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Sox Machine

Blue Wire, Jim Margalus, Josh Nelson, James Feganwww.soxmachine.com
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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White Sox Wake Up Call: August 29, 2019

Last night: Twins beat up the White Sox, again, 8-2 Today: Dylan Cease vs. Jose Berrios Down on the Farm: Luis Robert and Andrew Vaughn hit homers Around MLB: Cubs gain a game on the Cardinals in NL Central, and the AL Wild Card remains tight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 201910 minEp. 236

White Sox Wake-Up Call: August 28, 2019

Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox offense drags down Lucas Giolito. PREVIEW: Ross Detwiler looks to prolong the magic. MINORS: Zack Collins hits his 19th dinger. MLB NEWS: The Royals owner looks to sell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 20199 minEp. 235

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 27, 2019

Good morning. Here's the rundown: TONIGHT: Lucas Giolito tries to topple the Twins for the second time in as many weeks. ON THE FARM: The Knights can't reduce their magic number, and the Dash can't score. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Jose Ramirez undergoes surgery, the Cardinals create some space in the NL Central, and Oakland runs up the score on Kansas City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 27, 20196 minEp. 234

35: RBIs, MLB Payrolls, and a British Invasion

Guests: Craig Edwards, FanGraphs Joey Mellows, Baseball Brit A jam-packed episode as Josh and Jim discuss the merit of RBIs and if Jose Abreu reaching 100 is still a significant milestone. (31:11) Craig Edwards of FanGraphs joins the show for the first time to discuss the correlation between MLB Payrolls and a team's winning percentage. (50:05) Joey Mellows, known as Baseball Brit on Twitter, is on a once-in-a-lifetime trip visiting every MLB stadium and being at a game in 162 days. He shares hi...

Aug 26, 20191 hr 22 minEp. 233

White Sox Wake Up Call: August 23, 2019

Last night: Rick Hahn spoke to the media about Luis Robert's status and competing in 2020. On the field, Yoan Moncada and James McCann provided the power while Ross Detwiler pitched his best game with the White Sox. Tonight: Lance Lynn vs. Dylan Cease Down on the Farm: Nick Madrigal had a big night at the plate, and Andrew Vaughn hit his 2nd home run with the Dash. Around MLB: Cubs, Cardinals, and Nationals all win to keep the races in the NL Central and Wild Card tight. Learn more about your ad...

Aug 23, 201912 minEp. 232

Sox Machine Live!: The making of an Ace

Lucas Giolito pitched another masterful performance against Minnesota. With his turnaround in 2019, how close is Giolito to earning the title of "Ace"? Where does he sit for the American League Cy Young award? Plus, breaking down Rick Renteria's comments about his lineups, Jose Abreu trying to leverage Jerry Reinsdorf to getting a new deal done, and preview White Sox vs. Rangers four-game series. Presented by SeatGeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 22, 201945 minEp. 231

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 21, 2019

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: A Jose Abreu error opened the floodgates en route to a 14-4 loss in Minnesota. TODAY: Lucas Giolito and Jake Odorizzi square off in the rubber match. ON THE FARM: A great night for Charlotte, and a perfect day for Yolbert Sanchez. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Chris Sale is done for the year, more two-homer games and some changes in the league leaderboard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 21, 20197 minEp. 230

White Sox Wake-Up Call: August 20, 2019

Here's the rundown: RECAP: Jose Abreu lifts the Sox over the Twins. PREVIEW: Reynaldo Lopez looks to bounce back. MINORS: Luis Robert goes deep again. MLB NEWS: Carlos Carrasco returns to the mound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 20198 minEp. 229

34: What worked (and didn't) in the White Sox weekend broadcasts

With Steve Stone on vacation, it was a cast of characters joining Jason Benetti in the broadcast booth. We share our favorites moments, including Bill Walton’s one-liners, and explore how the White Sox could attempt to do this again in the future. Other topics: Evan Marshall and the White Sox bullpen fading (19:21) Paul Sullivan’s column about Rick Hahn’s comments about White Sox twitter (25:51) Twins series preview (36:53) Jonathan Lee’s report from Charlotte (43:41) MiLB Report (62:00) P.O. So...

Aug 19, 20191 hr 21 minEp. 228

Sox Machine Live!: Pregame Edition

Recorded: 8/15/2019 A rare pregame edition of Sox Machine Live! as the White Sox visit Anaheim. Topics: - Why is Welington Castillo still with the White Sox? - Ivan Nova's second-half surge. Would the White Sox entertain the idea of bringing him back? - Can Reynaldo Lopez keep his terrific second-half performance going against the Angels? - The Wonders of Mike Trout Presented by SeatGeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 16, 201936 minEp. 227

White Sox Wake Up Call: August 15, 2019

Yesterday: James McCann was the hero hitting the go-ahead Grand Slam Tonight: Andrew Heaney vs. Reynaldo Lopez Down on the Farm: Zack Collins had a monster night Around MLB: Dodgers and Yankees reach 81 wins, and the Phillies blast the Cubs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 15, 201911 minEp. 226

White Sox Wake-Up Call: August 14, 2019

Here's the rundown: RECAP: Cy Nova dominates, as the Sox split a doubleheader with Houston. PREVIEW: Cy Detwiler tries his hand against the Astros today. MILB: Nick Madrigal and Luis Robert both snap their slumps in a big way. MLB NEWS: Cleveland and Minnesota swap spots in the AL Central again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 14, 20199 minEp. 225

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 13, 2019

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox and Astros were rained out, leaving the 2020 schedule as the most exciting thing going. TODAY: A straight doubleheader with the Astros. ON THE FARM: The top three affiliates were off, so you'll have to settle for low-level excitement. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Indians are back in first place, and the Yankees just won't leave the Orioles alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 13, 20196 minEp. 224

33: Mind the Gap(s)

Guest: Paul Seiler, Executive Director, USA Baseball Josh and Jim recap the weekend series against Oakland. Reynaldo Lopez and Lucas Giolito were good, but the offense wasn't and is now the worst offense in MLB during the second half. Is help coming to improve these numbers? Our guest this week is Paul Seiler, Executive Director of USA Baseball who recently just hired Joe Girardi to manage Team USA in Olympic qualifying. Could we see any White Sox prospects play for Team USA? Plus, your question...

Aug 12, 20191 hr 31 minEp. 223

White Sox Wake Up Call: August 9, 2019

Yesterday: MLB announces that the White Sox and Yankees will be playing a regular-season game at the Field of Dreams next year. Today: Mike Fiers vs. Ross Detwiler Down on the farm: Keith Law's scouting reports on Luis Robert and Nick Madrigal as Robert homers again in AAA Around MLB: Cleveland has trimmed the AL Central lead to just one game and Chris Sale strikes out 13. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 09, 201910 minEp. 222

Taming the Tigers

Recorded 8-7-2019 The White Sox have won 5 of their last 7 games thanks to Jose Abreu and Tim Anderson having good weeks. Will this springboard them to having a good month in August? Also, what's going on with Eloy Jimenez at the plate? Ivan Nova is pitching much better, and a preview of the Oakland A's series and the next 30 games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 08, 201937 minEp. 221

White Sox Wake-Up Call: August 7, 2019

Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox split a doubleheader in Detroit PREVIEW: Ivan Nova tries to lock down a series victory MINORS: Collins goes deep for Charlotte MLB: Zack Greinke debuts for Houston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 07, 20199 minEp. 220

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 6, 2019

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox made Tigers pitchers work harder than Lucas Giolito had to work in a lengthy 7-3 victory. TODAY: The Sox and Tigers play two, with Dylan Cease looking for win No. 2, and Hector Santiago makes his return. ON THE FARM: With three affiliates idle, Lenyn Sosa steals the spotlight. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Twins extend their lead, the Yankees set a record, Jonathan Villar hit for the cycle, and the Cubs survive Marcus Semien. Learn more about ...

Aug 06, 20199 minEp. 219

32: Status Check

Josh and Jim recap the weekend in Philadelphia that featured a weird 15-inning game, more poor decisions from Rick Renteria, and an offensive explosion on Sunday. With 53 games remaining, it's time to check on where the White Sox are in making their attempt to transition from rebuilder to contender. How many players can they count on within the current 25-man and minor league affiliates to be 2+ WAR players in 2020? Plus, the Minor League Report, and your questions in P.O. Sox. Presented by Seat...

Aug 05, 20191 hr 22 minEp. 218

Sox Machine Live!: Heighten level of aggressiveness

Recorded: 8/1/2019 After the White Sox held on to their trade chips as a return wasn't attractive to deal Alex Colome, they look ahead to 2020. How should they approach the final two months, and is Rick Hahn aggressive enough for the upcoming transition? Plus, preview White Sox vs. Phillies series in which the South Siders desperately need more offense. Presented by SeatGeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 02, 201937 minEp. 217

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 1, 2019

Good morning. Here's the rundown: TRADE DEADLINE: The White Sox trade Nate Jones and nobody else, while the Astros go big with Zack Greinke. LAST NIGHT: Alex Colomé immediately proved why teams weren't knocking down the door for his services as the White Sox lost again. TODAY: Dylan Cease tries to avoid one terrible inning as the Sox try to avoid getting swept by the Mets. ON THE FARM: Andrew Vaughn makes his Winston-Salem debut, and Nick Madrigal joins Charlotte's roster. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The...

Aug 01, 201910 minEp. 216

White Sox Wake Up Call: July 31, 2019

Last night: Tim Anderson returned but the White Sox lost in 11 innings, 5-2. Tonight: Jacob deGrom vs. Lucas Giolito Down in the Minors: Luis Robert went 3-for-5, Zack Collins had 6 RBI, and Steele Walker had three hits on his birthday Around MLB: Big three-team trade between Cleveland, Cincinnati, and San Diego that sees Trevor Bauer moved to the Reds, Yaisel Puig to the Indians, and the Padres get another Top-40 prospect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 31, 201918 minEp. 215

White Sox Wake Up Call: July 30, 2019

Here's the rundown: PREVIEW: Reynaldo Lopez tries to stay hot against Noah Syndergaard (probably). MINORS: Sheets and Rutherford go deep. MLB NEWS: The trade market stays quiet, apart from two small deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 30, 20197 minEp. 214

31: Will the White Sox make a move?

Guest: RJ Anderson, CBS Sports Guest Co-Host: Herb Lawrence, 670 the Score Josh is joined by Herb Lawrence to discuss White Sox dealings and the news around MLB as Marcus Stroman was traded to the New York Mets. Should the White Sox jump at the chance to deal for Noah Syndergaard? If not, what moves will they make? Our guest this week is RJ Anderson who wrote a terrific piece about possible MLB expansion and discusses what needs to happen before Portland or Montreal get a team. Plus, the latest ...

Jul 29, 20191 hr 16 minEp. 213

White Sox Wake Up Call: July 26, 2019

Last night: Nelson Cruz hits three home runs as the Twins blow out the White Sox, 10-3 Tonight: Dylan Cease vs. Michael Pineda Down in the Minors: Tim Anderson looks ready to join the Sox, Luis Robert reaches on base four times, and Andrew Vaughn is going through his first professional slump Around MLB: Red Sox crush the Yankees, Indians win in extras, and the Mets are looking to move Noah Syndergaard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 26, 20198 minEp. 212

Sox Machine Live!: Nick Hostetler moving up the corporate ladder

Recorded 7/24/2019 Chicago White Sox are making some changes within the front office as Nick Hostetler will shift from being responsible for the MLB Draft to focus on Pro Scouting. How will this move impact the White Sox near future efforts? Plus, losing two out of three to the Miami Marlins is bad and this week might not get better as the Minnesota Twins come into town. Presented by SeatGeek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 25, 201935 minEp. 211

White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 24, 2019

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: Caleb Smith almost paid tribute to Mark Buehrle at the expense of the White Sox. TONIGHT: Reynaldo Lopez tries to keep it going; Zac Gallen wants his first MLB win. ON THE FARM: A quiet day for most offenses, maybe because Luis Robert sat. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Trea Turner hits for the cycle, and the Twins and Yankees played the game of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 24, 20198 minEp. 210

White Sox Wake Up Call: July 23, 2019

Last night: White Sox won 9-1 as Jose Abreu and Yoan Moncada had good nights at the plate Tonight: Dylan Covey vs. Caleb Smith Down in the Minors: Nick Madrigal hit a double Around MLB: Twins turn a triple play, Cole reaches 200 K's this season, and the Giants pull off another comeback Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 23, 20198 minEp. 209

30: P.O. Sox Live!

For the first time, we recorded in front of a live audience with P.O. Sox. Great questions from those who attended our Sox Machine meetup at Alter Brewery. Plus, our recap of the successful Rays series, Dylan Cease’s third start, Harold Baines HoF induction, and a preview of the upcoming Sox vs. Marlins series. Our guest is Dan Szymborski from FanGraphs who shares his thoughts about the White Sox core, and what ZiPS thinks their level of performance will be in the beginning in 2020. Also, Dan pl...

Jul 22, 20191 hr 30 minEp. 208

Sox Machine Live!: Sunshine and Rainbows

Recorded 7/18/2019 Josh and Jim try very hard to be upbeat and positive about the White Sox current seven-game losing streak. The mood didn't last long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 19, 201950 minEp. 207
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