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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Sox Machine Live!: 4th of July Special 2022
July 04, 2022 18:29 - 55 minutesStream Date: 7/4/2022 Josh and Jim recap the White Sox surprising sweep at San Francisco. Hopefully, those good vibes carry with the White Sox as they travel back home to start a critical stretch of their season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 4, 2022
July 04, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutesGood morning. Here's the rundown: SUNDAY: The White Sox completed a sweep of the Giants with a 13-4 romp in San Francisco. TODAY: Josh and I will record Sox Machine Live at noon, and the Sox open a key series against the Twins tonight. ON THE FARM: Carlos Pérez walks it off for Charlotte, José Rodríguez continues raking, and Colson Montgomery's streak reaches 40 games. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Twins' magic against Baltimore dries up, the Guardians one-hit the Yankees, the Astros can't lose, and...
Sox Machine Live!: Anaheim not a heavenly visit for White Sox
July 01, 2022 01:24 - 57 minutesStream Date: 6/30/2022 Josh and Jim recap another White Sox series loss, this time in Anaheim to the Angels. Why the White Sox have a Leury Garcia problem. What worked for Lucas Giolito to bounce back, and a look ahead to the upcoming series in San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 30 2022
June 30, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutesGood morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox fall flat against Shohei Ohtani and the Angels in a 4-1 loss and a quiet end to a sad month. TONIGHT: The White Sox are off, so Josh and I will preview the upcoming series against the San Francisco Giants on Sox Machine Live. ON THE FARM: Eloy Jiménez homers and Carlos Pérez walks off a wild one for Charlotte, while Colson Montgomery and Wilfred Veras keep rolling in A-ball. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Guardians stun the Twins, benches cl...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 29, 2022
June 29, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutesOn today's episode: Cueto was good enough The offense was very tough Montgomery had the stuff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: June 28, 2022
June 28, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutesLast night: Lucas Giolito rediscovered his old self and the White Sox rallied to take the lead late, but Taylor Ward's two-run double put the Angels ahead for good. The White Sox lost 4-3, and now their climb to postseason contention just got taller. Tonight: Johnny Cueto will make his eighth start for the White Sox. Around MLB: All-Star voting updates, Minnesota crushed Cleveland, and the Yankees come back once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Home Not So Sweet for White Sox
June 27, 2022 05:11 - 1 hourRecord Date: 6/26/2022 Josh shares his thoughts about attending the games this weekend. Why the White Sox poor play in combination with a diminishing ballpark experience is souring the mood for 2022. Jim joins the show and they rave about Dylan Cease's outstanding week. The White Sox big offensive problem now is a lack of home runs. What's a possible cause for the lack of fireworks? Minnesota Twins lose their pitching coach to LSU Angels series preview P.O. Sox questions Learn more abo...
Catching up with Jim Callis
June 27, 2022 00:46 - 46 minutesRecord Date: 6/25/2022 Jim Callis of MLB.com stops by to chat about the MLB Draft Combine, Colson Montgomery, Lenyn Sosa's MLB promotion, and the latest MLB Draft gossip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 24, 2022
June 24, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutesGood morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: With Gavin Sheets and Lenyn Sosa replacing Danny Mendick and Adam Engel, the White Sox lost 4-0 to Baltimore because of an outstanding effort from the Orioles' outfield. TONIGHT: It's Michael Kopech against a likely Baltimore bullpen day, and Sosa could make his first start with Josh Harrison banged up. ON THE FARM: Christian Mena makes his High-A debut, Norge Vera bleeds (not literally), and Colson Montgomery's on-base streak is barely alive. ...
Painful series win for White Sox
June 23, 2022 02:47 - 53 minutesRecord date: 6/22/2022 Chicago White Sox win their series against Toronto Blue Jays, but it was a painful three-game set. Danny Mendick and Adam Haseley collided in the outfield. Adam Engel's hamstring is barking again and Jose Abreu can barely run. White Sox depth is already being exhausted. Is it time to see a new face join the squad? Maybe like Lenyn Sosa? Josh and Jim discuss while also having a conversation about Lucas Giolito's continued struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 22, 2022
June 22, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutesOn today's episode: Cease was strong The game went long Montgomery got on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: June 21, 2022
June 21, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutesLast night: White Sox beat the Blue Jays for the first time in 2022. Home runs from Josh Harrison, Andrew Vaughn, and Luis Robert helped power the White Sox to an 8-7 victory. Tonight: First pitch temperature could be 95+ degrees as it'll be Kevin Gausman vs. Dylan Cease. Around MLB: The New York Yankees are first to reach 50 wins, New York Mets blanked the Marlins, and Boston beats Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Good and Bad from Houston
June 20, 2022 05:56 - 1 hourRecord Date: 6/19/2022 Rundown Intro: Jim’s first Father’s Day and highlights from seeing the Winston-Salem Dash 4:21: Houston Astros series takeaways 6:29: The Good from Houston: Johnny Cueto 13:15: Steak Dinner Watch 13:42: Cueto the White Sox best roster addition in 2022? 15:53: The Bad from Houston: Lucas Giolito 35:24: Series Preview: Toronto Blue Jays 47:17: State of the AL Central 55:30: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sox Machine Live!: Dominating in Detroit
June 16, 2022 05:01 - 49 minutesRecord Date: 6/15/2022 The Chicago White Sox needed a good series in Detroit to help save their season. Thanks to another offensive surge, the White Sox compellingly swept the Tigers. Josh and Jim discuss Yoan Moncada's big day, AJ Pollock's resurgence, Jose Abreu's flexing power, and Davis Martin's understanding of the assignment. Plus, a look ahead to the Houston Astros series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 15, 2022
June 16, 2022 03:22 - 8 minutesOn today's episode: Dylan Cease stumbled but steadied Sox bats were at the ready Minor Leaguers went heavy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: June 14, 2022
June 14, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutesLast night: Lance Lynn had a rough season debut but had the backing of Jose Abreu who smashed two home runs in a 9-5 victory. Tonight: Dylan Cease is looking to go 10-0 all-time vs. Detroit as he makes the start. Around MLB: Tim Anderson and Eloy Jimenez make their rehab starts in Charlotte, Ozzie Albies leaves with a fractured foot, and Alek Manoah improves to 8-1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox season on brink of collapse
June 13, 2022 04:55 - 50 minutesRecord Date: 6/12/2022 With the Chicago White Sox dropping another home series, this time to the Texas Rangers, it's time to wonder if the season is on brink of collapsing. There are just 42 games until the trade deadline. Can this team get back into contention before then? Josh and Jim discuss while previewing Lance Lynn's 2022 season debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sox Machine Live!: White Sox need to move on from La Russa
June 10, 2022 02:02 - 58 minutesStream Date: 6/9/2022 In light of another series loss, and the White Sox still below .500, Josh and Jim discuss why now is the time for White Sox to move on from Tony La Russa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: June 9, 2022
June 09, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutesLast night: Johnny Cueto was decent but the White Sox offense outside of Jake Burger was punchless in a 4-1 loss. Today: Dylan Cease looks to rack up strikeouts as he'll need to put up zeroes to keep pace with Dodgers LHP Tyler Anderson. Down on the Farm: Lance Lynn has a rough rehab start, Oscar Colas has a walk-off hit, and Kannapolis pitchers combine for 16 strikeouts. Around MLB: All-Star voting begins and the Minnesota Twins crush the New York Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 8, 2022
June 08, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutesOn today's episode: Kopech cruised Hitters amused Dodgers snoozed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sox Machine Vegas Show Part II: Is Vegas ready for MLB?
June 07, 2022 18:00 - 26 minutesRecord Date: 6/4/2022 The second part of Sox Machine Podcast recording from Blue Wire Studios at the Las Vegas Wynn. Josh and Beefloaf share their most recent Vegas adventures. They also ponder if Las Vegas is ready for an MLB team and if MLB is ready for Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sox Machine Vegas Show Part I: White Sox finishing gauntlet in better shape than expected
June 07, 2022 01:08 - 30 minutesRecord Date: 6/4/2022 Josh visited Las Vegas this past weekend to record two episodes. In Part I, a good friend of the show, Beefloaf from Fromthe108, joins Josh and Jim to recap the White Sox series win in Tampa. This past week has featured hot bats in Jake Burger and Danny Mendick. Can they sustain this level of performance? Should they get at-bats over the struggling veterans? Also with the Los Angeles Angels losing 11 straight games, the White Sox somehow inch closer to a postseason spot ...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 3, 2022
June 03, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutesGood morning. Here's the rundown: YESTERDAY: The White Sox rallied late against Alek Manoah, then fell apart immediately afterward as the Blue Jays completed the sweep. TONIGHT: The White Sox open a series in St. Petersburg against the Rays, and Davis Martin is on his way to joining them. ON THE FARM: The affiliates go 0-for-3, with Winston-Salem suspended. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Twins drop four of five in Detroit, Jameson Taillon flirts with perfection, the Brewers stun the Padres, and m...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 1, 2022
June 01, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutesOn today's episode: Giolito stumbles Baserunning bumbles Sox lead fumbles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tim Anderson's injury puts White Sox season at risk of collapse
May 30, 2022 05:47 - 58 minutesRecord Date: 5/30/2022 Rundown: Intro: Tim Anderson's injury severity is unknown but what's known is that this White Sox team will greatly miss one of their leaders. Josh and Jim discuss the impact of Anderson's injury and who could step up in his stead. 10:27: Is moving Jake Burger to second base a good idea? 15:03: Is it time for Yolbert Sanchez? 18:23: Goodbye, Dallas Keuchel 26:19: Cubs/White Sox series takeaways 30:37: Blue Jays series preview 43:36: P.O. Sox 54:43: Bonus P.O. Sox Learn ...
Sox Machine Live!: Boston beats up White Sox pitching
May 27, 2022 05:38 - 51 minutesStream Date: 5/26/2022 Josh and Jim recap the White Sox series loss against Boston as the pitching staff got beat up. Is this the end of Dallas Keuchel with the White Sox? They address that possibility while sharing his postgame comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutesLast night: Lucas Giolito grinded through six innings and limited the Red Sox to just one run. Jake Burger was the hero thanks to his three-run homer to seal a 3-1 victory. Tonight: Dallas Keuchel fights for his job as he makes the start opposite of Michael Wacha. Down on the Farm: Charlotte loses a close game but the Winston-Salem Dash’s ninth-inning offensive explosion leads them to another victory. Around MLB: The Detroit Tigers help out the White Sox, Seattle continues to struggle, and ...
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 25th, 2022
May 25, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutesOn today's episode The White Sox get trounced Cease gets bounced White Sox barely gave an ounce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022 First Quarter Grades
May 23, 2022 05:54 - 55 minutesRecord Date: 5/22/2022 Rundown Intro: After a doubleheader sweep at Yankee Stadium, is the White Sox momentum turning for the better? 5:40: Michael Kopech's tremendous performance 10:47: Are we sold on Johnny Cueto ousting Dallas Keuchel? 14:03: Reynaldo Lopez now throws 100 mph 15:45: AJ Pollock getting hot 20:27: First-quarter grades 33:03: Boston Red Sox series preview 41:08: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sox Machine Live!: What's up with the White Sox offense?
May 20, 2022 02:57 - 56 minutesJosh and Jim recap the White Sox series in Kansas City that featured a still sputtering offense. They also look ahead to the weekend series in New York as the White Sox wrap up their regular-season games against the Yankees. Planning on being in Minneapolis for the #108ing Road Trip? Purchase your pregame tickets at https://soxmachine.com/product/108ing-road-trip-minneapolis-ticket/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 19, 2022
May 19, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutesGood morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: More of the same as the White Sox lost to the Royals in a sleepy 6-2 fashion. TODAY: The White Sox better hit Carlos Hernández, even though they've never had success against him. ON THE FARM: All four affiliates lost, but Oscar Colás and Colson Montgomery both homered, and Cristian Mena continues to dominate Low-A. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Max Scherzer left his start early, and division leaders continue to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 18, 2022
May 18, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutesOn today's episode: Cease is Beast Good Debut in Game 2 Blown Leads for Minor League Teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 17, 2022
May 17, 2022 05:42 - 18 minutesLast night: Johnny Cueto was great in his White Sox debut, but troubles with the 8th inning struck again to send the game into extra innings. Luckily, Luis Robert was the hero hitting a game-winning two-run homer. Today: White Sox and Royals are scheduled to play two games. Dylan Cease will seek to bounce back from his uneven start against the Yankees by taking the ball in Game 1. For the nightcap, 14th round pick from the 2018 MLB Draft, Davis Martin, will make his MLB debut and start for th...
Taking a snapshot of the 2022 season
May 16, 2022 05:08 - 1 hourRecord Date: 5/15/2022 Rundown Intro: Josh and Jim take a snapshot of the Chicago White Sox first 33 games. 18:46: Who should get the most blame for an uneven start? 42:19: Kansas City series preview 52:51: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 13, 2022
May 13, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutesGood morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The electricity generated by Yoán Moncada's game-tying homer was sapped by Joe Kelly's disastrous inning in a 15-7 loss to the Yankees. TONIGHT: Vince Velasquez has a difficult assignment, squaring off against Gerrit Cole. ON THE FARM: Andrew Vaughn looks healthy, Davis Martin stands tall in Charlotte, and Cristian Mena continues to impress at Kannapolis. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Houston steamrolled Minnesota in a twin bill, Cleveland is back in act...
Split with Guardians sets up measuring stick series vs. Yankees
May 12, 2022 04:38 - 48 minutesRecord Date: 5-11-2022 Rundown: Josh and Jim discuss the most recent lawsuit against the White Sox front office Will the White Sox defense improve? Are we buying back Gavin Sheets bounce back? Eloy Jimenez rumored return Do the White Sox have the Top 3 best AL Starting Pitchers? New York Yankees series preview How the White Sox will be measured against the MLB's best team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 11th, 2022
May 12, 2022 00:43 - 9 minutesOn today's episode: Gio was strong Tim's bat keeps coming along The minors were mostly wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 10, 2022
May 10, 2022 06:01 - 13 minutesJosh was in attendance for last night's meltdown by the White Sox. He shares his thoughts about the loss and concerns it generates about the upcoming week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox keep sweeping
May 09, 2022 05:19 - 1 hourRecord Date: 5/8/2022 The Chicago White Sox keep sweeping as they stretch their winning streak to six games. They found a way to win at Boston despite the offense still lacking a tremendous amount of punch thanks to the pitching staff continuing to excel. Is this a sustainable winning formula? Rundown: Intro - How did the White Sox sweep Boston? 5:03 - Is this a sustainable winning model? 17:40 - Did Dallas Keuchel do enough to merit another start? 22:16 - Comparing Apple TV vs. Peacock broa...
Sox Machine Live!: White Sox sweep at Wrigley
May 06, 2022 01:34 - 55 minutesStream Date: May 5, 2022 Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox sweeping the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Matt Foster, high leverage reliever What's ailing AJ Pollock Preview White Sox vs. Red Sox series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 5, 2022 and Special Announcement
May 05, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutesLast night: White Sox comeback two runs down to win a nailbiter, 4-3. Down on the Farm: Johnny Cueto has a rough inning, Micker Adolfo hit a big home run, and DJ Gladney is the hero for Kannapolis Around MLB: Toronto Blue Jays snap the New York Yankees winning streak, Baltimore bashes Dylan Bundy, and the Cincinnati Reds are now 3-21. Special Announcement: Sox Machine has signed a new two-year extension with Blue Wire Podcasts, and starting on May 10, will be having watch parties on Playback....
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 4th, 2022
May 04, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutesOn today's episode: The weather was sucky Sox bats were plucky Cubs swings were yucky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After split with Angels, White Sox hoping to carry good vibes to Wrigley
May 03, 2022 04:53 - 1 hourRecord Date: 5/2/2022 Guest: Ryan Herrera, CHGO Rundown Intro: Vince Velasquez's surprising performance 8:05: Dylan Cease reaching another level of performance 18:42: What to do with Dallas Keuchel? 27:34: Any signs of the White Sox offense waking up? 36:21: Cubs preview with Ryan Herrera 64:34: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 2, 2022
May 02, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutesGood morning. Here's the rundown: YESTERDAY: The White Sox nearly erased a 6-0 inning in the ninth inning, but they fell 6-5 to the Angels and have now lost 11 of 13. TODAY: The Sox and Angels wrap up a series on a Monday, with Dylan Cease facing Patrick Sandoval. ON THE FARM: Charlotte walks off Jacksonville, Lenyn Sosa carries his April into May, and Oscar Colás and Colson Montgomery are still out of action. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Yankees and Mets are rolling, the Reds are embarrassing,...
Sox Machine Live!: Things are not getting better for the White Sox
April 29, 2022 01:52 - 55 minutesStream Date: 4/28/2022 Josh and Jim recap another series loss for the Chicago White Sox. Now at 7-11, 3-9 against the AL Central, will things get better for the White Sox soon? They take a look at the next 38 games and wonder where the White Sox will be in mid-June. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: April 28, 2022
April 28, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutesYesterday: Andrew Vaughn was the hero thanks to his three-run homer, but Jake Burger and Tim Anderson also helped carry the offense to a 7-3 victory. Today: Michael Kopech is on the mound against Brad Keller. Down on the Farm: Charlotte wins big, Birmingham and Winston-Salem suffer tough losses, and Kannapolis is back to .500. Around MLB: Josh Hader already has 10 saves, and the Minnesota Twins win their sixth straight game. Music Credit: Celebration by Kool & The Gang Broadcast Audio: NBC ...
White Sox Wake Up Call: April 27th, 2022
April 27, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutesOn today's episode: The hitting was toothless The pitching was useless The defense was ruthless Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Have Problems Needing Fixin'
April 25, 2022 05:50 - 1 hourRecord Date: 4/25/2022 Coming off the heels of another series sweep loss, this time to Minnesota, the Chicago White Sox 6-2 start now has them at 6-9 with their longest losing streak since 2019. Rundown Intro: Is this a bad streak? Or is something broken with the White Sox? 5:24: White Sox hitters issues facing RHP 18:35: Super Bullpen not super 24:09: Silver lining to the mess 25:24: Tony La Russa's decision making 36:55: The problem that could linger all season 43:58: Johnny Cueto report 48...
Sox Machine Live!: A Mess in Cleveland
April 22, 2022 01:24 - 58 minutesRecord Date: 4/21/2022 Josh and Jim recap a series in Cleveland that resulted in a complete mess. Defense was terrible, Dallas Keuchel allowed 10 runs, and the White Sox bats are still cold. A lot went wrong, and the guys break it down with a look ahead to the upcoming series in Minneapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox Wake Up Call: April 21, 2022
April 21, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutesYesterday: The Chicago White Sox played terrible baseball as they were embarrassed losing both games of the doubleheader against Cleveland by a combined score of 13-2. Today: Dylan Cease attempts to stop the losing streak. Down on the Farm: Big offensive performances out of Birmingham and Winston-Salem. Around MLB: Miguel Cabrera is one hit shy of 3,000, the Rangers turn a triple play, and Shohei Ohtani racks up 12 K's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices