This episode is presented by Gametime. Use promo code SOXMACHINE to save $20 off your first ticket purchase. Rundown: Shortstop Review [1:45]: Tim Anderson had a career worst season in 2023. Should the White Sox bring him back for $14 million? First Base Review [21:55]: When will Andrew Vaughn break out? Third Base Review [37:23]: Can Yoan Moncada return to his 4 WAR production? Second Base Review [48:38]: White Sox second base options all failed in 2023. What's the best route to improve this po...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 836
Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus recap the news that the Chicago White Sox will need new hitting coaches for next season. Meanwhile, the Wild Card round is over thanks to four sweeps and Jerry DiPoto's 10-year goal has people in baseball talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 06, 2023•46 min•Ep. 835
Record Date : 10/1/2023 Rundown: Chicago White Sox finish with 101 losses, their worst season since 1970. How bad are things for Chris Getz and his front office try to fix? Changes are coming to the coaching staff Tim Anderson speaks about the possibility of moving off shortstop MLB Postseason predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 834
Stream Date: 9/28/2023 Rundown: White Sox lose another series, this time to Arizona White Sox offensive OPS+ is the lowest since 1986, lowest OBP since 1968. MLB Postseason Race update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29, 2023•53 min•Ep. 833
On today's episode: Bullpen is strong Offense is wrong Bang the gong (on the 2023 White Sox) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 28, 2023•9 min•Ep. 832
Good morning, White Sox fans. Here's the rundown for my final Wake-Up Call of the season: LAST NIGHT: Early heroics from Eloy Jiménez were wiped out by 14 unanswered Arizona runs in the White Sox's 15-4 loss to the Diamondbacks, which justified Chris Getz's hesitation to say the White Sox had big plans for 2024. Also, Luis Robert Jr. is done for the year. TODAY: Luis Patiño leads a bullpen game against Brandon Pfaadt in a day game where fans had to pay retail prices. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Cubs ...
Sep 27, 2023•7 min•Ep. 831
Record Date: 9/24/2023 Rundown: Final week of 2023 regular season has Luis Robert Jr. nursing a knee injury after an awkward slide Why Josh finds optimism in Dylan Cease Is this the last week of Tim Anderson with the Chicago White Sox? It's a hard discussion when looking at the numbers. MLB Postseason Races: Houston stumbles, Texas thrives, and Seattle hosts both at home this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 830
Stream Date: 9/20/2023 Josh and Jim breakdown the new hires by Chris Getz as he adds to his new front office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 21, 2023•51 min•Ep. 829
Rundown: Last Night: Chicago White Sox lose 4-3 despite Luis Robert Jr. and Yoan Moncada hitting home runs White Sox News: Chris Getz hires Josh Barfield, Brian Bannister, and Gene Watson. Down on the Farm: Charlotte Knights win big Around MLB: Ronald Acuna Jr. inching closer to the 40 HR / 70 SB club, Jake Burger delivers another walk-off hit, and Baltimore wins again at Houston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 20, 2023•8 min•Ep. 828
Good morning, White Sox fans. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: Mike Clevinger threw the White Sox's first complete game of the year in a 6-1 victory over the Nationals in Washington . TONIGHT: José Ureña shoots for another solid six in the White Sox's quest for their first series victory this month. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Orioles stun the Astros, the Rays will announce a new stadium, and Adam Wainwright picks up his 200th win in vintage fashion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Sep 19, 2023•6 min•Ep. 827
Record Date : 9/17/2023 Rundown: Pedro Grifol continued praise of Chris Getz is annoying. Too bad he can't motivate his player to perform better. Lack of honoring the 1993 AL West Champion White Sox irks Josh. MLB races coming down to the wire. How Jake Burger is becoming a hero for Miami, the Chicago Cubs are fading, and who we like to earn the final postseason spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 18, 2023•59 min•Ep. 826
Stream Date: 9/13/2023 Rundown: The Chicago White Sox lose another season series to Kansas City. Pedro Grifol didn't help in that regard. White Sox demote Oscar Colas because of his poor play. While he has been playing poorly, the demotion raises questions of what's next for right field? Because it's been a long-term problem. David Wilder speaks. Who is next to share on record about the White Sox madhouse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 14, 2023•53 min•Ep. 825
Rundown: Yesterday: White Sox and Royals split a doubleheader yesterday. The White Sox overcame a 9-0 deficit only to lose 11-10 Tonight is the last time the White Sox play Kansas City with the season series on the line. Down on the Farm: Tim Elko eclipses 100 RBI for the season Around MLB: Wild Card races get tighter as teams pick up key tiebreakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 13, 2023•11 min•Ep. 824
Record Date: 9/10/2023 Rundown: Chris Getz's spoke to the media while in Detroit. Josh and Jim try to make sense of the clues Getz's is providing about the decision-making with coaching staff, player personal, and playing style. Michael Kopech was moved to the bullpen and his first appearance in relief wasn't great. Jim visited Birmingham over the weekend and shares his insight watching the White Sox AA affiliate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 823
On today's episode: Sox get off the schneid Hitters send ball for a ride Minor league leads wash away with the tide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 07, 2023•10 min•Ep. 822
Rundown: Last Night: Despite home runs from Yoan Moncada, Korey Lee, and Andrew Vaughn, the Chicago White Sox lost 7-6 thanks to a Gregory Santos balk with the bases loaded. Tonight: The White Sox and Royals play their last game against each other in Kansas City. Down on the Farm: Matthew Thompson was great for Birmingham and Colson Montgomery hit a home run. Around MLB: Jose Altuve becomes fourth player in MLB history to hit a home run in each of the first three innings, and the Cubs win a wild...
Sep 06, 2023•13 min•Ep. 821
Good morning, White Sox fans. Here's the rundown: MONDAY: The White Sox DFA'd Seby Zavala before getting blown out by the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium . TONIGHT : Dylan Cease will try to push the Sox toward the first win of the Chris Getz Era, but he'll have to do so without Luis Robert Jr. behind him. ON THE FARM: Play resumes after the customary off day, with Cristian Mena making his second Triple-A start. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Lucas Giolito's first start with Cleveland is a disaster, t...
Sep 05, 2023•6 min•Ep. 820
Record Date : 9/3/2023 Rundown: Another terrible weekend for the Chicago White Sox A listener letter that shares a lot of the same sentiments other White Sox fans feel Why Pedro Grifol is the worst White Sox manager in recent memory MLB Postseason outlook as the National League Wild Card race gets crazy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 04, 2023•56 min•Ep. 819
Record Date : 9/1/2023 Rundown: Keith Law shares some insight he's learned about the dysfunction within the White Sox front office in recent years Why his interactions with Getz gives hope that things could turnaround with the White Sox Prospect talk: Jacob Gonzalez and Bryan Ramos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 02, 2023•43 min•Ep. 818
Guest: Jimmy Pardo Comedian and die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, Jimmy Pardo, joins Jim and Josh on Sox Machine Live. They talk about their White Sox fandom, worst managers in franchise history, and favorite comedy skits. Jimmy will be performing at Zanies in Rosemont on Thursday, September 14th. Purchase tickets here: https://event.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSale.do?partner_id=240&performance_id=8443760&method=restoreToken Stream Date: 8/31/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Sep 01, 2023•54 min•Ep. 817
Audio version of YouTube stream Stream Date : 8/31/2023 The Chicago White Sox promote Chris Getz to Senior Vice President / General Manager and will take over baseball operations. Jim and Josh share their instant reactions to the promotion and ponder what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 31, 2023•44 min•Ep. 816
On today's episode: Sox avoid the sweep Luis goes deep Minor leagues put opponents to sleep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 31, 2023•11 min•Ep. 815
Rundown: Last Night: Baltimore Orioles bats beat up Aaron Bummer and Bryan Shaw as the White Sox lose, 9-3 Today: Dylan Cease vs. Kyle Gibson Down on the Farm: White Sox affiliates get swept Around MLB: Los Angeles Angels wavier clearance special, Cubs edge Brewers, and AL West remains tight race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 30, 2023•10 min•Ep. 814
Good morning, White Sox fans. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox went from playing the worst team in baseball to the best team in the American League, and the result was a 9-0 shutout at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles. TONIGHT: Jesse Scholtens tries to avoid a trend of rough starts while Dean Kremer hunts for his 13th win. DOWN ON THE FARM: Everybody's off, but the rotations of the White Sox affiliates will look different when play resumes. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Jose Altuve hits for ...
Aug 29, 2023•6 min•Ep. 813
Record Date : 8/27/2023 Rundown: Is this the worst week in White Sox history? Addressing the report from Bob Nightengale that Chris Getz is set to be the next General Manager. White Sox hitters pad numbers against Oakland Series Preview: Baltimore Orioles MLB Postseason Picture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 812
On today's episode: Sox win in 10 Kopech leaves early again Chris Getz looks like lead hen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 24, 2023•12 min•Ep. 811
Record Date: 8/22/2023 Rundown: Jerry Reinsdorf fires Rick Hahn and Kenny Williams What does this firing mean for Pedro Grifol? What does this firing mean for Tim Anderson's 2024 status? Josh's instant candidates list to replace Williams and Hahn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 810
Record Date: 8/21/2023 Rundown: Josh is back from vacation, and Jim shares what he missed Crain's Business Journal reports that Jerry Reinsdorf has begun exploring a new stadium for the White Sox and is trying to leverage Nashville as a possible move. Jim, the resident Nashville expert, shares why that threat of a move doesn't make sense. However, is it possible for the White Sox to move away from 35th and Shields? Thanks to Bridgeport's changing demographics and Chicago politics, Josh shares wh...
Aug 22, 2023•55 min•Ep. 809
On today's episode: Gavin goes deep Sox make fans weep Nastrini reaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 17, 2023•11 min•Ep. 808
Good morning, White Sox fans. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox continued to undermine the Cubs with a 5-3 victory at Wrigley Field, peaking in the seventh inning with Luis Robert Jr.'s dramatic homer. TONIGHT: Mike Clevinger starts for the White Sox, but Marcus Stroman will not be starting for the Cubs due to rib discomfort, while Tim Anderson is day-to-day with neck stiffness. ON THE FARM: Behold! The greatest day for the White Sox farm system this season! AROUND THE LEAGUE: The NL...
Aug 16, 2023•8 min•Ep. 807
