Road to The Rate: A Minor League Podcast

About Road to The Rate: A Minor League Podcast

The road to 35th and Shields starts here. Road to The Rate is your all-access look at the future of the Chicago White Sox, hosted by Connor McKnight. We spotlight the rising stars across the Sox’s farm system — from Charlotte to Birmingham, Winston-Salem to Kannapolis — with in-depth analysis, exclusive interviews, and scouting insights. If you’re passionate about player development, prospect rankings, and the next wave of talent headed to Rate Field, this is your show. Whether it’s draft picks making their pro debut or Triple-A standouts knocking on the door, Road to The Rate tracks every step of the Sox farm system on their way to The Show.

Publisher

Chicago Sports Network

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Jun 2025

Latest episode

27 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Aug 2026

   Kyle Lodise, Jaden Fauske discuss playoff push, first full seasons & more

   Connor McKnight sits down with White Sox top prospect Kyle Lodise to discuss his first full minor league season, his recent hot stretch at the plate, and the Winston-Salem Dash’s playoff push. Plus, Jaden Fauske joins the show to talk about his breakout July, his routine and approach at the plate, adjusting to the corner outfield, and what it’s like to have his former high school teammate Landon Thome drafted by the White Sox.

2. 

   29 Jul 2026

   What's Next for Roch Cholowsky with Director of Player Development Paul Janish

   Connor McKnight sits down with White Sox Director of Player Development Paul Janish to discuss how the organization develops its next wave of talent. They break down the transition for newly drafted prospects, the plan for No. 1 overall pick Roch Cholowsky, promotions through the farm system, and how the White Sox manage pitchers' workloads as they chase a postseason berth.

3. 

   2 Jul 2026

   Caleb Bonemer & Matthew Boughton Talk Development, Adjustments & Success

   White Sox prospects Caleb Bonemer and Matthew Boughton join Connor McKnight to discuss their development through the minor leagues, from refining their swings and adjusting to each new level of pitching to the routines, drills, and teammates that have helped them along the way. They also share stories about clubhouse chemistry, life off the field with roommates and catch partners, their pregame playlists and cheat meals, and the mindset that's fueled their success this season.

Who has been a guest on Road to The Rate: A Minor League Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Paul Janish
• Grant Umberger
• George Wolkow

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

12,072,379

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

26

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

0

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Books guests

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