Rundown: Recap of Yasmani Grandal and Yoan Moncada's seasons How big of a factor is age regression for Yasmani Grandal's struggles in 2022? Can Grandal adopt a similar hitting approach we saw Jose Abreu recently take? Is walking more the cure for Moncada's woes? What's the performance level for Grandal and Moncada to merit their contracts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 14, 2022•35 min•Ep. 686
Rundown: Recap of Lucas Giolito's 2022 season How big of a concern is the diminishing fastball velocity? What's the confidence level for Giolito to bounce back to his 2019 to 2021 level of performance? Is Giolito a trade target this offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 10, 2022•28 min•Ep. 685
Record Date: 11/6/2022 Rundown: White Sox officially introduce Pedro Grifol as their next manager. Soundbites from his introduction press conference covering the hiring process and setting expectations. Our first impressions of Grifol Edwin Diaz signed a massive contract to stay with the New York Mets. How does Diaz's new contract impact Liam Hendriks trade market? With the White Sox surprising most with the hiring of Grifol, do they have more surprises in store for this offseason? Josh and Jim ...
Nov 07, 2022•49 min•Ep. 684
Record Date: 11/1/2022 Guest: Max Rieper, Royals Review Rundown: The Chicago White Sox have hired Pedro Grifol to be their next manager Max Rieper of Royals Review shares his insight on how Grifol worked within the Royals organization and why he didn't get hired for their managerial opening Josh and Jim try to gauge their excitement with the hire and ponder what other changes could be coming to the coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 02, 2022•47 min•Ep. 683
Record Date: 10/30/2022 Rundown: Kansas City hires Matt Quatraro as their next manager, while Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports the White Sox will not be hiring Joe Espada. Are the White Sox missing out on the top managerial candidates? If the job is between Kevin Long and Ozzie Guillen, what are the White Sox in store for? The outlook for Oakland and Tampa has MLB markets after Rob Manfred's latest comments. Preview World Series games at Philadelphia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
Oct 31, 2022•43 min•Ep. 682
Record Date: 10/27/2022 The Sox Machine Offseason Plan Project starts on Friday, October 28th. This episode serves as a guide in helping you submit your offseason plan. Which White Sox arbitration-eligible players are at risk of being non-tendered? How could the White Sox handle Josh Harrison's club option What could Johnny Cueto sign for in free agency Free agency targets that would be a good fit for the White Sox A look at the White Sox trade assets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 681
Recorded Date : 10/24/2022 Rundown: Joe Espada will be the next White Sox manager. Or he won't be the next White Sox manager. It's a hazy outlook of where the White Sox stand in pursuing their next manager. Could we see them make a hire this week? Or are the White Sox waiting until after the World Series? One rumored candidate is Ozzie Guillen. Josh and Jim provide a reminder of how his tenure with the White Sox ended. SoxFest has been canceled. So how will the White Sox drum up excitement for n...
Oct 24, 2022•54 min•Ep. 680
Rundown: AJ Pollock's 2022 Season Recap Pollock's grade for 2022 Pollock's player option significantly impacts what the White Sox can do this offseason financially. Will he opt in? Will he opt out? Josh and Jim explore both options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 20, 2022•37 min•Ep. 679
Date: 10/17/2022 Rundown: Jim's fear of the Los Angeles Dodgers getting knocked out early comes to fruition. Should a trophy be awarded to the best regular season record? Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long enters the White Sox managerial search radar The lessons White Sox could learn from both the Padres and Phillies How much have the White Sox missed out by not signing either Manny Machado or Bryce Harper NLCS picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 17, 2022•58 min•Ep. 678
Record Date: 10/13/2022 The first 2022 Player Review episode is focused on Jose Abreu. 2022 highlights Has Abreu leaped Paul Konerko in all-time White Sox first baseman rankings? What positives and concerns should future teams be aware of when approaching Abreu in free agency? What does the next contract look like for Abreu? Which teams are early targets to sign him? Episode is sponsored by Trade Coffee. Save $30 off your first order at https://www.drinktrade.com/soxmachine Learn more about your...
Oct 14, 2022•47 min•Ep. 677
Record Date: 10/9/2022 Rundown: Thanks to Bob Nightengale, there's a list of managerial candidates considered front runners for the White Sox opening. Are they narrowing the field too much? A deep dive into one managerial candidate with former St. Louis skipper Mike Shildt Is anyone on the White Sox "Untradeable?" Recapping the wild MLB postseason weekend. Is this a good format for MLB? What changes should they make for next year, and our picks to reach the Championship Series. Episode Sponsor: ...
Oct 10, 2022•44 min•Ep. 676
On-air date: 10/6/2022 Listen to previous episodes of the Bernstein and Holmes Show on Audacy: https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/bernstein-holmes-show-65 Follow them on Twitter @BernsyHolmes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 06, 2022•34 min•Ep. 675
Stream Date: 10/5/2022 The 2022 season is finally over. Josh and Jim say "Good Riddance, 2022" while looking ahead to what this offseason could hold for the White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 06, 2022•56 min•Ep. 674
On today's episode Sox beat the Twins Tony says goodbye Hahn talks future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 04, 2022•7 min•Ep. 673
Record Date: 10/2/2022 Rundown: Jim and Josh discuss the reported retirement announcement for Tony La Russa What does "accountable" mean to the White Sox? Recap of the San Diego meetup and Petco Park Final series preview of 2022 as the Minnesota Twins visit Are these the last games we'll see Jose Abreu in a White Sox uniform? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 672
Record Date: 9/29/2022 Rundown: White Sox finally won a game! Luis Robert's wrist injury demonstrates the systematic failure within the White Sox org. Our favorite managerial candidates for the White Sox in 2023 White Sox vs. Padres preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 30, 2022•59 min•Ep. 671
Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: Make it eight straight losses for the White Sox, who showed a little more life in an 8-4 loss to the Twins at Target Field to drop back into a share for second place in the AL Central. TODAY: Lucas Giolito tries to help the Sox avoid the sweep, although another loss means the White Sox would slip ahead of Minnesota in draft order. ON THE FARM: Charlotte concludes the 2022 Minor League Baseball regular season with a loss to Durham. AROUND THE LEAGUE: ...
Sep 29, 2022•5 min•Ep. 670
Record Date : 9/25/2022 Chicago White Sox mailed it in over the weekend against Detroit. Finishing a six-game homestand winless and falling back to being below .500. Instead of recapping that brutal display, Josh and Jim decide to have a 100% mailbag episode with questions provided by Patreon supporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 669
Record Date: 09/23/2022 Rundown: White Sox fans/media getting angry Cleveland exposing all of the White Sox faults Why the White Sox need new leadership within baseball operations Why it's not a great idea to have Tony La Russa part of the Front Office. Tigers series preview MLB Playoff picture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 668
Last night: White Sox played sloppy defense and dug themselves a deep hole they couldn't climb back out of in an 8-2 loss against Cleveland. Tonight: Johnny Cueto returns as Shane Bieber takes the mound for Cleveland. Down on the Farm: Jonathan Stiever returns as he helps Charlotte beat Jacksonville Around MLB: Royals fire Dayton Moore, Aaron Judge doesn't hit a home run, and the Minnesota Twins continue to stumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 22, 2022•12 min•Ep. 667
On today's episode: Cease hangs tough Bullpen falters Colas to AAA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 21, 2022•9 min•Ep. 666
Record Date: 9/18/2022 Rundown: Michael Kopech's injury and his status for the remaining 2022 season What we learned about Miguel Cairo's decision-making Series preview: Cleveland Most important hitters Most important pitchers Key(s) to a White Sox series win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 665
Yesterday: White Sox picked up a big victory over the Guardians by bashing five home runs to support Lance Lynn Tonight: Lucas Giolito takes the mound facing Detroit for the fourth time this season. Down on the Farm: Mark Payton has a good night, but the Charlotte Knights fall again. Around MLB: Tampa Bay blows out Toronto, New York Mets stay ahead of Atlanta in the NL East, and Minnesota holds off Kansas City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 16, 2022•11 min•Ep. 664
Record Date: 9/14/2022 Rundown: Tony La Russa is a distraction White Sox split series vs. the Rockies as offense struggles with runners in scoring position Must-win situation for White Sox visiting Cleveland Series preview: Detroit Tigers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15, 2022•42 min•Ep. 663
On today's episode: Eloy goes deep Oscar goes deeper AL Central race stays level Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 14, 2022•7 min•Ep. 662
Record Date: 9/11/2022 Rundown: Jim visited Birmingham over the weekend and shared his thoughts about the Barons Tony La Russa's return timeline is uncertain. Any way the White Sox can make it certain? White Sox have a successful west coast road trip thanks to the offense meeting preseason expectations Eloy Jimenez's torrid pace since the All-Star break Tim Anderson's injury status State of the AL Central Colorado Rockies series preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 661
Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: Elvis Andrus had his revenge, and the rest of the White Sox had his back in a 14-2 stomping of the A's in the Coliseum. Also, Tony La Russa reportedly has a return in mind, but the White Sox aren't talking. TONIGHT: Lucas Giolito will hope for a similar amount of run support, while James Kaprielian has an easy act to follow. ON THE FARM: Mark Payton reaches base four times in a Charlotte loss, while Yoelqui Céspedes reaches base five times and swipes...
Sep 09, 2022•7 min•Ep. 660
Stream Date: 9/7/2022 Rundown: Win of the season? Giving credit to Miguel Cairo Oakland series preview Elvis Andrus impact Sponsored by Trade Coffee. Visit www.drinktrade.com/soxmachine to save $30 off your coffee subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 08, 2022•40 min•Ep. 659
Last night: Logan Gilbert and Seattle's outstanding bullpen shut out the Chicago White Sox 3-0. Luis Robert got hit in the hand, so let's wait and see again when he plays next. Today: Is Michael Kopech coming back? Signs point to "Yes." He'll have a tough test as Luis Castillo gets the ball for Seattle. Down on the Farm: Charlotte Knights combine to throw a one-hitter. Around MLB: Cleveland won and increase their division lead. Meanwhile, the New York Mets watch their division lead disappear as ...
Sep 07, 2022•15 min•Ep. 658
On today's episode: Elvis Rocks PNW Lynn Quiets M's MIN Lose but CLE Win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 06, 2022•7 min•Ep. 657