Beatline White Sox - Daily Podcast On The Chicago White Sox
Oct 3, 2026 · 9 min · 11 segments
☕ **Enjoying the show?** Keep every episode free → https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlinesports The Chicago White Sox (84-78) face the Cleveland Guardians…
Let's start with the obvious.
The headlines say Hagan Smith starts Game 1.
He's a reliever by trade.
How do you feel about putting a rookie lefty on the mound against Cleveland?
It's a gutsy move, Allison.
Usually, you want to race.
But maybe the coaching staff wants to preserve them or they see something in Smith's stuff that matches up well early.
Smith throws from the left side, which is always tricky for right-heavy lineups.
Right, but Cleveland isn't just right-handed.
They've got bats that can handle southpaws.
Did we see enough from Smith in September to trust him for five innings?
That's the risk.
If he doesn't go deep, you're burning a relief arm immediately.
And given the injuries we'll talk about later, burning arms is dangerous.
But if he gets those first three batters out, the crowd momentum shifts.
That's the goal.
So who's next? If Smith goes four innings, who takes the ball for game two? Is it Anthony Kaye or Davis Martin?
It's likely Anthony Kaye.
He's been consistent in the minors and has shown flashes in the majors.
Then you're looking at Eric Fed for game three or four if they split the first two.
Burke has experience, but maybe the command wasn't quite there late in the year.
Let's start with the obvious.
The headlines say Hagan Smith starts Game 1.
He's a reliever by trade.
How do you feel about putting a rookie lefty on the mound against Cleveland?
It's a gutsy move, Allison.
Usually, you want to race.
But maybe the coaching staff wants to preserve them or they see something in Smith's stuff that matches up well early.
Smith throws from the left side, which is always tricky for right-heavy lineups.
Right, but Cleveland isn't just right-handed.
They've got bats that can handle southpaws.
Did we see enough from Smith in September to trust him for five innings?
That's the risk.
If he doesn't go deep, you're burning a relief arm immediately.
And given the injuries we'll talk about later, burning arms is dangerous.
But if he gets those first three batters out, the crowd momentum shifts.
That's the goal.
So who's next? If Smith goes four innings, who takes the ball for game two? Is it Anthony Kaye or Davis Martin?
It's likely Anthony Kaye.
He's been consistent in the minors and has shown flashes in the majors.
Then you're looking at Eric Fed for game three or four if they split the first two.
Burke has experience, but maybe the command wasn't quite there late in the year.
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