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**Sox Machine**

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!”

Latest Episodes:

2024 Midseason P.O. Sox Mailbag Episode Jun 24, 2024

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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 Jimenez's injury
[16:53] LA Dodgers series preview
[22:46] P.O. Sox question and answer begins with about possibility of Chris Flexen and Nicky Lopez getting DFA'd after trade deadline
[25:45] Which White Sox relievers wouldn't we trade?
[26:55] Thoughts about the Cristian Mena and Gregory Santos trades
[28:38] How does the White Sox medical staff compare to other teams?
[31:47] What has Chris Getz done that has been unquestionably good?
[35:37] How is Edgar Quero's catching ability?
[39:52] What does Lenyn Sosa's future career look like?
[43:07] Which MLB teams will be the surprise sellers at trade deadline?
[48:09] How we would change the White Sox outside perspective to lure future free agents?
[54:27] Will Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillen do pre and post game show on new RSN?
[57:02] Who are the hitters we like for the White Sox to draft after the first round?

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2024 White Sox Trade Power Rankings Jun 21, 2024

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This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first MLB ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE

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[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 messages about trading for players, and preparing for the 2024 MLB Draft. James Fegan explains who is handling what within the White Sox front office
[22:38] How White Sox players are feeling about the upcoming trade deadline
[27:03] The White Sox Trade Power Rankings: who are the most desired trade targets from the White Sox and their probability of them getting dealt before the deadline?
[53:38] What fueled Jonathan Cannon's great start against Houston?
[58:36] Detroit Tigers series preview

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White Sox get snakebitten by Arizona Jun 17, 2024

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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 able to get out of serious jams. With how well Fedde has pitched in 2024 is his trade value at the highest?
[22:25] James Fegan visits the White Sox Arizona Complex League team and he's got a new favorite prospect
[31:59] Houston Astros visit Chicago as they recently released Jose Abreu. Our reaction to the news and would the White Sox be interested in bringing Abreu back next year?
[43:45] White Sox Director of Pitching, Brian Bannister, is high on Jonathan Cannon.
[48:00] Can Garrett Crochet continue to dominate just using two pitches?
[51:33] Around MLB: The Draft Combine, Dodgers dealing with injuries, and why the Braves need outfield help soon

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Sox Machine Live!: Pregaming for Seattle Jun 14, 2024

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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 Series Jell-O shot challenge

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White Sox end worst franchise losing streak with a split against Boston Jun 10, 2024

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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 defending his honor
[11:37] USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports that Pedro Grifol is not at risk of an imminent dismissal.
[16:30] Gavin Sheets and Paul DeJong are on a roll
[25:45] Josh thinks there is too much Duke Ellis in recent White Sox games
[30:30] Hello, Drew Thorpe
[38:23] Series Preview: Seattle Mariners
[49:12] Around MLB: the London Series and Aaron Judge is slugging over .700

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White Sox tie franchise worst losing streak at 13 games Jun 06, 2024

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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
[36:25] One of the few things to look forward to for White Sox fans is trade market. Josh and Jim discuss the odds both Garrett Crochet and Luis Robert Jr. get dealt before July 30.
[51:50] Series Preview: Boston Red Sox

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White Sox have painful weekend in Milwaukee Jun 03, 2024

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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 happening to the White Sox?
[12:10] Andrew Vaughn has a sprain finger that may require him to go on the IL
[16:54] Tommy Pham, the fighter (Warning: Explicit Language)
[24:32] John Schriffen Minute
[30:32] Good news: Paul DeJong is hitting homers as his season OPS is the best since 2019
[38:10] Series Preview: Chicago Cubs
[50:27] Around MLB: Division leads, has Aaron Judge hit more home runs than anyone will on the White Sox, and Spencer Torkelson's demotion

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What can stop the White Sox dumpster fire season? May 31, 2024

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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 play better?
[22:15] How should Sox Machine cover this White Sox squad? Continue looking for hope or see how big this dumpster fire of a season gets?
[27:30] Bryan Ramos gets demoted. What are the White Sox looking for Ramos to improve upon before getting another shot in the majors?
[35:03] Series Preview: Milwaukee; including details of our tailgate event on Saturday, June 1
[42:06] Is the Brewers model of success more attainable for the White Sox than chasing what's worked for the Orioles and Astros?
[49:32] If the White Sox get swept again, will changes come on Monday?

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2024 NCAA Baseball Postseason Preview with Mike Ferrin May 29, 2024

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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 confident that will reach Omaha?
[32:10] Sleeper teams that can make a run to the College World Series
[34:34] Why White Sox fans should watch this year's NCAA postseason

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Pedro Grifol gets mad as White Sox are swept again May 27, 2024

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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 efforts. With this White Sox squad on pace for being the worst ever in franchise history, how much longer will Grifol manager if he loses the clubhouse?
[21:56] Erick Fedde's great start against Baltimore will only enhance his trade value as the White Sox front office deserves kudos for that signing. Meanwhile, Garrett Crochet gets high praise from Baltimore for his recent start
[35:11] The Charlotte Knights visited Nashville and Jim Margalus was in attendance. He gives his in-person report on key White Sox prospects, including Colson Montgomery.
[48:51] Series Preview: Blue Jays
[53:47] Around MLB: Ronald Acuna Jr. out for the season and Jose Ramirez torrid RBI pace puts the White Sox offense to shame

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