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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Uneasy feeling about second base
December 27, 2022 05:31 - 53 minutesRecord Date: 12/26/2022 Rundown: We hope it was a fun holiday weekend as Josh and Jim share their stories. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the White Sox are leaning to using internal options at second base and right field to start the 2023 season. Why there is a very uneasy feeling about that direction for White Sox at second base. Why there is more reason to believe in Oscar Colas manning right field More thoughts about the craziness of Carlos Correa's free agency Learn more about ...
Liam Hendriks and other crazy MLB trade ideas
December 22, 2022 05:44 - 1 hourRecord Date: 12/21/2022 Rundown: Jim wrote an excellent column about what Andrew Benintendi's power production boost could look like with the White Sox. Paired with insight from James Fegan, it seems Benintendi is ready to join team Ball in Air. Those crazy New York Mets found a way to sign Carlos Correa. Will this super team approach work? The Mets are also not done adding, as they are approaching the White Sox about Liam Hendriks. Are these teams good partners in such a deal? We also as...
More thoughts on Andrew Benintendi and exploring a Tim Anderson extension
December 19, 2022 06:30 - 59 minutesRecord Date: 12/18/2022 Rundown: After the weekend, how do Josh and Jim feel about the White Sox signing Andrew Benintendi Why targeting Michael Conforto still makes sense With Dansby Swanson signing, the premium free agents are gone. Should the White Sox use this opportunity with the market set to explore an extension with Tim Anderson? Welcome back, Billy Hamilton A look at the offseasons for Minnesota and Cleveland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sox Machine Live!: Hello, Andrew Benintendi
December 17, 2022 03:19 - 43 minutesStream Date: 12/16/2022 YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wuuqkw7r-Nw Rundown: Josh and Jim are joined by their friend Beefloaf of FromThe108 to discuss Andrew Benintendi signing with the White Sox How does Benintendi help the White Sox Why does this signing not move the needle much What could be next for the White Sox this offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Free Agency Options Are Getting Slim
December 16, 2022 05:48 - 49 minutesRecord Date: 12/15/2022 Rundown: Update on the Free Agent Pick'em Contest Carlos Rodon signs with the New York Yankees Carlos Correa signs with the San Francisco Giants Could we see MLB owners pressing for contract length caps? What are the White Sox plans for second base? Best remaining position player free agents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
MLB's Dying Middle Class
December 12, 2022 07:03 - 1 hourRecord date: 12/11/2022 Episode sponsored by Trade Coffee. Save up to $30 off your subscription on holiday items at drinktrade.com/soxmachine. Rundown: Sox Machine has a new online store MLB's dying middle class - how can teams keep up or operate their business if they refuse to exceed the Luxury Tax? What impact of the heavy spending from some clubs will have in the future? Bob from Arizona wrote a letter to Sox Machine about his struggles as a White Sox fan. Josh and Jim share that lette...
Sox Machine On the Air: Josh Nelson joins Steve Rosenbloom on 670 the Score
December 10, 2022 23:03 - 12 minutesAir date: 12/10/2022 Josh Nelson joins Steve Rosenbloom to discuss the current offseason and what is behind the White Sox thought process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022 Winter Meetings Recap: All Quiet on White Sox front
December 08, 2022 03:53 - 50 minutesStream Date: 12/7/2022 Rundown: Winter Meetings are over, and Jim is CRUSHING the free agent pick'em contest. White Sox were very quiet this week. What's the angle Rick Hahn is trying to play? There are rumors that Joey Gallo could be signing with the White Sox. Is Gallo a good addition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022 Winter Meetings Preview
December 05, 2022 06:25 - 54 minutesRecord Date: 12/4/2022 Rundown: Mike Clevinger signing is official. How does the contract stack up compared to the market? Jacob deGrom joining Texas was predicted by Josh and Jim, but the amount of years is a surprise. How busy are we expecting the White Sox to be? A breakdown of the Max Kepler trade rumor Which free agents do we expect to sign this week Possible blockbuster trades Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023 White Sox ZiPS Projections with Dan Szymborski
November 30, 2022 06:01 - 30 minutesRecord Date: 11/29/2022 Rundown: Josh helps catch up on the White Sox news, including who will be part of Pedro Grifol's coaching staff. Dan Szymborski joins the show to discuss the 2023 ZiPS projections Why Mike Clevinger signing is underwhelming Why ZiPS is not high about the White Sox offense The lack of depth is very noticeable What the White Sox ceiling and floors are for next year Which free agents and trade targets make a lot of sense for the White Sox Learn more about your ad ...
Hello, Mike Clevinger
November 28, 2022 06:01 - 47 minutesEpisode sponsored by Trade Coffee. Save up to $30 off your subscription signing up at drinktrade.com/soxmachine Record Date: 11/27/2022 Rundown Chicago White Sox are signing RHP Mike Clevinger Why are the White Sox targeting Clevinger? The pros and cons of adding Clevinger to the roster? The risks of White Sox adding Clevinger with the current pitching depth Debating a trade idea involving Liam Hendriks to the New York Yankees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
Sox Machine 2022 Thanksgiving Special
November 24, 2022 06:38 - 1 hourRundown: Catching up on MLB news with Bryce Harper and Hunter Renfroe Should the White Sox pursue a trade with the Brewers for Kolten Wong? Who would be a better outfield free agent target: Cody Bellinger or Michael Conforto? What we are thankful for this year Thanksgiving food hot takes from our listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Revisiting the White Sox Offseason Shopping List
November 21, 2022 06:02 - 45 minutesRecord Date: 11/20/2022 Episode sponsored by Trade Coffee. Save $30 off your subscription at drinktrade.com/soxmachine. Rundown: White Sox non-tender deadline moves Why we feel Oscar Colas is most likely the White Sox Opening Day starting right fielder The internal options at second base Ethan Katz asking for help with starting the rotation Rick Hahn says the trade market will be more fruitful. How is that possible with such few trade assets? Latest White Sox coaching hires San Diego p...
2023 MLB Free Agent Picks
November 16, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourRundown: It’s Josh’s birthday, and he’s grateful Justin Verlander is still pitching to keep him feeling youngish. Josh shares his distaste of the Rule 5 MLB Draft and how the fear of losing players forces teams to make hasty additions to the 40-man roster. Jim counters by looking at the situation from a player's perspective. The Sean Murphy trade rumor Good friends Chorizy and Beefloaf of Fromthe108 join to discuss the #108Day Live event in January. After finishing second overall in t...
Fixing Yasmani Grandal and Yoan Moncada
November 14, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutesRundown: Recap of Yasmani Grandal and Yoan Moncada's seasons How big of a factor is age regression for Yasmani Grandal's struggles in 2022? Can Grandal adopt a similar hitting approach we saw Jose Abreu recently take? Is walking more the cure for Moncada's woes? What's the performance level for Grandal and Moncada to merit their contracts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022 Player Review: Lucas Giolito
November 10, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutesRundown: Recap of Lucas Giolito's 2022 season How big of a concern is the diminishing fastball velocity? What's the confidence level for Giolito to bounce back to his 2019 to 2021 level of performance? Is Giolito a trade target this offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023 MLB Offseason Begins
November 07, 2022 06:27 - 52 minutesRecord Date: 11/6/2022 Rundown: White Sox officially introduce Pedro Grifol as their next manager. Soundbites from his introduction press conference covering the hiring process and setting expectations. Our first impressions of Grifol Edwin Diaz signed a massive contract to stay with the New York Mets. How does Diaz's new contract impact Liam Hendriks trade market? With the White Sox surprising most with the hiring of Grifol, do they have more surprises in store for this offseason? Josh ...
Hello, Pedro Grifol
November 02, 2022 03:47 - 48 minutesRecord Date: 11/1/2022 Guest: Max Rieper, Royals Review Rundown: The Chicago White Sox have hired Pedro Grifol to be their next manager Max Rieper of Royals Review shares his insight on how Grifol worked within the Royals organization and why he didn't get hired for their managerial opening Josh and Jim try to gauge their excitement with the hire and ponder what other changes could be coming to the coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Last to Hire a Manager for 2023 Season
October 31, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutesRecord Date: 10/30/2022 Rundown: Kansas City hires Matt Quatraro as their next manager, while Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports the White Sox will not be hiring Joe Espada. Are the White Sox missing out on the top managerial candidates? If the job is between Kevin Long and Ozzie Guillen, what are the White Sox in store for? The outlook for Oakland and Tampa has MLB markets after Rob Manfred's latest comments. Preview World Series games at Philadelphia Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Sox Machine Offseason Plan Project 2023 Primer
October 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourRecord Date: 10/27/2022 The Sox Machine Offseason Plan Project starts on Friday, October 28th. This episode serves as a guide in helping you submit your offseason plan. Which White Sox arbitration-eligible players are at risk of being non-tendered? How could the White Sox handle Josh Harrison's club option What could Johnny Cueto sign for in free agency Free agency targets that would be a good fit for the White Sox A look at the White Sox trade assets Learn more about your ad choices....
White Sox managerial search gossip and SoxFest nixed
October 24, 2022 05:40 - 56 minutesRecorded Date: 10/24/2022 Rundown: Joe Espada will be the next White Sox manager. Or he won't be the next White Sox manager. It's a hazy outlook of where the White Sox stand in pursuing their next manager. Could we see them make a hire this week? Or are the White Sox waiting until after the World Series? One rumored candidate is Ozzie Guillen. Josh and Jim provide a reminder of how his tenure with the White Sox ended. SoxFest has been canceled. So how will the White Sox drum up excitement ...
2022 Player Review: AJ Pollock
October 20, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutesRundown: AJ Pollock's 2022 Season Recap Pollock's grade for 2022 Pollock's player option significantly impacts what the White Sox can do this offseason financially. Will he opt in? Will he opt out? Josh and Jim explore both options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox nightmare revisited: Machado vs. Harper
October 17, 2022 06:05 - 1 hourDate: 10/17/2022 Rundown: Jim's fear of the Los Angeles Dodgers getting knocked out early comes to fruition. Should a trophy be awarded to the best regular season record? Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long enters the White Sox managerial search radar The lessons White Sox could learn from both the Padres and Phillies How much have the White Sox missed out by not signing either Manny Machado or Bryce Harper NLCS picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022 Season Review: Jose Abreu
October 14, 2022 03:45 - 48 minutesRecord Date: 10/13/2022 The first 2022 Player Review episode is focused on Jose Abreu. 2022 highlights Has Abreu leaped Paul Konerko in all-time White Sox first baseman rankings? What positives and concerns should future teams be aware of when approaching Abreu in free agency? What does the next contract look like for Abreu? Which teams are early targets to sign him? Episode is sponsored by Trade Coffee. Save $30 off your first order at https://www.drinktrade.com/soxmachine Learn more ab...
Latest White Sox Managerial Rumors
October 10, 2022 04:41 - 45 minutesRecord Date: 10/9/2022 Rundown: Thanks to Bob Nightengale, there's a list of managerial candidates considered front runners for the White Sox opening. Are they narrowing the field too much? A deep dive into one managerial candidate with former St. Louis skipper Mike Shildt Is anyone on the White Sox "Untradeable?" Recapping the wild MLB postseason weekend. Is this a good format for MLB? What changes should they make for next year, and our picks to reach the Championship Series. Episode S...
Sox Machine on the Air: Roundtable with Bernstein and Holmes on 670 the Score
October 06, 2022 20:40 - 36 minutesOn-air date: 10/6/2022 Listen to previous episodes of the Bernstein and Holmes Show on Audacy: https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/bernstein-holmes-show-65 Follow them on Twitter @BernsyHolmes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sox Machine Live!: Good Riddance, 2022
October 06, 2022 01:26 - 58 minutesStream Date: 10/5/2022 The 2022 season is finally over. Josh and Jim say "Good Riddance, 2022" while looking ahead to what this offseason could hold for the White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Oct. 4, 2022
October 04, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutesOn today's episode Sox beat the Twins Tony says goodbye Hahn talks future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Goodbye, Tony La Russa
October 03, 2022 04:54 - 1 hourRecord Date: 10/2/2022 Rundown: Jim and Josh discuss the reported retirement announcement for Tony La Russa What does "accountable" mean to the White Sox? Recap of the San Diego meetup and Petco Park Final series preview of 2022 as the Minnesota Twins visit Are these the last games we'll see Jose Abreu in a White Sox uniform? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Shortlist of managerial candidates for White Sox
September 30, 2022 03:59 - 1 hourRecord Date: 9/29/2022 Rundown: White Sox finally won a game! Luis Robert's wrist injury demonstrates the systematic failure within the White Sox org. Our favorite managerial candidates for the White Sox in 2023 White Sox vs. Padres preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 29, 2022
September 29, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutesGood morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: Make it eight straight losses for the White Sox, who showed a little more life in an 8-4 loss to the Twins at Target Field to drop back into a share for second place in the AL Central. TODAY: Lucas Giolito tries to help the Sox avoid the sweep, although another loss means the White Sox would slip ahead of Minnesota in draft order. ON THE FARM: Charlotte concludes the 2022 Minor League Baseball regular season with a loss to Durham. AROUND THE LEAGU...
Mailbag Episode Vol. 2 - 2022 Edition
September 26, 2022 06:04 - 1 hourRecord Date: 9/25/2022 Chicago White Sox mailed it in over the weekend against Detroit. Finishing a six-game homestand winless and falling back to being below .500. Instead of recapping that brutal display, Josh and Jim decide to have a 100% mailbag episode with questions provided by Patreon supporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox need new leadership
September 23, 2022 05:39 - 1 hourRecord Date: 09/23/2022 Rundown: White Sox fans/media getting angry Cleveland exposing all of the White Sox faults Why the White Sox need new leadership within baseball operations Why it's not a great idea to have Tony La Russa part of the Front Office. Tigers series preview MLB Playoff picture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 22, 2022
September 22, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutesLast night: White Sox played sloppy defense and dug themselves a deep hole they couldn't climb back out of in an 8-2 loss against Cleveland. Tonight: Johnny Cueto returns as Shane Bieber takes the mound for Cleveland. Down on the Farm: Jonathan Stiever returns as he helps Charlotte beat Jacksonville Around MLB: Royals fire Dayton Moore, Aaron Judge doesn't hit a home run, and the Minnesota Twins continue to stumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 21, 2022
September 21, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutesOn today's episode: Cease hangs tough Bullpen falters Colas to AAA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Do or Die Time for 2022 White Sox
September 19, 2022 05:04 - 1 hourRecord Date: 9/18/2022 Rundown: Michael Kopech's injury and his status for the remaining 2022 season What we learned about Miguel Cairo's decision-making Series preview: Cleveland Most important hitters Most important pitchers Key(s) to a White Sox series win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 16, 2022
September 16, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutesYesterday: White Sox picked up a big victory over the Guardians by bashing five home runs to support Lance Lynn Tonight: Lucas Giolito takes the mound facing Detroit for the fourth time this season. Down on the Farm: Mark Payton has a good night, but the Charlotte Knights fall again. Around MLB: Tampa Bay blows out Toronto, New York Mets stay ahead of Atlanta in the NL East, and Minnesota holds off Kansas City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox postseason hopes on the line in Cleveland
September 15, 2022 04:01 - 44 minutesRecord Date: 9/14/2022 Rundown: Tony La Russa is a distraction White Sox split series vs. the Rockies as offense struggles with runners in scoring position Must-win situation for White Sox visiting Cleveland Series preview: Detroit Tigers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 14, 2022
September 14, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutesOn today's episode: Eloy goes deep Oscar goes deeper AL Central race stays level Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Have a Great West Coast Trip
September 12, 2022 05:07 - 1 hourRecord Date: 9/11/2022 Rundown: Jim visited Birmingham over the weekend and shared his thoughts about the Barons Tony La Russa's return timeline is uncertain. Any way the White Sox can make it certain? White Sox have a successful west coast road trip thanks to the offense meeting preseason expectations Eloy Jimenez's torrid pace since the All-Star break Tim Anderson's injury status State of the AL Central Colorado Rockies series preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 9, 2022
September 09, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutesGood morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: Elvis Andrus had his revenge, and the rest of the White Sox had his back in a 14-2 stomping of the A's in the Coliseum. Also, Tony La Russa reportedly has a return in mind, but the White Sox aren't talking. TONIGHT: Lucas Giolito will hope for a similar amount of run support, while James Kaprielian has an easy act to follow. ON THE FARM: Mark Payton reaches base four times in a Charlotte loss, while Yoelqui Céspedes reaches base five times and swi...
Sox Machine Live!: White Sox need big series in Oakland to catch up
September 08, 2022 02:24 - 41 minutesStream Date: 9/7/2022 Rundown: Win of the season? Giving credit to Miguel Cairo Oakland series preview Elvis Andrus impact Sponsored by Trade Coffee. Visit www.drinktrade.com/soxmachine to save $30 off your coffee subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 7, 2022
September 07, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutesLast night: Logan Gilbert and Seattle's outstanding bullpen shut out the Chicago White Sox 3-0. Luis Robert got hit in the hand, so let's wait and see again when he plays next. Today: Is Michael Kopech coming back? Signs point to "Yes." He'll have a tough test as Luis Castillo gets the ball for Seattle. Down on the Farm: Charlotte Knights combine to throw a one-hitter. Around MLB: Cleveland won and increase their division lead. Meanwhile, the New York Mets watch their division lead disappear ...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 6, 2022
September 06, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutesOn today's episode: Elvis Rocks PNW Lynn Quiets M's MIN Lose but CLE Win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Buy the White Sox?
September 05, 2022 06:11 - 1 hourRecord Date: 9/4/2022 Rundown: Is it time to jump back on the White Sox bandwagon? Dylan Cease's one-hitter First impression of Miguel Cairo State of the AL Central Seattle Mariners series preview Episode sponsored by Trade Coffee. Visit https://www.drinktrade.com/soxmachine for $30 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What does the White Sox future hold with Jon Greenberg
September 02, 2022 02:57 - 30 minutesRecord Date: 9/1/2022 Guest: Jon Greenberg, The Athletic With Tony La Russa out indefinitely due to health reasons, it sparks many questions regarding the White Sox near future. Will TLR return in 2023? Has the White Sox front office lost its way? Will Rick Hahn survive the season? Is 2022 the most miserable season in recent memory? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 1, 2022
September 01, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutesOn today's episode: Lynn was strong Elvis went long A-Ball Pitchers did no wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 31, 2022
August 31, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutesGood morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox lost their fourth in a row -- as well as the season series to Kansas City -- with a 7-4 loss to the Royals, but it's overshadowed by uncertainty over Tony La Russa's health. TONIGHT: Lance Lynn faces Kris Bubic, and we'll see if Miguel Cairo continues to manage the team. ON THE FARM: Birmingham, Winston-Salem and Kannapolis combine to go 0-3 while being outscored 19-2. Charlotte was rained out. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Two AL Cy Young cont...
Sell the White Sox
August 29, 2022 02:26 - 1 hourRecord Date: 8/28/2022 After getting swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Chicago White Sox postseason hopes in 2022 are closing quickly. Josh and Jim review the current state of this White Sox organization. How the players are not responding to Tony La Russa Jose Abreu's comments about the team not being as young as they think they are Rick Hahn's job status Why it's time for Jerry Reinsdorf to sell the White Sox A special song from Greg Nix Intro audio from the motion picture "Monty...
Sox Machine Live!: White Sox lose grasp of series win in Baltimore
August 26, 2022 05:31 - 1 hourStream Date: 8/25/2022 Josh and Jim recap the White Sox painful series loss in Baltimore. What it means for their chances of reaching the postseason and more players getting injured. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices