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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

AL Division Series Preview: White Sox vs. Astros

Rundown Intro: State of the White Sox heading into the postseason 4:45: Dallas Keuchel’s postseason roster status 9:40: MLB Regular Season Recap 20:16: What would this year’s postseason look like using 2020 format 25:54: Houston Astros ALDS Preview 48:09: Postseason Picks 66:03: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 04, 20211 hr 20 minEp. 506

Sox Machine Live!: Final tune up for postseason run

Stream Date: 9-30-2021 Josh, Jim, and Bennett recap the White Sox sweeping Cincinnati, Carlos Rodon's final regular-season start, and preview the final series against Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 01, 202156 minEp. 505

White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 30, 2021

Rundown Last night: Tim Anderson is appealing a three-game suspension for making contact with an umpire. He and Gavin Sheets both went yard as Carlos Rodon pitched five scoreless innings with less than premium stuff in a 6-1 victory. Around MLB: The American League Wild Card race continues to be the tightest as the Blue Jays beat the Yankees, Boston shut out Baltimore, and Seattle continues to win. Four teams within a game of each other for two postseason spots. Learn more about your ad choices....

Sep 30, 202116 minEp. 504

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 29, 2021

On Today's Episode: Luis Robert is feeling it Reynaldo Lopez was dealing it Jose Abreu is still reeling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 20218 minEp. 503

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 28, 2021

Good morning. Here's the rundown: MONDAY: Benches cleared late in the White Sox's 8-7 victory over Detroit, which Mike Wright made more interesting than it had to be. TONIGHT: The White Sox return home to face the Cincinnati Reds, with Reynaldo López squaring off against a guy making his MLB debut. ON THE FARM: The DSL White Sox lost to the DSL Reds while the Charlotte Knights head to Memphis for their last series of the season. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The stage is set for a furious finish to the reg...

Sep 28, 20217 minEp. 502

Last Call for 2021 Regular Season

Rundown Intro: White Sox win season series vs. Cleveland 2:50: White Sox final regular season week plans 7:32: Carlos Rodon’s updated schedule 12:26: Who should start Game 1 of ALDS? 21:55: Dylan Cease climbing the single-season strikeout leaderboard 27:21: MLB Postseason picture 41:01: Cincinnati Reds series preview 53:15: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 27, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 501

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 24, 2021

On today's episode: Sox split with Cleveland The AL Central Title belongs to the Sox Jake Burger homers to win it for Charlotte Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 24, 20217 minEp. 500

Sox Machine Live!: September Swoon Continues

Stream Date: 9-22-2021 Josh and Jim continue the discussion regarding how mediocre the White Sox play has been in September. Is there a silver lining in sight? Can this team get back into rhythm before the regular season starts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 499

White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 22, 2021

Yesterday: Pretty much a replay of Monday’s loss. Plenty of traffic on the basepath’s but White Sox offense struggle scoring runs. Today: Good chance that the last game in Detroit this season will be washed away by rain. If Mother Nature cooperates, it’ll be Reynaldo Lopez on the mound. Around MLB: Chris Bassitt and Shane Bieber will return later this week. Race for the NL West title stays hot and AL Wild Card race is still tight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Sep 22, 202112 minEp. 498

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 21, 2021

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox blew a 3-0 lead thanks to an unimposing Carlos Rodón and some unimpressive defense, with another sketchy Craig Kimbrel eighth inning. TODAY: Dallas Keuchel faces Tyler Alexander in a day game, bumped up five hours earlier to beat inclement weather. Adam Engel is supposed to be back. ON THE FARM: The DSL White Sox win a shortened game as one of only two White Sox affiliates still active. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Houston edges closer to home fi...

Sep 21, 20217 minEp. 497

Successful Lone Star Visit

Rundown Intro : What did Josh miss while being in Texas? 3:11 : White Sox offense lack consistency 10:40 : What’s wrong with Eloy Jimenez? 16:41 : POP Quiz 18:11 : Consistency of White Sox SP 21:19 : Michael Kopech and Aaron Bummer strong stretch 25:05 : Globe Life Field Review 39:01 : Detroit Tigers series preview 49:19 : PO Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 20, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 496

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 17, 2021

Good morning. Here's the rundown: THURSDAY: The White Sox were embarrassed in the rubber match to the Angels, losing 9-3 thanks to multiple errors and culminating in multiple ejections. TODAY: The Rangers are a good candidate for a rebound as the Sox play their first games at the new park in Arlington. ON THE FARM: Strong pitching up and down the chain, partially because Norge Vera continues to dominate the DSL. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Yankees miss an opportunity the National League wild card rac...

Sep 17, 20216 minEp. 495

White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 16, 2021

Last night: White Sox squandered late run-scoring opportunities as the Los Angeles Angels won, 3-2. Today: Reynaldo Lopez makes the start against Alex Cobb. Down in the Minors: Micker Adolfo hit a 475-foot home run Around MLB: White Sox magic number remains at seven as Cleveland won, and Houston takes back a game in the battle for home-field advantage in the ALDS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 16, 20219 minEp. 494

White Sox Wake Up Call with Dan Szymborski: Sept. 15, 2021

Last night: Tim Anderson and Lucas Giolito return. Ball In Air Offense was activated as Luis Robert and Gavin Sheets both homered. Tonight: Reynaldo Lopez gets the start. Down on the Farm: Jake Burger and Jameson Fisher homered while Kannapolis was the only winner. Around MLB: St. Louis Cardinals are now the NL 5-seed leader, and the White Sox magic number shrinks to seven. Special guest: Dan Szymborski, Fangraphs stops by to make the Hall-of-Fame case for Jose Abreu and answer your questions ab...

Sep 15, 202135 minEp. 493

The Superior Sox

Rundown Intro: Leury Garica maybe proving the non-crackpot theory right 4:45: Should Leury Garcia start at second base over Cesar Hernandez? 9:06: Tim Anderson returns 11:12: Who is the White Sox future leadoff hitter: Tim Anderson or Luis Robert 27:38 : Carlos Rodon and Lance Lynn return 35:19: Do we trust Craig Kimbrel? 47:44: Los Angeles Angels series preview 60:24: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 13, 20211 hr 20 minEp. 492

Sox Machine Live!: Another series loss at Oakland

Stream Date: 9-9-2021 Josh and Jim recap the White Sox series loss at Oakland. Why are the White Sox having such difficulties playing well away from Chicago? They try to answer that question but can't dwell as there might be more good news coming for the White Sox with key players returning from injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 10, 202151 minEp. 491

White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 9, 2021

Last night: Frankie Montas shuts down the White Sox offense as Dallas Keuchel allowed five runs in 5.2 innings pitched. Today: At an odd time of 2:37 pm CT start, it’s Reynaldo Lopez getting the start. Down on the Farm: Birmingham Barons won 7-5, and both Charlotte and Kannapolis suffer late-inning losses. Around MLB: An update on the Wild Card races and the race to number one overall pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 09, 202112 minEp. 490

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 8, 2021

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox won a game behind Jimmy Lambert and reduced their magic number by two. TONIGHT: Dallas Keuchel looks for redemption in a pitching matchup that doesn't favor him. ON THE FARM: Adam Engel starts his rehab stint for Charlotte, and Harvin Mendoza plays the hero for Winston-Salem. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The plot thickens in both wild card races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 08, 20218 minEp. 489

State of the White Sox pitching staff after Kansas City

Rundown Intro: How did Sunday go? 3:18: Should Jose Abreu be worried about his RBI title? 9:06: State of the White Sox Pitching Staff 24:55: What’s going on with Dallas Keuchel Part II? 31:34: Game Situation - Kimbrel used in 7th inning 35:33: Oakland A’s series preview 42:10: Current American League postseason picture 50:16: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 06, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 488

Sox Machine Live!: White Sox September Roster Moves

Stream Date: 09/02/2021 Josh and Jim chat about the Chicago White Sox roster moves to start September. How concerned we should be about Tim Anderson and Lucas Giolito's injuries? What should we expect from Romy Gonzalez? How often will we see Gavin Sheets in the lineup? Also, Jose Abreu wins another Player of the Month award and Carlos Rodon's missing velocity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 03, 202156 minEp. 487

White Sox Wake Up Call: September 2nd, 2021

On today's episode Sox sweep Pirates Sheets goes deep twice Minor League bullpen is strong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 02, 20218 minEp. 486

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 1, 2021

Good morning. Here's the rundown: TUESDAY: Lance Lynn hits the injured list before the game, Lucas Giolito tweaks his hamstring during it, but the White Sox bullpen holds up against Pittsburgh. TODAY: Rosters expand and the Sox face the Pirates for the final time with Carlos Rodón on the mound tonight. ON THE FARM: Ida washes out two games, but Micker Adolfo steps up for Charlotte and Matthew Thompson delivers for Kannapolis. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Red Sox have COVID-19 problems, the Mets finall...

Sep 01, 20217 minEp. 485

Welcome back, Yasmani Grandal & what to do about Dallas Keuchel?

Rundown Intro: Thinking of everyone impacted by Hurricane Ida 3:50 : Yasmani Grandal returns 13:48 : What to do with Dallas Keuchel? 24:00: White Sox SP AL Cy Young chances 42:27: MiLB Report 45:15: Pittsburgh Pirates series preview 52:59: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 30, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 484

Sox Machine Live!: White Sox split the 14-game gauntlet

Stream Date: 8/26/2021 Josh and Bennett recap the Toronto series as it concludes the 14-game gauntlet the White Sox had against the Yankees, A's, Rays, and Blue Jays. All four teams are in postseason contention, and the White Sox went 7-7 during that stretch. What have we learned the past few weeks about this ballclub, and does it instill more confidence as the postseason approaches? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 27, 202149 minEp. 483

White Sox Wake up Call: August 26, 2021

Rundown Last Night: Giolito vs. Ray lived up to the hype, but the punchless offense fails to support it. Today: Carlos Rodon returns to face Hyun Jin Ryu. Down in the Minor Leagues: Only Kannapolis won as Matthew Thompson pitched well. Around MLB: Cleveland won to trim the White Sox lead in the AL Central, the Brewers now have a 9.5 game in the NL Central, and the Baltimore Orioles finally snap their losing streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 26, 202115 minEp. 482

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 25, 2021

On today's episode: Dylan was dealin' Top of the order delivered Bullpen made ya sweat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 20219 minEp. 481

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 24, 2021

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The offense can't get it going, Craig Kimbrel experiences turbulence in the eighth, and the White Sox lost the opener in Toronto as a result. TONIGHT: It's Dylan Cease against José Berrios, but don't expect to see Tim Anderson. ON THE FARM: The ACL White Sox and DSL White Sox both lose by one run, and new series for the other four affiliates start tonight. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Padres fire their pitching coach, the Yankees win 10 in a row, and the R...

Aug 24, 20217 minEp. 480

White Sox Taking It Easy in Tampa

Rundown Intro: White Sox stuck in neutral since All-Star Break 4:00: When do the White Flag games end? 6:38: Do we agree how TLR is handing out days off? 11:15: Cesar Hernandez’s struggles 18:38: In-game decision review: Craig Kimbrel being lifted vs. Rays 33:35: Toronto Blue Jays series preview 35:56 : Will Carlos Rodon and Yasmani Grandal return for this series? 47:56: P.O. Sox Follow us on Twitter @SoxMachine and @soxmachine_josh Help support us and get more at patreon.com/soxmachine Learn mo...

Aug 23, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 479

Sox Machine Live!: Oakland series wipes bad taste away

Stream Date: 8/19/2021 Josh, Jim, and Bennett recap the Chicago White Sox series against the Oakland Athletics. Taking three out of four games certainly helps wipe away the bad taste from the Yankees series. Now, the White Sox head to St. Petersburg, Florida to take on the AL's best, Tampa Bay Rays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 202145 minEp. 478

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 19, 2021

LAST NIGHT: Lance Lynn was ejected for throwing his belt at an umpire and Luis Robert tried to bicycle-kick a routine fly in center, but the White Sox still won their third straight over Oakland. TODAY: Dylan Cease tries to rebound from inefficient starts to go for the sweep. ON THE FARM: Yasmani Grandal has his best game yet, Micker Adolfo dominates a doubleheader, Yoelqui Céspedes debuts at Double-A, Winston-Salem ends a losing streak, Kannapolis does not. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Shohei Ohtani does...

Aug 19, 20219 minEp. 477
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