Record Date: 4/10/2024 Rundown [Intro] Yoan Moncada is now out three to six months. Why do these types of injuries keep happening to the White Sox? [5:39] Is this injury the last we've seen Moncada in a White Sox uniform? [12:25] What's the White Sox gameplan at third base without Moncada? [18:48] Chicago Sun-Times' Joe Cowley wrote about how Jerry Reinsdorf almost fired Pedro Grifol last year but didn't want more dead money tied up in managers. How shaky is Grifol's status with the White Sox? [...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 896
Air date: 4/8/2024 James Fegan joins Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes to talk about the White Sox ugly start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 09, 2024•19 min•Ep. 895
Episode presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your ticket purchases on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE Record Date: 4/7/2024 Rundown [Intro] Thank you to all Sox Machine supporters for allowing us to send James to Kansas City and Jim to Birmingham [4:01] Luis Robert Jr. impact [7:20] White Sox offense is awful to start 2024 [16:36] Problems with the Andrew's: Why Josh feels like Vaughn should be optioned to give him time to work on his timing while Jim ponders what Benintendi does well? [31:2...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 894
Episode sponsor: Gametime. Save $20 off your next ticket purchase using promo code: SOXMACHINE Rundown [Intro] Garrett Crochet continues to impress as he's getting excellent results from his cutter and four-seam fastball. What should we pay attention to in his next start against Kansas City and when will the Sox start to manage innings workload? [21:00] White Sox are re-signing Mike Clevinger in an attempt to bolster the starting rotation [32:02] What the White Sox could really use is some help ...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 893
Record Date: 3/31/2024 Show sponsor: Gametime - Save $20 off your first ticket purchase on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE Rundown [Intro] White Sox get swept at home to start 2024 by the Detroit Tigers. How is Pedro Grifol feeling after the opening weekend, and with three one-run losses, is bad luck partially to blame? [6:39] Good stuff: Garrett Crochet was excellent on Opening Day and is drawing comparisons to 2021 Carlos Rodon [16:47] Good stuff: Luis Robert Jr. had a multi-home run game...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 892
Radio Show: Bernstein & Holmes on 670 WSCR AM Date: 3/28/2024 Josh Nelson joins Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes, and Leila Rahimi to preview the White Sox 2024 season and recap Opening Day Eve show at Ramova Theater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 30, 2024•23 min•Ep. 891
Explicit Warning Live show date: 3/27/2024 Rundown [1:10] - Courtney Finnicum of Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast and Laurence Holmes of 670 the Score join Josh Nelson [25:45] James Fegan and Jim Margalus join Josh to talk about the opening series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 28, 2024•46 min•Ep. 890
Record Date: 3/25/2024 Rundown [Intro] Pedro Grifol is a big culture guy. We'll hear a lot about culture this season when things look bleak for the White Sox. What does "culture" mean in this context and why is it so important to Grifol? [20:26] Kevin Pillar was cut but is now back. Robbie Grossman signed after Pillar was cut. So how does the White Sox bench look just days away from Opening Day? [33:09] Who is going to be in the White Sox bullpen on Opening Day? [41:31] How we feel about Michael...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 889
Record Date: 3/21/2024 Rundown [Intro] Shohei Ohtani is mixed up in some trouble thanks to his translators big gambling debt [12:57] MLB Players have begun a mutiny against the union [24:58] White Sox Food Day recap [31:21] 2024 Preview: Martin Maldonado [44:55] 2024 Preview: Max Stassi [52:27] 2024 Preview: How the White Sox SP rotation will start the season [67:14] James Fegan's conquest to create as many Chris Flexen puns as possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 888
Record Date: 3/17/2024 Rundown [Intro] What we did on St. Patrick's Day [2:49] Pedro Grifol being coy who the Opening Day starting pitcher is [9:29] 2024 Preview: Andrew Vaughn [27:17] 2024 Preview: Nicky Lopez [34:28] 2024 Preview: Paul DeJong [43:47] 2024 Preview: Yoan Moncada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 887
Record Date: 3/14/2024 Rundown [Intro] Chris Getz speaks about trading Dylan Cease and his hope of what the White Sox got in return from San Diego [9:41] James Fegan shares his insight on the White Sox direction post Dylan Cease era [13:48] How Pedro Grifol's job gets much tougher with a compare and contrast between his style and former White Sox rebuilding manager, Rick Renteria [34:59] Michael Kopech moved to the bullpen [41:50] White Sox rebuilding the starting rotation [48:05] What are the e...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 886
Live video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-WWlt0ORPw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 885
This episode is sponsored by Gametime. Download the Gametime app and save $20 off tickets to sports, concerts, theater, and comedy shows using promo code SOXMACHINE. Record Date: 3/10/2024 Rundown [Intro] Oscars talk as James will be upset about Best Actress award and Jim only watches Bluey [5:10] 2024 Preview: Andrew Benintendi [26:11] 2024 Preview: Luis Robert Jr. [37:51] 2024 Preview: White Sox right fielders [47:39] 2024 AL Central Preview: Detroit Tigers with Cody Stavenhagen of The Athleti...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 884
Record Date: 3/7/2024 Rundown [1:41] : In honor of John Schriffen's early catchphrases, Josh pitches the idea of buying the rights to T.I. "Bring Em Out" [4:22] : Michael Kopech had control issues against the Dodgers, and after the performance, manager Pedro Grifol would not commit a starting rotation spot for him. Should Kopech worry about his role with the White Sox? If Kopech is not in the starting rotation, who would be? [20:36] Eloy Jimenez adjusting his hand placement has done wonders this...
Mar 08, 2024•56 min•Ep. 883
Record Date: 3/3/2024 Guest: Brenden Moore, Illinois Government Reporter Rundown [Intro] Latest update regarding the White Sox pursuit of a new stadium in the South Loop is now forcing them to work on a single proposal with the Chicago Bears. How is Springfield feeling about the proposals and conversations with Jerry Reinsdorf? Guest Brenden Moore joins the show to share his unique insight covering Illinois politics and circles two important dates when a proposal could be voted on. [22:44] Dylan...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 882
Stream Date: 2/29/2024 Rundown MLB.com projects that the Chicago White Sox defense will improve from last overall in 2023 to 9th. How much do we believe in these projections, and are they good enough to spur a 10+ win improvement in 2024? Eloy Jimenez is raking to start Spring Training. Can he maintain this level of production in the regular season? Is Jimenez the best chance for the White Sox to see drastic offensive improvements? James Fegan share some news regarding White Sox relievers as som...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 881
Record Date: 2/25/2024 Rundown [Intro] Jerry Reinsdorf turned 88 years old on Sunday. What gifts would we give to Jerry to celebrate his birthday? [7:32] What we like from the White Sox so far in the early spring training games [16:58] Liking what we are hearing from John Schriffen on the broadcasts [24:25] What we don't like from the White Sox so far in the early spring training games [32:59] Cody Bellinger re-signs with the Chicago Cubs. Now where will Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery, and Matt ...
Feb 26, 2024•56 min•Ep. 880
Stream Date: 2/22/2024 Rundown Jerry Reinsdorf wants to leave Bridgeport White Sox want to play Fearless Aggressive Selfless Technically sound baseball in 2024. What does it mean to play FAST, and how will Pedro Grifol measure success outside of wins and losses? Latest injury news from James Fegan Tim Anderson signs with the Miami Marlins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 879
Record Date: 2/21/2024 Rundown Josh Nelson provides the latest report from Crain's Chicago on how Project 78 is a $4 Billion endeavor and the three reasons Jerry Reinsdorf believes the White Sox have to move out of Bridgeport. James Fegan interviews Neil deMause, who co-authored Field of Schemes: How the Great Stadium Swindle Turns Public Money into Private Profit. deMause explains what tax breaks Project 78 is already getting, what to be mindful of when Jerry Reinsdorf pitches "No new taxes," a...
Feb 22, 2024•35 min•Ep. 878
Record Date: 2/20/2024 Guest: Justin Laurence, Crain's Chicago Rundown How surprisingly fast and aggressive the White Sox / Related Midwest have been with Project 78 What is Jerry Reinsdorf asking for? Why are the White Sox and Related Midwest making a point of helping with Soldier Field debt? How big of a sticking point is extending the Hotel Tax? How exactly would the state of Illinois benefit from this South Loop stadium? Questions from Patreon supporters Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Feb 21, 2024•26 min•Ep. 877
Record Date: 2/18/2024 Rundown [Intro] Sox Machine hits a new supporter milestone [4:37] White Sox have a record number of 70 players at Spring Training which includes the return of Bryan Shaw [13:52] How Brian Bannister is getting White Sox pitchers back to their best form [22:53] If Michael Kopech rediscovers his 2021 self, does that give confidence to keep him as a starting pitcher? [27:38] Garrett Crochet adds a cutter to his arsenal [42:07] Latest South Loop plan update as Jerry Reinsdorf i...
Feb 19, 2024•58 min•Ep. 876
Record Date: 2/15/2024 Rundown [Intro] Sound from White Sox manager Pedro Grifol speaking to the importance of early days at spring training and turning the page from 2023. Erick Fedde shares what he worked on to get back to the majors [7:07] James Fegan joins the show from Arizona. He explains even though Grifol would like to turn the page on 2023 it would be impossible to do so. Also a look at early position battles for spots in both the starting rotation and bullpen. [27:46] Jim Margalus join...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 875
Record Date: 2/13/2024 Rundown [Intro] Changes coming to the Complex Leagues and Keith Law is not a fan as it seems to be a cost cutting move [8:01] Why Law likes the White Sox farm system [12:31] Law's thoughts about Colson Montgomery [17:45] How the White Sox surprisingly built up depth at the catching position [20:58] Jake Eder and Jacob Gonzalez struggled after joining the White Sox last year. What do scouting reports say about their future value? [29:11] How White Sox pitchers Peyton Pallet...
Feb 14, 2024•52 min•Ep. 874
Rundown [Intro] Is the Chicago White Sox farm system getting better? [3:55] Why Colson Montgomery is a Top 10 prospect [11:13] Noah Schultz is ranked #50 and Jim thinks the White Sox could push him to 80+ innings in 2024 [14:20] Why Bryan Ramos is underrated [15:50] How the Los Angeles Angels may have impacted Edgar Quero's development [20:04] Who arrives to the majors first: Nick Nastrini or Jake Eder? [22:19] Question from Patreon supporter Connor Cody [26:35] Question from Patreon supporter R...
Feb 12, 2024•55 min•Ep. 873
Stream Date: 2/8/2024 Rundown: Chicago White Sox are inviting more than 25 non-roster players to camp. Which players are most interesting to us as possibilities of making the 26-man roster? Baseball Prospects and FanGraphs released their 2024 standings projections. Why the projections recommend taking the Over in team wins for the White Sox in 2024 and what kind of play on the field would spark a surprise. Related Midwest released stadium renderings for the South Loop location. While they look g...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 872
As we just announced on Sox Machine Live, James Fegan, the award-winning reporter formerly of The Athletic, is joining Sox Machine as a White Sox beat writer. Join the show in progress below, celebrate in the comments, and consider signing up for our Patreon if you haven’t already. In addition to the announcement, we talk about the Chicago White Sox two trades this past weekend that impact the bullpen but provide hope in right field. #BlueWireVideo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Feb 05, 2024•39 min•Ep. 871
Record Date: 2/1/2024 Rundown [Intro] The Baltimore Orioles trade for starting pitcher Corbin Burnes. How does this move impact the White Sox ability to trade Dylan Cease? [17:33] More details are reported about the flirtation of building a new White Sox stadium in the South Loop as real estate developer Related Midwest meets with top Illinois politicians. Meanwhile, Alderman Nicole Lee of the 11th Ward begins work on trying to convince the White Sox to stay at 35th and Shields [37:02] It's now ...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 870
Rundown [Intro] The 2024 ZIPS Projections are dismal for the Chicago White Sox. Dan Szymborski, in a way, sees the White Sox more depressing situation than Oakland [3:59] Why the White Sox coming into 2024 feels like the Scott's Tots episode from The Office [5:38] Luis Robert Jr. projections [7:49] Dylan Cease projections [11:01] Will it be a mistake if the White Sox don't trade Cease prior to Opening Day? [12:19] Added pressure on Eloy Jimenez and Yoan Moncada [15:19] What do we make of Andrew ...
Jan 29, 2024•34 min•Ep. 869
Record Date: 1/25/2024 Rundown [Intro] Josh shares how his vacation to Australia and New Zealand went while Jim shares the painful winter weather he experienced in Nashville [8:01] White Sox Plans for the South Loop : While this is a distraction from what's happening on the field, the White Sox are not the only ones needing the public to focus on something else. The Mayor's office could also use a big project as Mayor Brandon Johnson's approval rating continues to dip. [27:03] White Sox hire Joh...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 868
Listen to A Sporting Discussion wherever you subscribe to podcasts Rundown How AJ Mithen picked the Chicago White Sox as his MLB team to follow How baseball is received in Australia After the impressive World Baseball Classic 2023 run is baseball gaining momentum in Australia? Why the White Sox and other MLB teams should spend more on scouting the ABL Travis Bazzana is aiming to be the first Australian to be selected in the first round of the MLB Draft. How Bazzana is blazing a new trail to foll...
Jan 18, 2024•42 min•Ep. 867
