postmortem

Bayleigh Von Schneider and @chrystalok.bsky.social wrap up the season with their own baseball postmortem, and look ahead to the playoffs and 2026 season, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Soxy Chicks Episode 14 — 2025 postmortem - Fans First Sports
Bayleigh and Chrystal wrap up the season with their own baseball postmortem and look ahead to the playoffs and 2026 season.
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October 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Shane Smith got snubbed by Baseball America

Baseball America recently announced their All-Rookie team and @toddjdub.bsky.social was shocked that the Chicago White Sox pitcher did not make the list.

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Shane Smith got snubbed by Baseball America - Fans First Sports
Baseball America recently announced their All-Rookie team. Chicago White Sox pitcher Shane Smith did not make the list.
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October 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Three frustrations over the White Sox not keeping their aces

Our newest writer, @toddjdub.bsky.social, laments the loss of an all-world rotation

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Three frustrations over the White Sox not keeping their aces - Fans First Sports
The Chicago White Sox came nowhere close to making the playoffs, but a lot of their former players did.
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October 4, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Sox Pop Postgame Podcast 21 — 100 losses!

@brettballantini.bsky.social flies solo on this postgame podcast, addressing the ramp-up to 100 losses for the 2025 White Sox, and what infamy the club can still achieve this season, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Sox Pop Postgame Podcast 21 — 100 losses! - Fans First Sports
Brett Ballantini flies solo on this postgame podcast, addressing the ramp-up to 100 losses for the 2025 White Sox, and what infamy the club can still achieve in 2025.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Sox Populi 194 — Onward to 100!

@dontizzlejones.bsky.social and @hannahfilippo.bsky.social join @brettballantini.bsky.social to discuss the unprecedented third straight 100-loss season for the White Sox and the positives of the season therein, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Sox Populi 194 — Onward to 100! - Fans First Sports
This edition of the mothership podcast features Dante Jones and Hannah Filippo, who join Brett Ballantini to discuss the encroaching and unprecedented third straight 100-loss season for the White Sox.
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September 23, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Visiting Dugout Episode 107 — San Diego Padres

@kirbydiem.bsky.social joined @chrystalok.bsky.social to chat about the Padres and their upcoming postseason, while also helping to preview the final White Sox home stand of 2025, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Visiting Dugout Episode 107 — San Diego Padres - Fans First Sports
Aaron Kirby joined Chrystal to chat about the Padres and their upcoming postseason, while also helping to preview the final White Sox home stand of the season.
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September 19, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Visiting Dugout Episode 106 — Baltimore Orioles

@lizzierie.bsky.social joined @chrystalok.bsky.social to talk all things Orioles and preview the upcoming White Sox series, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Visiting Dugout Episode 106 — Baltimore Orioles - Fans First Sports
Liz Thompson joined Chrystal to talk all things Orioles and preview the upcoming White Sox series.
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September 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Ladies' Night Episode 25 — Julie Swieca Gannon

Join @soxmom72.bsky.social and @julieswieca.bsky.social as they break down the White Sox’s season, top players, key games, and what’s next for 2026 — on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Ladies' Night Episode 25 — Julie Swieca Gannon - Fans First Sports
Join Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and Julie Swieca Gannon as they break down the White Sox’s season, top players, key games, and what’s next for 2026.
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September 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Visiting Dugout Episode 105 — Tampa Bay Rays

Long-awaited and highly requested guest @catherinetinker.bsky.social joined @chrystalok.bsky.social to talk about the Rays and help preview the upcoming White Sox series, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Visiting Dugout Episode 105 — Tampa Bay Rays - Fans First Sports
Long-awaited and highly requested guest Catherine Tinker joined Chrystal to talk about the Rays and help preview the upcoming White Sox series.
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September 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Sox Pop on the Farm 64 — August review

A look back at August in the White Sox affiliate world with @brettballantini.bsky.social and Joe Resis. We cover it all, or at least the most important parts. And bad news for Joe, we agree on most topics—on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Sox Pop on the Farm 64 — August review - Fans First Sports
It's time to look back on the month of August in the White Sox affiliate world and drill down into the stories of the season that are pushing toward their conclusions. Brett Ballantini welcomes Joe Re...
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September 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Visiting Dugout Episode 104 — Detroit Tigers

Rogelio Castillo is back to chat with @chrystalok.bsky.social about the final White Sox and Tigers series, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Visiting Dugout Episode 104 — Detroit Tigers - Fans First Sports
Rogelio Castillo is back to chat with Chrystal about the final White Sox and Tigers series.
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September 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Latest Luis Robert Jr. injury presents hurdle for his White Sox return

Chicago's once-coveted, now most-tenured player may may not return to the South Side in 2026, says @hannahfilippo.bsky.social

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Latest Luis Robert Jr. injury presents hurdle for his White Sox return - Fans First Sports
Chicago's once coveted, last active rostered international player may may not return to the South Side in 2026
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September 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Tune in as Melissa Sage-Bollenbach talks with guest Tania Farries.

We’re genuinely grateful to Tania for agreeing to share her fandom journey with us & discussing several topics related to our beloved or, depending on the day despised South Siders.

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Ladies' Night Episode 24 — Tania Farries - Fans First Sports
Catch the new episode of the Ladies' Night podcast! Host Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and guest Tania Farries dive into all things Chicago White Sox, from surviving rough seasons to predictions for the fut...
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August 29, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Ladies' Night Episode 24 — Tania Farries

@soxmom72.bsky.social and guest Tania Farries dive into all things Chicago White Sox, from surviving rough seasons to predictions for the future, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Ladies' Night Episode 24 — Tania Farries - Fans First Sports
Catch the new episode of the Ladies' Night podcast! Host Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and guest Tania Farries dive into all things Chicago White Sox, from surviving rough seasons to predictions for the fut...
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August 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Soxy Chicks Episode 13 — Realignments, Brewers, and Colson Montgomery

Bayleigh Von Schneider and @chrystalok.bsky.social had plenty to talk, so find out what is going on in MLB this week, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Soxy Chicks Episode 13 — Realignments, Brewers, and Colson Montgomery - Fans First Sports
Bayleigh and Chrystal had plenty to talk about this week, so find out what is going on in MLB this week.
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August 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Visiting Dugout Episode 103 — Minnesota Twins

Brandon Warne is back to chat with @chrystalok.bsky.social and provide insight on the Twins ahead of the upcoming White Sox series, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Visiting Dugout Episode 103 — Minnesota Twins - Fans First Sports
Brandon Warne is back this season to chat with Chrystal and provide insight on the Twins ahead of the upcoming series.
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August 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Why the White Sox and Cubs need to be in the same division

@hannahfilippo.bsky.social thinks that Rob Manfred's potential division realignment would be the best financial and athletic motivator for the South Side

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Why the White Sox and Cubs need to be in the same division - Fans First Sports
Rob Manfred's potential division realignment would be the best financial and athletic motivator for the South Side
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August 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Visiting Dugout Episode 102 — Atlanta Braves

Friend of Sox Populi @kindableu.bsky.social joined @chrystalok.bsky.social to chat about the Atlanta Braves and help preview the upcoming White Sox series, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Visiting Dugout Episode 102 — Atlanta Braves - Fans First Sports
Friend of South Side Sox Tommy Barbee joined Chrystal to chat about the Atlanta Braves and help preview the upcoming series.
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August 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Why the White Sox are better than their record

MLB standings frame Chicago as a dismal team, but the roster's talent and potential far exceed the record

Confused? @hannahfilippo.bsky.social will explain

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Why the White Sox are better than their record - Fans First Sports
MLB standings frame Chicago as a dismal team, but the roster's talent and potential far exceed the team's record
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August 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Ladies' Night Episode 23 — Entertainer and author Nancy Hays

Die-hard White Sox fan Nancy Hays joins @soxmom72.bsky.social to talk about Hays' family ties to the South Side and a passion project connecting Chicago sports history with the arts, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Ladies' Night Episode 23 — Entertainer and author Nancy Hays - Fans First Sports
Die-hard White Sox fan and professional singer, Nancy Hays, joins host Melissa Sage-Bollenbach to share her unique fandom journey. The pair discuss Hays' family ties to the South Side and a special pa...
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August 11, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Sox Populi Podcast 193 — The Adrian Houser Debate

After some of @brettballantini.bsky.social's ramblings over the White Sox trade of Adrian Houser to the Rays at the deadline, Malachi Hayes suggested a debate of sorts — on the
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Sox Populi Podcast 193 — The Adrian Houser Debate - Fans First Sports
After some of Brett Ballantini's idiotic angry questionable ramblings in our staff discussions, Malachi Hayes suggested a ... debate? ... of sorts, centered around the White Sox trade of Adrian Houser...
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August 9, 2025 at 2:10 AM