Beatline White Sox - Daily Podcast On The Chicago White Sox
Oct 6, 2026 · 8 min · 8 segments
☕ **Enjoying the show?** Keep every episode free → https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlinesports The Chicago White Sox hold a 2-0 lead over the Cleveland…
[drum roll] [whooshing] Okay, Derek, let's start with the big picture.
We talked about Hagan Smith yesterday, how he came up huge in relief, and then Erick Fedde delivered a quality start in game two.
Who do you think starts game three? [static]
Well, Allison, looking at the roster, we have Sean Burke, Anthony Kay, Davis Martin, Noah Schultz, and Hagan Smith still available in the rotation.
You want to keep your arms fresh for a potential game five, but you also need a starter who can eat innings at home.
[whistle blow]
Right, because the Guardians are dangerous at home too.
Even though they're down 2-0, they're going to be aggressive.
Do you think the White Sox should go with their ace, even if it's Burke or Kay, or save them for game four? [buzzer]
I think you go with the best arm you have.
He's got the stuff to shut down Cleveland's line-up.
The key is early strikes.
If he falls behind in the count, that's when the Guardians make you pay.
But if he gets ahead, especially against their middle order hitters, he can dominate.
[clapping]
And let's not forget [clapping], the bullpen has been incredible.
How important is it for the starter to go deep today? [crowd cheering]
Critical.
[whistle blow] Absolutely critical.
Every pitch matters now.
[drum roll] [whooshing] Okay, Derek, let's start with the big picture.
We talked about Hagan Smith yesterday, how he came up huge in relief, and then Erick Fedde delivered a quality start in game two.
Who do you think starts game three? [static]
Well, Allison, looking at the roster, we have Sean Burke, Anthony Kay, Davis Martin, Noah Schultz, and Hagan Smith still available in the rotation.
You want to keep your arms fresh for a potential game five, but you also need a starter who can eat innings at home.
[whistle blow]
Right, because the Guardians are dangerous at home too.
Even though they're down 2-0, they're going to be aggressive.
Do you think the White Sox should go with their ace, even if it's Burke or Kay, or save them for game four? [buzzer]
I think you go with the best arm you have.
He's got the stuff to shut down Cleveland's line-up.
The key is early strikes.
If he falls behind in the count, that's when the Guardians make you pay.
But if he gets ahead, especially against their middle order hitters, he can dominate.
[clapping]
And let's not forget [clapping], the bullpen has been incredible.
How important is it for the starter to go deep today? [crowd cheering]
Critical.
[whistle blow] Absolutely critical.
Every pitch matters now.
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