This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Rundown

• [Intro] Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz shares the news that Luis Robert Jr. is out with a hamstring strain. The odds don't look great for Robert to play again in 2025, but Getz also comments about his upcoming $20 million club option. 
• [5:17] After Getz speaks, Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus comment about Robert's injury. How do you assess his 2025 season? Any chance that Jerry Reinsdorf changes his mind about picking up Robert's club option?
• [19:09] For the first 16 innings, the series was going great for the White Sox. Then Kansas City blew them away in the last 11 innings resulting in another series loss for the White Sox. 
• [23:30] What to make of the FIP and ERA discrepancy for Grant Taylor. 
• [31:02] Martin Perez is dealing since returning from injury
• [34:48] An updated look at the White Sox home run leaderboard
• [37:55] Miguel Vargas is a double machine thanks to putting in the effort
• [39:43] The Sox Machine Fantasy Baseball league enters the postseason
• [41:46] Series Preview: New York Yankees. Why the White Sox pitchers will feel the heat facing Yankees hitters, and the return of Carlos Rodon
• [58:09] 2026 MLB Schedule release featuring an announcement of a Sox Machine Meetup for August 7 and 8, 2026 in Chicago.