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Midseason is almost here! Jake and Jordan share the six things that have shocked them the most as we approach the actual halfway point of the 2023 season. Then the boys contemplate why we play baseball in London as they preview the Cubs/Cardinals Series and recall the unforgettable beautiful disaster of a series between the Red Sox and the Yankees in 2019. We wonder what’s going on with Wander and finish off with the Good, the Bad, and the Uggla for the week.

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In the wake of the Dodgers inviting The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to a game earlier this week, multiple players who identify as Catholics have come out and expressed their concern with the group being given a platform at baseball games. Jake and Jordan explain why it’s incredibly important for baseball to continue to provide a space for marginalized communities to feel safe, respected, and accepted, and why these players need to understand the bigger picture. Then, Stephen Schoch from “The Schoch Factor” podcast previews college baseball’s highly anticipated regional weekend matchups. Finally, Jake and Jordan play “why haven’t you stolen a base yet?” and highlight the prospects who are lighting it up in “Prospect Pedestal”. 

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Now that we’re a couple of months into the season, Jake and Jordan look back at the biggest off-season moves and determine which teams have come out winners, and which have come out losers. Then, Bobby Wagner is back for another edition of METSCON. How dire is the situation in Flushing Meadows? Bobby breaks it all down. Finally, the Jake and Jordan give their nominations for this weeks edition of The Good, The Bad, and the Uggla.

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• What Are You Drinking?
• Banter
• Cincy Trip
• Sox in KC
• Abreu Return
• Thank Yous

Jake and Jordan continue to be surprised by the Tampa Bay Rays' red-hot start and look ahead to their series against the Blue Jays. Then, they break down which teams may be hitting the early-season panic button (Red Sox fans are not going to like this). Finally, the boys bring you another edition of “The Good, The Bad, and the Uggla” before picking out some under-performing players and asking them “why haven’t you homered yet?”

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Jake and Jordan break down everything you need to know about the AL West heading into the 2023 season. They analyze team changes, and ask the biggest questions surrounding every team, including whether there is anything for A’s fans to get excited about whatsoever, “are the Angels the team under the most pressure this season”, and “what does Julio Rodriguez need to do to win the MVP?” Plus, Kennedi Landry from MLB.com pops by to chat about the Rangers and the return to baseball for Bruce Bochy. 

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Our Cubs Weekly panel of Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki answer reader questions ahead of a pivotal offseason.

From best free agent fits to offseason predictions, we attempt to answer every question fired our way - including some fun off-the-wall queries.

00:56 - Who are some Cubs players that you think will break out next season?

03:47 - Was Jar Jar secretly a dark lord of the Sith (the true ‘phantom menace’ within an abandoned storyline)?

04:48 - Which Cub had the best ULRAG of the year?

06:05 - If you could design a Cubs + Star Wars promo/gameday giveaway what would it be?

07:02 - Favorite Cubs moment of the 2022 season

09:15 - Using the 2022 Cubs final home game lineup, match each player with their Star Wars character.

15:37 - Will the Cubs try to get top free agents?

16:40 - Thoughts on the upcoming offseason

18:46 - Prediction for next season's record

20:05 - Do you think the Cubs will make the 2023 postseason?

21:13 - Do you foresee Morel retaining the multi-tool function next year or getting locked in at one spot?

24:05 - 2016 Cubs as MCU characters

26:55 - What's the 1B situation next year looking like? Would adding a 36-year-old player (like Jose Abreu) with positional limitations be wise?

29:24 - Why not extend Willson Contreras?

31:50 - Will the Cubs sign a FA SS or could they trade for one? Is Nico staying at SS or moving back to 2B?

33:58 - What are your projections for CF, SS, 1B, 2B, 3B starters in '23? FA's, prospects, names?

37:22 - Who is the Cubs' future?

39:24 - Favorite dance?

40:33 - If made available, would the Cubs be in on Rafael Devers or Mike Trout?

The League updates harassment and discrimination policies, expanding mandatory training beyond players to include staff and front office executives. A new anonymous hotline for reporting violations has been established, and although we are in favor of these baby steps, Pottymouth proposes going full public school and mandating reporting for anyone who hears of violations. Giant steps backwards in fan engagement, however, as MLB cleans house of social media coordinators. The League and the Player’s Association agreed on health and safety protocols for the coming season, learning from last year.  Expected behavior is spelled out very clearly, as are consequences, and the wearing of not-quite-ankle bracelets.

Pottymouth introduces you to some relative unknowns in our boyfriend segment, Jose Abreu for the White Sox and Nolan Arenado for the Cardinals.  Keep an eye out for these players with Cuban connections, they may make names for themselves one day.  Patti’s CWS pick of prospect Andrew “Please give me Ricky Wild Thing Vaughn’s number” Vaughn offers a chance for a romantic Valentine’s Day serenade from your hosts. For the Cardinals, Patti swaps in “family dinner” for the “have a beer” requirement and chooses brainy infielder Tommy Edman.

It’s always a good day when we can talk about Big Sexy. All this plus helpful vaccine hints, animal documentaries, and international baseball.

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Corey Seidman and Jim Salisbury discuss:

• (0:30) — Francisco Lindor, Carlos Carrasco, and Kyle Schwarber all join the NL East.
• (5:47) — What Liam Hendriks’ big $54 million contract could mean for rest of free-agent market.
• (8:41) — The White Sox are completely in win now mode.
• (10:09) — Players Dave Dombrowski could reunite with.
• (12:23) — Phillies trade for hard-throwing reliever from Giants.
• (15:46) — Will J.T. Realmuto and Didi Gregorius remain with the Phillies?
• (21:15) — MLB is hopeful to play a full season.

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The White Sox ripped up their qualifying offer for Jose Abreu and instead reached a 3-year contract with their All-Star first baseman. Why did they do it and what does it mean? (1:30) What can the White Sox expect offensively from Abreu during the contract? (5:50) Tweets from White Sox fans (13:00), does this affect Andrew Vaughn? (17:50), the Zack Wheeler rumors (24:00) and more.

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After three days of SoxFest, we learned a whole lot about the White Sox offseason, their pursuit of Manny Machado and what might happen in 2019 and 2020. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber cover it all. Rick Hahn says he'll be "personally disappointed" if the White Sox don't get one of the premium free agents (3:00), Eloy Jimenez says he wants to win Rookie of the Year (6:25). Tim Anderson says "shortstop is mine" (10:23), Yonder Alonso FaceTimed Manny Machado with Jose Abreu and Yoan Moncada (13:05), Michael Kopech says the plan is to win a World Series in 2020 (15:46), Rick Hahn referred to himself as a "jackass" for trading Fernando Tatis Jr. (24:12) and much more.

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On Day 3 of the MLB Winter Meetings, White Sox general manager Rick Hahn came on the podcast to talk with Chuck Garfien about the White Sox offseason plans and their future.  

Among the topics: the trade market for Jose Abreu, rebuilding the bullpen and possible free-agent pitchers the White Sox might sign (Garfien gives Hahn a couple suggestions). Hahn also explains why next offseason the White Sox will be more active with moves, and he promises to come on a future remote White Sox Talk Podcast as long as there is karaoke. Then, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago joins the podcast to talk about Jerry Reinsdorf saying it will be “a joke” if Jim Thome doesn’t make the Hall of Fame on the first ballot and why the White Sox likely won’t trade for Manny Machado. 

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On Day 2 of the MLB Winter Meetings, Chuck Garfien speaks with legendary baseball writer Peter Gammons, who shares his knowledge about the key figures in the White Sox rebuild. He explains why Michael Kopech will win a Cy Young Award one day, and he raves about Carson Fulmer as well as the returns the White Sox got last year at the Winter Meetings in the Sale and Eaton trades. Then Garfien is joined by White Sox manager Rick Renteria who talks about Jose Abreu’s leadership, if he sees the White Sox trading Abreu, what he’s seen from Luis Robert and more. We wrap up the podcast with NBC Sports Chicago’s Vinnie Duber, who’s covering the White Sox at the Winter Meetings. They discuss whether the White Sox would trade for Manny Machado or Christian Yelich and give a list of free-agent pitchers the White Sox should sign.  

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On this edition of the podcast, Chuck Garfien, Chris Kamka and Ryan McGuffey tackle the latest trade rumors surrounding the White Sox. Are the White Sox really interested in Jackie Bradley Jr? Why the trade market for Jose Abreu could be strong this winter. What teams are possible destinations for Avisail Garcia? Is Omar Vizquel coming back to the White Sox organization? And more. Plus, the guys answer the best fan questions that didn't make it on the All-request White Sox Talk Podcast in October. They include questions about Jose Quintana, J.D. Martinez, Chet Lemon, Ross Gload, Chris Widger and hot dogs.

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We took the White Sox Talk Podcast to White Sox fans for our first remote podcast at Reggie’s Bar in the South Loop. White Sox play by play announcer Jason Benetti joined the crew for to talk about taking over for Hawk Harrelson and what the White Sox will do this off-season. Will they trade Jose Abreu or Avi Garcia? When will Eloy Jimenez and Michael Kopech make their White Sox debuts? Benetti, Garfien, Hayes, McGuffey and Kamka predict what free agents the White Sox will sign this winter and a whole lot more.  

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