Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show
Rob Parker explains why he isn't buying in on the White Sox yet (Hour 2)
22 Jun 2026
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Chapter 1: Why isn't Rob Parker buying into the White Sox as contenders?
I'm not buying the white socks. I'm not. And there's a lot of things. One differential. Take a look at it. Minus three. Okay. Pitching. They have a chubby 4.47 ERA. None of these things add up. It's a nice start, BK. You know what I mean? And they hit a lot of home runs. They have 100 home runs. So I love it.
Chapter 2: What factors contribute to Rob Parker's skepticism about the White Sox?
I love the crowds at the ballpark.
They're missing their star right now. They're missing their star. They don't have that pass.
But you come to the Bronx, if they would have been able to work over the Yankees like a burger and fries, which they weren't able to do, maybe I would buy into it.
Burger and fries sounds absolutely glorious right now. Don't tempt me with a good time. I hear you. It's Rahimi Harrison-Grody on 104.3 The Score. The voice you just heard was that of Rob Parker. He's the co-host of The Odd Couple on Fox Sports Radio, MLB Network contributor, and and founder of MLBBro.com. This man knows, lives, and breathes baseball.
He made those comments about the White Sox on Friday. We noticed it in our little post-show meeting as we were getting ready for the weekend and talking about next week's shows.
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Chapter 3: How does the White Sox's pitching performance impact their season outlook?
And Marshall Harris says, oh, you're friends with Rob Parker. And so you said what? You said, I'm calling this guy right now.
Yeah, I want to know why Rob Parker does not believe in the White Sox relative. to all the other teams in the American League because only four teams in the American League have a positive run differential.
So let's have Rob Parker on the show. Rob, welcome to 104.3 The Score. Rahimi Harrison-Grody, how are you?
I'm great, guys. What's happening? How are you doing in Chicago?
Oh, we're doing well. The weather is beautiful. I know y'all about to get rained on real hard out in New York. And I know it never rains in Southern California, though, where you are.
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Chapter 4: What does Rob Parker think about the White Sox's home run stats?
Let me ask you this, Rob. Did anything that happened over the weekend make you more of a believer in the White Sox since you think, what, they're not a playoff contender? I need to know the level of your non-belief.
Yeah, I'm just it's a lot of things I look at that just don't add up to me. And it's not a hate on the White Sox. I'm glad that they're around 500 and I love to see the crowds and I love the excitement. I just look at a lot of things. There are sub 500 team on the road. Good teams are usually around 500. Go look at the record. I mentioned it on MLB Network. They have a chubby 4.41 ERA.
That's not going to get it done. And then the run differential, I get it in the central, but I still buy more into Cleveland, and I'll buy more into Minnesota than I do with the White Sox right now. Because once you get past ā
Chapter 5: What are the implications of potential trades for Giannis Antetokounmpo?
Davis Martin, I'm not sure where I'm going pitching-wise.
More on Minnesota. You think Minnesota has a better shot at going to the postseason this year than the White Sox? Please say more.
The White Sox are basically coming out of nowhere. We know how bad they were. And, yeah, I get it. Minnesota has a minus run differential. They just, to me, I think have some more dynamic players. I'm not saying they're world beaters. I still think Cleveland will win the division. The Tigers, obviously, with the injury to Scoble and they got off to a horrific start.
They usually are in the mix there as well. it's kind of a weird division. I look at just certain numbers that I look at, and I can't see how they're going to be sustained for the White Sox.
Chapter 6: How might the NBA draft affect team dynamics for the Bucks?
Well, I just want to remind people that only four teams in the American League have a positive run differential, and the White Sox did have one until last week. Also, Rob, only...
You mean when they got bludgeoned in the Bronx in the first two games? Is that what you're talking about?
Yeah, that's exactly what I'm talking about. Your point is clear. The White Sox have the best record in the entire American League, one of the best records in all of baseball. So I think going to the Bronx is a thing. They do need to learn how to win on the road. I give you that.
But at the same time, only two teams, make that three teams in all of the American League, have winning records on the road. So I understand your point. Here's my counter to that. Who has a better left side of the infield than the Chicago White Sox right now?
I'm not trying to dismantle the team or say they're not good at all.
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Chapter 7: What are the latest developments in the Chicago Cubs' season?
I'm just looking at it. And you guys have reason to be excited. I was just in Chicago. I was at the Cubs-Rockies game on Tuesday night. So I was in Chicago. I usually go to a White Sox game every summer. When I come to Chicago, if they're in town, or Cubs or White Sox, depending on who's there. So, I mean, I like the steps they're taking. I'm just looking at it from a long range.
I want you to know, and I'm on the record, you can go look it up. after the Diamondbacks and the Rangers went to the World Series. You remember that? Yeah. Right? They went to the World Series.
Chapter 8: How does the podcast address the significance of run differentials in baseball?
The next year, I looked at both teams and rosters and said, I predicted that neither team would make the playoffs the next year. And guess what? Neither team made the playoffs. I follow this stuff close. I like the White Sox. I'm not saying that, oh, my God, they're terrible, whatever. I just look at certain numbers, and I can't see where it's sustainable over the course of 162.
That's all I'm saying.
But to be clear, too, Rob, do you look at this core of White Sox players, as you said, the left side, and Colson Montgomery, and Braden Montgomery?
Beautiful. Great.
I love it. So do you think the future is good? You don't think the core is a fluke, do you?
No. I just don't think that ā they're there yet i want to see some more uh adding to pitching okay you know as do i yeah yeah if you can do that with the core that they've put together the slugging i know i don't know what the exact number is the other day they were like third in home runs with a hundred so they mashed the ball that's good um
But I'm just not there yet with the White Sox to crown them or think they're going to win the Central. If they do, I'll gladly come back on the show. You can feed me crow and all that other stuff. And if I'm right, you'll bring me back on and say, you know what? This guy's been covering Major League Baseball for 40 years, and he knows a little something about baseball.
Hey, man, you made your statements on Friday and the Sox got swept, so you've already won, okay? You know I was feeling good, right? Oh, I know you were.
You've been anticipating this particular phone call all weekend long. I want to say this. With the Guardians, not with Jose Ramirez right now, and they're playing their first game against the White Sox all season, don't you think your mind could be changed as early as this week if the White Sox go out and, I don't know, sweep the Guardians?
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