Sox Machine
1,068 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 365 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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Episodes
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
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...