DO-OR-DIE: White Sox face SEASON-defining series in Cleveland with division title up for grabs

The Chicago White Sox face division-defining pressure as they battle the Cleveland Guardians with the AL Central title on the line. Can the young roster overcome recent struggles with runners in scoring position and regain their edge after a painful 1-5 stretch? Host Todd Welter breaks down what it’ll take for the Sox to close out a magical summer atop the AL Central standings.Major changes rock the front office with amateur scouting director Mike Shirley’s sudden resignation amid misconduct allegations—raising the stakes for GM Chris Getz’s next hire. Plus, updates from the farm: Caleb Bonemer’s smooth transition to center field and the development of key arms like Noah Schultz and Davis Martin spark hope for the future. Locked On White Sox delivers essential insights as the team’s playoff fate hangs in the balance.00:00 Division Title on the Line13:43 Mike Shirley Resignation Fallout21:09 Minor League Monday ReportSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware.  Protect yourself now. StanceCheck out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase.  Learn more at https://Stance.com.Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball.Clutch ParlaysGo to https://ClutchParlays.com today and use code LOCKEDON for your first month free on a monthly plan. Pick Smarter. Parlay Sharper. 5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or AmazonKALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. GametimeToday'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.FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days.  Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM 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.