Mike Ianniello advised against buying into the Chicago White Sox's brief early-season offensive improvement, noting their offense was historically bad last year, finishing dead last in runs, home runs, OPS, and wRC+. Despite the White Sox currently ranking eighth early in home runs, Ianniello emphasized that Andrew Vaughn is still their only projected above-average hitter. He suggested their recent hot bats are merely a fluke rather than indicative of longer-term improvement.

Mike Ianniello expressed strong confidence in pitcher Jack Flaherty, highlighting him as a favorite pitcher to support due to a high strikeout rate. Flaherty's resurgence following past injury issues was underscored by his league third-best 10.78 K/9 rate last season. Ianniello particularly emphasized Flaherty's excellent curveball, which generated a 43.6% whiff rate, as well as his effectiveness in pounding the strike zone with his fastball. These strengths create considerable betting value for Flaherty against a weak White Sox lineup.