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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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Episodes

Sox Machine on the Radio: Josh Nelson with Joe Ostrowski to recap Game 1

Recording Date: 9/29/2020 Station: 670 the Score Josh and Joe recap Game 1 victory for the White Sox. Why it wasn't the wisest decision to have Luzardo face the lineup a second time, what to expect in Game 2, and their White Sox MLB Futures bets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 202021 minEp. 356

2020 Postseason: White Sox Win Game 1 of Wild Card Series

Stream Date: 9/29/2020 The Chicago White Sox win Game 1 over the Oakland Athletics by a final score of 4-1. Lucas Giolito was terrific and was supported by home runs from Jose Abreu, Yasmani Grandal, and Adam Engel. Josh and Jim recap the action and ponder what adjustments manager Rick Renteria could make heading into Game 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 202034 minEp. 355

45: 2020 Regular Season is Ovah! Onward to the Postseason

Josh and Jim recap the final weekend of the 2020 regular season. Unfortunately, the White Sox poor play continued as they lost eight of their last ten games. Still, there were some positive outcomes such as Luis Robert beginning to string hits together. With the regular season over, it’s time to focus on the upcoming postseason, and the White Sox journey begins in Oakland. Can the Sox overtake the Athletics? How far will they go this postseason? They answer those questions and provide their gut ...

Sep 28, 20201 hr 35 minEp. 354

Sox Machine Live!: Crushed Spirits in Cleveland

Stream Date: 09-24-2020 Josh and Jim recap a terrible road trip to the state of Ohio. After being swept by Cleveland, the White Sox have now lost their hold on the AL Central and now are at risk of finishing third in the division. They breakdown Rick Renteria's failed decision-making in high leverage situations, White Sox bats going cold, and an attempt to be optimistic with the upcoming series against the struggling Chicago Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Sep 25, 202056 minEp. 353

44: White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 24, 2020

Last night : The Sox were walked off again, 3-2; the Twins won against Detroit to take the division lead. Today : The Sox and Cleveland play their series and season finale at 5:10 pm CT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 24, 20207 minEp. 352

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 23, 2020

Good morning? I guess? Anyway, here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox were already frustrated before Jose Ramirez walked them off in a 5-3 10-inning loss. TONIGHT: It's Lucas Giolito against Shane Bieber, a pitcher the Sox against whom the Sox fare decently. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Twins narrow the gap, the Yankees are closing in, and the Dodgers and Braves clinch their divisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 23, 20209 minEp. 351

43: White Sox Wake-Up Call: September 22, 2020

Good morning. Here's the rundown: RECAP: Jose Ramirez leads Cleveland to a win in the opener. PREVIEW: Reynaldo Lopez stakes his claim for a playoff roster spot. MLB NEWS: The A's clinch the AL West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 20209 minEp. 350

42: 2020 Home Stretch and Gold Glove Talk with Mark Simon

Guest: Mark Simon, Sports Info Solutions There were some good and bad happenings for the White Sox visiting Cincinnati this past weekend. Josh and Jim recap Tim Anderson’s big night, Dylan Cease struggled again, and the debut of Garrett Crochet. The guest this week is Mark Simon from Sports Info Solutions. He stops by to discuss the White Sox defensive improvements in 2020 and who has the best chance to win a Gold Glove this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Sep 21, 20201 hr 26 minEp. 349

Sox Machine Live!: The 2020 Chicago White Sox Are Playoff Bound!

Stream Date: 9/17/2020 The 2020 Chicago White Sox have done it! After winning three out of four games against the Minnesota Twins, the White Sox have clinched a postseason berth in 2020. Josh and Jim share how they feel about the event 12 years in the making, Jose Abreu's MVP moment, Eloy Jimenez coming in the clutch, and preview the upcoming series against Cincinnati. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 18, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 348

41: White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 17, 2020

Good morning, Sox fans! Here's the rundown for this morning's episode: Last night: The Sox lost to the dastardly Twins, 5-1. Every run was scored by the home run, but Twins' pitching won the day. Around baseball: The Yankees won big, Cleveland lost, and the White Sox are closing in on a guaranteed playoff berth. This afternoon: The Sox and Twins square off for their final game of the season, 1:10 p.m. CT. It's Reynaldo Lopez against Kenta Maeda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Sep 17, 20207 minEp. 347

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 16, 2020

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox won their sixth in a row, beating the Minnesota Twins 6-2 behind Dane Dunning's most impressive start to date. TONIGHT: Lucas Giolito has a chance to seal the series win against Jake Odorizzi, provided his good command returns. AROUND THE LEAGUE: MLB confirms its postseason format, the Indians suffer a heartbreaker, the Cardinals jaw at the Brewers, and the Yankees show no mercy to Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Sep 16, 202011 minEp. 346

40: White Sox Wake Up Call: September 15, 2020

Here's today's rundown: RECAP: The Sox win an odd one against the Twins. PREVIEW: Dunning. Dobnak. The showdown of 2020. MLB NEWS: Atlanta and the A's add All-Stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 20209 minEp. 345

39: Taking Care of Business

The Chicago White Sox swept Detroit again to finish 21-3 against the Tigers, Kansas City Royals, and Pittsburgh Pirates. Josh and Jim recap what happened over the weekend, including the return of Reynaldo Lopez and Jonathan Stiever’s MLB debut. Now that the White Sox are done playing the rebuilding teams, they press on for a critical four-game series against Minnesota. They preview the key matchups and offer their predictions on how the series will unfold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Sep 14, 20201 hr 21 minEp. 344

Sox Machine Live!: Keuchel to IL Brings Back Lopez

Stream Date: 9/10/2020 Dallas Keuchel is now on the 10-day IL which isn't good news. When should White Sox fans expect him back, and can his back stop barking before the postseason? With Keuchel on the IL, Reynaldo Lopez returns to the White Sox. What will his role be in Keuchel absence? Plus: Yoan Moncada regaining form, Dane Dunning's upcoming big test, and preview Sox vs. Tigers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 11, 202049 minEp. 343

38: White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 10, 2020

Good morning, White Sox fans! Here's your rundown for this morning: Last night: The White Sox salvaged a series split in Pittsburgh. Tonight: The ol' home team is off today, but will return against Detroit tomorrow. The AL Central and MLB: Detroit was routed by the Brewers, Kansas City won a tight game against Cleveland, and hokey smokes, how about that Atlanta/Florida game!!?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 10, 20209 minEp. 342

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 9, 2020

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox let a winnable game slip away in Pittsburgh. TONIGHT: Dane Dunning will try to salvage a series win against the Pirates a fellow rookie. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The AL Central remains taut, the Yankees are still struggling, and the Astros are barely better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 09, 20209 minEp. 341

White Sox Wake Up Call: September 8, 2020

Last Night: Dallas Keuchel speaks about his nagging back injury Today: Dylan Cease takes the mound to face the Pittsburgh Pirates Around MLB: Both Cleveland and Minnesota won, craziness in Queens, Blue Jays scored 10 runs in an inning, and the updated Playoff Standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 08, 202012 minEp. 340

37: Making the MVP Case(s) and White Sox Top Prospects with Jim Callis

Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.com With two-thirds of the season completed, Josh and Jim look at the MVP cases for Jose Abreu, Tim Anderson, and Luis Robert. Do any of the three have a chance to dethrone Mike Trout for the top award in 2020? MLBPipeline released its updated Top 100 Prospect list that features four White Sox players. Our good friend, Jim Callis stops by to share his thoughts of Luis Robert’s play and a look at the future White Sox farm system ranking. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Sep 07, 20201 hr 43 minEp. 339

36: White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 4, 2020

Good morning, Sox fans! Your rundown for September 4: Last night: The White Sox blasted the Royals, 11-6, but not without those meddling monarchs making it tough. Tonight: It's an all-Florida matchup, as Brady Singer and Dane Dunning square off. Around baseball: Pete Alonso walks it off, Clayton Kershaw achieves a milestone, and the rest of the AL Central were a bunch of lazy layabouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 04, 20208 minEp. 338

Sox Machine Live!: Not a Fun Time in Minneapolis

The Chicago White Sox stood pat on the trade deadline, trusting that the current roster can take it home. Well, after the series in Minneapolis, that might have been a mistake as the bullpen appears to be taxed as the club makes their way for a four-game series in Kansas City. Josh and Jim recap the lack of activity at the trade deadline, the Twins series, and preview the upcoming series at Kansas City. They also remember Tom Seaver's years with the White Sox after news of his passing at the age...

Sep 03, 202046 minEp. 337

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 2, 2020

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: Byron Buxton beat the Sox on both sides of the ball TONIGHT: It's not a great matchup on paper thanks to Reynaldo López, but Jose Berríos has been mediocre himself. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Indians grabbed a share of first, blowouts abound, and a blow-up between the Yankees and Rays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 02, 20209 minEp. 336

35: White Sox Wake Up Call: September 1, 2020

Good morning. Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox win a thriller in Minnesota behind Luis Robert. PREVIEW: Dallas Keuchel faces Michael Pineda today. MLB NEWS: Cleveland deals Mike Clevinger in the biggest trade deadline swap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 01, 202012 minEp. 335

34: First Place White Sox Shopping at the Trade Deadline

Guest: Dan Szymborski, FanGraphs The MLB trade market is far busier thanks to the San Diego Padres, making four deals in 32 hours. There are gaps within the pitching staff that Rick Hahn could find outside solutions for the White Sox. Should they though? Which pitchers would be the best targets and how likely are these rumored deals? Josh and Jim break down the current markets for Mike Clevinger, Lance Lynn, and Dylan Bundy. Our Best Friend of the Show, Dan Szymborski, stops by to share his thou...

Aug 31, 20201 hr 44 minEp. 334

Sox Machine Live!: Latest on MLB Postponements and Preview Sox vs. Royals

Stream Date: 8/27/2020 The last 24 hours have seen athletes from the various professional sports leagues come together to postpone games in response to the police shooting of James Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Josh and Jim cover what has transpired around the league, and with the White Sox having Thursday off, will they boycott Friday’s game? Also recap Lucas Giolito’s no-hitter, Jose Abreu leading the American League in home runs, and preview the upcoming weekend series against the Kansas City ...

Aug 28, 202051 minEp. 332

33: White Sox Wake Up Call: Aug. 27, 2020

Morning, White Sox fans! The rundown for this morning's episode: Yesterday afternoon: the White Sox swept their two-game series against the Pirates in a 10-3 blowout. Dallas Keuchel didn't no-hit, but he didn't need to as the Sox hit 4 more homers to pace him to his fifth victory on the season. Friday: the Sox are off Thursday, but will face the Royals and (likely) Danny Duffy on Friday evening. Around the league: Cleveland beat Minnesota, so the Sox are just a half-game back from the division l...

Aug 27, 20209 minEp. 331

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 26, 2020

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT : Lucas Giolito threw a no-hitter as the White Sox won 4-0, although a literal power surge prevented you from seeing most of the offense. TODAY: Dallas Keuchel tries to keep up his perfect percentage of satisfactory starts against trade bait Trevor Williams. AROUNDTHELEAGUE: Yolmer Sánchez is back, as are Jose Quintana and the Mets, although with diminishing returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 26, 202010 minEp. 330

32: White Sox Wake Up Call: August 25, 2020

Good morning! Here's the rundown: PREVIEW: Lucas Giolito takes on Steven Brault in the series opener. MLB NEWS: The PIrates claim Carson Fulmer, just in time for schadenfreude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 20206 minEp. 329

31: Podcast: Jose Abreu Powers White Sox Terrific Week

Josh and Jim recap the White Sox series win over the Cubs in large thanks to Jose Abreu’s historical performance. Plus, a look at how Rick Renteria utilized his starting pitching in the series with a breakdown of Dylan Cease’s sixth inning. Looking ahead, the White Sox host the Pittsburgh Pirates for two games. Does it make sense to give Yoan Moncada another day off? In the end, we answer your questions in P.O. Sox including Nomar Mazara’s role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Aug 24, 20201 hr 20 minEp. 328

Sox Machine Live!: Domination of Detroit Sets The Stage For Crosstown Classic Part I

Recorded: 8-20-2020 Recap the White Sox four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers to improve to 15-11 in 2020. Tim Anderson was en fuego, Jose Abreu is on a tear, and the White Sox offense clicked for 31 runs in four games. Plus, the debut of Dane Dunning and Lucas Giolito’s 13K game. The second half of the show will preview the first Crosstown Classic series in 2020. With both the White Sox and Cubs having winning records these games carry a lot more importance than in recent years. Can the White S...

Aug 21, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 327
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