Sam Phalen

Sam Phalen

Sam is a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan and the site expert for Southside Showdown. He has previously covered the Tennessee Titans and Vanderbilt Commodores as a beat reporter and host providing fans with informative and engaging content from inside the locker room.

Tim Elko - Seattle Mariners v Chicago White Sox

Chris Getz and the Chicago White Sox lied to everybody about Tim Elko

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Mar 11, 2025; Peoria, Arizona, USA; Chicago White Sox catcher  Kyle Teel against the San Diego Padres during a spring training game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kyle Teel is ready for an MLB call-up, but the White Sox aren't ready for him

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Draft prospect George Wolkow during a high school baseball game at the MLB Draft Combine at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Five-tool White Sox prospect is red hot and showing off his full potential

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Jared Shuster - Milwaukee Brewers v Chicago White Sox

3 Chicago White Sox players that will be off the team by June

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Kyle Teel - Chicago White Sox Photo Day

The White Sox are failing a top prospect with how they're using him in the minor leagues

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Adrian Houser - Chicago Cubs v Milwaukee Brewers

White Sox add to starting rotation and their newest player will help them immediately

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Chicago White Sox shortstop Chase Meidroth (10) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

6 Chicago White Sox players that are locked in as part of the future

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Will Venable - Chicago White Sox v Cincinnati Reds

White Sox manager Will Venable passed a big test and proved how he's different from Pedro Grifol and Tony LaRussa

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Pedro Grifol, Ozzie Guillen - San Francisco Giants v Chicago White Sox

Ozzie Guillen roasts former White Sox manager Pedro Grifol live on the air

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Jacob Amaya - Chicago White Sox v Detroit Tigers

White Sox finally get rid of Jacob Amaya, but his replacement is somehow just as bad

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Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

3 things the Chicago White Sox must do to beat the Cubs this weekend

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Rick Hahn - Seattle Mariners v Chicago White Sox

Former White Sox GM Rick Hahn gets brutally honest about the failed rebuild

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Hagen Smith - San Diego Padres v Chicago White Sox

White Sox flirting with malpractice after scary notes about top pitching prospects

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Jace LaViolette - Oklahoma State v Texas A&M

White Sox hope to pair top prospect with his former college teammate in 2025 MLB Draft

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Sean Burke - Miami Marlins v Chicago White Sox

One simple lineup change can unlock White Sox starting pitcher Sean Burke

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Minnesota Twins v Chicago White Sox

3 White Sox players that are quietly having a good season in 2025

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