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Soxy Chicks Episode 14 — 2025 postmortem - Fans First Sports

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 1d

Soxy Chicks Episode 14 — 2025 postmortem

Bayleigh Von Schneider and @chrystalok.bsky.social wrap up the season with their own baseball postmortem, and look ahead to the playoffs and 2026 season, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Bayleigh and Chrystal wrap up the season with their own baseball postmortem and look ahead to the playoffs and 2026 season.

Shane Smith got snubbed by Baseball America - Fans First Sports

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 4d

Shane Smith got snubbed by Baseball America

Baseball America recently announced their All-Rookie team and @toddjdub.bsky.social was shocked that the Chicago White Sox pitcher did not make the list.

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Baseball America recently announced their All-Rookie team. Chicago White Sox pitcher Shane Smith did not make the list.

Three frustrations over the White Sox not keeping their aces - Fans First Sports

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 7d

Three frustrations over the White Sox not keeping their aces

Our newest writer, @toddjdub.bsky.social, laments the loss of an all-world rotation

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The Chicago White Sox came nowhere close to making the playoffs, but a lot of their former players did.

Sox Populi Podcast 195 — 2025 White Sox review — 2025-09-30

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 11d

If you endeavor to view a dynamic, five-person podcast, well you can. Just stop by the SoxPopuli YouTube and hit play:

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Sox Populi Podcast 195 — 2025 White Sox review - Fans First Sports

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 11d

Sox Populi Podcast 195—2025 White Sox review

@chrystalok.bsky.social, Joe Resis, @soxmom72.bsky.social, @stonedpony.bsky.social and @brettballantini.bsky.social looked back at the season and teased a return of @kindableu.bsky.social's Soxivus, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Chrystal O'Keefe, Joe Resis, Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and podcast rookie David James joined Brett Ballantini to look back on the 2025 season, from a few enticing angles

Sox Pop Postgame Podcast 21 — 100 losses! — 2025-09-24

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 16d

If watching a guy talk to himself about his lifelong team losing 100 games for an unprecedented third straight season is your thing, well, you're a sadist. But also, tune in at Sox Populi YouTube!

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Sox Pop Postgame Podcast 21 — 100 losses! - Fans First Sports

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 16d

Sox Pop Postgame Podcast 21 — 100 losses!

@brettballantini.bsky.social flies solo on this postgame podcast, addressing the ramp-up to 100 losses for the 2025 White Sox, and what infamy the club can still achieve this season, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Brett Ballantini flies solo on this postgame podcast, addressing the ramp-up to 100 losses for the 2025 White Sox, and what infamy the club can still achieve in 2025.

Sox Populi 194 — Onward to 100! — 2025-09-23

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 18d

hey we got a video podcast as well, over at Sox Populi YouTube, check it out:

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Sox Populi 194 — Onward to 100! - Fans First Sports

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 18d

Sox Populi 194 — Onward to 100!

@dontizzlejones.bsky.social and @hannahfilippo.bsky.social join @brettballantini.bsky.social to discuss the unprecedented third straight 100-loss season for the White Sox and the positives of the season therein, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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This edition of the mothership podcast features Dante Jones and Hannah Filippo, who join Brett Ballantini to discuss the encroaching and unprecedented third straight 100-loss season for the White Sox.

Visiting Dugout Episode 107 — San Diego Padres — 2025-09-18

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 22d

also, yep, you got to check out the video podcast, at Sox Populi YouTube!

youtu.be/ynVmirA7U0Q

Visiting Dugout Episode 107 — San Diego Padres - Fans First Sports

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 22d

Visiting Dugout Episode 107 — San Diego Padres

@kirbydiem.bsky.social joined @chrystalok.bsky.social to chat about the Padres and their upcoming postseason, while also helping to preview the final White Sox home stand of 2025, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Aaron Kirby joined Chrystal to chat about the Padres and their upcoming postseason, while also helping to preview the final White Sox home stand of the season.

Visiting Dugout Episode 106 — Baltimore Orioles — 2025-09-15

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 26d

hey now don't be goofy, check out the video podcast at Sox Populi YouTube as well!

youtu.be/ZCPjkBnrQ3Y

Visiting Dugout Episode 106 — Baltimore Orioles - Fans First Sports

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 26d

Visiting Dugout Episode 106 — Baltimore Orioles

@lizzierie.bsky.social joined @chrystalok.bsky.social to talk all things Orioles and preview the upcoming White Sox series, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Liz Thompson joined Chrystal to talk all things Orioles and preview the upcoming White Sox series.

Ladies' Night Episode 25 — Julie Swieca Gannon — 2025-09-11

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 11

and don't forget our video podcast at Sox Populi YouTube!

youtu.be/ZtDScyrldOk

Ladies' Night Episode 25 — Julie Swieca Gannon - Fans First Sports

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 11

Ladies' Night Episode 25 — Julie Swieca Gannon

Join @soxmom72.bsky.social and @julieswieca.bsky.social as they break down the White Sox’s season, top players, key games, and what’s next for 2026 — on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Join Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and Julie Swieca Gannon as they break down the White Sox’s season, top players, key games, and what’s next for 2026.

Visiting Dugout Episode 105 — Tampa Bay Rays — 2025-09-09

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 9

and don't forget about the always-dynamic video podcast, at Sox Populi YouTube!

youtu.be/DR6vlxR0gm4

Visiting Dugout Episode 105 — Tampa Bay Rays - Fans First Sports

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 9

Visiting Dugout Episode 105 — Tampa Bay Rays

Long-awaited and highly requested guest @catherinetinker.bsky.social joined @chrystalok.bsky.social to talk about the Rays and help preview the upcoming White Sox series, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Long-awaited and highly requested guest Catherine Tinker joined Chrystal to talk about the Rays and help preview the upcoming White Sox series.

Sox Pop on the Farm 64 — August review — 2025-09-08

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 8

here's the ever-dynamic Sox Pop YouTube channel, where you can catch the video pod!

youtu.be/Jrmr4KVj4Lo

Sox Pop on the Farm 64 — August review - Fans First Sports

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 8

Sox Pop on the Farm 64 — August review

A look back at August in the White Sox affiliate world with @brettballantini.bsky.social and Joe Resis. We cover it all, or at least the most important parts. And bad news for Joe, we agree on most topics—on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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It's time to look back on the month of August in the White Sox affiliate world and drill down into the stories of the season that are pushing toward their conclusions. Brett Ballantini welcomes Joe Re...

Visiting Dugout Episode 104 — Detroit Tigers — 2025-09-05

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 5

and don't forget about the ever-popular video podcast, at Sox Populi YouTube!

youtu.be/IgDQbpPLKno

Visiting Dugout Episode 104 — Detroit Tigers - Fans First Sports

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 5

Visiting Dugout Episode 104 — Detroit Tigers

Rogelio Castillo is back to chat with @chrystalok.bsky.social about the final White Sox and Tigers series, on the @ffsn.bsky.social!

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Rogelio Castillo is back to chat with Chrystal about the final White Sox and Tigers series.

Latest Luis Robert Jr. injury presents hurdle for his White Sox return - Fans First Sports

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Sep 4

Latest Luis Robert Jr. injury presents hurdle for his White Sox return

Chicago's once-coveted, now most-tenured player may may not return to the South Side in 2026, says @hannahfilippo.bsky.social

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Chicago's once coveted, last active rostered international player may may not return to the South Side in 2026

Ladies' Night Episode 24 — Tania Farries — 2025-08-29

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Aug 29

If you’re a visual person here’s our YouTube link!

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Ladies' Night Episode 24 — Tania Farries - Fans First Sports

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · Aug 29

Tune in as Melissa Sage-Bollenbach talks with guest Tania Farries.

We’re genuinely grateful to Tania for agreeing to share her fandom journey with us & discussing several topics related to our beloved or, depending on the day despised South Siders.

@soxmom72.bsky.social @chitowntania.bsky.social

Catch the new episode of the Ladies' Night podcast! Host Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and guest Tania Farries dive into all things Chicago White Sox, from surviving rough seasons to predictions for the fut...