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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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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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@soxmachine

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English

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Episodes

Sox Machine Live: Opening Day Eve show at Ramova Theater

3/28/2024
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

Duration:00:47:38

Let's talk about White Sox culture

3/25/2024
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 Sox bench look just days away from Opening Day? [33:09] Who is going to be in the White Sox bullpen on Opening Day? [41:31] How we feel about Michael Kopech being the White Sox closer? [48:12] Most interesting White Sox bullpen arms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:02:58

MLB Chaos and 2024 White Sox Season Preview: Catchers and Starting Pitchers

3/21/2024
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 the season [67:14] James Fegan's conquest to create as many Chris Flexen puns as possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:12:30

2024 Season Preview: Chicago White Sox Infielders

3/18/2024
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

Duration:01:05:22

Dylan Cease Trade Aftermath

3/15/2024
Record Date: 3/14/2024 Rundown [Intro] Chris Getz speaks about trading Dylan Cease and his hope of what the White Sox got in return from San Diego [9:41] James Fegan shares his insight on the White Sox direction post Dylan Cease era [13:48] How Pedro Grifol's job gets much tougher with a compare and contrast between his style and former White Sox rebuilding manager, Rick Renteria [34:59] Michael Kopech moved to the bullpen [41:50] White Sox rebuilding the starting rotation [48:05] What are the external options available for the White Sox in finding innings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:04:23

BREAKING: Dylan Cease traded to San Diego

3/13/2024
Live video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-WWlt0ORPw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:04:26

2024 Season Preview: White Sox Outfield and Detroit Tigers with Cody Stavenhagen

3/11/2024
This episode is sponsored by Gametime. Download the Gametime app and save $20 off tickets to sports, concerts, theater, and comedy shows using promo code SOXMACHINE. Record Date: 3/10/2024 Rundown [Intro] Oscars talk as James will be upset about Best Actress award and Jim only watches Bluey [5:10] 2024 Preview: Andrew Benintendi [26:11] 2024 Preview: Luis Robert Jr. [37:51] 2024 Preview: White Sox right fielders [47:39] 2024 AL Central Preview: Detroit Tigers with Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:15:19

Is Michael Kopech at risk of not making the starting rotation?

3/8/2024
Record Date: 3/7/2024 Rundown [1:41]: In honor of John Schriffen's early catchphrases, Josh pitches the idea of buying the rights to T.I. "Bring Em Out" [4:22]: Michael Kopech had control issues against the Dodgers, and after the performance, manager Pedro Grifol would not commit a starting rotation spot for him. Should Kopech worry about his role with the White Sox? If Kopech is not in the starting rotation, who would be? [20:36] Eloy Jimenez adjusting his hand placement has done wonders this spring. Is it the magic cure to get him back to his 2019 form? [30:27] Josh has another crazy thought: could Nicky Lopez be a 2 WAR player in 2024? [41:44] With the annual steak dinner bet coming up, Josh needs Jim and James to help set the line for White Sox O/U Runs Allowed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:57:54

Good signs early at camp from White Sox pitchers

3/4/2024
Record Date: 3/3/2024 Guest: Brenden Moore, Illinois Government Reporter Rundown [Intro] Latest update regarding the White Sox pursuit of a new stadium in the South Loop is now forcing them to work on a single proposal with the Chicago Bears. How is Springfield feeling about the proposals and conversations with Jerry Reinsdorf? Guest Brenden Moore joins the show to share his unique insight covering Illinois politics and circles two important dates when a proposal could be voted on. [22:44] Dylan Cease is throwing harder in Spring Training than last year's camp. Why that's a good sign and why Cease thinks everyone is sleeping on the White Sox. [33:27] Erick Fedde made his first start for the White Sox and looked good against right-handers. However, there's a question about his attack plan against left-handed bats moving forward. [38:55] For two innings, Michael Kopech looked strong striking out five. Question now is how he looks when starts start to push more than four innings if he's purely just fastball / slider arsenal. [41:02] While Garrett Crochet is still searching for a second pitch to throw for strikes, his fastball seems to have recapture his missing velocity since Tommy John surgery [49:04] Pedro Grifol's comments about the second batter in the lineup causes confusion [58:35] After Matt Chapman signs for a small deal with the San Francisco Giants has Scott Boras overplayed his hand with his four big clients? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:09:33

Sox Machine Live!: White Sox defense better on paper

2/29/2024
Stream Date: 2/29/2024 Rundown MLB.com projects that the Chicago White Sox defense will improve from last overall in 2023 to 9th. How much do we believe in these projections, and are they good enough to spur a 10+ win improvement in 2024? Eloy Jimenez is raking to start Spring Training. Can he maintain this level of production in the regular season? Is Jimenez the best chance for the White Sox to see drastic offensive improvements? James Fegan share some news regarding White Sox relievers as some will not be ready by Opening Day Garrett Crochet looked good in his first spring outing. What do we need to see in future appearances to gain confidence he can handle multiple innings workload? #Bluewirevideo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:03:40

What we like (and not like) early from White Sox spring training games

2/26/2024
Record Date: 2/25/2024 Rundown [Intro] Jerry Reinsdorf turned 88 years old on Sunday. What gifts would we give to Jerry to celebrate his birthday? [7:32] What we like from the White Sox so far in the early spring training games [16:58] Liking what we are hearing from John Schriffen on the broadcasts [24:25] What we don't like from the White Sox so far in the early spring training games [32:59] Cody Bellinger re-signs with the Chicago Cubs. Now where will Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery, and Matt Chapman sign with? More importantly, when will they sign? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:58:14

White Sox Playing F.A.S.T.

2/22/2024
Stream Date: 2/22/2024 Rundown Jerry Reinsdorf wants to leave Bridgeport White Sox want to play Fearless Aggressive Selfless Technically sound baseball in 2024. What does it mean to play FAST, and how will Pedro Grifol measure success outside of wins and losses? Latest injury news from James Fegan Tim Anderson signs with the Miami Marlins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:02:13

Breaking down Jerry Reinsdorf's South Loop stadium scheme with Neil deMause

2/22/2024
Record Date: 2/21/2024 Rundown Josh Nelson provides the latest report from Crain's Chicago on how Project 78 is a $4 Billion endeavor and the three reasons Jerry Reinsdorf believes the White Sox have to move out of Bridgeport. James Fegan interviews Neil deMause, who co-authored Field of Schemes: How the Great Stadium Swindle Turns Public Money into Private Profit. deMause explains what tax breaks Project 78 is already getting, what to be mindful of when Jerry Reinsdorf pitches "No new taxes," and what the likelihood of this proposal will be accepted is. #BlueWireVideo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:36:32

White Sox South Loop Plans with Justin Laurence of Crain's Chicago

2/21/2024
Record Date: 2/20/2024 Guest: Justin Laurence, Crain's Chicago Rundown How surprisingly fast and aggressive the White Sox / Related Midwest have been with Project 78 What is Jerry Reinsdorf asking for? Why are the White Sox and Related Midwest making a point of helping with Soldier Field debt? How big of a sticking point is extending the Hotel Tax? How exactly would the state of Illinois benefit from this South Loop stadium? Questions from Patreon supporters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:27:21

Bannister will fix'em

2/19/2024
Record Date: 2/18/2024 Rundown [Intro] Sox Machine hits a new supporter milestone [4:37] White Sox have a record number of 70 players at Spring Training which includes the return of Bryan Shaw [13:52] How Brian Bannister is getting White Sox pitchers back to their best form [22:53] If Michael Kopech rediscovers his 2021 self, does that give confidence to keep him as a starting pitcher? [27:38] Garrett Crochet adds a cutter to his arsenal [42:07] Latest South Loop plan update as Jerry Reinsdorf is asking for $1 Billion from the state Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:59:52

First impressions at 2024 White Sox spring training

2/16/2024
Record Date: 2/15/2024 Rundown [Intro] Sound from White Sox manager Pedro Grifol speaking to the importance of early days at spring training and turning the page from 2023. Erick Fedde shares what he worked on to get back to the majors [7:07] James Fegan joins the show from Arizona. He explains even though Grifol would like to turn the page on 2023 it would be impossible to do so. Also a look at early position battles for spots in both the starting rotation and bullpen. [27:46] Jim Margalus joins the show to grade Chris Getz's first offseason as general manager. Josh Nelson gives Getz a C- for making the team better defensively but still lacking a clear long-term plan. Jim hands Getz a D, which was a F grade prior to acquiring Zach DeLoach and Dominic Fletcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:01:45

How the White Sox farm system is improving with Keith Law

2/14/2024
Record Date: 2/13/2024 Rundown [Intro] Changes coming to the Complex Leagues and Keith Law is not a fan as it seems to be a cost cutting move [8:01] Why Law likes the White Sox farm system [12:31] Law's thoughts about Colson Montgomery [17:45] How the White Sox surprisingly built up depth at the catching position [20:58] Jake Eder and Jacob Gonzalez struggled after joining the White Sox last year. What do scouting reports say about their future value? [29:11] How White Sox pitchers Peyton Pallette and Tanner McDougal are faring after recovering from Tommy John surgery [32:45] Why Wilfred Veras is an intriguing prospect [41:02] How Brooks Baldwin is sneaking up on the industry [44:42] Law's book recommendation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:54:02

2024 Top White Sox Prospects with Jim Callis

2/12/2024
Rundown [Intro] Is the Chicago White Sox farm system getting better? [3:55] Why Colson Montgomery is a Top 10 prospect [11:13] Noah Schultz is ranked #50 and Jim thinks the White Sox could push him to 80+ innings in 2024 [14:20] Why Bryan Ramos is underrated [15:50] How the Los Angeles Angels may have impacted Edgar Quero's development [20:04] Who arrives to the majors first: Nick Nastrini or Jake Eder? [22:19] Question from Patreon supporter Connor Cody [26:35] Question from Patreon supporter Rock-Beats-Paper [29:39] Questions from Patreon supporter Greg Diamond [32:46] Question from Patreon supporter Muhammed Darwish [40:18] 2024 MLB Draft Preview: Why both Jim and Josh like Georgia outfielder Charlie Condon as an early target for the White Sox at Pick 5. #BlueWireVideo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:56:30

Sox Machine Live: Who is getting invited to spring training? (2024 Edition)

2/8/2024
Stream Date: 2/8/2024 Rundown: Chicago White Sox are inviting more than 25 non-roster players to camp. Which players are most interesting to us as possibilities of making the 26-man roster? Baseball Prospects and FanGraphs released their 2024 standings projections. Why the projections recommend taking the Over in team wins for the White Sox in 2024 and what kind of play on the field would spark a surprise. Related Midwest released stadium renderings for the South Loop location. While they look great, Illinois state politicians are now pumping the breaks until they hear more about the financing plans. #BlueWireVideo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:01:52

Sox Machine Announcement: Hello, James Fegan

2/5/2024
As we just announced on Sox Machine Live, James Fegan, the award-winning reporter formerly of The Athletic, is joining Sox Machine as a White Sox beat writer. Join the show in progress below, celebrate in the comments, and consider signing up for our Patreon if you haven’t already. In addition to the announcement, we talk about the Chicago White Sox two trades this past weekend that impact the bullpen but provide hope in right field. #BlueWireVideo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:40:20