Rundown

• [Intro] Prior to Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers, the Chicago White Sox announced that Jerry Reinsdorf and Justin Ishbia have agreed to a transition of power. With Ishbia now providing funds to the White Sox cause will this help increase payroll in the near future?
• [17:45] Detroit Tigers series recap as the White Sox fight tough for a series split
• [23:16] Have the White Sox found their ideal 1-2 leading the lineup with Mike Tauchman and Chase Meidroth?
• [26:23] How much run will Tim Elko get in his second callup?
• [29:49] What are the White Sox starting pitching plans with Jonathan Cannon now on the IL?
• [32:28] Will Venable speaks about Luis Robert's mental reset, which was followed up getting hurt in the batting cages
• [35:34] Many go to Reddit for answers in "How to do" topics. Recently on White Sox subreddit, Nick Bledsoe posted a Player Development Plan for Andrew Vaughn to help get him back on track.
• [46:24] Series Preview: Kansas City Royals, featuring the MLB debut of Kyle Teel and Jac Caglianone's first visit to Chicago

Rundown

• [Intro] Chicago White Sox are swept in Baltimore as one of the few highlights was the benches emptying thanks to Coby Mayo shoving Lenyn Sosa
• [7:12] The White Sox are on pace to only win 49 games in 2025. Is enough progress being made this season to generate more confidence that a turnaround is coming?
• [14:51] Mike Tauchman was one of the few White Sox hitters who had a good series against Baltimore. Is he trade bait?
• [18:43] What to do about Luis Robert Jr. if he doesn't improve his hitting?
• [32:50] Series Preview: Detroit Tigers. Are they the team to beat in the American League over the New York Yankees?
• [46:38] Around MLB: Why division leaders on June 1 should be happy and have the MLB home run leaders already hit more dingers than any White Sox player this season

Rundown

• [Intro] Thoughts about the White Sox efforts against the Mets
• [5:43] Miguel Vargas has turnaround his tenure with the White Sox in his last 31 games. Are we buying Vargas as part of a new core? 
• [25:24] Adrian Houser has yet to allow a run for the White Sox after two starts. How he's been a great help for the White Sox and why MLB teams might be lining up to trade for him
• [34:00] Recapping the Matt Thaiss trade to Tampa
• [38:33] By the Numbers: Looking at recent trends with White Sox bullpen arms
• [47:57] Series Preview: Baltimore Orioles

Guest: Mike Ferrin - ESPN, MLB Network Radio, College Sports Sirus XM

Rundown

• [Intro] Mike Ferrin joins the show and he shares his thoughts on this year's class of college draft eligible players
• [5:49] Personal observations of Florida State LHP Jamie Arnold
• [8:59] Who is the college baseball player of the year?
• [17:15] Thoughts on the bracket structure
• [19:58] Our favorite Regionals to watch
• [26:56] Which Top 8 seed is most at-risk of being knocked out in Regionals?
• [32:12] Our Upset Picks to Click

Rundown

• [Intro] Chris Getz and Will Venable speak to the decision of optioning Andrew Vaughn 
• [6:33] What's the plan at first base?
• [15:40] White Sox win the series against Texas. The Vets are back (Benintendi, Slater, and Tauchman) which helps stabilizes the offense, Luis Robert Jr. had a good series, Sean Burke bounced back, and the bullpen is still messy. 
• [30:42] Series Preview: New York Mets. With the White Sox visiting, will Juan Soto wake up?
• [47:09] Around MLB: Boston Red Sox struggles, Oneil Cruz crushes the Brewers, and Tarik Skubal throws 103 MPH. 

Rundown

• [Intro] Hello, Adrian Houser. The new White Sox starting pitcher impresses in his first start. 
• [9:10] Joshua Palacios had a good series against Seattle. Does that buy him more time in Chicago?
• [14:43] Chase Meidroth is leading the White Sox in wRC+
• [22:08] Tim Elko is taking up more playing time defensively at first base. How long will this arrangement last? 
• [36:01] Luis Robert Jr. is not getting better and it seems it's time to hit the panic button
• [45:58] Series Preview: Texas Rangers. As Jake Burger returns to Chicago, do the White Sox regret that trade with Miami?

Rundown:

• [Intro] Not a great weekend for the White Sox at Wrigley Field as they are swept by the Cubs. Pitching was mostly OK, but the defense was awful. 
• [16:42] Thankfully, Miguel Vargas keeps bashing in May
• [24:36] For some reason, Joshua Palacios continues to get run. 
• [33:12] Pete Crow-Armstrong could be a monster
• [37:31] Series Preview: Seattle Mariners
• [46:46] Around MLB: Minnesota Twins are scorching hot, Baltimore Orioles are in panic mode, and Trent Grisham's power surge

Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.com

Rundown

• [Intro] Jim Callis would like a wellness check to see how White Sox fans are doing?
• [8:05] Prospect review: Edgar Quero
• [11:35] Prospect review: Kyle Teel
• [14:53] Prospect review: Braden Montgomery
• [20:04] Prospect review: Hagen Smith
• [25:22] Prospect review: Noah Schultz
• [28:34] Prospect review: Colson Montgomery
• [31:24] Prospect review: Grant Taylor
• [35:00] 2025 MLB Draft chat - the updated Sox Machine Top 100 draft prospect list will be released this week. Josh is fixated on a group of prep infielders for the White Sox at pick 10, and Jim helps guide on building a group of five targets. 

Rundown

• [Intro] The Chicago White Sox win a road series at Cincinnati in thanks to excellent pitching performances from Jonathan Cannon and Davis Martin. Are their arsenals getting better? Or are the Reds that bad at hitting? With the White Sox starters ERA now ranked 12th in MLB, does that grant more confidence in their overall ability?
• [11:15] Chase Meidroth, Edgar Quero, and Matt Thaiss all have impressive OBP, but very low slugging percentages. When will opposing teams stop nibbling and challenge these hitters in the zone?
• [24:54] White Sox trade for reliever Miguel Castro and claim infielder Vinny Capra
• [34:03] Series Preview: Chicago Cubs. Can the White Sox pitchers hold up against the Cubs very good lineup?
• [43:54] Luis Robert Jr. trade standing gets shakier. How many teams would offer multiple FV 45 grade prospects for Robert at this stage? 

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Rundown

• [Intro] Tim Elko made his MLB debut this weekend and has a big moment hitting a key three-run homer to help the White Sox win on Sunday. He shares what the experiences were like, and manager Will Venable provides a glimpse into his thought process of how future lineups will look with Elko in the fold. 
• [8:44] White Sox bench coach Walker McKinven comments about the first quarter performance. 
• [12:29] James Fegan and Jim Margalus join the show to comment about Elko's future role
• [18:43] First Quarter Grade: Offense
• [25:14] First Quarter Grade: Pitching
• [31:02] First Quarter Grade: Defense
• [37:16] First Quarter Grade: Coaching
• [44:12] Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds
• [52:42] Around MLB: The dumpster fire that's the Colorado Rockies