Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version)

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?

Summary: Munetaka Murakami hit a 3-run homer to power the White Sox to a 3-1 victory over Detroit. The pitching plan worked as Erick Fedde pitched 4.2 innings, and Grant Taylor got the key double play to earn a multi-inning save.

Summary: Brayan Rocchio has his second walk-off hit against Grant Taylor as the Guardians win, 7-6. Josh Nelson and Courtney Finnicum recap the game. Why the opener didn't work. Why Munetaka Murakami really needs a day. Despite the result, there were positives, including another big inning in the 6th.

Fox One Sports Topic: Will 83 wins be enough to make the American League Postseason?

Summary: Chicago White Sox won a BIG game last night beating Cleveland, 7-3. They now own the season tiebreaker and their lead in the AL Central is 1.5 games. Tristan Peters had an epic 18-pitch walk, Miguel Vargas homered, Kyle Teel had a big two-run double, and the pitching plan worked. Can the White Sox now go on and win the series?

Summary: The Chicago White Sox lost another series and have lost 5 of their last 6 games. Their lead in the AL Central is now down to 0.5 games as they prepare to battle Cleveland this week for the division.

Rundown

[0:00] Series recap as the White Sox lose 2 of 3 vs. St. Louis, and their division lead is down to 0.5 games

[5:40] Highlighting the offensive struggles as Colson Montgomery, Munetaka Murakami, and Miguel Vargas have vanished in September.

[18:58] Should Randal Grichuk get more starts?

[23:50] David Sandlin pitched well on Sunday. Does he merit another opportunity to start a game?

[28:05] White Sox director of amateur scouting resigned.

[33:28] Series Preview: White Sox vs. Guardians

Summary: New live stream will recap the 7-3 loss at St. Louis, as it was more of the same struggles. The White Sox offense was led by Chase Meidroth, who hit two home runs, but struggles to find the big hit with RISP remain. Anthony Kay once again can’t get through 5 innings.

Summary: The Chicago White Sox are swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates, and now the AL Central lead is down to 1.5 games. With the offense struggling with RISP and starting pitchers having a tough time getting deep into games, are the White Sox at risk of falling behind Cleveland?

Rundown:

[0:00] Reaction to the White Sox getting swept by the Pirates

[6:10] White Sox recent struggles with RISP

[15:30] Is this September giving off 2005 vibes? Or 2012?

[19:01] Luis Castillo is pushed back to Saturday, as the White Sox starting pitchers are still struggling to get deep into games. When do they switch strategies and try going 3 to 4 innings with each pitcher to get into the postseason?

[32:05] Series Preview: St. Louis Cardinals

Summary: Pittsburgh bashed Sean Burke and the Chicago White Sox early en route to a 9-3 victory on Tuesday night. With the loss, the White Sox are now 2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.

Summary: Chicago White Sox win another series against Minnesota, but Cleveland went 3-1 vs. Detroit this weekend. The offense had a huge Sunday, the bullpen held together, and Hagen Smith continues to improve

Rundown

• [Intro] Even though the White Sox didn't hit all that great with RISP, they had an amazing 21 at-bats with runners on. When everything is clicking, this White Sox offense continues to demonstrate how deep the lineup is.
• [13:09] How special it is to watch three White Sox teammates hit 30 or more home runs in a season.
• [18:51] It was a bold, risky decision to have a bullpen game on Sunday, but the move paid off for Will Venable. In large thanks to how well Hagen Smith continues to improve.
• [33:38] Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates and a look around the AL Postseason.