HOT: White Sox continue to IMPRESS with winning streak ahead of Crosstown Classic vs. Cubs

Chicago White Sox surge past expectations with a red-hot streak—can their youthful core sustain this turnaround? Host Todd Welter dissects the Sox’s recent milestones, spotlighting standout performances from Colson Montgomery, Munetaka Murakami, Miguel Vargas, and Sam Antonacci. After years of disappointment, the White Sox's revamped front office, analytics-driven approach, and bold moves like signing Murakami are finally paying dividends on the diamond. The Crosstown Classic takes center stage as the White Sox face the Chicago Cubs in a pivotal three-game series. Todd and Locked on Cubs host Matt Cozzi discuss the huge weekend Crosstown Classic series. Todd and Matt examine key pitching matchups, including ace Davis Martin’s breakout season, and the renewed rivalry featuring fast-rising talent and classic Chicago intensity. Can the South Siders establish themselves as legitimate contenders, or will the Cubs maintain cross-town dominance? Don’t miss this lively breakdown of the White Sox’s resurgence and the high-stakes battles ahead. 00:00 White Sox Resurgence & Impressions Opening monologue on recent White Sox performance, fan skepticism, and reasons to be impressed by the team's transformation. 12:34 Crosstown Classic Preview Todd and Matt discuss the upcoming White Sox vs. Cubs series, analyzing both teams' trajectories, schedules, and significance of the matchup beyond rivalry. 23:25 White Sox Young Core & Series Dynamics Deep dive into the developing young White Sox core, impact players, pitching matchups, and evolving rivalry and fan sentiment between Cubs and White Sox. 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 The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. 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.COM to 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) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... #WhiteSox #ChicagoWhiteSox #MLB