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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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
White Sox Wake Up Call: August 25, 2022
August 25, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutesLast night: White Sox win 5-3 as Lucas Giolito bounces back as the death by a thousand papercuts offense works. Tonight: Lance Lynn looks to continue his good run of starts. Down on the farm: It was a terrible night for the White Sox minor league affiliates as they outscored by a combined total of 40-6. Around MLB: The 2023 MLB Schedule is released, and the White Sox make no ground as Cleveland sweeps San Diego. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Project Birmingham Morning Briefing: Aug. 24, 2022
August 24, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutesGood morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: Project Birmingham opened with a bang, with five A-ball prospects delivering multiple hits in their Double-A debut in the Barons' 11-7 victory over Mississippi. ELSEWHERE ON THE FARM: Charlotte beats up Louisville, a depleted Winston-Salem team comes up short against Asheville, but Kannapolis is buoyed by recently drafted bats. IN THE SHOW: The White Sox dropped the series opener in Baltimore despite spotting Dylan Cease an early lead. TONIGHT: We...
White Sox Wake Up Call: August 23rd, 2022
August 23, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutesOn today's episode: Kopech's season in a stall Kelly's appearance makes Sox fall Montgomery gets the call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Johnny Cueto continues to deliver for White Sox
August 22, 2022 06:11 - 1 hourRecord Date: 8/21/2022 Rundown: Chicago White Sox split six games against Houston and Cleveland thanks to two outstanding starts from Johnny Cueto. How is he doing this? Lance Lynn regaining his form. Bad decisions from Tony La Russa and Joe McEwing AL Playoff Picture Series preview for Baltimore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox hold their own against Astros
August 19, 2022 03:36 - 56 minutesRecord date: 8/18/2022 Rundown: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of White Sox vs. Astros Hello, Elvis Andrus Series preview as the White Sox face the Guardians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 17, 2022
August 17, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutesOn today's episode: Yoan wins it late Cease doesn't pitch great Minors have a day they hate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 16, 2022
August 16, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutesGood morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: Just when it looked like Johnny Cueto was going to go without support for another night, the White Sox brought the fire with a four-run eighth inning in a 4-2 victory over Houston. TONIGHT: It's Dylan Cease vs. Justin Verlander. You might've heard about it. ON THE FARM: AROUND THE LEAGUE: The postseason schedule is set, the Rangers fire their manager, the Yankees continue to struggle while the AL Wild Card race tightens. Learn more about your ad c...
White Sox sweep Tigers as the Astros arrive
August 15, 2022 05:42 - 1 hourRecord Date: 8/14/2022 Rundown: How do we feel about the White Sox chances of winning AL Central after sweeping Detroit? Andrew Vaughn and AJ Pollock help carry the offense What should the White Sox do about the shortstop position? Weekly preview of AL Central matchups Houston Astros series preview P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sox Machine Live!: Lack of firepower costing White Sox
August 12, 2022 01:26 - 1 hourStream Date: 8/11/2022 Another disheartening series loss in Kansas City pushes the White Sox further back in the AL Central standings. Johnny Cueto questions if the White Sox have enough "fire" to change the season's course. Josh and Jim look into a consistent problem of White Sox batters hitting for power and wonder what the near future holds for this organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: August 11, 2022
August 11, 2022 05:54 - 17 minutesLast night: The White Sox take a tumble post-6th-inning as they lose ground on Cleveland. Today: It’s Dylan Cease against Zach Greinke Down on the Farm: Oscar Colas hit another home run. Around MLB: No Field of Dreams game in 2023, Yankees drop eight of their last ten games while the Dodgers winning streak extends to 10 games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 10, 2022
August 10, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutesOn today's episode: Singer Silences Bats Martin Claps Back Minors Fall Flat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Sputtering Offense Leads to Series Split in Texas
August 08, 2022 05:25 - 1 hourRecord Date: 8/7/2022 Rundown: Josh and Jim still don't know why the White Sox offense is struggling. Two White Sox hitters needing to step up: Tim Anderson and Yoan Moncada Two White Sox hitters who are stepping up: Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert Dylan Cease's shot at White Sox history State of AL Central P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: August 5, 2022
August 05, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutesLast night: Johnny Cueto pitched a complete game, but Andrew Vaughn's poor defensive night and the bats went silent (again), resulted in another frustrating loss. Tonight: Another Watch Party as Dylan Cease takes the ball trying to keep pace in the AL Cy Young race. Down on the Farm: Quiet day as Kannapolis hit three homers in a loss. Around MLB: Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals will play in London next year. Speaking of the Cardinals, they catch the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central. L...
White Sox Front Office Fails at Trade Deadline
August 04, 2022 05:01 - 53 minutesRecord Date: 8/3/2022 Rundown: Rick Hahn's poor offseason is now compounded by a quiet trade deadline. Can the White Sox players overcome the shortfalls from their GM (and manager)? August Abreu has arrived. Are we also seeing August Eloy Jimenez? Lance Lynn's new trick Texas Rangers series preview Dylan Cease's AL Cy Young resume Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 3, 2022
August 03, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutesOn today's episode: Sox cruise Front office snooze MIN & CLE lose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 2, 2022
August 02, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutesGood morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox dealt for a lefty reliever before losing to the Royals in standard-issue fashion. TONIGHT: We'll wait to see if the Sox make any more additions, and then whether Lucas Giolito can turn it around against Brad Keller. ON THE FARM: Some sorely needed good news for Romy González, and a productive day for the DSL White Sox lineup. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Twins and Guardians both win to separate themselves from the Sox, and the trade deadli...
White Sox making ground as trade deadline looms
August 01, 2022 05:01 - 1 hourRecord Date: 7/31/2022 Rundown: Josh and Jim recap the White Sox series win over Oakland What’s up with the offense at home? Will August Jose Abreu return? This week in the AL Central Latest MLB Trade Deadline rumors Kansas City Royals preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox stumble into split against Colorado
July 28, 2022 03:19 - 50 minutesRecord Date: 7/27/2022 Jim is back! Joe Kelly's pending injury cements the White Sox need to add another reliever before the trade deadline. But should they be buyers? Josh and Jim make their cases. Comparing Lucas Giolito and Michael Kopech Oakland A's series preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 27, 2022
July 27, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutesOn today's episode: Kopech returns to form Defense shuts the door Minors hit play poor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Interesting week ahead for White Sox with MLB Trade Deadline looming
July 25, 2022 05:01 - 1 hourGuest: Patrick Lyons, DNVR Josh Nelson and James Fox recap the White Sox splitting another series against Cleveland Odd playing time for Andrew Vaughn Learning to live with Eloy Jimenez in left field if he hits homers Dylan Cease's incredible run MLB Trade Deadline targets for the White Sox White Sox vs. Rockies preview with Patrick Lyons of DNVR. [39:37] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Resetting the 2022 MLB Season
July 22, 2022 03:28 - 46 minutesRecord Date: 7/21/2022 With Jim under the weather, James Fox joins Josh in recording this podcast episode. Over/Under 41.5 wins for White Sox post All-Star break Most important position player and pitcher in last 70 games Cleveland series preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A projected look at remaining 2022 season with Dan Szymborski
July 20, 2022 19:58 - 34 minutesRecord Date: 7/20/2022 Guest: Dan Szymborski, FanGraphs Josh and Dan Szymborski examine the projected outcomes for the remaining MLB 2022 season. Why ZiPS still likes the Chicago White Sox best to win AL Central Why the White Sox should be aggressive buyers at the deadline Why the offense has another gear they can reach in production ZiPS still likes Lucas Giolito, but Lance Lynn and Michael Kopech could still be 4.00+ ERA pitchers in the last 70 games. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Great Weekend in Minneapolis
July 18, 2022 04:58 - 58 minutesRecord Date: 7/17/2022 Josh and Jim recap a terrific weekend in Minneapolis. It was great to see so many fans attend #108ing Roadtrip, and even better the White Sox played well. After an impressive series win, is it a time to regain hope the White Sox will leap Cleveland and catch Minnesota for the AL Central title? Plus, the MLB Draft has started, and the White Sox take prep LHP Noah Schultz in the first round. They share what Schultz brings to the White Sox and ponder what his development t...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 15, 2022
July 15, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutesGood morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: Luis Robert led a clubbing of Sonny Gray while Johnny Cueto endured early traffic for a satisfying 12-2 victory in the opener against the Twins. TONIGHT: It's Michael Kopech against Devin Smeltzer, who is left-handed. ON THE FARM: José Rodríguez walks it off for Birmingham, and Colson Montgomery keeps chugging along. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The depleted Royals defeat the Blue Jays, the Guardians keep pace, and the Mariners still can't lose. Learn more ...
White Sox still treading water after visiting Cleveland
July 14, 2022 04:46 - 1 hourRecord Date: 7/13/2022 Good news: The Chicago White Sox won back-to-back games in Cleveland thanks to outstanding pitching from Dylan Cease and Lucas Giolito. Bad news: The White Sox only managed a split in Cleveland. It's mid-July and the White Sox are still two games below .500. When will they turn it on and get hot? Could it be this weekend in Minneapolis? Or will the Twins deliver a knockout punch? Josh and Jim discuss this midweek episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 13, 2022
July 13, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutesOn Today's Episode: Bieber Burns Sox Cease Staves Off Sweep Colson Keeps Hitting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: July 12, 2022
July 12, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutesLast night: Lance Lynn had a bad game and Tony La Russa tried to extend him longer. The results were catastrophic. Today: White Sox and Guardians play two games with Davis Martin starting Game 1 and Dylan Cease starting Game 2. Around MLB: Albert Pujols moves to 3rd all-time in extra-base hits, Royals sweep Tigers, and Max Scherzer outduels Max Fried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Critical road trip for White Sox visiting Cleveland and Minnesota
July 11, 2022 05:25 - 1 hourRundown Intro: Dylan Cease All-Star Snub 8:15: Weekend recap 14:10: Bob Nightengale’s report 21:52: Michael Kopech’s nagging problems 29:33: Gavin Sheets turning it around 34:09: Cleveland series preview 47:40: AL Playoff Picture 52:55: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: July 8, 2022
July 08, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutesLast night: The White Sox had another lackluster performance at home as Dylan Cease suffers his first career loss to Detroit in a 2-1 game. Today: Lucas Giolito vs. Tarik Skubal Down on the Farm: Yasmani Grandal makes his first rehab start and Oscar Colas is named to the Futures Game. Around MLB: New York Yankees are the first team to reach 60 wins, and the Baltimore Orioles are suddenly 40-44. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022 First Half Grades
July 07, 2022 04:14 - 1 hourRecord date: 7/6/2022 Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox series loss to the Minnesota Twins. Why their postseason hopes are still flickering and how morale would improve if the team could sweep Detroit this weekend. They also hand our their first-half grades for 2022. As expected, they are not great, but there are areas where they see hope for improvement. While there are parts of this franchise that desperately needs a refresh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 6, 2022
July 06, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutesOn today's episode: The Rain Poured The Offense was Poor Minors Out The Door Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices