About this episode

The hosts discuss the White Sox's first half of the season and forecast the second half, including potential postseason implications and MVP candidates.

Chrystal O'Keefe, Brian O'Neill and Hannah Filippo hopped on with Brett Ballantini to discuss the fabulous first half for the White Sox, but more so to focus on the second half and stretch run that could give the club its first postseason berth in five seasons. We discuss how the second half plays out, who ends up winning the division, what the trade deadline will look like, and who finishes the season as the White Sox MVP — and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Chrystal O'Keefe, Brian O'Neill, Hannah Filippo

Guest: Brett Ballantini

Topics covered

• White Sox
• second half forecast
• postseason
• trade deadline
• MVP discussion

Keywords

• White Sox
• second half
• postseason berth
• trade deadline
• MVP

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Organizations: White Sox

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