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The Sox Machine podcast covers Chicago White Sox news, interviews, analysis, and more. Hosted by Josh Nelson, Jim Margalus, and James Fegan. "We watch the Chicago White Sox so you don't have to!"
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Record Date: 8/15/2024 Rundown [Intro] Hello from Charlotte as James Fegan is reporting on assignment. He shares his first insight's visiting the Knights. [9:36] Chicago White Sox lost their series to the New York Yankees, but they may have won their Game of the Season. [16:15] Gavin Sheets has been hot in his last seven games. Is the opposite fiel…
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Record Date: 8/12/2024 Rundown [Intro] Fan craziness for the Crosstown Classic was subdued compared to previous years. [5:53] First impression of Grady Sizemore as White Sox interim manager [10:46] What's ailing Luis Robert Jr.? [17:03] Multiple factors are impacting Garrett Crochet. Can he overcome both the physical and mental fatigue to finish 20…
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Record Date: 8/7/2024 Rundown [Intro] Josh will be embarking on his first Bingo calling experience and is seeking advice from Jim and James. [3:53] Despite the White Sox snapping the 21-game losing streak, they lost again on Wednesday thanks to another late lead blown. That gives the White Sox an embarrassing 11-49 road record in 2024. [14:51] Anot…
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Record Date: 8/4/2024 Rundown: [Intro] Why it's hard to believe that the White Sox, or any MLB team really, could lose 20 straight games [8:28] Jerry Reinsdorf meets with Chris Getz and Pedro Grifol. Is actual change coming soon? Or is Grifol's public butt kissing working? [31:06] Minnesota Twins series recap as the eighth inning options are limite…
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Rundown: [Intro] Pedro Grifol Watch begins as Jesse Rogers of ESPN 1000 AM shared his insight on Foul Territory (audio). Sox Machine's Beat Reporter, James Fegan, follows up with his thoughts about how the White Sox might be the only MLB team to let the losing go this long without changes. [22:08] First impressions of Miguel Vargas, the headliner o…
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Record Date: 7/29/2024 Rundown Audio from White Sox general manager Chris Getz and pitcher Erick Fedde as the trade was announced prior to Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus break down the trade. Why they feel the return is a bit light, why St. Louis should be very happy about the deal, and what Miguel Vargas …
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This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your ticket purchases on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE. Rundown [Intro] James Fegan has the latest White Sox trade insight in what their strategy might be. [5:09] How have the Tampa Bay Rays selling efforts impacted the White Sox? [10:41] Are the LA Dodgers last chance for a Garrett Crochet…
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This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first MLB ticket purchase on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox are on a 11-game losing streak as the offense is the worst ever [8:48] Don't blame the White Sox starting pitchers on recent woes as they have pitched like a Top 10 unit the last month [15:47] …
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This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE. Rundown [Intro] Josh and Jim recap the Kansas City #108ing Road Trip while announcing 2025 destination will be Pittsburgh [10:40] The Chicago White Sox were swept by the Royals as Pedro Grifol is on pace for being the worst manager in franchi…
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This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE on Gametime. Record Date: 7/17/2024 Rundown [Intro] White Sox GM Chris Getz is getting busy with roster churn post All-Star break by DFA Martin Maldonado [8:50] With Maldonado now officially out of the picture can Korey Lee get back on track to prove…
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Episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your next ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE. Record Date: 7/14/2024 [Intro] Hello, Hagen Smith. The Chicago White Sox spend their first round pick on the talented left-handed pitcher. There's audio from his introduction press conference but some White Sox fans are upset that the franchise pas…
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Record Date: 7/11/2024 Rundown [Intro] Michael Kopech pitches an Immaculate Inning thanks to throwing more cutters. Will we finally see Kopech mix up his pitch offerings in upcoming outings? [10:32] Eloy Jimenez is really struggling in his return back from injury. More than 71% of his batted balls are grounders and he hasn't hit a home run since Ma…
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Record Date: 7/7/2024 Rundown [Intro] Colson Montgomery was named to MLB's Futures Game. Montgomery spoke to how his 2024 season has progressed in Charlotte and what he's focusing on. [6:46] Garrett Crochet will be representing the Chicago White Sox at MLB's All-Star Game. Why it's oversimplification that Crochet's success is driven by how dominant…
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Record Date: 7/3/2024 Rundown [Intro] MLB.com updated their Top 100 Prospect list that features four White Sox prospects [3:53] Why Jim Callis is concerned about Colson Montgomery's season [13:25] The evolution of Garrett Crochet in 2024 and what's fair to ask in a trade [21:08] 2024 MLB Draft Preview: Who are the favorites to go #1 overall? Who wo…
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PSA: Sox Machine & FromThe108 Annual Road Trip is to Kansas City on July 19 to 21. Buy your tickets for the Negro League Museum and Bus Transportation at store.soxmachine.com Rundown [Intro] All about the latest gossip regarding Garrett Crochet's trade status. Why a contract extension was always going to be tricky, why the White Sox want to cash ou…
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This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first MLB ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Record Date: 6/26/2024 Rundown [Intro] Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs joins the show to discuss how ZiPS views the rest of 2024 for the White Sox. Why Chris Getz should trade Luis Robert Jr. sooner than later as the near future outlook is ver…
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This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first MLB ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Record Date: 6/23/2024 Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox lose another series but the Birmingham Barons clinched a postseason berth [3:45] What worked for Drew Thorpe? [6:03] What didn't work for Jonathan Cannon? [8:40] Odd handling of Eloy…
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This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first MLB ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Rundown [Intro] White Sox GM Chris Getz talks about current state of the Chicago White Sox and how he feels about the current trade market [13:23] Next 30 days will be quite busy for the Chicago White Sox as they field calls and text messa…
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This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE on tickets. Rundown [Intro] Recap White Sox series in Arizona [2:07] Drew Thorpe gets roughed up in his second career start. What went wrong and how does Thorpe want to bounce back in his next outing? [12:03] Erick Fedde flirted with disaster but was…
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Live stream date: 6/13/2024 Jim Margalus and Josh Nelson host a pregame show for the White Sox vs. Mariners. Topics White Sox starting pitchers have been good White Sox relievers have been bad Is Ethan Katz doing a good job? Andrew Vaughn on a heater Garrett Crochet back on the All-Star leaderboard White Sox vs. Diamondbacks preview College World S…
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This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first MLB ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Record Date: 6/9/2024 Rundown [Intro] White Sox split a four-game series against Boston but had an excellent chance of winning the series. But Martin Maldonado, again, couldn't muster any offense which has led to manager Pedro Grifol defen…
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This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first purchase of MLB tickets using promo code SOXMACHINE. Record Date: 6/5/2024 Rundown [Intro] White Sox reach a new low [4:13] Pedro Grifol's job status is in jeopardy as Josh and Jim contemplate why a dismissal hasn't happened yet [26:43] Highlights and lowlights from Chicago Cubs series …
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This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off MLB tickets using the Gametime and promo code SOXMACHINE. Record Date: 6/2/2024 Rundown [Intro] Milwaukee Tailgate recap [4:28] Andrew Benintendi goes on the IL for an injury that's been bugging him for seven weeks. Why do these types of injuries that impact players for such a long duration keep h…
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This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first MLB ticket purchase on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE Record Date: 5/30/2024 Rundown [Intro] Happy Birthday to James Fegan [2:59] What are the White Sox clubhouse vibes after getting swept again? [11:03] Will Pedro Grifol make changes in the way he's managing to get the team to pl…
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Record Date: 5/28/2024 Rundown [Intro] Mike Ferrin called the ACC Tournament and shares his observations about the quality of play [5:41] Ferrin's thoughts about Chase Burns [11:16] Ferrin's thoughts about Nick Kurtz [17:35] The Tucson Regional could be chaotic with the quality of programs involved. [23:59] Pick to Click: Which schools are we most …
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This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first ticket purchase on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE. Record Date: 5/26/2024 Rundown [Intro] Pedro Grifol gets upset at his players for playing flat against Baltimore on Sunday. Soundbites from Garrett Crochet, Korey Lee, and Danny Mendick disagree with their manager about the team's…
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This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your next purchase on MLB tickets using promo code SOXMACHINE at Gametime.co 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…
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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 W…
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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 au…
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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 g…
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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? W…
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Record Date: 5/5/2024 Rundown [Intro] Pedro Grifol feels a lot better than he did earlier this week [4:47] Are the White Sox a chaos team? [8:49] Welcome, Bryan Ramos. How all of a sudden the White Sox middle infield depth is being tested due to injuries. [20:54] What James Fegan did during a three hour rain delay [23:08] The Athletic reported that…
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Show sponsored by Gametime. Save $20 off your next ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE. Terms apply. Guest: Ken Smoller, Author of "Last Comiskey" Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox are swept again by Minnesota and manager Pedro Grifol can't be happy with how poorly the veterans are playing defense [10:36] Are the White Sox fun bad? [12:54] …
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Record Date: 4/28/2024 Rundown [Intro] Highlights from White Sox GM Chris Getz's press conference before the Tampa Bay Rays series [4:02] Tommy Pham arrives and the Chicago White Sox sweep a series. Coincidence? Probably but Pham can bring a level of professionalism and quality in play that the White Sox are lacking from other veteran position play…
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Record Date: 4/25/2024 Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox are now 3-22. It's hard to believe how bad things have gotten, but it's believable how it's come to this embarrassing level of play. [5:21] Pedro Grifol's job status. Does it make sense to continue him calling the shots? [13:47] Best friend of the show, Dan Szymborski, wrote a column on F…
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Record Date: 4/21/2024 Rundown [Intro] With the Chicago White Sox swept again and clearly the F.A.S.T process is not taking hold, Josh Nelson suggests that Pedro Grifol should be dismissed if another sweep happens again in Minneapolis [10:52] Welcome back, Danny Mendick [17:48] End of the Lenyn Sosa era? [20:40] Reacting to Garrett Crochet's worst …
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Record Date: 4/18/2024 Rundown [Intro] Jim Margalus shares his deep knowledge of Taylor Swift lore [3:34] The Chicago White Sox won a game! Despite the offense just scoring four runs in a three game series against Kansas City. Why does it feel like a chore trying to watch this offense hit? [13:30] Nick Nastrini MLB debut recap [18:11] Jonathan Cann…
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Record Date: 4/14/2024 Rundown [Intro] The 2024 Chicago White Sox set a new franchise low with only two wins in their first 15 games. Where is Chris Getz's head at with this awful start? Why is Pedro Grifol encouraging his players to enjoy playing the game? What's fueling this ugly record? [16:43] Hello, Tommy Pham. According to Ken Rosenthal of Th…
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Record Date: 4/10/2024 Rundown [Intro] Yoan Moncada is now out three to six months. Why do these types of injuries keep happening to the White Sox? [5:39] Is this injury the last we've seen Moncada in a White Sox uniform? [12:25] What's the White Sox gameplan at third base without Moncada? [18:48] Chicago Sun-Times' Joe Cowley wrote about how Jerry…
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Episode presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your ticket purchases on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE Record Date: 4/7/2024 Rundown [Intro] Thank you to all Sox Machine supporters for allowing us to send James to Kansas City and Jim to Birmingham [4:01] Luis Robert Jr. impact [7:20] White Sox offense is awful to start 2024 [16:36] Problems with…
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Episode sponsor: Gametime. Save $20 off your next ticket purchase using promo code: SOXMACHINE Rundown [Intro] Garrett Crochet continues to impress as he's getting excellent results from his cutter and four-seam fastball. What should we pay attention to in his next start against Kansas City and when will the Sox start to manage innings workload? [2…
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Record Date: 3/31/2024 Show sponsor: Gametime - Save $20 off your first ticket purchase on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE Rundown [Intro] White Sox get swept at home to start 2024 by the Detroit Tigers. How is Pedro Grifol feeling after the opening weekend, and with three one-run losses, is bad luck partially to blame? [6:39] Good stuff: Garr…
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Explicit Warning Live show date: 3/27/2024 Rundown [1:10] - Courtney Finnicum of Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast and Laurence Holmes of 670 the Score join Josh Nelson [25:45] James Fegan and Jim Margalus join Josh to talk about the opening series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Record Date: 3/25/2024 Rundown [Intro] Pedro Grifol is a big culture guy. We'll hear a lot about culture this season when things look bleak for the White Sox. What does "culture" mean in this context and why is it so important to Grifol? [20:26] Kevin Pillar was cut but is now back. Robbie Grossman signed after Pillar was cut. So how does the White…
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Record Date: 3/21/2024 Rundown [Intro] Shohei Ohtani is mixed up in some trouble thanks to his translators big gambling debt [12:57] MLB Players have begun a mutiny against the union [24:58] White Sox Food Day recap [31:21] 2024 Preview: Martin Maldonado [44:55] 2024 Preview: Max Stassi [52:27] 2024 Preview: How the White Sox SP rotation will start…
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Record Date: 3/17/2024 Rundown [Intro] What we did on St. Patrick's Day [2:49] Pedro Grifol being coy who the Opening Day starting pitcher is [9:29] 2024 Preview: Andrew Vaughn [27:17] 2024 Preview: Nicky Lopez [34:28] 2024 Preview: Paul DeJong [43:47] 2024 Preview: Yoan Moncada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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