Sox Machine

We begin our 2016 season review for the Chicago White Sox starting with the pitching staff. Editor of southsidesox.com, larry joins the show to discuss Chris Sale's contact management strategy, the progression of Carlos Rodon, and what the future holds for David Robertson.

We also recap what has happened so far in the MLB postseason, including how teams are managing their bullpens and the surprising amount of home runs.

With just a week remaining in the regular season, we empty out the mailbag in P.O. Sox. Also, we share our memories of Jose Fernandez and what made him so special to watch and how bittersweet it was that Sunday was Vin Scully's last broadcast at Dodger Stadium.

With the White Sox struggling against both the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals, which team should the White Sox build a roster to beat if only given the choice of one (Tigers or Royals).

Friends of the podcast, Jim Callis of MLBPipeline.com and Dan Szymborski of ESPN.com are guests this week.

The Chicago White Sox finished their September call-up's, but instead of making news on who joined the team it was more about who didn't. Carson Fulmer, who finished on a hot streak with Triple-A Charlotte, is not joining Chicago for the remainder of 2016. Why isn't he? We debate what could be behind the White Sox thinking, plus the red-hot Jose Abreu and preview the final home series against the Kansas City Royals.

After a crazy game in Minneapolis on Sunday, the White Sox finished the road trip 2-5 and now stare at the next 10 games against Detroit, Cleveland, and Kansas City. Can the red-hot hitting Jose Abreu and Chris Sale, Jose Quintana, and Carlos Rodon help the White Sox finish strong? Or like past Septembers, will the White Sox fade?

Also talk about the leading candidates for the American League MVP.

Guest host: Adam Sager, SB Nation Radio

Despite having the lead late in each game, the Chicago White Sox blew it against the Detroit Tigers and were swept in three games. On the season, the White Sox are 3-18 on the road against Detroit, Kansas City, and Cleveland. What gives? Why are they so bad against the AL Central's best?

We preview the upcoming Minnesota Twins series, who are having it worse than the White Sox (last win: August 17th). And guess who will be part of the callups after Septemeber 1st.

With the Toronto Blue Jays trading for Dioner Navarro, the Chicago White Sox can close the chapter on a questionable move that turned out to be a really poor decision. Baseball Prospectus, Harry Pavlidis, joins the show to tell us how bad Navarro was, why Toronto would want to trade for him, and what lessons the White Sox should learn about the catcher's position.

Plus, we answer your questions in P.O. Sox, whether the White Sox have another run in them and can be the ultimate spoiler in this year's American League playoff race.

Chicago made their first major move for 2017 and beyond as they have sold the naming rights to Guaranteed Rate, a Chicago-based mortgage lender. We share our thoughts on how horrible of a stadium name it is and how ridiculous the timing of the deal is.

Plus, we recap the Phillies series and preview the upcoming weekend against the Seattle Mariners.

Since Episode 106, the Chicago White Sox had possible leaks to the media about the differences in direction between general manager Rick Hahn and Kenny Williams along with owner Jerry Reinsdorf.

We are lead to believe that the White Sox FO is in "lockstep" and already has a plan for this upcoming offseason. Should White Sox fans believe that? If they don't, then what do we make out of this recent rumor?

A nine-game road trip to Kansas City, Miami, and Cleveland didn't provide high expectations for the White Sox, but they finished 4-5 and played well at times. Could the White Sox play the spoiler in ruining a team's chances of making the postseason?

Also talk about Tim Anderson's progression, Justin Morneau's future, Carson Fulmer being demoted, and preview the upcoming home series against the Oakland Athletics.