Sox Machine

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What's Sox Machine about?

The 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 episodes:

04.22.2024
White Sox continue sinking to unthinkable depths
Record Date: 4/21/2024 Rundown [Intro] With the Chicago White Sox swept again and clearly the F.A.S.T process is not taking hold, Josh Nelson suggests that Pedro Grifol should be dismissed if another sweep happens again in Minneapolis [10:52] Welcome back, Danny Mendick [17:48] End...
04.19.2024
White Sox pitching trying to overcome lackluster offense
Record Date: 4/18/2024 Rundown [Intro] Jim Margalus shares his deep knowledge of Taylor Swift lore [3:34] The Chicago White Sox won a game! Despite the offense just scoring four runs in a three game series against Kansas City. Why does it feel like...
04.15.2024
2024 White Sox off to worst start ever
Record Date: 4/14/2024 Rundown [Intro] The 2024 Chicago White Sox set a new franchise low with only two wins in their first 15 games. Where is Chris Getz's head at with this awful start? Why is Pedro Grifol encouraging his players to...
04.11.2024
Yoan Moncada injury completes trifecta
Record Date: 4/10/2024 Rundown [Intro] Yoan Moncada is now out three to six months. Why do these types of injuries keep happening to the White Sox? [5:39] Is this injury the last we've seen Moncada in a White Sox uniform? [12:25] What's the White...
04.09.2024
Sox Machine On the Air: James Fegan joins Bernstein and Holmes - April 8, 2024
Air date: 4/8/2024 James Fegan joins Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes to talk about the White Sox ugly start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
04.08.2024
White Sox offense off to awful start in 2024
Episode presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your ticket purchases on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE Record Date: 4/7/2024 Rundown [Intro] Thank you to all Sox Machine supporters for allowing us to send James to Kansas City and Jim to Birmingham [4:01] Luis Robert...
04.04.2024
White Sox earn first win in 2024 thanks to Garrett Crochet
Episode sponsor: Gametime. Save $20 off your next ticket purchase using promo code: SOXMACHINE Rundown [Intro] Garrett Crochet continues to impress as he's getting excellent results from his cutter and four-seam fastball. What should we pay attention to in his next start...
04.01.2024
White Sox swept at home to start 2024
Record Date: 3/31/2024 Show sponsor: Gametime - Save $20 off your first ticket purchase on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE Rundown [Intro] White Sox get swept at home to start 2024 by the Detroit Tigers. How is Pedro Grifol feeling after the opening...
03.30.2024
Sox Machine On the Air: Opening Day 2024 on Bernstein & Holmes
Radio Show: Bernstein & Holmes on 670 WSCR AM Date: 3/28/2024 Josh Nelson joins Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes, and Leila Rahimi to preview the White Sox 2024 season and recap Opening Day Eve show at Ramova Theater Learn more about your ad choices....
03.28.2024
Sox Machine Live: Opening Day Eve show at Ramova Theater
Explicit Warning Live show date: 3/27/2024 Rundown [1:10] - Courtney Finnicum of Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast and Laurence Holmes of 670 the Score join Josh Nelson [25:45] James Fegan and Jim Margalus join Josh to talk about the opening series Learn more about your ad...
03.25.2024
Let's talk about White Sox culture
Record Date: 3/25/2024 Rundown [Intro] Pedro Grifol is a big culture guy. We'll hear a lot about culture this season when things look bleak for the White Sox. What does "culture" mean in this context and why is it so important to...
03.22.2024
MLB Chaos and 2024 White Sox Season Preview: Catchers and Starting Pitchers
Record Date: 3/21/2024 Rundown [Intro] Shohei Ohtani is mixed up in some trouble thanks to his translators big gambling debt [12:57] MLB Players have begun a mutiny against the union [24:58] White Sox Food Day recap [31:21] 2024 Preview: Martin Maldonado [44:55] 2024 Preview: Max Stassi [52:27]...
03.18.2024
2024 Season Preview: Chicago White Sox Infielders
Record Date: 3/17/2024 Rundown [Intro] What we did on St. Patrick's Day [2:49] Pedro Grifol being coy who the Opening Day starting pitcher is [9:29] 2024 Preview: Andrew Vaughn [27:17] 2024 Preview: Nicky Lopez [34:28] 2024 Preview: Paul DeJong [43:47] 2024 Preview: Yoan Moncada Learn more about your...
03.15.2024
Dylan Cease Trade Aftermath
Record Date: 3/14/2024 Rundown [Intro] Chris Getz speaks about trading Dylan Cease and his hope of what the White Sox got in return from San Diego [9:41] James Fegan shares his insight on the White Sox direction post Dylan Cease era [13:48] How Pedro...
03.14.2024
BREAKING: Dylan Cease traded to San Diego
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03.11.2024
2024 Season Preview: White Sox Outfield and Detroit Tigers with Cody Stavenhagen
This episode is sponsored by Gametime. Download the Gametime app and save $20 off tickets to sports, concerts, theater, and comedy shows using promo code SOXMACHINE. Record Date: 3/10/2024 Rundown [Intro] Oscars talk as James will be upset about Best Actress award and...
03.08.2024
Is Michael Kopech at risk of not making the starting rotation?
Record Date: 3/7/2024 Rundown [1:41]: In honor of John Schriffen's early catchphrases, Josh pitches the idea of buying the rights to T.I. "Bring Em Out" [4:22]: Michael Kopech had control issues against the Dodgers, and after the performance, manager Pedro Grifol would not...
03.04.2024
Good signs early at camp from White Sox pitchers
Record Date: 3/3/2024 Guest: Brenden Moore, Illinois Government Reporter Rundown [Intro] Latest update regarding the White Sox pursuit of a new stadium in the South Loop is now forcing them to work on a single proposal with the Chicago Bears. How is Springfield...
03.01.2024
Sox Machine Live!: White Sox defense better on paper
Stream Date: 2/29/2024 Rundown MLB.com projects that the Chicago White Sox defense will improve from last overall in 2023 to 9th. How much do we believe in these projections, and are they good enough to spur a 10+ win improvement in 2024? Eloy...
02.26.2024
What we like (and not like) early from White Sox spring training games
Record Date: 2/25/2024 Rundown [Intro] Jerry Reinsdorf turned 88 years old on Sunday. What gifts would we give to Jerry to celebrate his birthday? [7:32] What we like from the White Sox so far in the early spring training games [16:58] Liking what we...
02.23.2024
White Sox Playing F.A.S.T.
Stream Date: 2/22/2024 Rundown Jerry Reinsdorf wants to leave Bridgeport White Sox want to play Fearless Aggressive Selfless Technically sound baseball in 2024. What does it mean to play FAST, and how will Pedro Grifol measure success outside of wins and losses? Latest injury...
02.22.2024
Breaking down Jerry Reinsdorf's South Loop stadium scheme with Neil deMause
Record Date: 2/21/2024 Rundown Josh Nelson provides the latest report from Crain's Chicago on how Project 78 is a $4 Billion endeavor and the three reasons Jerry Reinsdorf believes the White Sox have to move out of Bridgeport. James Fegan interviews Neil deMause,...
02.21.2024
White Sox South Loop Plans with Justin Laurence of Crain's Chicago
Record Date: 2/20/2024 Guest: Justin Laurence, Crain's Chicago Rundown How surprisingly fast and aggressive the White Sox / Related Midwest have been with Project 78 What is Jerry Reinsdorf asking for? Why are the White Sox and Related Midwest making a point of helping with...
02.19.2024
Bannister will fix'em
Record Date: 2/18/2024 Rundown [Intro] Sox Machine hits a new supporter milestone [4:37] White Sox have a record number of 70 players at Spring Training which includes the return of Bryan Shaw [13:52] How Brian Bannister is getting White Sox pitchers back to their...
02.16.2024
First impressions at 2024 White Sox spring training
Record Date: 2/15/2024 Rundown [Intro] Sound from White Sox manager Pedro Grifol speaking to the importance of early days at spring training and turning the page from 2023. Erick Fedde shares what he worked on to get back to the majors [7:07] James...
02.14.2024
How the White Sox farm system is improving with Keith Law
Record Date: 2/13/2024 Rundown [Intro] Changes coming to the Complex Leagues and Keith Law is not a fan as it seems to be a cost cutting move [8:01] Why Law likes the White Sox farm system [12:31] Law's thoughts about Colson Montgomery [17:45] How the...
02.12.2024
2024 Top White Sox Prospects with Jim Callis
Rundown [Intro] Is the Chicago White Sox farm system getting better? [3:55] Why Colson Montgomery is a Top 10 prospect [11:13] Noah Schultz is ranked #50 and Jim thinks the White Sox could push him to 80+ innings in 2024 [14:20] Why Bryan...
02.09.2024
Sox Machine Live: Who is getting invited to spring training? (2024 Edition)
Stream Date: 2/8/2024 Rundown: Chicago White Sox are inviting more than 25 non-roster players to camp. Which players are most interesting to us as possibilities of making the 26-man roster? Baseball Prospects and FanGraphs released their 2024 standings projections. Why the projections recommend...
02.05.2024
Sox Machine Announcement: Hello, James Fegan
As we just announced on Sox Machine Live, James Fegan, the award-winning reporter formerly of The Athletic, is joining Sox Machine as a White Sox beat writer. Join the show in progress below, celebrate in the comments, and consider signing up...
02.02.2024
How does the Corbin Burnes trade impact Dylan Cease?
Record Date: 2/1/2024 Rundown [Intro] The Baltimore Orioles trade for starting pitcher Corbin Burnes. How does this move impact the White Sox ability to trade Dylan Cease? [17:33] More details are reported about the flirtation of building a new White Sox stadium in...
01.29.2024
2024 ZIPS Projections with Dan Szymborski
Rundown [Intro] The 2024 ZIPS Projections are dismal for the Chicago White Sox. Dan Szymborski, in a way, sees the White Sox more depressing situation than Oakland [3:59] Why the White Sox coming into 2024 feels like the Scott's Tots episode...
01.26.2024
Back from vacation: White Sox South Loop plans and new TV announcer
Record Date: 1/25/2024 Rundown [Intro] Josh shares how his vacation to Australia and New Zealand went while Jim shares the painful winter weather he experienced in Nashville [8:01] White Sox Plans for the South Loop: While this is a distraction from what's happening...
01.18.2024
Learning about Australian baseball with AJ Mithen
Listen to A Sporting Discussion wherever you subscribe to podcasts Rundown How AJ Mithen picked the Chicago White Sox as his MLB team to follow How baseball is received in Australia After the impressive World Baseball Classic 2023 run is baseball gaining momentum in...
01.15.2024
Tell Me A Story I Don't Know with George Ofman
Buy "Tell Me A Story That I Don't Know" from your local bookstore or online here. Rundown [Intro] Josh's quick preview of "Tell Me A Story I Don't Know' [2:26] George Ofman, who spend almost 50 years covering Chicago sports on the radio,...
01.11.2024
The Saint of Second Chances with Night Train Veeck
The Saint of Second Chances is now available on Netflix. Link to film Rundown: [Intro] Josh's quick recap of The Saint of Second Chances, a must watch for Chicago White Sox fans [2:50] Night Train Veeck joins the show and shares what the...
01.08.2024
P.O. Sox Mailbag: January 2024 Edition
Record Date: 1/6/2024 Rundown [Intro] Josh is heading out on vacation visiting Australia and New Zealand [4:21] Alec S. If this wasn’t your job, how many Sox games would you watch this upcoming season? The second half of last season I watched games...
01.05.2024
Still waiting on Chris Getz to make a big move
Record Date: 1/4/2024 Rundown [Intro] When will Chris Getz make his first big move? Also, a check on remaining available ex-2019 Kansas City Royals players that could be added. [5:26] Hello, Brett Phillips. Why are White Sox fans fearful that Phillips will be...
01.01.2024
Hello, Chris Flexen and pondering a trade with Boston Red Sox for Dylan Cease
Record Date: 12/31/2023 Rundown: Happy New Year! [2:08] Chicago White Sox sign starting pitcher Chris Flexen. Can Brian Bannister and Ethan Katz help fix Flexen's fastball? If yes, then there's a chance the White Sox added a starter than can pitch 125 or...
12.29.2023
Hello, Martin Maldonado and Tim Hill
Record Date: 12/28/2023 Rundown: [Intro] Jim is back from holiday break [3:22] White Sox sign Martin Maldonado in an attempt to solidify the catching position. Josh and Jim like what Maldonado brings in blocking and countering the running game, but his poor framing...
12.27.2023
White Sox and MLB News Holiday Roundup
Record Date: 12/26/2023 Rundown: [Intro before the intro] According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the Chicago White Sox are signing Martin Maldonado. Podcast episode recapping that signing coming later this week to recap that news [2:11] White Sox request from Cincinnati for Dylan...
12.22.2023
MLB Rule Change and 2024 PECOTA Projections
Record Date: 12/21/2023 Rundown: [Intro] MLB rule changes for 2024 including reducing pitch clock and mound visits, and widen of first base path line. [16:03] 2024 PECOTA Projection: Luis Robert Jr. [22:41] 2024 PECOTA Projection: Andrew Benintendi and Eloy Jimenez [27:47] 2024 PECOTA Projection: Andrew...
12.19.2023
White Sox depth issues with Ben Clemens of FanGraphs
Record Date: 12/18/2023 Guest: Ben Clemens, FanGraphs Article Link: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/how-not-to-build-for-depth/ Rundown Ben Clemens wrote on FanGraphs "How [Not] to build depth" and highlights how awful the Chicago White Sox depth issue truly is Jim Margalus joins the show to share his thoughts about the topic,...
12.15.2023
Dodgers dominate offseason headlines while AL Central remains wide open
Record Date: 12/14/2023 Rundown: [Intro] What is it like to be a Los Angeles Dodgers fan? [4:37] Dodgers trade for Tyler Glasnow [9:09] Are the Dodgers out of the Dylan Cease sweepstakes? [14:44] AL Central free agent activity [18:46] Who has the best starting pitching staff...
12.12.2023
Shohei Ohtani Free Agency Saga and Hello, Max Stassi
Record Date: 12/11/2023 Rundown [Intro] Josh and Jim got a free agent pick correct [2:50] How MLB reporters covered Ohtani's free agency, and if there will be any fallout. [13:06] The craziness of Ohtani's new contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers [22:53] Could the White...
12.06.2023
2023 Winter Meetings Day 2 Recap: Hello, Erick Fedde
Record Date: 12/5/2023 Rundown: [Intro] The Chicago White Sox sign RHP Erick Fedde. What adjustments did he make to improve his game in the KBO and how Brian Bannister identified Fedde as a free agent target. [16:59] MLB Draft Lottery took place and...
12.05.2023
2023 Winter Meetings Day 1 Recap
Record Date: 12/4/2023 Rundown: [Intro] Quotes from Pedro Grifol and Chris Getz during their media sessions [7:56] Day 1 Recap: What it's like to be at the Winter Meetings [8:57] Shohei Ohtani holding things up [11:06] Do the White Sox have the players to be...
12.04.2023
2023 Winter Meetings Kickoff
Record Date: 12/3/2023 Rundown: [Intro] Hello from Nashville [2:57] White Sox story to follow: Dylan Cease [9:44] White Sox story to follow: Eloy Jimenez [18:09] White Sox story to follow: Martin Maldonado [22:15] How the lack of a local TV deal after 2024 is impacting the...
11.30.2023
Learning about Mike Soroka and Jared Shuster with Dave Lezotte
Record Date: 11/29/2023 Rundown: Voice of the Gwinnett Stripers, Dave Lezotte, shares his unique insight regarding new White Sox players Mike Soroka, Jared Shuster, and Braden Shewmake We also discuss if Atlanta has enough prospect capital to make a Dylan Cease trade happen. Learn...
11.27.2023
Exploring Dylan Cease Trade Ideas
Record Date: 11/26/2023 Rundown: [Intro] Kenta Maeda signs with the Detroit Tigers. Josh and Jim explore how it impacts both the starting pitcher market and AL Central [12:37] It seems very likely that Dylan Cease will be dealt soon. What kind of return...
11.22.2023
Hello, Paul DeJong
Record Date: 11/21/2023 Rundown: We reported the White Sox interest in Paul DeJong, and now it's being reported nationally that the two sides have an agreement for 2024 season. Why there is little upside in a Paul DeJong and Nicky Lopez middle infield...

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Sox Machine episodes:

White Sox continue sinking to unthinkable depths

White Sox pitching trying to overcome lackluster offense

2024 White Sox off to worst start ever

Yoan Moncada injury completes trifecta

Sox Machine On the Air: James Fegan joins Bernstein and Holmes - April 8, 2024

White Sox offense off to awful start in 2024

White Sox earn first win in 2024 thanks to Garrett Crochet

White Sox swept at home to start 2024

Sox Machine On the Air: Opening Day 2024 on Bernstein & Holmes

Sox Machine Live: Opening Day Eve show at Ramova Theater

Let's talk about White Sox culture

MLB Chaos and 2024 White Sox Season Preview: Catchers and Starting Pitchers

2024 Season Preview: Chicago White Sox Infielders

Dylan Cease Trade Aftermath

BREAKING: Dylan Cease traded to San Diego

2024 Season Preview: White Sox Outfield and Detroit Tigers with Cody Stavenhagen

Is Michael Kopech at risk of not making the starting rotation?

Good signs early at camp from White Sox pitchers

Sox Machine Live!: White Sox defense better on paper

What we like (and not like) early from White Sox spring training games

White Sox Playing F.A.S.T.

Breaking down Jerry Reinsdorf's South Loop stadium scheme with Neil deMause

White Sox South Loop Plans with Justin Laurence of Crain's Chicago

Bannister will fix'em

First impressions at 2024 White Sox spring training

How the White Sox farm system is improving with Keith Law

2024 Top White Sox Prospects with Jim Callis

Sox Machine Live: Who is getting invited to spring training? (2024 Edition)

Sox Machine Announcement: Hello, James Fegan

How does the Corbin Burnes trade impact Dylan Cease?

2024 ZIPS Projections with Dan Szymborski

Back from vacation: White Sox South Loop plans and new TV announcer

Learning about Australian baseball with AJ Mithen

Tell Me A Story I Don't Know with George Ofman

The Saint of Second Chances with Night Train Veeck

P.O. Sox Mailbag: January 2024 Edition

Still waiting on Chris Getz to make a big move

Hello, Chris Flexen and pondering a trade with Boston Red Sox for Dylan Cease

Hello, Martin Maldonado and Tim Hill

White Sox and MLB News Holiday Roundup

MLB Rule Change and 2024 PECOTA Projections

White Sox depth issues with Ben Clemens of FanGraphs

Dodgers dominate offseason headlines while AL Central remains wide open

Shohei Ohtani Free Agency Saga and Hello, Max Stassi

2023 Winter Meetings Day 2 Recap: Hello, Erick Fedde

2023 Winter Meetings Day 1 Recap

2023 Winter Meetings Kickoff

Learning about Mike Soroka and Jared Shuster with Dave Lezotte

Exploring Dylan Cease Trade Ideas

Hello, Paul DeJong