Sox Machine

By Blue Wire, Jim Margalus, Josh Nelson, James Fegan

The Sox Machine podcast covers Chicago White Sox news, interviews, analysis, and more. Hosted by Josh Nelson, Jim Margalus, and James Fegan.

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The podcast currently has 1,244 episodes available.

Sox Machine episodes:

March 27, 20252025 Opening Day Eve Live Show with Jim Callis and Courtney Finnicum
Live show recording from Ramova Theater for 2025 Opening Day Eve on March 26, 2025.
Guests:
[Intro] Jim Callis of MLB.com talks about the White Sox farm systems and which prospect is most interesting to him
[30:44] Courtney Finnicum of Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast dishes out her predictions for the 2025 White Sox. With being a big brunch fan and wanting to see more breakfast dishes at ballparks, Chef Kevin Hickey of Duck Inn and Ramova Grill stops by to share how he would approach the task.
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1h
March 24, 20252025 White Sox Season Predictions
Record Date: 3/23/2025
Rundown
[Intro] Chicago White Sox 2025 Spring Training is over. We survived at Sox Machine but can't say the same for some White Sox players.
[5:44] Infirmary Report: Brandon Drury
[13:38] Infirmary Report: Mason Adams
[15:16] Infirmary Report: Mike Tauchman
[18:49] Infirmary Report: Bryan Ramos
[21:32] Hello, Mike Vasil
[26:27] James Fegan shares what he's hearing in terms of 26-man roster construction
[31:54] 2025 Chicago White Sox season predictions based on major offense and pitching categories
[32:57] Home Run leader
[36:39] RBI leader
[38:43] Runs leader
[40:35] fWAR position player leader
[43:46] Pitching Wins leader
[45:24] Saves leader
[48:27] Most Games Appeared leader
[51:01] ERA leader
[52:57] Pitcher fWAR leader
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57min
March 18, 2025 Sean Burke gets Opening Day start
Record Date: 3/17/2025
Rundown
[Intro] Sox Machine 3.0 Launch
[3:29] Sean Burke Opening Day Starter
[11:19] How will rest of Starting Rotation shake out?
[20:54] Latest Injury updates
[31:54] St. Patrick’s Day Luck Boost
[42:14] Joey Gallo, the pitcher
[51:03] MLB Opening Day: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs
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1h 2min
March 14, 2025What are the Chicago White Sox plans at shortstop?
Rundown:
[Intro] Exciting news at Sox Machine coming next week
[6:10] With Colson Montgomery optioned to AAA, what are the Chicago White Sox plans at shortstop to start 2025? Will they go with a veteran like Jacob Amaya? Bring back old friend Nicky Lopez? Or is it Chase Meidroth getting the first crack?
[27:32] Miguel Vargas is batting .400 during Spring Training. Are we buying this performance leading to a productive 2025 campaign?
[37:34] Sox Machine 32-team fantasy draft is this weekend. Who would you take with the #1 overall pick?
[45:52] Tampa Bay Rays are backing out of their new stadium proposal. Where will they play after 2025? Can Tampa / St. Pete still be a viable MLB market?
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1h 4min
March 11, 2025 How is the 2025 White Sox 26-man roster shaking out
Rundown
[Intro] Colson Montgomery is back thanks to his back spasms calming down. It looks like he's the frontrunner to be Opening Day shortstop, but what if he doesn't pick up his hitting? What if the back barks on him again? Then what's the White Sox plan at shortstop?
[19:08] Position outlook: Outfield. With Andrew Benintendi and Austin Slater doubtful in being ready by Opening Day, what is the White Sox outfield roster looking like?
[26:23] Position outlook: Infield. Lenyn Sosa is having a strong spring and possibly earned himself another shot on the MLB roster. Who else is joining him on the bench? Could Brandon Drury hit himself into a major league contract? Or will someone like Jacob Amaya get the nod just in case Montgomery gets hurt?
[36:59] Best story from camp is the emergence of RHP Shane Smith who is impressing with his 98 MPH fastball. Would the White Sox be better off having Smith be in the rotation over Bryse Wilson?
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53min
March 07, 2025White Sox Spring Training Injury Updates and 2025 Minnesota Twins Preview with Dan Hayes
Rundown
[Intro] Josh Nelson provides updates on how the White Sox are performing during Spring Training, and latest injury news. Which isn't looking great for the White Sox outfield and Colson Montgomery
[5:21] Dan Hayes of The Athletic joins to share his insights about the Minnesota Twins. What happened with the fallout of Justin Ishbia pivoting from buying the team? How will the Twins try to keep Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis, and Carlos Correa healthy? Who could earn spots in the Twins starting rotation?
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42min
March 02, 2025Andrew Benintendi hurt and Cleveland Guardians Preview
Guest: Jeff Ellis, Locked On Guardians Podcast
Rundown
[Intro] Andrew Benintendi is out 4-6 weeks after getting hit in the hand by a pitch. White Sox GM Chris Getz shares what his plans are for the roster after injury news and audio from Benintendi about his desire to still make Opening Day. Also, injury updates from Getz regarding Colson Montgomery and Bryan Ramos.
[9:01] AL Central Preview: Cleveland Guardians. Guest Jeff Ellis from Locked On Guardians joins the show to share his insight about the reigning AL Central champions. Why the team won't be impacted as much after trading Andres Gimenez and Josh Naylor away, why the starting pitching is still an issue, and will Jose Ramirez ever be traded away. Plus a little MLB Draft talk.

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52min
February 25, 2025Early Observations of White Sox Spring Training
Record Date: 2/24/2025
Rundown
[Intro] How is Arizona treating James Fegan this week?
[4:05] How Will Venable is liking or not liking what he is seeing in early game action
[6:54] White Sox adapting to a new pitching strategy of weird throwing angles
[12:47] Latest news on White Sox infield position battles with Miguel Vargas getting the nod at third base
[17:37] What do the White Sox make of Tim Elko?
[23:44] Jim Margalus joins to share his early observations watching Spring Training games and how it feels like a continuation of 2024
[35:15] Fun stats from the first three Spring Training games
[40:24] Oscar Colas getting hit in the face on a fly ball might signify his entire experience with the White Sox
[46:31] Justin Ishbia buying minority owner shares. What does this mean for near and long-term future for White Sox ownership?

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1h 6min
February 22, 2025White Sox sign Mike Clevinger, Justin Ishbia buying shares, and Detroit Tigers preview with Cody Stavenhagen
Guest: Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic
Rundown
[Intro] Chicago White Sox sign Mike Clevinger to a minor league contract. Listen to White Sox GM Chris Getz explain his reasoning and plans for Clevinger
[7:05] Reporting from Jon Greenberg and Dan Hayes of The Athletic, Justin Ishbia has stopped his pursuit of buying the Minnesota Twins and now is buying more minority shares of the Chicago White Sox
[9:06] AL Central Preview begins with the Detroit Tigers as beat reporter Cody Stavenhagen joins the show. He shares how the Tigers offseason went, why Tarik Skubal could be on the trade block, how the offense looks with Gleyber Torres, and manager AJ Hinch's job security.

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40min
February 18, 2025White Sox Big Data Problem
Record Date: 2/17/2025
Rundown
[Intro] Sound clips from White Sox manager Will Venable, and players Andrew Benintendi and Colson Montgomery on the first day of all players reporting for camp
[8:24] How's Arizona?
[11:57] Following up from James Fegan's feature about the White Sox Big Data Problem. How the White Sox identified and addressed these gaps, what the desired outcome is, and how it could lead to a new way the organization moves forward. Perhaps the days of having a Top 10 payroll are still ways away, but can the White Sox emulate a team like the Milwaukee Brewers?
[50:41] College Baseball Opening Day recap: James got a chance to watch Oregon State in-person and Josh shares hit thoughts from the Shriners College Showdown tournament in Arlington, Texas
[61:27] Around MLB: Detroit Tigers miss out on signing Alex Bregman and Mike Trout is moving to right field

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1h 13min

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