Sox Machine

Rundown

• [Intro] The Chicago White Sox have lost eight straight games to start 2-10, which is the same record they had last year after 12 games. Why 2025 still feels different from last year's record setting season, but also feels very similar.
• [10:48] Hello, Chase Meidroth
• [19:30] Why Kyle Teel or Edgar Quero didn't get called up
• [25:44] Should the White Sox demote Colson Montgomery to AA?
• [26:50] White Sox are averaging fewer than 3 runs a game, and that only magnifies Luis Robert Jr.'s struggles to start 2025
• [34:35] Mike Tauchman blows a wheel heading home 
• [37:08] Are Sean Burke and Jonathan Cannon losing some of their pitching magic?
• [42:14] Series Preview: Boston Red Sox and the return of Garrett Crochet
• [50:12] New White Sox City Connect uniforms were leaked and they are a Bulls mashup. 

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Rundown

• [Intro] According to Bob Nightengale, Jerry Reinsdorf is still not interested in selling his share to Justin Ishbia. While that's not promising news for the White Sox on the field, it's also not great news for the overall business. 
• [6:29] The White Sox once again have the bullpen blues. How concerned is the coaching staff in trying to sort out the final innings?
• [15:30] Why Jonathan Cannon and Davis Martin had rough second outings
• [20:17] Andrew Benintendi health update
• [22:50] Mike Tauchman season debut
• [24:40] White Sox offense having issues facing right-handed pitchers and hitting with runners in scoring position
• [32:54] Series Preview: Cleveland
• [40:16] Fantasy Baseball updates
• [43:59] A Minor League Report with Jim Margalus as he traveled to Birmingham
• [45:56] New faces in the dugout for Barons coaching staff
• [47:19] How the first starts for Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith went
• [58:52] Is it weird to see Omar Narvaez and Oscar Colas in AA?
• [61:32] Which Baron impressed Jim the most?
• [64:16] Which Barons are the most interesting?
• [69:34] Reasons to watch Kannapolis and Winston-Salem

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Rundown

• [Intro] Despite being 2-4, the Chicago White Sox are tied for first place in the AL Central
• [1:42] James Fegan joins the show before he got on his flight to cover the series in Detroit. He shared his opinion of what fueled the strong starting pitching first turn through the rotation
• [4:43] First impressions of Shane Smith
• [10:11] What is Sean Burke's strikeout pitch?
• [14:01] Does Brooks Baldwin have staying power?
• [23:15] Series Preview: Detroit. Why having to face three straight right-handed pitchers could give White Sox fits
• [32:54] Fantasy baseball team updates
• [36:20] Jim Margalus joins the show before making his way to Birmingham to cover the Barons home opening series. There's a brief Schriffen Minute but mostly our thoughts about the CHSN broadcasts
• [53:51] White Sox infield defense exceeding expectations (in a good way) early. 
• [59:24] What the hell is wrong with Colson Montgomery?
• [64:49] What Jim is hoping to see and cover in Birmingham
• [72:19] Around MLB: Are the Atlanta Braves in trouble?

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Rundown

• [Intro] Chicago White Sox received good starting pitching performances from Sean Burke and Jonathan Cannon. Audio from their postgame interviews in what clicked for them. 
• [4:47] James Fegan and Jim Margalus join the show to share their early observations of the White Sox series loss to the Angels. How this weekend displayed the pitching vision Brian Bannister and Ethan Katz have for 2025.
• [12:24] Good news was that the Chicago White Sox hit three home runs and scored eight runs on Opening Day. Bad news is that they only scored two runs in the next two games. 
• [19:39] The infield defense wasn't bad as they turned six double plays. Meanwhile, the outfield defense has a chance to be rated well with more rangy fielders. 
• [26:31] Is Brooks Baldwin the next Leury Garcia?
• [29:32] Old friends Tim Anderson and Yoan Moncada returned to two different fan reactions
• [37:47] Series Preview: Minnesota Twins. After getting swept by St. Louis, what kind of Twins team is coming into Chicago this week?
• [51:23] Around MLB: Torpedo Bat, tough weekend for AL and NL Centrals, and the Miami Marlins lead the NL East

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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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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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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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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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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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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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