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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2023 MLB Trade Deadline Recap
August 02, 2023 05:01 - 44 minutesRecord Date: 8/1/2023 Rundown: White Sox traded Jake Burger before the deadline Now that Rick Hahn has torn down the roster that he built, it's time for him to move on. What's actually the plan in 2024 Getting to know Jake Eder and Juan Carela Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox 2023 Fire Sale
July 31, 2023 05:35 - 54 minutesRecord Date: 7/31/2023 Rundown: Josh flies solo in this episode and starts with his frustration about how the White Sox front office failed to take advantage of a very weak AL Central Josh Caray, voice of the Rocket City Trash Pandas, shares his insights on Edgar Quero and Ky Bush Taking the conversation from the season ticket holders seats into the podcast, Josh is joined by friends Beefloaf and Chorizy of FromThe108 to discuss the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Sox Machine Live: Lynn, Kelly traded to Dodgers; Graveman traded to Astros
July 28, 2023 21:29 - 43 minutesStream Date: 7/28/2023 Rundown: White Sox trade Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly to Los Angeles Dodgers Minutes before the stream, Kendall Graveman is traded to the Houston Astros Trayce Thompson is back! Who could be dealt next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Trade Deadline Activity with Dan Szymborski
July 28, 2023 05:01 - 34 minutesRecord Date: 7/27/2023 Rundown: Best friend of the show, Dan Szymborski, joins to discuss the White Sox trade deadline activity Why he likes the return for Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez Why he thinks the White Sox are at a crossroads Why the team should seriously consider trading Dylan Cease What the White Sox could possibly get for Tim Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sox Machine Live!: White Sox trade Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez to Los Angeles Angels
July 27, 2023 20:41 - 47 minutesStream Date: 7/27/2023 Rundown: White Sox trade Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez to the Angels What this means for the Angels What this means for Giolito's free agent market this upcoming offseason Career recaps What the White Sox are getting in return Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutesOn today's episode: Sox lead goes away They trade Gio & Rey Minors, oy vey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutesGood morning, White Sox fans. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox could've made it more of a game if Seiya Suzuki didn't rob Yoán Moncada of a grand slam, but the Cubs still probably would've won regardless. TONIGHT: It's Lance Lynn versus Marcus Stroman in a battle of two pitchers who could be traded for entirely different reasons. ON THE FARM: The White Sox system goes 0-5, including a rare clunker from Colson Montgomery. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Dodgers make a trade, the AL divisio...
Apathy and Discontent Growing with White Sox
July 24, 2023 05:49 - 1 hourRecord Date: 7/23/2023 Rundown: Apathy is growing within the White Sox fan community. Pedro Grifol's public approval rating The poor handling of Andrew Vaughn's injury Rick Hahn's public approval rating Updated White Sox trade targets Series Preview: Chicago Cubs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sox Machine Live: Bumpy Trip to Queens
July 21, 2023 02:37 - 59 minutesStream Date: 7/20/2023 Rundown: White Sox lose two out of three against the NY Mets Lucas Giolito's bad outing Michael Kopech bounces back Tim Anderson show's some life Andrew Vaughn has a bruised foot, but is still struggling greatly against spin Series Preview: Minnesota Twins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 20, 2023
July 20, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutesOn Today's Episode: Sox got beat Robert went deep Offense was asleep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 19, 2023
July 19, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutesGood morning, White Sox fans. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The Mets and White Sox are equals in disappointment, as evidenced by an 11-10 New York winner that left neither side happy. TONIGHT: Touki Toussaint gets his chance to make an official start against Justin Verlander. ON THE FARM: The Knights get shut out again, but the Barons' bats stay hot, and Winston-Salem rallies late as well. AROUND THE LEAGUE: A high-scoring day that had no peers in either the 21st or 20th centuries. Learn mo...
Eight best trade fits for Lucas Giolito
July 17, 2023 05:07 - 1 hourRecord Date: 7/16/2023 Rundown: White Sox won the series in Atlanta! Trade Rumor: Tampa Bay kicking the tires on Lance Lynn [8:26] Eight best trade fits for Lucas Giolito [13:39 - 57:37] Series Preview: New York Mets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sox Machine Live!: 2023 Post All-Star Break Show
July 14, 2023 02:42 - 1 hourStream Date: 7/13/2023 Rundown: All-Star week was positive for the White Sox as Luis Robert Jr. and Liam Hendriks provided the highlights Post All-Star Break: Is it time for the White Sox to start selling? Trade Rumor: Los Angeles Dodgers interested in Lucas Giolito Series Preview: Atlanta Braves 2024 MLB Schedule Release Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Learning about Jacob Gonzalez (and Calvin Harris) with Chase Parham, Ole Miss Rivals
July 11, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutesRecord Date: 7/10/2023 With the Chicago White Sox using their first-round pick on Ole Miss shortstop Jacob Gonzalez, Josh Nelson reached out to Chase Parham from Ole Miss Rivals for his insight. They discuss Gonzalez's time in Oxford, his approach at the plate, defensive ability, lack of speed, and what the new White Sox draftee has to work on to reach the majors. While recording, the White Sox selected Ole Miss catcher Calvin Harris in the fourth round for bonus content. Learn more about you...
Stale Play and Hello, Jacob Gonzalez
July 10, 2023 06:03 - 1 hourRecord Date: 7/9/2023 Rundown: Josh got married! The Chicago White Sox are terrible, and Pedro Grifol's comments about culture are not making things better First trade rumor: Texas Rangers interested in Lance Lynn 2023 MLB Draft: Hello, Jacob Gonzalez Home Run Derby Draft Fun with Immaculate Grid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 6, 2023
July 06, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutesDue to a rainout, we present the Oops, All Minor Leagues Edition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023 MLB Draft Preview with Jim Callis
July 05, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutesRundown: Jim Callis joins the show and immediately asks Josh who he wants the White Sox to take at pick 15 How does the 2023 class compare to other classes? How does the MLB Draft Combine factor into decision-making for teams? Latest rumors on what Pittsburgh could do with the first pick. Latest rumors about the direction the White Sox could go with their first-round pick Questions from Sox Machine Patreon supporters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Disappointing Weekend in Oakland
July 03, 2023 05:29 - 1 hourRecord Date: 7/2/2023 Rundown: White Sox have a bad weekend in Oakland Now that we know Michael Kopech is hurt, how does that impact the White Sox rotation? Luis Robert Jr. is an All-Star. Zach Remillard's staying power Eloy Jimenez heating up at the plate Series preview: Toronto Blue Jays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023 First Half Grades with James Fegan
June 30, 2023 05:27 - 1 hourRecord Date: 6/29/2023 Rundown: James Fegan joins the show as the White Sox split their series against Los Angeles Angels 1st Half Best Position Player: Luis Robert Jr. 1st Half Best Pitcher(s) 1st Half Grade for Offense 1st Half Grade for Pitching 1st Half Grade for Coaching Staff Series Preview: Oakland A's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 29, 2023
June 29, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutesOn today's episode: Gio pitches like the one Seby hits two Mieses makes it three Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023 07:18 - 15 minutesLast night: Shohei Ohtani hits two home runs while striking out 10. The White Sox rallied late but couldn't capitalize on bases loaded with no outs. Tonight: Lucas Giolito takes the ball as he carries a 1.50 ERA in June Down on the Farm: Winston-Salem Dash loses as Jonathan Cannon has a rough start Around MLB: Cincinnati, Miami, and San Francisco remain hot. An updated look at the AL Central Standings and the MLB Playoff Picture at the halfway point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesGood morning, White Sox fans. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: Reynaldo López, Aaron Bummer and Yasmani Grandal team up for a ninth-inning meltdown in a 2-1 loss to the Angels in Anaheim. TONIGHT: Michael Kopech tries to bounce back from four tough innings against a tough draw in Shohei Ohtani. ON THE FARM: José Rodríguez will get his first taste of Triple-A, and Jonathan Cannon will represent the White Sox in the Futures Game. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Twins lose, the Tigers win, the Mets contin...
Luis Robert Jr. is meeting the hype
June 26, 2023 05:21 - 1 hourRecord Date: 6/25/2023 Rundown: Luis Robert Jr. is the first player in 2023 to reach 20+ home runs and doubles. Despite the team's record, Robert is meeting the hype that's followed him since joining the White Sox. Andrew Benintendi is thriving batting leadoff. White Sox plan on managing Michael Kopech's workload post All-Star Break With the current right field options not hitting, should the White Sox consider bringing back Oscar Colas? Series Preview: Los Angeles Angels Learn more abo...
Sox Machine Live!: What should the White Sox do at the trade deadline?
June 23, 2023 03:01 - 1 hourStream Date: 6/22/2023 Rundown: Series Recap: Texas Rangers Rick Hahn speaks What should the White Sox do at the trade deadline? Buy, sell, or stay put? Series Preview: Boston Red Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 22, 2023
June 22, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutesOn today's episode: Vaughn hits 1 Sox lose 2 of 3 Touki throws strong 4 Minors leaguers, take 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: June 21, 2023
June 21, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutesRundown Last night: Elvis Andrus and Eloy Jimenez hit home runs, but it was a controversial call at home plate that decided the game. Tonight: It's Pride Night at the ballpark as Michael Kopech looks to shut down his hometown team. Down on the Farm: Evan Skoug hits a grand slam, Birmingham wins a Cristian Mena start, and Jonathan Cannon strikes out 10 batters. Around MLB: Cincinnati Reds have won 10 straight games, and the Minnesota Twins drop two games below .500 but still lead the AL Centra...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutesGood morning, White Sox fans. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: A too-typical effort from the White Sox offense wasted a decent bullpen game performance in a 5-2 loss to the Texas Rangers. TONIGHT: Last year's Cy Young finalist Dylan Cease faces current Cy Young candidate Nate Eovaldi, and we'll see if Tim Anderson misses a third straight game. ON THE FARM: Colson Montgomery makes his long-awaited 2023 debut in the Arizona Complex League. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Twins lose again, Luis Arraez is ...
Honeymoon period is over for Pedro Grifol
June 19, 2023 06:03 - 1 hourBirddogs and Gametime present this episode. Record Date: 6/18/2023 Rundown: Lance Lynn's career day The Zach Remillard game The honeymoon period is over for Pedro Grifol Series Preview: Texas Rangers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sox Machine Live!: White Sox vs. Mariners pregame show
June 17, 2023 18:18 - 55 minutesStream Date: 6/16/2023 Rundown: White Sox are hitting more home runs Can we trust Reynaldo Lopez anymore? Dylan Cease on a roll Garrett Crochet's diminishing velocity White Sox vs. Mariners preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023 06:32 - 19 minutesLast night: Thanks to some timely hitting with runners in scoring position late, the White Sox shock Los Angeles winning 8-4. Tonight: Dylan Cease vs. Michael Grove Down on the Farm: Charlotte wins a barn burner while Tim Elko hits another home run for Kannapolis. Around MLB: A's take one step closer to moving to Las Vegas, Injury news, and scores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutesGood morning, White Sox fans. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: Between an early deficit and little offense to speak of, the White Sox lost a Lance Lynn start to the Dodgers the way you'd imagine. TONIGHT: It's Mike Clevinger against Clayton Kershaw, and maybe Eloy Jiménez will play for the first time in a week. DOWN ON THE FARM: Oscar Colás snaps his homerless drought, the Barons complete a rare comeback, the Dash took advantage of Asheville's errors, and Jacob Burke's on-base streak reaches 2...
Missed Opportunity Against Miami
June 12, 2023 05:55 - 1 hourBirddogs and Gametime present this episode. Visit birddogs.com/pool and use promo code POOL for a free Yeti tumbler with any purchase. Download the Gametime app and save $20 off your first purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE. Record Date: 6/11/2023 Rundown: Josh is back from Toronto and catches up with Jim on what he missed this weekend. What's going on with Tim Anderson? Why does this offense continue to sputter? Series Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 9, 2023
June 09, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutesOn today's episode: Game 1 strong Sox bats Game 2 weak Sox bats Minor League game stat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: June 7, 2023
June 07, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutesRundown Last night: Bad air quality didn't slow down Lucas Giolito and Seby Zavala as they were enough to help the White Sox extend their winning streak to four games. Tonight: Lance Lynn takes the mound to face a Yankees lineup that will not be with Aaron Judge for a bit. Down the Farm: Charlotte and Winston-Salem blow leads, but Birmingham and Kannapolis pull off comebacks. Around MLB: Las Vegas stadium deal in jeopardy, Jacob deGrom out for the season, and rest of the AL Central loses. Lea...
White Sox start June hot by sweeping Detroit
June 05, 2023 06:13 - 1 hourRecord Date: 6/4/2023 Rundown White Sox sweep Detroit thanks to an outstanding effort by the pitching staff Two different walk-off wins: Jake Burger's grand slam and #WILDPITCHOFFENSE White Sox offense still a concern Crazy idea: MLB should use NCAA double-elimination format to decide first pick Series Preview: New York Yankees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June is a tough test for White Sox
June 02, 2023 04:43 - 54 minutesRecord Date: June 1, 2023 Rundown: Recap the month of May for the White Sox Middle infield jam How a tough June schedule will determine the 2023 White Sox fate Series Preview: Detroit Tigers Speculating how Liam Hendriks will be used this weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 1, 2023
June 01, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutesOn today's episode: Lynn gets smashed Sox efforts dashed Minor Leagues crashed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023 05:09 - 13 minutesRundown Last night: Down 3-1, the Chicago White Sox put up a five-spot in the fourth inning to beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-3. Today: Lance Lynn takes the ball as fingers crossed scattered storms miss Chicago Down on the Farm: An org sweep! Sean Burke was effective over five innings, Bryan Ramos makes his AA debut in 2023, and the Winston-Salem Dash improved to 26-18 Around MLB: San Diego loses their RSN, and the rest of the AL Central loses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutesGood morning, White Sox fans. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: Liam Hendriks made his long-awaited return in the White Sox's 6-4 loss to the Angels on Monday night. TONIGHT: Lucas Giolito tries to shake the control problems from his last time out, but he's facing a guy who's been battling his control all season. ON THE FARM: Kannapolis plays the rare Monday game for Memorial Day, while Charlotte, Birmingham and Winston-Salem all open fresh series tonight. AROUND THE LEAGUE: So many shutouts, t...
White Sox need a spark after series loss at Detroit
May 29, 2023 05:01 - 1 hourThis episode presented by Shady Rays. Save 35% off sunglasses during their Memorial Day Sale on www.shadyrays.com. Record Date: 5/28/2023 Rundown: Liam Hendriks returns. Is that enough of a morale boost to get the White Sox rolling? Tim Anderson and Luis Robert Jr. ninth inning failures defensively cost the White Sox The uncertainty of Andrew Vaughn White Sox offensive troubles getting runners on base Series Preview: Los Angeles Angels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutesOn today's episode Sox go down 1-2-3 Gio gives up lots of BB Eloy hitless in minor leagues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sox Machine Live: White Sox keep rolling with win at Cleveland
May 25, 2023 03:07 - 42 minutesThis episode is presented by Shady Rays. Take advantage of their Memorial Day sale with 35% off all sunglasses at shadyrays.com. Rundown: White Sox win a series at Cleveland. Can they continue this roll? How the White Sox pitchers are fueling this turnaround Michael Kopech's dominant last two starts What will the White Sox do with Clint Frazier? Series Preview: Detroit Tigers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesGood morning, White Sox fans. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The Guardians showed why their fans are just as miserable as we are after a mistake-plagued seventh allowed the White Sox to even the series with a 4-2 win. TODAY: Michael Kopech attempts an encore on regular rest against Cal Quantrill in the rubber match at Progressive Field. DOWN ON THE FARM: The Birmingham Barons and Winston-Salem Dash can't stop the bleeding, but at least Bryan Ramos is back in Kannapolis. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Th...
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutesLast night: Jesse Scholtens pitched fine enough but the White Sox offense was awful in a 3-0 loss Tonight: Dylan Cease vs. Logan Allen part II Around MLB: Houston Astros extend their winning streak to eight games, the Minnesota Twins lose and Detroit gains a game in the standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Much Needed Sweeping by the White Sox
May 22, 2023 05:34 - 1 hourGuest: Matt Snyder, CBS Sports Rundown: Looking at the MLB Standings, the 4th place AL East team may have a better record than the AL Central division winner. This means the AL playoffs won't field the best possible teams in 2023. Is that a problem? Is there a clear resolution to avoid this situation? Matt Snyder of CBS Sports wrote about the topic and joins Josh in providing his insight on the matter. White Sox sweep Kansas City and conclude a 5-1 week in enormous thanks to outstanding pit...
Sox Machine Live!: White Sox Just Miss Sweeping Cleveland
May 19, 2023 03:19 - 35 minutesStream Date: 5/18/2023 Rundown: White Sox win two out of three against Cleveland thanks to home runs How could the White Sox shuffle the lineup when Eloy Jimenez returns? Yasmani Grandal: Singles Man Kansas City Royals series preview Is Liam Hendriks returning this week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutesOn today's episode: Bats come to life Bullpen cuts like a knife Minor league pitchers under strife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutesRundown: Last night: Gavin Sheets and Jake Burger hit home runs as the Chicago White Sox scored six runs in the fifth inning on their way to an 8-3 victory over Cleveland. Today: Mike Clevinger takes the ball, trying to improve his K% Down on the Farm: Not great news but the Winston-Salem Dash win improved their to 23-9 Around MLB: Miami Marlins are 13-1 in one-run games, Tampa Bay improves to 32-11, and Detroit Tigers remain in second place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
White Sox 2023 First Quarter Grades
May 15, 2023 06:41 - 1 hourRecord Date: 5/14/2023 Rundown: White Sox lose two out of three against the Houston Astros despite Luis Robert Jr.'s big weekend What's going on with Yasmani Grandal? First quarter grades are a lot of F's, but Josh and Jim highlight some performances that merit a good grade Series Preview: Cleveland Guardians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sox Machine Live!: The 2023 White Sox are bad
May 12, 2023 02:24 - 50 minutesStream date: 5/11/2023 Josh and Jim try to find a starting spot to identify why the Chicago White Sox are so bad in 2023, especially after losing three out of four games to the Kansas City Royals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices