Last night: Tony La Russa threw Yermin Mercedes under the bus for hitting a home run. Then the White Sox blew a four-run lead losing to the Twins. And La Russa told the media he was fine with how the Twins intentionally threw at Mercedes. Today: Unless the clubhouse mutiny occurs before the first pitch, it's Lucas Giolito vs. Matt Shoemaker. Down in the Minors: Jake Burger hit his fourth home run and Birmingham wins its 10th game of the season. Around MLB: Mike Trout is out 6-8 weeks which opens...
May 19, 2021•15 min•Ep. 416
Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox spread it on with a 16-4 rout of the Minnesota Twins, featuring a Nick Madrigal homer and so much more. TONIGHT: The Sox will probably face tougher sledding against Michael Pineda. Probably. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Giancarlo Stanton goes on the IL and Mike Trout might follow him, Cleveland loses and Jon Lester returns to Wrigley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 18, 2021•8 min•Ep. 415
Rundown: 1:29: Jose Abreu’s mad dash to home 5:08: Jose Abreu’s eventful weekend 7:25: Jose Abreu’s eye-opening performance against sliders and changeups 12:40: Odd wind patterns at Guaranteed Rate Field 16:06: How Tim Anderson and Jose Abreu are the White Sox most important position players 22:37: Cold hitters - Nick Madrigal and Adam Eaton 35:20: Minor League Report 40:40: White Sox vs. Twins preview 48:05: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 414
Live stream date: 5/13/2021 Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox sweep the Minnesota Twins. Now they carry the best winning percentage in all of MLB. Are they really the best team in baseball? They discuss that topic and preview this weekend's series against the Kansas City Royals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 14, 2021•53 min•Ep. 413
Last night: Jose Abreu and Yasmani Grandal hit big home runs as the Minnesota Twins bullpen issues continue Tonight: Dallas Keuchel vs. JA Happ. Around MiLB: Jake Burger and Micker Adolfo hit home runs, Taylor Varnell struck out six in three innings of work, and Kannapolis is off to a tough start. Around MLB: The Oakland A’s threaten to move (again), meanwhile, Detroit avoids a complete bullpen meltdown against Kansas City, and Cleveland remains a game behind the White Sox. Learn more about your...
May 12, 2021•20 min•Ep. 412
Rundown 1:27: White Sox Starting Pitching is the new team strength 4:42: Ranking the White Sox starting pitchers 7:17: Addressing Lucas Giolito’s “Struggles” 18:11 : Golden Cog of the Week 19:02: Andrew Vaughn’s progress 22:20: How to manage future playing time between Vaughn, Mercedes, and a healthy Jimenez 28:54: Tony La Russa’s changes in lineup construction and pregame managing 35:49: Minor League Report 40:04: Minnesota Twins series preview 50:40: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. ...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 411
Rundown: 2:36: New #1 White Sox Prospect coming May 17 4:19: Yermin Mercedes surprising start 6:09: Lack of impact prospects in AAA/AA 9:40: Most interesting White Sox prospects 12:08: Which prospects other teams may ask in a trade with the White Sox 15:05: Timing of MLB Draft in 2021 influencing the trade market 17:47: New Mock Draft with a new #1 pick 22:34: Draft Debate: If equal talent, do you take prep INF or college SP? 26:30: White Sox 1st round mock pick 29:11: Who Josh hopes is still av...
May 08, 2021•45 min•Ep. 410
Stream Date: 5/6/2021 Josh, Jim and Bennett recap the troubles with Tony La Russa's managing record in just 29 games. Are the bad patterns in his decision-making going to prevent the White Sox from winning the AL Central? We'll know soon enough as the White Sox enter The Gauntlet part of their schedule. 68 games in 76 days with 16 of those games against the Minnesota Twins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 07, 2021•43 min•Ep. 409
A recap of yesterday's extra innings affair in Cincinnati The highlights of a full slate of minor league action An update on the American League Central scores and standings John Means throws a no-hitter for Baltimore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 06, 2021•10 min•Ep. 408
Josh Nelson joins Mully and Haugh on 670 the Score to discuss Tony La Russa's mistakes in the loss at Cincinnati. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 06, 2021•12 min•Ep. 407
Rundown Last Night: Dylan Cease had another terrific pitching performance and went 3-for-3 at the plate as the Chicago White Sox won big. Today: Sonny Gray vs. Dallas Keuchel in another early affair for the Sox. Down on the Farm: For the first time since 2019, there are minor league games talk recap! White Sox affiliates went 0-3 on the night, but there are good offensive performances to discuss. Around MLB: Kansas City's bullpen meltdown drops them in a tie with the White Sox for AL Central lea...
May 05, 2021•10 min•Ep. 406
Rundown: 2:03: Luis Robert heading to the IL 4:47: White Sox plans without Robert for 10 days, 30 days, or 60 days 10:31: White Sox outfield shades of 2007 squad 15:46: Why Andrew Vaughn needs to stay with MLB squad 20:35: Time for Jose Abreu and Yasmani Grandal to step up 33:05: White Sox team struggles when Lucas Giolito starts 39:56: Series Preview - Cincinnati Reds 51:31: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 405
Stream Date: 4-29-2021 Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox doubleheader sweep of the Detroit Tigers. Big-time pitching performances from Carlos Rodon and Dylan Cease are a great sight to see. Can they bottle up this outing and continue the good vibes going into May? Plus, Leury Garcia's big day, Andrew Vaughn getting into a rhythm and a preview of the upcoming series against Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 30, 2021•47 min•Ep. 404
Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox offense didn't deserve to win in a 5-2 loss to Detroit, and Tony La Russa helped make sure they wouldn't. TONIGHT: Carlos Rodón tries to start a new winning streak, and we'll see if Luis Robert is able to return. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Royals lost, the Twins keep losing, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is punishing, José Quintana is struggling, and the Yankees make a trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 28, 2021•9 min•Ep. 403
Rundown: 2:26: White Sox sweep Texas thanks to offensive surge lead by Yoan Moncada 7:22: Nick Madrigal's great weekend 16:57: Concerns about Dallas Keuchel's strikeout rate 19:38: Michael Kopech's terrific start on Sunday 24:21: Who should be in the starting rotation: Kopech or Cease? 35:10: Golden Cog of the Week 36:55: Detroit Tigers preview 46:01: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 402
Stream Date: 4/22/2021 Josh, Jim, and Bennett discuss the good luck bad weather in Cleveland brought to the Chicago White Sox. Now with the ability to reset their rotation, the White Sox start a nine-game homestand with the Texas Rangers visiting first. Which means the return of Dane Dunning. How will he fare against the White Sox in his revenge start? Can Dylan Cease outduel the former Sox? Those topics and more discussed in this episode of Sox Machine Live! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Apr 23, 2021•53 min•Ep. 401
Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: José Abreu is on Team Jim, powering a White Sox offense that made up for plenty of mistakes elsewhere in an 8-5 victory over Cleveland. TONIGHT: The White Sox are 0-7 when they have a chance to claim a winning record, and Aaron Civale vs. Johnny Wholestaff might have you praying for snow. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Twins returned to play only to be shutout by Oakland in a doubleheader, the Sox gain on the entire AL Central, and Corbin Burnes sets a recor...
Apr 21, 2021•8 min•Ep. 400
Rundown 1:59: Lucas Giolito’s bad inning 9:27: One La Russa lineup adjustment we like 13:50: Why is Jose Abreu struggling? 24:09 : Does Michael Kopech start with Lance Lynn on IL? 34:53: Why does it appear the White Sox are out of sync? 43:03: Cleveland series preview 47:46: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 399
Business: Sox Machine Podcast is moving to a new platform, BlueWire. They only specialize in sports podcasts which helps us. For Patreon supporters, nothing changes. For non-Patreon supporters, there will be an RSS URL update that should be updated automatically. If you have any troubles with episodes not uploading into your feed, please email Josh at josh@soxmachine.com . Yesterday: The White Sox sweep both games of the doubleheader and are back to .500 Today: An early start as Lucas Giolito ta...
Apr 19, 2021•13 min•Ep. 398
Stream Date: 4-15-2021 Josh and Jim introduce a new member to the Sox Machine Podcast team, Bennett Karroll! The trio recaps Carlos Rodon's no-hitter and try to capture what adjustments he's made in 2021. Discuss Tim Anderson's return to the lineup and Lance Lynn's first three starts. Finally, they preview the upcoming Battle of the Sox between Boston and Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 16, 2021•54 min•Ep. 397
Last Night: Carlos Rodon teamed up with Zack Collins to throw a no-hitter Today: Lance Lynn tries to make it three straight scoreless outings in a row against Cleveland Around MLB: The Red Sox have won nine straight games, the Twins are in last place, and the Giants leap San Diego in the standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 15, 2021•18 min•Ep. 396
Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: A Lucas Giolito-Shane Bieber pitching duel was a classic, but the White Sox made a mess of the 10th inning in a 2-0 loss. TONIGHT: Carlos Rodón returns from his stomach issue to face Zach Plesac. Andrew Vaughn is probably playing. AROUND THE LEAGUE: James Paxton's start against the White Sox was his last in 2021, the Twins dropped the third straight, but the rest of the Central came to play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
Apr 14, 2021•8 min•Ep. 395
Last Night: The Chicago White Sox win in bizarre fashion as Yasmani Grandal gets hit in the head on an errant throw. Tonight: Get your popcorn ready. It's Shane Bieber vs. Lucas Giolito. Around MLB: The police shooting death of Daunte Wright postpones Red Sox vs. Twins, Glasnow K's 14, and the AL Central is bunched up in the standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 13, 2021•11 min•Ep. 394
Rundown: 1:23: How we feel after 9 games3:19: Should we be concerned about the bullpen?7:51: Dylan Cease 2nd Start of 2021 / Michael Kopech usage16:04: Walking White Sox: Is this sustainable?25:33: Golden Cog of the Week28:05: Series Preview: Cleveland37:40: PO Sox Early trade targets Should we be worried about Yoan Moncada? Team Defense ebb and flow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 393
Date: 4-9-2021 Guest: Connor McKnight, Host of White Sox Weekly and Pre/Postgame Host for Chicago White Sox Radio Rundown 2:00: Home Opener feeling6:18: Lance Lynn's terrific performance12:37: Yermin Mercedes18:34: Impressive starts to 2021 including Luis Robert taking walks23:29: Concerns after eight games26:23: Andrew Vaughn's playing time32:20: Can the White Sox win their 18th straight game against an LHP?34:12: Do the White Sox need another LH bat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Apr 09, 2021•44 min•Ep. 392
Good morning. Here's the rundown. YESTERDAY: Lance Lynn made a helluva first impression on White Sox fans by shutting out the Royals in the home opener. TODAY: The White Sox enjoy their first off day before resuming the series with Kansas City. AROUND THE LEAGUE: More emotional home openers, another miserable Oakland loss, and the Mets walk off the Marlins in a most controversial fashion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 09, 2021•8 min•Ep. 391
Stream date: 4/7/2021 Josh and Jim recap the series in Seattle as the White Sox won two out of three games. Discuss Tony La Russa's bullpen management, Nick Madrigal's early struggles, and preview the home opener against the Kansas City Royals. Episode sponsored by CLEAR. A more effortless way of getting through security at airports and stadiums. Get two months free by using promo code SOXMACHINE at clearme.com/soxmachine . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 08, 2021•49 min•Ep. 390
Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox belted three homers to overcome three defensive mistakes in the third inning, and now they're 3-3. TONIGHT: They'll try to head back to Chicago with a winning record behind Dallas Keuchel. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Fernando Tatis Jr. hits the injured list, other infielders change teams, Dane Dunning impresses, and every team is finally active. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 07, 2021•9 min•Ep. 389
Rundown: Last Night: Carlos Rodon pitched five scoreless innings and Yasmani Grandal drove in three runs en route to a 6-0 victory over Seattle. Tonight: Lucas Giolito’s second start squaring off against LHP James Paxton Around MLB: Coors Field tabbed with hosting 2021 All-Star Game and scores from yesterday’s action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 06, 2021•11 min•Ep. 388
Rundown: 2:45: Recap what went wrong in the Los Angeles Angels series10:16: Golden Cog weekly winner - Yermin Mercedes14:19: What’s the plan if Tim Anderson has to go on the IL?17:17: Offense not hitting on all gears25:39: Series Preview - Seattle Mariners40:13: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 05, 2021•56 min•Ep. 387
