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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!”

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Can the White Sox avoid worst ever feats? Aug 23, 2024

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Record Date: 8/22/2024

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[Intro] The Chicago White Sox lose another series but they are playing a better brand of baseball
[3:48] Have the White Sox found two useful bullpen arms for 2025 in Justin Anderson and Chad Kuhl?
[18:16] Is Grady Sizemore a serious candidate for the White Sox managerial opening?
[23:35] White Sox offense is on pace to score the fewest runs in a season with more than 160 games and the DH implemented. How can they fix this unit quickly to get this franchise back on track?
[40:36] An update on the Steak Dinner bet
[45:07] Series Preview: Detroit Tigers. With fewer than 45 days left in the season are their any White Sox prospects worth calling up in September?
[54:41] Seattle Mariners fire manager Scott Servais. Could he be an option for the 2025 White Sox?

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White Sox (Officially) Eliminated Aug 19, 2024

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Record Date: August 18, 2024

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[Intro] What else is distracting us from White Sox baseball?
[7:25] Doug Sisson disagrees with "flushing things" when it comes to bad baseball. How that differs from Pedro Grifol, and why many within the org are happy to finally move on
[18:08] Dominic Fletcher's strong defensive week showing difference in approach between Grifol and Grady Sizemore
[22:15] Astros series recap
[24:32] What to make of Ky Bush?
[30:08] Are the White Sox playing better baseball under Sizemore?
[32:49] Series Preview: San Francisco Giants
[39:53] Around MLB: Michael Kopech is dominating, the Twins and Royals are sitting pretty, and curious about the standing between AJ Hinch and the Detroit Tigers

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Areas to look at White Sox for hope in last six weeks Aug 16, 2024

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Record Date: 8/15/2024

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[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 field approach the ticket to being more productive offensively?
[27:34] Dominic Fletcher is getting extended run in right field. Can he accomplish enough to merit being labeled as the 2025 starting right fielder?
[32:47] The story of how Davis Martin adjusted his changeup grip has produced excellent results
[40:24] Series Preview: Houston Astros. How the Astros were able to recover from a 10-19 start to now leading the AL West.
[51:50] White Sox Business: Season tickets going down in price in addition to a new TV network launch may signal even more of a player payroll cut for the White Sox in 2025.

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Grady Sizemore's first task is getting Luis Robert Jr. and Garrett Crochet back on track Aug 12, 2024

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Record Date: 8/12/2024

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[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 2024 strong?
[26:04] Series Preview: New York Yankees. The three young White Sox pitchers (Ky Bush, Jonathan Cannon, and Davis Martin) have a strong test against the mighty Yankees lineup.
[36:24] A look at the AL Central race where the Cleveland Guardians are once again exceeding their expected win-loss record by a wide margin. Can their luck keep them ahead of the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals?
[55:42] Around MLB: How the ex-White Sox players are performing after the trade deadline, and Jake Burger is on a heater. Perhaps the White Sox traded the wrong first baseman to Miami.

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Sox Machine Live: Pedro Grifol fired Aug 08, 2024

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Stream date: 8/8/2024

Sox Machine crew discuss the latest breaking news as the Chicago White Sox fire manager Pedro Grifol

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White Sox finally win a game but road woes continue Aug 08, 2024

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Record Date: 8/7/2024

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[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] Another early review of Brooks Baldwin and Miguel Vargas. Why Baldwin should get more run at shortstop and Vargas gets starts at third base. If both demonstrate average defensive ability, could this be the Opening Day 2025 starting left side of the infield?
[34:37] Quick thoughts about Yoan Moncada and the unlikelihood of him returning to the White Sox
[37:22] Series Preview: Chicago Cubs
[45:13] With the Chicago Bears on Hard Knocks, it got the guys thinking if that show format would work for MLB and would the White Sox be a good team to follow?

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The White Sox 20 game losing streak has to force a change Aug 05, 2024

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Record Date: 8/4/2024

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[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 limited
[35:16] The shortfalls of Andrew Benintendi are tiresome and Josh Nelson suggests finding a way to drop him this upcoming offseason
[41:00] Series Preview: Oakland. Saying farewell to the Coliseum, looking forward to Ky Bush's MLB debut, and wish the White Sox had Brent Rooker
[54:40] Around MLB: How the ex-White Sox players are performing, here come the San Diego Padres, and Aaron Judge chasing the Triple Crown

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Pedro Grifol Watch Begins Aug 02, 2024

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[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 of the much debated three-team trade. How he already fits the current White Sox mold and why he should stick to one position in hopes of figuring out his defensive shortcomings.
[37:34] Series Preview: Minnesota Twins. What kind of pitch counts should we see from Davis Martin and Garrett Crochet. How the Twins were early inquirers about Erick Fedde and just how much longer this losing streak will last.

Audio Credits: Foul Territory @FoulTerritoryTV

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2024 MLB Trade Deadline Show Jul 31, 2024

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Recording of the live stream which we react to the White Sox trading Eloy Jimenez and Tanner Banks

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Reaction to White Sox trading Erick Fedde, Tommy Pham, and Michael Kopech Jul 30, 2024

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Record Date: 7/29/2024

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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 needs to improve upon to make an impact
What's next for the White Sox? Chris Getz had plenty to say about Garrett Crochet and his contract extension demands if traded.

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