“A Sleeping Giant” — MLB Network's Dan Plesac Breaks Down the White Sox’ Recent Success

The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Chicago Sports Network

Sports, Sports:baseball, Baseball

4.7 • 620 Ratings

🗓️ 9 September 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

After a tough first-half, the White Sox had been showing major signs of improvement. Chuck Garfien welcomes MLB Network’s Dan Plesac to break down a 17-game stretch that included seven comeback wins and one of the league’s hottest offenses since the All-Star break. They discuss the spark from rookies, Colson Montgomery’s breakout, and how Will Venable’s message has shifted the team’s approach. Plesac explains why the Sox feel like a “sleeping giant,” what September means for 2026, and why the worst may finally be behind them.

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