Sox Machine
1,049 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 357 ratingsThe Sox Machine podcast covers Chicago White Sox news, interviews, analysis, and more. Hosted by Josh Nelson, Jim Margalus, and James Fegan.
"We watch the Chicago White Sox so you don't have to!"
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Hello, Paul DeJong
November 22, 2023 06:01 - 42 minutesRecord Date: 11/21/2023 Rundown: We reported the White Sox interest in Paul DeJong, and now it's being reported nationally that the two sides have an agreement for 2024 season. Why there is little upside in a Paul DeJong and Nicky Lopez middle infield combo even with the defensive boost. What's the possible plan of adding DeJong to this roster. What's the next move for Chris Getz? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Getz's first big trade
November 20, 2023 06:30 - 56 minutesRecord Date: 11/19/2023 Rundown: Josh and Jim breakdown Chris Getz's first big trade of sending Aaron Bummer to Atlanta for five players that might include two starting pitchers and the 2024 starting second baseman. [25:51] Dylan Cease trade rumors are picking up again as the Los Angeles Dodgers are now kicking the tires [41:50] 63 players were non-tendered, including former Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff. Who of this lot is worthwhile for the White Sox to pursue? Lea...
2023/24 MLB Free Agent Pick'em Contest
November 17, 2023 04:37 - 48 minutesStream Date: 11/16/2023 Rundown: Free Agent Pick'em Contest Picks 1) Shohei Ohtani 2) Yoshinobu Yamamoto 3) Blake Snell 4) Aaron Nola 5) Cody Bellinger 6) Jordan Montgomery 7) Sonny Gray 8) Eduardo Rodriguez 9) Matt Chapman 10) Josh Hader Who will be the White Sox biggest free agent signing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Goodbye, Jason Benetti
November 16, 2023 01:01 - 1 hourRecord Date: 11/13/2023 Rundown: [Intro] Josh is back from vacation and Jim shares details about the upcoming Sox Machine curling event [7:45] Jason Benetti leaves the Chicago White Sox gig to join Detroit's booth. Why moving away from the White Sox was inevitable and why it's not a good look for the marketing team, especially Brooks Boyer. [35:49] More Dylan Cease trade rumors [45:41] White Sox payroll reduction speculation [51:36] Rumor: Tim Anderson to Angels? Learn more about your a...
Checking in the Arizona Fall League with Jim Callis and Fraser Ellard
November 09, 2023 06:01 - 59 minutesRundown: [Intro] Why Jim Callis enjoys Arizona Fall League as much as Spring Training [3:29] Callis's thoughts about Chris Getz as White Sox GM [6:35] Colson Montgomery recap [15:22] Bryan Ramos recap [17:29] Jacob Burke recap [19:44] Jake Eder recap [24:54] Jordan Leasure recap [27:23] State of the White Sox farm system [33:33] Jim Margalus sits down with White Sox LHP Fraser Ellard. They discuss what the process is like in Arizona, how Ellard's 2023 campaign went, and what he's got...
Goodbye (for now), Tim Anderson and Liam Hendriks
November 06, 2023 06:01 - 54 minutesRecord Date: 11/5/2023 Rundown: Chicago White Sox decline Tim Anderson and Liam Hendriks contract option. A recap of their impact to the White Sox and what's next for both. GM Meetings begin this week as the White Sox are not shopping Dylan Cease, but will listen to offers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sox Machine Live: 2023/24 MLB Offseason Begins
November 03, 2023 02:15 - 57 minutesStream Date: 11/2/2023 Rundown: Texas Rangers win the 2023 World Series Chicago White Sox hire Paul Janish as Director of Player Development MLB Offseason begins Making fun of Josh's Offseason Plan Project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trick or Treat for 2023/24 MLB Free Agents
October 30, 2023 05:01 - 1 hourRecord Date: 10/29/2023 Rundown: Halloween situation at the Margalus and Nelson residence Discussion about the new White Sox bullpen coach, Matt Wise 2023 World Series: What a start and can Max Scherzer hold up in Game 3? Trick or Treat with MLB Free Agents: Mitch Garver, Gary Sanchez, Joc Pederson, Tommy Pham, Adam Duvall, Jordan Montgomery, Kenta Maeda, Michael Lorenzen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023/24 Offseason Plan Project Kick-off
October 27, 2023 02:04 - 1 hourStream Date: 10/26/2023 That wonderful time of year where Sox Machine runs the Offseason Plan Project. It's time for White Sox fans to act as the general manager sharing how they would construct their roster for the upcoming 2024 season. Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus break down the decisions that lay ahead for general managers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023 Review: White Sox Outfielders and Catchers
October 23, 2023 00:59 - 57 minutesRecord Date: 10/22/2023 Rundown: [Intro] Is Luis Robert Jr.'s terrific 2023 a start to multiple All-Star caliber seasons? If the White Sox were to rebuild, is now the time to trade Robert? [16:29] Andrew Benintendi failed in 2023 to provide immediate impact. What does he need to do in 2024 to be considered "good"? [25:34] Right Field continues to be a mess. Should the White Sox give Oscar Colas a restart and wipe away the 2023 season? [42:50] Korey Lee and Carlos Perez didn't make a great...
White Sox Help Wanted: OBP and DEF
October 20, 2023 04:29 - 57 minutesRecord Date: 10/19/2023 Rundown: [Intro] MLB Postseason has been fun to watch [4:48] Already sick of hearing about "culture" [6:54] Assistant GM Josh Barfield cites the team's desire in finding players to help with OBP and defense [12:45] Cody Bellinger is the only star free agent who meets each White Sox need [25:23] American League Gold Glove conversation between Luis Robert Jr. and Kevin Kiermaier [35:55] Kim Ng leaves Miami, but Josh and Jim think coming back to the White Sox is hig...
2023 Review: Starting Pitchers (with James Fegan)
October 16, 2023 06:52 - 1 hourRecord Date: 10/15/2023 Rundown: Is pitching the favorite baseball topic to write about? [4:20] Notepad exercise: who would be in the White Sox five-man starting rotation today? [10:47] Dylan Cease review: How can he bounce back to his 2022 form? [24:14] Mike Clevinger review: Should the White Sox pick up their end of the mutual option? [32:14] Michael Kopech review: Is Kopech still a starting pitcher? [41:09] The best end of the rotation options [46:07] A look at the free agent starti...
Sox Machine Live!: White Sox rumors - Salvador Perez and Whit Merrifield
October 13, 2023 01:49 - 1 hourWith ex-Royals Chris Getz and Pedro Grifol running things for the Chicago White Sox, it’s no surprise to hear the latest rumor about their upcoming pursuit of current Royals catcher Salvador Perez and ex-Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield this offseason. Josh and Jim discuss those rumors and look ahead to the upcoming LCS matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sox Machine On the Air: Bernstein & Holmes White Sox 2023 Roundtable
October 11, 2023 00:58 - 33 minutesAir Date: 10/10/2023 Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus join James Fegan, Laurence Holmes, and Dan Bernstein on 670 the Score for annual Chicago White Sox roundtable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023 Chicago White Sox Infield Review
October 09, 2023 05:01 - 1 hourThis episode is presented by Gametime. Use promo code SOXMACHINE to save $20 off your first ticket purchase. Rundown: Shortstop Review [1:45]: Tim Anderson had a career worst season in 2023. Should the White Sox bring him back for $14 million? First Base Review [21:55]: When will Andrew Vaughn break out? Third Base Review [37:23]: Can Yoan Moncada return to his 4 WAR production? Second Base Review [48:38]: White Sox second base options all failed in 2023. What's the best route to improve ...
Sox Machine Live: White Sox fire hitting coaches
October 06, 2023 02:07 - 47 minutesJosh Nelson and Jim Margalus recap the news that the Chicago White Sox will need new hitting coaches for next season. Meanwhile, the Wild Card round is over thanks to four sweeps and Jerry DiPoto's 10-year goal has people in baseball talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After 101 losses, now what?
October 02, 2023 05:56 - 1 hourRecord Date: 10/1/2023 Rundown: Chicago White Sox finish with 101 losses, their worst season since 1970. How bad are things for Chris Getz and his front office try to fix? Changes are coming to the coaching staff Tim Anderson speaks about the possibility of moving off shortstop MLB Postseason predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sox Machine Live!: Last Call of 2023
September 29, 2023 01:54 - 54 minutesStream Date: 9/28/2023 Rundown: White Sox lose another series, this time to Arizona White Sox offensive OPS+ is the lowest since 1986, lowest OBP since 1968. MLB Postseason Race update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 28, 2023
September 28, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutesOn today's episode: Bullpen is strong Offense is wrong Bang the gong (on the 2023 White Sox) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 27, 2023
September 27, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutesGood morning, White Sox fans. Here's the rundown for my final Wake-Up Call of the season: LAST NIGHT: Early heroics from Eloy Jiménez were wiped out by 14 unanswered Arizona runs in the White Sox's 15-4 loss to the Diamondbacks, which justified Chris Getz's hesitation to say the White Sox had big plans for 2024. Also, Luis Robert Jr. is done for the year. TODAY: Luis Patiño leads a bullpen game against Brandon Pfaadt in a day game where fans had to pay retail prices. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Cu...
Final 2023 Homestand
September 25, 2023 05:31 - 1 hourRecord Date: 9/24/2023 Rundown: Final week of 2023 regular season has Luis Robert Jr. nursing a knee injury after an awkward slide Why Josh finds optimism in Dylan Cease Is this the last week of Tim Anderson with the Chicago White Sox? It's a hard discussion when looking at the numbers. MLB Postseason Races: Houston stumbles, Texas thrives, and Seattle hosts both at home this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sox Machine Live: Chris Getz's New Hires
September 21, 2023 02:24 - 52 minutesStream Date: 9/20/2023 Josh and Jim breakdown the new hires by Chris Getz as he adds to his new front office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 20, 2023
September 20, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutesRundown: Last Night: Chicago White Sox lose 4-3 despite Luis Robert Jr. and Yoan Moncada hitting home runs White Sox News: Chris Getz hires Josh Barfield, Brian Bannister, and Gene Watson. Down on the Farm: Charlotte Knights win big Around MLB: Ronald Acuna Jr. inching closer to the 40 HR / 70 SB club, Jake Burger delivers another walk-off hit, and Baltimore wins again at Houston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 19, 2023
September 19, 2023 08:00 - 8 minutesGood morning, White Sox fans. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: Mike Clevinger threw the White Sox's first complete game of the year in a 6-1 victory over the Nationals in Washington. TONIGHT: José Ureña shoots for another solid six in the White Sox's quest for their first series victory this month. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Orioles stun the Astros, the Rays will announce a new stadium, and Adam Wainwright picks up his 200th win in vintage fashion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
Pedro Grifol, The Brown-Noser
September 18, 2023 05:23 - 1 hourRecord Date: 9/17/2023 Rundown: Pedro Grifol continued praise of Chris Getz is annoying. Too bad he can't motivate his player to perform better. Lack of honoring the 1993 AL West Champion White Sox irks Josh. MLB races coming down to the wire. How Jake Burger is becoming a hero for Miami, the Chicago Cubs are fading, and who we like to earn the final postseason spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why can't the White Sox solve right field?
September 14, 2023 04:19 - 55 minutesStream Date: 9/13/2023 Rundown: The Chicago White Sox lose another season series to Kansas City. Pedro Grifol didn't help in that regard. White Sox demote Oscar Colas because of his poor play. While he has been playing poorly, the demotion raises questions of what's next for right field? Because it's been a long-term problem. David Wilder speaks. Who is next to share on record about the White Sox madhouse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 13, 2023
September 13, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutesRundown: Yesterday: White Sox and Royals split a doubleheader yesterday. The White Sox overcame a 9-0 deficit only to lose 11-10 Tonight is the last time the White Sox play Kansas City with the season series on the line. Down on the Farm: Tim Elko eclipses 100 RBI for the season Around MLB: Wild Card races get tighter as teams pick up key tiebreakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Following Chris Getz's Clues
September 11, 2023 05:34 - 1 hourRecord Date: 9/10/2023 Rundown: Chris Getz's spoke to the media while in Detroit. Josh and Jim try to make sense of the clues Getz's is providing about the decision-making with coaching staff, player personal, and playing style. Michael Kopech was moved to the bullpen and his first appearance in relief wasn't great. Jim visited Birmingham over the weekend and shares his insight watching the White Sox AA affiliate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: September 7th, 2023
September 07, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutesOn today's episode: Sox get off the schneid Hitters send ball for a ride Minor league leads wash away with the tide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 6, 2023
September 06, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutesRundown: Last Night: Despite home runs from Yoan Moncada, Korey Lee, and Andrew Vaughn, the Chicago White Sox lost 7-6 thanks to a Gregory Santos balk with the bases loaded. Tonight: The White Sox and Royals play their last game against each other in Kansas City. Down on the Farm: Matthew Thompson was great for Birmingham and Colson Montgomery hit a home run. Around MLB: Jose Altuve becomes fourth player in MLB history to hit a home run in each of the first three innings, and the Cubs win...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 5, 2023
September 05, 2023 08:00 - 8 minutesGood morning, White Sox fans. Here's the rundown: MONDAY: The White Sox DFA'd Seby Zavala before getting blown out by the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. TONIGHT: Dylan Cease will try to push the Sox toward the first win of the Chris Getz Era, but he'll have to do so without Luis Robert Jr. behind him. ON THE FARM: Play resumes after the customary off day, with Cristian Mena making his second Triple-A start. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Lucas Giolito's first start with Cleveland is a disaster, ...
White Sox fans checking out because of Jerry Reinsdorf
September 04, 2023 04:57 - 57 minutesRecord Date: 9/3/2023 Rundown: Another terrible weekend for the Chicago White Sox A listener letter that shares a lot of the same sentiments other White Sox fans feel Why Pedro Grifol is the worst White Sox manager in recent memory MLB Postseason outlook as the National League Wild Card race gets crazy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Chris Getz can help turnaround the White Sox with Keith Law
September 02, 2023 16:20 - 44 minutesRecord Date: 9/1/2023 Rundown: Keith Law shares some insight he's learned about the dysfunction within the White Sox front office in recent years Why his interactions with Getz gives hope that things could turnaround with the White Sox Prospect talk: Jacob Gonzalez and Bryan Ramos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Better to laugh than cry with Jimmy Pardo
September 01, 2023 01:46 - 55 minutesGuest: Jimmy Pardo Comedian and die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, Jimmy Pardo, joins Jim and Josh on Sox Machine Live. They talk about their White Sox fandom, worst managers in franchise history, and favorite comedy skits. Jimmy will be performing at Zanies in Rosemont on Thursday, September 14th. Purchase tickets here: https://event.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSale.do?partner_id=240&performance_id=8443760&method=restoreToken Stream Date: 8/31/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Chicago White Sox hire Chris Getz as GM
August 31, 2023 23:00 - 44 minutesAudio version of YouTube stream Stream Date: 8/31/2023 The Chicago White Sox promote Chris Getz to Senior Vice President / General Manager and will take over baseball operations. Jim and Josh share their instant reactions to the promotion and ponder what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 31, 2023
August 31, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutesOn today's episode: Sox avoid the sweep Luis goes deep Minor leagues put opponents to sleep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: August 30, 2023
August 30, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutesRundown: Last Night: Baltimore Orioles bats beat up Aaron Bummer and Bryan Shaw as the White Sox lose, 9-3 Today: Dylan Cease vs. Kyle Gibson Down on the Farm: White Sox affiliates get swept Around MLB: Los Angeles Angels wavier clearance special, Cubs edge Brewers, and AL West remains tight race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 29, 2023
August 29, 2023 08:00 - 7 minutesGood morning, White Sox fans. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox went from playing the worst team in baseball to the best team in the American League, and the result was a 9-0 shutout at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles. TONIGHT: Jesse Scholtens tries to avoid a trend of rough starts while Dean Kremer hunts for his 13th win. DOWN ON THE FARM: Everybody's off, but the rotations of the White Sox affiliates will look different when play resumes. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Jose Altuve hits f...
Worst Week for White Sox
August 28, 2023 07:10 - 1 hourRecord Date: 8/27/2023 Rundown: Is this the worst week in White Sox history? Addressing the report from Bob Nightengale that Chris Getz is set to be the next General Manager. White Sox hitters pad numbers against Oakland Series Preview: Baltimore Orioles MLB Postseason Picture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 24, 2023
August 24, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutesOn today's episode: Sox win in 10 Kopech leaves early again Chris Getz looks like lead hen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Goodbye, Rick Hahn and Kenny Williams
August 23, 2023 03:43 - 1 hourRecord Date: 8/22/2023 Rundown: Jerry Reinsdorf fires Rick Hahn and Kenny Williams What does this firing mean for Pedro Grifol? What does this firing mean for Tim Anderson's 2024 status? Josh's instant candidates list to replace Williams and Hahn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will the Chicago White Sox actually move?
August 22, 2023 06:14 - 56 minutesRecord Date: 8/21/2023 Rundown: Josh is back from vacation, and Jim shares what he missed Crain's Business Journal reports that Jerry Reinsdorf has begun exploring a new stadium for the White Sox and is trying to leverage Nashville as a possible move. Jim, the resident Nashville expert, shares why that threat of a move doesn't make sense. However, is it possible for the White Sox to move away from 35th and Shields? Thanks to Bridgeport's changing demographics and Chicago politics, Josh sha...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 17, 2023
August 17, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutesOn today's episode: Gavin goes deep Sox make fans weep Nastrini reaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 16, 2023
August 16, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutesGood morning, White Sox fans. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox continued to undermine the Cubs with a 5-3 victory at Wrigley Field, peaking in the seventh inning with Luis Robert Jr.'s dramatic homer. TONIGHT: Mike Clevinger starts for the White Sox, but Marcus Stroman will not be starting for the Cubs due to rib discomfort, while Tim Anderson is day-to-day with neck stiffness. ON THE FARM: Behold! The greatest day for the White Sox farm system this season! AROUND THE LEAGUE: The...
Scott Carroll on getting MLB break at 29, TV break on 'House Hunters'
August 14, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutesFormer White Sox pitcher and current star realtor Scott Carroll joins the Sox Machine Podcast to discuss what it was like being a 29-year-old rookie, and his recent appearance on HGTV's "House Hunters," as well as his experiences being in a clubhouse that's making headlines for the wrong reason. Links to know: Scott Carroll Will Endorse ANYTHING! -- YouTube House Hunters: Family Grillin' in Kansas City -- HGTV Scott Carroll the fall guy for Chris Sale call prank -- Chicago Tribune Learn more ...
Hard to trust the White Sox
August 11, 2023 04:48 - 1 hourRecord Date: 8/10/2023 Rundown: Hard to trust the White Sox when Jerry Reinsdorf and Kenny Williams refuse to face the music Why it's bad business for the White Sox top brass to refuse to answer for the organization's poor performance Elvis Andrus is going to get more run Will the White Sox be interested in picking up their end of Mike Clevinger's mutual option? Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 10, 2023
August 10, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutesOn today's episode: Sox beat the Yanks Bummer and Santos throw blanks AA back-to-back cranks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brouhaha in Cleveland
August 07, 2023 05:10 - 1 hourGametime presents this episode. Save $20 off your first purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Record Date: 8/6/2023; Prior to the (Keynan) Middleton Report Rundown: Tim Anderson vs. Jose Ramirez Pedro Grifol's difficulties communicating Yoan Moncada's back a growing concern Elvis Andrus, Jesse Scholtens, and Michael Kopech had a good weekend in Cleveland Series Preview: New York Yankees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sox Machine Live: Who is in charge? (2023 Edition)
August 04, 2023 02:00 - 55 minutesStream Date: 8/3/2023 Rundown: Mega Millions jackpot is $1.25 Billion. How would you spend it? Kim Ng shares her insight on how the Jake Burger trade went down. Brings up the question of who is in charge at 35th and Shields? Liam Hendriks is out 12-14 months after TJS. What happened and how can it be avoided in the future? Texas sweeps White Sox, but they're building a culture. Maybe one that Salvador Perez can save. Series Preview: Guardians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 3, 2023
August 03, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutesOn today's episode: Cease pitched badly Offense performed sadly The Dash won with Gladney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices