Beyond 162: The Future is Now | Episode 6

In Episode 6 of Beyond 162, presented by @Rate_Official, the future arrives on baseball’s biggest stage.

The Future is Now takes fans inside a milestone week for the White Sox, beginning with emotional clubhouse announcements as Miguel Vargas, Munetaka Murakami and Tristian Peters learn they are headed to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia. From the belief built inside the room to the pride of representing Chicago, this episode captures the bond, gratitude and energy behind a group that has given the city something to believe in.

Follow Vargas, Murakami and Peters through All-Star Weekend at Citizens Bank Park, including Media Availability, the Red Carpet, Murakami’s Home Run Derby experience and Vargas’ unforgettable All-Star Game home run. As three White Sox position players share the national spotlight for the first time since 2006, Episode 6 shows how this team’s present and future came together in one unforgettable week.

The episode also goes inside the White Sox Draft room as the organization weighs a defining decision at the top of the 2026 MLB Draft. With candid commentary from Chris Getz, Mike Shirley, Ryan Fuller and the baseball operations group, viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at the conversations, conviction and scouting work that led to the selection of Roch Cholowsky, along with the excitement around adding impact talent like Landon Thome and Cole Prosek. From draft-day debate to celebration, the segment shows how the White Sox are building for what comes next.

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Chapters:
0:00 We're Looking for Talent
0:18 Draft Meetings
2:43 A Decision for the Future
3:24 THE PICK IS IN!
4:49 Roch Cholowsky's Journey to Chicago
5:39 Roch Cholowsky and Landon Thome Visit Chicago
7:21 Our All-Stars Get the News
9:21 Behind-the-Scenes at All-Star Week
13:04 Roch Cholowsky and the 2026 Draft Picks at Draft Camp

Beyond 162, presented by Rate, is an 8-part all-access series taking fans behind the scenes throughout 2026. From call-ups to walk-offs and more, we’ll take you beyond 162 games.

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