Calls are growing for the White Sox to AVOID big trade deadline moves and TRUST internal talent

The Chicago White Sox face a pivotal decision at the trade deadline—should they stand pat or target key pitching upgrades? Host Todd Welter questions whether the solutions to the team’s weaknesses truly lie within, spotlighting prospects like Tanner McDougal and Hagen Smith while arguing against sacrificing top talent like Billy Carlson and Jaden Fauske for short-term fixes. With the American League wide open, could an internal boost from Munetaka Murakami returning or Jacob Gonzalez staying hot at the plate spark a postseason run? Welter dissects the White Sox’s remarkable turnaround since Colson Montgomery’s call-up, tracing the transformation from last year’s 28–57 struggles to legitimate AL Central contenders. The episode challenges nostalgia for old-school baseball, tackles fan frustrations, and breaks down how big-league strategy and player development have propelled the current core. Will Chicago push further toward a World Series window in 2028, or does context-driven progress already make 2026 a season to celebrate? 00:00 — Trade Deadline Strategy Discussion about the White Sox’s approach to the trade deadline, internal solutions, and prospect capital. 11:45 — Traditionalists vs Modern Game Debate over old-school vs data-driven baseball, innovations in the sport, and how the game is evolving. 23:35 — White Sox Yearly Progress Reflecting on the White Sox's progress since July 1st of the previous season and the impact of recent prospect promotions.   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwhitesox.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them.  KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.