Sam Phalen

Sam Phalen

Joined: May 1, 2025

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.

San Diego Padres v Chicago White Sox

MLB shows a bias against the White Sox in latest Top 100 prospect rankings

Birmingham Barons’ Jacob Gonzalez (10) swings during the game against the Malmö Oat Milkers at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. The Mississippi Braves played as the Oat Milkers as part of the MiLB’s partnership with oat milk company Oatly.

Former White Sox first round draft pick could be due for an MLB call up soon

Aug 10, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery (12) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

Predicting the Chicago White Sox roster for the 2026 season

Chris Getz - Los Angeles Angels v Chicago White Sox

White Sox have a good problem, but it puts pressure on GM Chris Getz this offseason

Josh Naylor - Chicago White Sox v Seattle Mariners

White Sox worst enemy is the perfect fit to join them as a free agent this offseason

Luis Robert Jr. - Milwaukee Brewers v Chicago White Sox

Luis Robert Jr. becomes the 4th player in White Sox history to reach this milestone

Aug 7, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) reacts during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images

Front office stubbornness and lack of clutch hitting lead to White Sox getting swept

Jacob Amaya - Chicago White Sox v Kansas City Royals

White Sox roster move brings back a player fans hoped would be gone forever

Colson Montgomery - Chicago White Sox v Los Angeles Angels

Colson Montgomery makes all-time White Sox history with outrageous home run streak

Will Venable, Walker McKinven - Toronto Blue Jays v Chicago White Sox

Manager Will Venable fixed one White Sox lineup error, but replaced it with another

Apr 3, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Detail view of a Chicago White Sox hat and glove on the bench before a game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Minor league closer is one step away from joining the White Sox in MLB

May 31, 2025; Oxford, MS, USA; Georgia Tech Yellowjackets infielder Kyle Lodise (2) fields a ground ball during the second inning against the Murray State Racers. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Newest White Sox draft picks skip minor league levels and prep for pro debuts

Jun 22, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago White Sox pitcher Adrian Houser (57) pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning in their MLB game at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images

Adrian Houser had his worst start of the year immediately after leaving the White Sox

Luis Robert Jr. - Kansas City Royals v Chicago White Sox

Everybody has been wrong about Luis Robert Jr. and his feelings towards the White Sox

Arizona Diamondbacks v Chicago Cubs

Cubs look like biggest deadline losers after refusing to trade with White Sox

Jesse Scholtens - Oakland Athletics v Chicago White Sox

White Sox lose starting pitching depth after a waiver claim by the Tampa Bay Rays