Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version)

The Sox Machine ALDS Game 1 Postgame show is streaming live from the Ramova Theater. Recapping the Chicago White Sox, 3-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.

Summary: The American League Division Series begins on October 3rd between division rivals, the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians. The matchup was very even during the 2026 regular season. How will these two teams stack up in a best-of-five series?

Summary: After a four-run first inning and Chase Meidroth's backbreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning, the Chicago White Sox win Game 2, 7-3. Now they advance to the American League Division Series to face their division rival, Cleveland.

Summary: ABC 7 Sports Reporter/Anchor Marshall Harris joins the show to recap the Chicago White Sox's 6-3 Game 1 victory over the Houston Astros in the 2026 American League Wild Card. How the White Sox young players were the story, the impressive pitching performances from Hagen Smith and Grant Taylor, and how manager Will Venable fared in his first playoff game.

Summary: The Chicago White Sox finish the 2026 season at 84-78 and now prepare for their Wild Card matchup against Houston. Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus share their thoughts on how the 2026 regular season went. Why it was the best kind of surprise, why there could be some regret about not winning the division, and why no White Sox fan can take for granted what this season has provided.

Then, in the Wild Card preview, who will be the White Sox X-Factor? Can the White Sox keep Yordan Alvarez in check? Will they figure out how to limit Jeremy Pena's damage?

Summary: So the livestream didn't work. Here's the recorded version of Sox Machine Live as the Chicago White Sox won, 6-1 on Friday night. Munetaka Murakami hit two home runs and is heating up at the right time for the White Sox to make some noise this postseason. Sean Burke is also back on track after another successful start.

Summary: After beating the Kansas City Royals, 9-1, the Chicago White Sox have clinched a postseason berth. The offense looks on track; David Sandlin was huge in his start, and now the team can focus on shaping the roster for playoff games. But they can still win the AL Central. How will they approach this weekend's series against Colorado?

Rundown:

[0:00] The 2026 Chicago White Sox are heading to the postseason!

[13:43] The White Sox have scored 65 runs in their last 10 games. Are we less worried about the offense now?

[15:54] Kyle Teel has picked up his game and helping to carry the load

[20:49] David Sandlin's big outing merits postseason roster consideration

[24:45] Speaking of postseason rosters, which decisions will be difficult to make?

[34:15] Series Preview: Colorado Rockies

Summary: The Chicago White Sox offense broke out against Kansas City, scoring 14 runs in their victory. While the offense deserves praise for its recent 8-game run, pitching was still poor, as Trevor Richards and Luis Castillo stumbled in the late innings. Regardless, with how the American League has played, a win on Wednesday paired with a Texas Rangers loss clinches a postseason spot for the White Sox.

Summary: After suffering their worst loss of the season, the Chicago White Sox win on Saturday and Sunday to clinch another series win over Detroit. Miguel Vargas was a key catalyst, and he continues his superb 2026 season.

Rundown

• [0:00] Chicago White Sox win the series against Detroit as Josh and Jim share their reactions from the weekend's games.
• [9:40] Miguel Vargas is having a special season. Should he be considered an AL MVP finalist?
• [22:02] Sean Burke stepped up in a big way on Saturday to snap the 26-game streak of a starting pitcher not going six innings.
• [25:53] Why was Davis Martin pulled after 70 pitches
• [28:40] Huascar Brazoban returns
• [31:25] Have we seen the last of Luis Castillo this 2026 season?
• [37:55] Series Preview: White Sox vs. Royals

Summary: Because of the weather, the White Sox push their Saturday game time up by 5 hours. This edition of Sox Machine Live is a pregame show, as Josh Nelson recaps last night's worst loss of 2026. Despite being up 8-2, the White Sox pitchers couldn’t hold the lead. With 8 games remaining, does the bullpen have enough gas to finish the job?