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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:

2018 1st Half Recap Part II: Conversation with Blake Rutherford Jul 02, 2018

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The Rundown:

The Injury Expert, Will Carroll, joins the show to share his insight on what Dane Dunning and Nate Jones are dealing with their injuries. Plus, what is PRP, and can it help pitchers like Shohei Ohtani?
Showing improvements in power and his ability to convert run-scoring opportunities, Blake Rutherford joins the show from Winston-Salem to discuss the adjustments he's made in 2018.
Jim covers the Minor Leagues with pending word on Eloy Jimenez's leg injury.
We answer your questions in P.O. Sox such as if it still makes sense for the White Sox to be heavy spenders this off-season.

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Sox Machine Live!: Noticeable Progress Jun 29, 2018

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Recorded 6/28/2018

The Rundown:

The White Sox won 2 out of 3 against the Minnesota Twins thanks to the Garcia's (Leury and Avi), quality starts from Lucas Giolito and James Shields, and the bullpen.
Can James Shields be moved by end of July if continues to lower his ERA below 4.00?
Should the Minnesota Twins sell?
Preview the road series against Texas.

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White Sox Wake Up Call: June 28, 2018 Jun 28, 2018

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The Rundown:

The 2018 White Sox will avoid setting the worst 81-game start in franchise history thanks to last night's 6-1 victory. Jose Abreu and Avisail Garcia hit home runs to help support James Shields who tossed seven scoreless innings.
Speaking of home runs, Eloy Jimenez hit his second home run in AAA as we cover what happened with the minor leagues last night.
Around MLB, Alex Bregman hit a walk-off home run for Houston, and Boston now leads the American League East.

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White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 27, 2018 Jun 27, 2018

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Good morning. Here's what's in your White Sox Wake-Up Call:

LAST NIGHT: The White Sox took advantage of many Minnesota mistakes for an 8-4 victory.
TONIGHT: James Shields faces Sox-killing Kyle Gibson.
ON THE FARM: Carson Fulmer's control problems resurface.
AROUND THE LEAGUE: The AL Central still stinks, Kris Bryant hits the DL, and Jose Abreu extends his lead in All-Star voting.

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White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 26, 2018 Jun 26, 2018

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Here's the rundown for your White Sox Wake-Up Call:

MINORS: Michael Kopech returns to form, and the Dash score 19(!) runs.
PREVIEW: The Sox host the Twins, and hope to start hitting Lance Lynn.
AROUND MLB: Two near no-nos cap Monday's action.

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23: The Spark Jun 25, 2018

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Guest: Jonathan Lee

The Rundown:

We recap the Oakland Athletics series that had quite a few moments, but also some shaky times. Will increase velocity help Lucas Giolito like it has for Dylan Covey? Will Sunday's performance be the spark for Yoan Moncada to catch fire? After four starts, how is Carlos Rodon progressing?
Our guest is Jonathan Lee who reports from Charlotte on Eloy Jimenez's transition from AA to AAA, what Michael Kopech needs to overcome to get back on track, and the players we should pay more attention to in Charlotte.

Presented by SeatGeek

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White Sox Wake Up Call: June 22, 2018 Jun 22, 2018

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The Rundown:

Chicago White Sox were rained out and will be playing a double header on Friday with James Shields starting Game 1 and Lucas Giolito starting Game 2
Many promotions announced by the White Sox as we list who is going where.
We got to see those new faces in action as Eloy Jimenez is off to a good start in Charlotte, Joel Booker makes a great first impression in Birmingham, and Blake Rutherford and Micker Adolfo go back-to-back.
Around MLB, both Boston and New York reach 50 wins, and Jesse Winker hits a grand slam against the Cubs.

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Sox Machine on the Radio: Josh Nelson joins ESPN 1000 to discuss Lopez and Moncada Jun 21, 2018

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Original air date: 6/20/2018

Topics

Reynaldo Lopez "Clown" comments
Yoan Moncada trying to bounce back from his struggles

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Sox Machine Live!: Rick Renteria's tough task Jun 21, 2018

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Recorded 6-20-2018

The Rundown:

After Reynaldo Lopez called his and the team's recent play like "Clowns", manager Rick Renteria has a tough job of helping both veterans and young players work through the funk. We ponder on what ways he can help the ballclub get through this tough stretch.
We preview the four-game weekend series against the Oakland A's
The White Sox will be announcing minor league promotions and we guess who could be called up

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White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 20, 2018 Jun 20, 2018

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Good morning. Here's what's in today's Wake-Up Call:

LAST NIGHT: Carlos Rodon's second-inning struggles were too much for the White Sox absorb. Their 6-3 loss to the Indians extended their skid to six games.
TODAY: It doesn't get any easier, as it's Reynaldo Lopez against Corey Kluber.
ON THE FARM: The Garcias lead Charlotte, and just about everybody else is in an All-Star game.
AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Astros finally lost, the Twins weathered Chris Sale, and Jose Abreu extends his lead in All-Star Game voting.

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