White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 1, 2022
On today's episode: Giolito stumbles Baserunning bumbles Sox lead fumbles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 01, 2022•8 min•Ep. 596
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The Sox Machine podcast covers Chicago White Sox news, interviews, analysis, and more. Hosted by Josh Nelson, Jim Margalus, and James Fegan.
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Tim Anderson's injury puts White Sox season at risk of collapse
Record Date: 5/30/2022 Rundown: Intro: Tim Anderson's injury severity is unknown but what's known is that this White Sox team will greatly miss one of their leaders. Josh and Jim discuss the impact of Anderson's injury and who could step up in his stead. 10:27: Is moving Jake Burger to second base a good idea? 15:03: Is it time for Yolbert Sanchez? 18:23: Goodbye, Dallas Keuchel 26:19: Cubs/White Sox series takeaways 30:37: Blue Jays series preview 43:36: P.O. Sox 54:43: Bonus P.O. Sox Learn mor...
May 30, 2022•56 min•Ep. 595
Sox Machine Live!: Boston beats up White Sox pitching
Stream Date: 5/26/2022 Josh and Jim recap the White Sox series loss against Boston as the pitching staff got beat up. Is this the end of Dallas Keuchel with the White Sox? They address that possibility while sharing his postgame comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 27, 2022•49 min•Ep. 594
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 26, 2022
Last night: Lucas Giolito grinded through six innings and limited the Red Sox to just one run. Jake Burger was the hero thanks to his three-run homer to seal a 3-1 victory. Tonight: Dallas Keuchel fights for his job as he makes the start opposite of Michael Wacha. Down on the Farm: Charlotte loses a close game but the Winston-Salem Dash’s ninth-inning offensive explosion leads them to another victory. Around MLB: The Detroit Tigers help out the White Sox, Seattle continues to struggle, and Houst...
May 26, 2022•14 min•Ep. 593
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 25th, 2022
On today's episode The White Sox get trounced Cease gets bounced White Sox barely gave an ounce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 25, 2022•8 min•Ep. 592
2022 First Quarter Grades
Record Date: 5/22/2022 Rundown Intro: After a doubleheader sweep at Yankee Stadium, is the White Sox momentum turning for the better? 5:40: Michael Kopech's tremendous performance 10:47: Are we sold on Johnny Cueto ousting Dallas Keuchel? 14:03: Reynaldo Lopez now throws 100 mph 15:45: AJ Pollock getting hot 20:27: First-quarter grades 33:03: Boston Red Sox series preview 41:08: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 23, 2022•53 min•Ep. 591
Sox Machine Live!: What's up with the White Sox offense?
Josh and Jim recap the White Sox series in Kansas City that featured a still sputtering offense. They also look ahead to the weekend series in New York as the White Sox wrap up their regular-season games against the Yankees. Planning on being in Minneapolis for the #108ing Road Trip? Purchase your pregame tickets at https://soxmachine.com/product/108ing-road-trip-minneapolis-ticket/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 20, 2022•54 min•Ep. 590
White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 19, 2022
Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: More of the same as the White Sox lost to the Royals in a sleepy 6-2 fashion. TODAY: The White Sox better hit Carlos Hernández, even though they've never had success against him. ON THE FARM: All four affiliates lost, but Oscar Colás and Colson Montgomery both homered, and Cristian Mena continues to dominate Low-A. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Max Scherzer left his start early, and division leaders continue to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
May 19, 2022•6 min•Ep. 589
White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 18, 2022
On today's episode: Cease is Beast Good Debut in Game 2 Blown Leads for Minor League Teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 18, 2022•10 min•Ep. 588
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 17, 2022
Last night: Johnny Cueto was great in his White Sox debut, but troubles with the 8th inning struck again to send the game into extra innings. Luckily, Luis Robert was the hero hitting a game-winning two-run homer. Today: White Sox and Royals are scheduled to play two games. Dylan Cease will seek to bounce back from his uneven start against the Yankees by taking the ball in Game 1. For the nightcap, 14th round pick from the 2018 MLB Draft, Davis Martin, will make his MLB debut and start for the W...
May 17, 2022•17 min•Ep. 587
Taking a snapshot of the 2022 season
Record Date : 5/15/2022 Rundown Intro: Josh and Jim take a snapshot of the Chicago White Sox first 33 games. 18:46: Who should get the most blame for an uneven start? 42:19: Kansas City series preview 52:51: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 16, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 586
White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 13, 2022
Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The electricity generated by Yoán Moncada's game-tying homer was sapped by Joe Kelly's disastrous inning in a 15-7 loss to the Yankees. TONIGHT: Vince Velasquez has a difficult assignment, squaring off against Gerrit Cole. ON THE FARM: Andrew Vaughn looks healthy, Davis Martin stands tall in Charlotte, and Cristian Mena continues to impress at Kannapolis. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Houston steamrolled Minnesota in a twin bill, Cleveland is back in action wit...
May 13, 2022•7 min•Ep. 585
Split with Guardians sets up measuring stick series vs. Yankees
Record Date: 5-11-2022 Rundown: Josh and Jim discuss the most recent lawsuit against the White Sox front office Will the White Sox defense improve? Are we buying back Gavin Sheets bounce back? Eloy Jimenez rumored return Do the White Sox have the Top 3 best AL Starting Pitchers? New York Yankees series preview How the White Sox will be measured against the MLB's best team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 12, 2022•45 min•Ep. 584
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 11th, 2022
On today's episode: Gio was strong Tim's bat keeps coming along The minors were mostly wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 12, 2022•8 min•Ep. 583
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 10, 2022
Josh was in attendance for last night's meltdown by the White Sox. He shares his thoughts about the loss and concerns it generates about the upcoming week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 10, 2022•13 min•Ep. 582
White Sox keep sweeping
Record Date: 5/8/2022 The Chicago White Sox keep sweeping as they stretch their winning streak to six games. They found a way to win at Boston despite the offense still lacking a tremendous amount of punch thanks to the pitching staff continuing to excel. Is this a sustainable winning formula? Rundown: Intro - How did the White Sox sweep Boston? 5:03 - Is this a sustainable winning model? 17:40 - Did Dallas Keuchel do enough to merit another start? 22:16 - Comparing Apple TV vs. Peacock broadcas...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 581
Sox Machine Live!: White Sox sweep at Wrigley
Stream Date: May 5, 2022 Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox sweeping the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Matt Foster, high leverage reliever What's ailing AJ Pollock Preview White Sox vs. Red Sox series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 06, 2022•53 min•Ep. 580
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 5, 2022 and Special Announcement
Last night : White Sox comeback two runs down to win a nailbiter, 4-3. Down on the Farm: Johnny Cueto has a rough inning, Micker Adolfo hit a big home run, and DJ Gladney is the hero for Kannapolis Around MLB: Toronto Blue Jays snap the New York Yankees winning streak, Baltimore bashes Dylan Bundy, and the Cincinnati Reds are now 3-21. Special Announcement: Sox Machine has signed a new two-year extension with Blue Wire Podcasts, and starting on May 10, will be having watch parties on Playback. S...
May 05, 2022•19 min•Ep. 579
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 4th, 2022
On today's episode: The weather was sucky Sox bats were plucky Cubs swings were yucky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 04, 2022•8 min•Ep. 578
After split with Angels, White Sox hoping to carry good vibes to Wrigley
Record Date: 5/2/2022 Guest: Ryan Herrera, CHGO Rundown Intro: Vince Velasquez's surprising performance 8:05: Dylan Cease reaching another level of performance 18:42: What to do with Dallas Keuchel? 27:34: Any signs of the White Sox offense waking up? 36:21: Cubs preview with Ryan Herrera 64:34: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 577
White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 2, 2022
Good morning. Here's the rundown: YESTERDAY: The White Sox nearly erased a 6-0 inning in the ninth inning, but they fell 6-5 to the Angels and have now lost 11 of 13. TODAY: The Sox and Angels wrap up a series on a Monday, with Dylan Cease facing Patrick Sandoval. ON THE FARM: Charlotte walks off Jacksonville, Lenyn Sosa carries his April into May, and Oscar Colás and Colson Montgomery are still out of action. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Yankees and Mets are rolling, the Reds are embarrassing, and th...
May 02, 2022•7 min•Ep. 576
Sox Machine Live!: Things are not getting better for the White Sox
Stream Date: 4/28/2022 Josh and Jim recap another series loss for the Chicago White Sox. Now at 7-11, 3-9 against the AL Central, will things get better for the White Sox soon? They take a look at the next 38 games and wonder where the White Sox will be in mid-June. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 29, 2022•53 min•Ep. 575
White Sox Wake Up Call: April 28, 2022
Yesterday: Andrew Vaughn was the hero thanks to his three-run homer, but Jake Burger and Tim Anderson also helped carry the offense to a 7-3 victory. Today: Michael Kopech is on the mound against Brad Keller. Down on the Farm: Charlotte wins big, Birmingham and Winston-Salem suffer tough losses, and Kannapolis is back to .500. Around MLB: Josh Hader already has 10 saves, and the Minnesota Twins win their sixth straight game. Music Credit: Celebration by Kool & The Gang Broadcast Audio: NBC S...
Apr 28, 2022•15 min•Ep. 574
White Sox Wake Up Call: April 27th, 2022
On today's episode: The hitting was toothless The pitching was useless The defense was ruthless Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 27, 2022•8 min•Ep. 573
White Sox Have Problems Needing Fixin'
Record Date: 4/25/2022 Coming off the heels of another series sweep loss, this time to Minnesota, the Chicago White Sox 6-2 start now has them at 6-9 with their longest losing streak since 2019. Rundown Intro: Is this a bad streak? Or is something broken with the White Sox? 5:24: White Sox hitters issues facing RHP 18:35: Super Bullpen not super 24:09: Silver lining to the mess 25:24: Tony La Russa's decision making 36:55: The problem that could linger all season 43:58: Johnny Cueto report 48:12...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 572
Sox Machine Live!: A Mess in Cleveland
Record Date: 4/21/2022 Josh and Jim recap a series in Cleveland that resulted in a complete mess. Defense was terrible, Dallas Keuchel allowed 10 runs, and the White Sox bats are still cold. A lot went wrong, and the guys break it down with a look ahead to the upcoming series in Minneapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 22, 2022•56 min•Ep. 571
White Sox Wake Up Call: April 21, 2022
Yesterday: The Chicago White Sox played terrible baseball as they were embarrassed losing both games of the doubleheader against Cleveland by a combined score of 13-2. Today: Dylan Cease attempts to stop the losing streak. Down on the Farm : Big offensive performances out of Birmingham and Winston-Salem. Around MLB : Miguel Cabrera is one hit shy of 3,000, the Rangers turn a triple play, and Shohei Ohtani racks up 12 K's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 21, 2022•14 min•Ep. 570
Bats Are Cold but White Sox Keep Winning
Record Date: 4/17/2022 The Chicago White Sox win their third straight series to start 2022 and currently have the American League’s best record at 6-3. Rundown Intro: How have the White Sox pulled off this good start? 3:29: The Vince Velasquez Experience 6:10: White Sox bats are cold 10:25: Jose Abreu’s change in approach 22:08: Golden Cog of the Series - Dylan Cease, and Michael Kopech leading the starting rotation 30:03: Jose Ruiz’s new trick 34:47: Cleveland series preview 40:47: How many win...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 569
Sox Machine Live!: Despite the weather, White Sox win series vs. Seattle
Record Date: 4/14/2022 Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox series win over the Seattle Mariners. Nothing but good vibes after six games no matter how often Jim brings up Leury Garcia. Golden Cog of the Series: Luis Robert Vince Velasquez and Dallas Keuchel hold their own Is the defense better than what we thought? Series preview of the Tampa Bay Rays Should Clayton Kershaw been allowed to attempt completing a Perfect Game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 15, 2022•52 min•Ep. 568
White Sox Wake Up Call: April 14, 2022
Last night: Through waves of rain the Chicago White Sox thanks to home runs from Eloy Jimenez, Tim Anderson, and Luis Robert beat Seattle, 6-4. Today: Both teams after fighting the rain will have to fight strong winds this afternoon as Jimmy Lambert makes the start. Down on the Farm: Charlotte and Memphis combine for 32 runs, and Birmingham notches their first victory of the season. Around MLB: Clayton Kershaw flirts with perfection, Cleveland is 4-2 on the season, and Vlad Guerrero Jr. knocks o...
Apr 14, 2022•14 min•Ep. 567
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