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Rundown

• [Intro] A few thoughts on the League Championship series. It seems like Milwaukee could be in big trouble heading to Los Angeles. Meanwhile, after a big Game 3 win in Seattle, could Toronto steal another game to send the series back to Canada? 
• [10:50] The Bullpen Review is to help recap the previous season's production while looking ahead in how the White Sox could improve this unit. Starting with what we liked from the White Sox bullpen in 2025.
• [17:55] What we didn't like about the White Sox bullpen in 2025.
• [20:40] Does Will Venable believe in closers? 
• [28:38] Will the White Sox revisit the idea of having Grant Taylor start games? 
• [33:24] Looking at Roster Resource's projected eight-man bullpen for the White Sox in 2026.
• [39:25] Brandon Eisert has dramatic splits at home vs. away. 
• [43:51] Josh sets up his 2026 bullpen whiteboard and is looking at two openings to find new pitchers
• [50:46] Jim pitches the idea of the White Sox pursuing Arkansas pitching coach, Matt Hobbs, as Ethan Katz's replacement

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Rundown

• [Intro] Congrats to James Fegan for completing the Chicago Marathon
• [4:47] Championship Series Preview: Can Andrew Vaughn continue to be Milwaukee's hero in the postseason?
• [16:59] ALCS Preview: Blue Jays vs. Mariners - How Toronto focused on improving bat speed helped them overwhelm the New York Yankees. 
• [29:38] NLCS Preview: Brewers vs. Dodgers - Does Milwaukee's regular season success vs. Los Angeles carry over to the postseason? 
• [35:55] Chicago White Sox only have three players entering arbitration this offseason: Mike Tauchman, Steven Wilson, and Derek Hill. What are the chances that any of those three get tendered a contract? 
• [44:54] The Savannah Bananas announced their 2026 World Tour, which includes stops in Chicago and Nashville. The Bananas playing a series at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, which seats over 100,000. If the Bananas can draw over 100,000 for one game, will MLB attempt to do the same in the near future? 

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Rundown

• [Intro] Best of luck to James Fegan who is running the Chicago Marathon this weekend! 
• [2:00] MLB Postseason recap as the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers advance to their respective Championship Series. We've got two Game 5's as Tarik Skubal takes the ball for Detroit against Seattle, and the Chicago Cubs hold their ground at Wrigley to earn a return trip back to Milwaukee. 
• [6:00] Travis Sawchik wrote a feature story for Driveline Baseball about how power ages for MLB hitters. What he found was a bit surprising as bat speed decreases, power numbers dip, and even plate discipline typically doesn't improve with more experience. The prime power years appear to be ages 22 to 26. So why are MLB teams not being more aggressive with callups to take advantage of a player's athletic peak? And for aging hitters, why Air Pull% is key metric for staying power. 

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Rundown

• [Intro] Catching up on White Sox news, lots of changes on the coaching front, including pitching coach Ethan Katz. What was the driver for not renewing contracts?
• [6:23] How do we assess Ethan Katz's tenure as pitching coach?
• [12:46] Are we surprised the White Sox didn't hold on to Sergio Santos?
• [15:45] Looking at team Stuff+ during Katz's tenure and how the quality of arms could make the next pitching coach's job tricky. If the level of talent doesn't improve, can they succeed where Katz couldn't? 
• [32:12] Arizona Fall League will start soon but unfortunately Braden Montgomery is dealing with an ankle injury. 
• [36:44] Who to track in the AFL?
• [39:51] What's the playing time strategy for Hagen Smith in the AFL?
• [44:02] The 2025 Chicago White Sox Roster Quiz. Josh, Jim, and James attempt to name all 62 White Sox players. 

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Rundown

• [Intro] A big thank you to our supporters at Sox Machine for following the 2025 season with us. 
• [5:08] Colson Montgomery delivered a season highlight with his go-ahead two run home run vs. Washington.
• [9:31] Shane Smith finishes 2025 on a very strong note by pitching a gem in Game 162.
• [15:12] Initial assessment of 2025 season. While it was much better than last year, how do the White Sox make up the difference between their actual record (60-102) and their expected record (71-91)? 
• [25:31] Thoughts on Will Venable's first season as White Sox manager
• [30:28] Michael A. Taylor retires
• [34:04] Sox Machine Fantasy Baseball Champions announced
• [35:10] 2025 Season Awards: White Sox MVP
• [43:19] 2025 Season Awards: White Sox Best Pitcher
• [48:15] 2025 Season Awards: White Sox Most Improved Player
• [53:21] MLB Postseason Predictions: Jim has the Mariners over Phillies, Josh has the Padres over Blue Jays

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Rundown

• [INTRO] The Chicago White Sox slide in September has been disheartening. After starting 8-2, the White Sox are 1-11 in their last 12 games. What gives? Why did things suddenly turn sour for the White Sox?
• [8:12] Series Preview: Washington Nationals
• [11:19] What's left to play for with the White Sox? 
• [21:11] The Birmingham Barons win back-to-back Southern League titles
• [29:55] Why Caleb Bonemer was selected as Baseball America's White Sox MiLB Best Player
• [37:39] Around MLB: It should be a very chaotic ending to determine who wins the AL East and Central. 

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The Chicago White Sox hosted a podcast row for their home 2025 season finale. 

Rundown

• [Intro] Chicago White Sox Director of Player Personal, Gene Watson, joins Josh Nelson to talk about the 2025 season. What his highlight of the year was, how Watson and Jim Thome help with draft efforts, and breaking down how the White Sox scouts prepare for the offseason. 
• [17:05] James Fegan stops by from the press box to share insight from his conversation with Brian Bannister. Why the White Sox feel that Hagen Smith is back on track, and why the Sox want Jonathan Cannon to stop throwing his sinker in pregame warmups. 
• [29:21] Chief Marketing Officer, Brooks Boyer, joins Josh in podcast row. How the White Sox marketing tackled promoting a 121-loss team, what the stadium plans are, CHSN broadcasts, and why they stopped wearing black at home this season. 

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PSA: Sox Machine will be part of the Chicago White Sox fan appreciation event held in the Craft Cave at Rate Field on Sunday, September 21. Stop by and be part of the show!

Rundown

• [Intro] Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz hosts his end of the regular season press conference. Touching on many topics including highlights of the season, what to do about the catching situation, plans for Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith, and what to hope for in 2026.
• [16:33] Baltimore series recap, which was another dud for the White Sox as they have lost six straight games. James Fegan provides additional insight from the Getz presser as we will get a clearer picture from him at the GM Meetings in November. 
• [25:24] Martin Perez left Wednesday's game early with a sore shoulder. The injury is not career threatening but there is the mutual option that the White Sox will be declining. So what's next for Perez? 
• [31:24] With nine games to go, a quick look at the White Sox stat leaders. Before the Padres series, Shane Smith / Davis Martin / Adrian Houser are all tied with six wins. Will any pitcher get to seven wins for the White Sox? 
• [37:27] Josh Nelson got a FromThe108 bobblehead from Tuesday's game. If Sox Machine had a bobblehead, what would be the beverage choices? Also a marketing idea for the White Sox to use for 50/50 raffles next season. 
• [40:20] Series Preview: San Diego Padres. Can the White Sox snap their losing streak? Plus, Jose Abreu returns this weekend. Is a retirement announcement coming? 
• [48:18] Around MLB: Update on the postseason race and Justin Verlander refuses to retire. 

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Rundown

• [Intro] Chicago White Sox get swept again in Cleveland, and just like in April, they only score three runs in three games. So what gives? Why did the White Sox have a terrible time scoring runs in Cleveland this season?
• [12:05] Series Preview: Baltimore Orioles. What is the Orioles path forward this offseason? What's the White Sox pitching plan for Monday's game?
• [23:22] MLB Postseason Race: American League. How we think the AL West will be won? Does Cleveland have a good chance of overtaking the last playoff spot? 
• [43:25] MLB Postseason Race: National League. Why the Dodgers lead in NL West feels safe. If the New York Mets don't make the playoffs, are they this season's biggest disappointment? 

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Rundown

• [Intro] White Sox manager Will Venable comments on the recent run as his team is 25-25 since the All-Star Break
• [2:52] James Fegan reports from the clubhouse how the players are believing that their recent play can be the new normal.
• [5:24] In the first half of 2025, the White Sox were 26-55. Since? 31-35 with 15 more games to be played. Is it possible the White Sox can generate some chaos and finish at least 10-5 to secure a winning second half? 
• [10:05] Kyle Teel is now on a 20-game on-base streak. With how well he's playing, what is Teal's ceiling? Can he be a future All-Star catcher for the White Sox? 
• [19:55] Latest Grant Taylor injury update
• [22:07] Shane Smith was excellent again on Thursday. Posting a 2.84 ERA in his last eight starts, is Smith getting stronger as the season inches closer to the finish line?
• [27:38] What's the gameplan for Sean Burke moving forward?
• [34:09] The Baltimore Orioles requested to interview Josh Barfield for their general manager opening, in which he declined. 
• [39:53] After the New York Yankees deal fell through, the White Sox have agreed to terms with 12-year old Braston Basker. Are these types of deals what White Sox fans should expect from the new International Scouting efforts? 
• [46:55] Series Preview: Cleveland Guardians. 

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