Good morning, White Sox fans. Here's the rundown:
LAST NIGHT: The White Sox continued to undermine the Cubs with a 5-3 victory at Wrigley Field, peaking in the seventh inning with Luis Robert Jr.'s dramatic homer.
TONIGHT: Mike Clevinger starts for the White Sox, but Marcus Stroman will not be starting for the Cubs due to rib discomfort, while Tim Anderson is day-to-day with neck stiffness.
ON THE FARM: Behold! The greatest day for the White Sox farm system this season!
AROUND THE LEAGUE: The NL Wild Card race stumbles, the AL Wild Card race tightens, and the news gets worse for the Rays and Yankees.
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White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 16, 2023

The Sox Machine podcast covers Chicago White Sox news, interviews, analysis, and more. Hosted by Josh Nelson, Jim Margalus, and James Fegan. 
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Record Date: 5/22/2024
Rundown


[Intro] The Good: Garrett Crochet was excellent again and carries a 0.39 ERA in the month of May. What's working for Crochet and is it crazy to think of the White Sox trading him this season?


[13:05] The Bad: Eloy Jimenez lands on the IL due to a hamstring strain.


[20:10] The Ugly: Nick Nastrini has gotten rocked in his last two MLB starts. Which raises the questions of who will be part of this rotation in a month and post All-Star break?

[34:00] Series Preview: Baltimore Orioles

[45:27] State of the AL Central as Cleveland and Kansas City are separating from the pack


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The Good, Bad, and Ugly from Toronto

Record Date: 5/19/2024
Rundown


[Intro] James Fegan reports that the Chicago White Sox are designated for assignment pitcher Brad Keller and promoting White Sox first round picks Noah Schultz and Jacob Gonzalez to Birmingham


[7:24] Thoughts about Noah Schultz getting tested in AA


[14:40] After the Yankees swept the White Sox, Josh Nelson wants the White Sox front office to remember home runs are important when rebuilding the roster


[25:12] John Schriffen Minute as his comment about "Radio Losers" will get plenty of airtime Monday morning from radio shows


[32:01] Series Preview: Toronto Blue Jays as they are drowning to start 2024


[43:44] Around MLB: Guardians sweep Twins, Cubs dealing with an injury bug, and here come the Astros


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White Sox shuffle roster as they head to Toronto

Record Date: 5/15/2024
Rundown


[Intro] The Chicago White Sox are 11-8 since Tommy Pham joined, and he's provided a spark to the ballclub. What are his thoughts about the current White Sox as they embark on a tough part of the schedule


[12:57] Korey Lee has been a pleasant surprise but is still splitting playing duties with Martin Maldonado. With audio from manager Pedro Grifol, James Fegan and Jim Margalus debate the merits from Grifol of continuing to play Maldonado.


[30:36] Another pleasant surprise has been Erick Fedde. Has he become the White Sox best trade asset?


[43:08] The schedule gets a lot tougher for the White Sox. What are reasons to stay optimistic during this 39-game stretch


[53:59] Series Preview: New York Yankees


[61:01] Early thoughts about the new hit tracking data from Baseball Savant


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White Sox keep rolling as schedule gets tougher

Record Date: 5/12/2024
Rundown


[Intro] Chicago White Sox are 9-7 in their last 16 games. Are we currently witnessing the best stretch run of 2024?


[10:54] Andrew Vaughn is waking up with a big series against Cleveland


[17:24] Outstanding pitching from Erick Fedde and Garrett Crochet help build a more confident feeling about the White Sox entering games


[25:15] How much longer with Michael Soroka?


[33:19] John Schriffen's attempt at fan outreach is much appreciated


[39:09] Series Preview: Washington Nationals


[44:15] CJ Abrams vs. Andrew Vaughn: Would this current White Sox front office go in a different direction if offered same situation in 2019?


[56:52] Look around MLB: Paul Skenes, Baltimore and Kansas City both off to hot starts.


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White Sox playing their best baseball in 2024

Rundown


[Intro] With the White Sox splitting their six-game road trip, and playing .500 baseball their last 12 games, is the regression pendulum swinging back to their favor?


[7:02] How much runway does Michael Soroka have left to keep his starting pitching role?


[16:36] Searching for accountability, how should the White Sox shuffle their lineup? Who needs more plate appearances with runners on?


[27:51] Should the White Sox be building their offense around Gavin Sheets?


[31:41] Recapping the Robbie Grossman trade to Texas


[42:39] Speaking of trades, the fellas are hoping the White Sox got enough from San Diego for Dylan Cease


[47:01] Series Preview: Cleveland Guardians


[52:42] Buying or Selling the Cleveland Guardians in AL Central


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White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 16, 2023

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