FOR REAL: White Sox did more than beat the Cubs as they PROVE their legitimacy this season

The Chicago White Sox surge past the Cubs, fueled by a red-hot power trio—Munetaka Murakami, Colson Montgomery, and Miguel Vargas—proving this breakout isn’t a fluke. Can the South Siders maintain their momentum and secure a playoff spot for the first time since 2021? Host Todd Welter breaks down the White Sox’s statement series win, spotlighting clutch home runs, comeback victories, and the emergence of Davis Martin as a reliable ace. Key topics include concerns over bullpen inconsistency, starters’ short outings, and missed opportunities with runners in scoring position. Plus, analysis of the newly updated MLB Pipeline top prospects, with Caleb Bonemer and Braden Montgomery rising up the rankings. With tough division matchups looming and internal talent ready to break through, will the White Sox overcome their lingering weaknesses and keep rewriting their rebuild’s timeline? 00:00 White Sox Are "For Real" Discussion of the White Sox's recent hot streak, statement series win vs. Cubs, and the emerging core's impact on playoff hopes. 12:36 Team Weaknesses & Playoff Concerns Breakdown of the key weaknesses that could hold the White Sox back (offense w/ RISP, bullpen issues, rotation depth, tough upcoming schedule). 21:27 Top Prospect Updates Analysis of MLB Pipeline's updated White Sox prospect rankings and discussion on key risers, potential mid-season promotions, and implications for the rebuild. 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! 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Nutrafol Find out why Nutrafol is the only hair growth supplement brand trusted by MLB. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit https://Nutrafol.com and enter promo code LOCKEDONMLB. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at https://Indeed.com/podcast HIMS To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.comLOCKEDONMLB 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.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game. 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.