Rundown [Intro] Why Jim Callis still loves the Arizona Fall League [3:32] How Colson Montgomery fared during the AFL and what is his future outlook? [14:14] What to make of Tim Elko? [21:12] What did we learn about Grant Taylor at the AFL? [26:42] Who has impressed the most in the AFL? [30:25] What to make of George Wolkow? [40:26] Which teams have the best prospect packages to make a Garrett Crochet trade a reality? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 956
Rundown [Intro] Latest news from MLB's GM Meetings as the Chicago White Sox hire Ryan Fuller to be their new Director of Hitting [3:09] Ex-MLB'er Ian Miller, who worked with Will Venable in 2020 during his time at the Chicago Cubs, joins the show to share his insight working with the new White Sox manager. How Venable helped him with preparation during Spring Training, what Venable cares about while working with players, and how he can help transform the White Sox clubhouse Link to Ian Miller's ...
Nov 06, 2024•24 min•Ep. 955
Record Date: 10-30-2024 Rundown [Intro] Happy Halloween as the Chicago White Sox provide a treat to fans by making an outside hire of Texas Rangers associate manager, Will Venable [14:48] Why is Venable taking the White Sox job? [20:50] Venable is a big Rick Renteria supporter [27:16] What could Venable's coaching staff look like? Are more coaching changes coming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 31, 2024•41 min•Ep. 954
Rundown [Intro] The Sox Machine Offseason Plan launch! [3:34] White Sox payroll obligations [8:30] White Sox arbitration decisions [18:43] White Sox club option decisions [19:22] White Sox pending free agent decisions [24:25] White Sox next manager decision [27:23] White Sox trade ideas [34:29] White Sox free agent target ideas [53:09] 2024 World Series Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 953
Rundown [Intro] What a week for the White Sox [5:23] Why are the rumors of a sale happening now? [10:23] What are we hearing at Sox Machine within the White Sox organization about sale rumors? [13:17] Who could be in talks of buying the White Sox, and how it impacts Project 78 efforts? [27:01] White Sox managerial search update with new names added to the search list [35:52] Which new rumored coaching targets are most intriguing as the next White Sox manager? Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Oct 18, 2024•45 min•Ep. 952
Rundown [Intro] White Sox rumored managerial candidates continues to grow [7:33] Is past playing experience a factor in the White Sox managerial search? [9:15] Which candidates checks off the most boxes for Chris Getz's peferences? [16:22] Can a new manager make an immediate impact with this roster? [22:30] Which former manager or current coaches not rumored currently should the White Sox interview? [32:53] Major League Baseball's local TV mess and how it will impact this upcoming offseason [54:...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 951
Rundown [Intro] The crew shares how they fared in the yearly White Sox roster quiz and which players they had the most trouble remembering. [13:01] On the heels of James Fegan joining the Effectively Wild podcast, Josh and Jim toss him more 2024 "Fun Facts" about the White Sox [26:31] MLB Trade Rumors arbitration projections were released which has sparked a great debate on what the White Sox should do about Andrew Vaughn vs. what the White Sox will do [46:19] MLB Postseason: Is San Diego and Lo...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 950
Rundown [Intro] A show of appreciation to NBC Sports Chicago and White Sox Talk Podcast [4:33] Sox Machine survives the 2024 season [9:08] Jerry Reinsdorf releases a statement about his disappointment in 2024 and how the franchise will move forward. Which appears to be a focus on finally catching up with other organizations when it comes to analytics. [21:35] Last series recap as the White Sox win two out of three against the Tigers [29:34] With how the White Sox finished under Grady Sizemore, d...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 949
Rundown: [Intro] What it was like being at the stadium when the White Sox refuse to lose [11:35] Andrew Benintendi becoming Mr. Walk Off [13:52] Chris Flexen earning performance bonus in last start [18:28] Lenyn Sosa finding his hitting groove in September [21:21] Steak Dinner Bet update [23:33] Why Grady Sizemore is a candidate for the White Sox managerial opening [28:23] Why Sergio Santos is asking for a shot, and early external options for the gig [39:31] Series Preview: Detroit Tigers. Last ...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 948
This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Go to BlueWirePods.com/SURVEY and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox slow car crash of a season finally reaches 120 losses [5:38] Thoughts about The Athletic's feature on Jerry Reinsdorf [10:56] Why the Chicago White Sox need Jerry Reinsdorf to step aside, and hire a P...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 947
This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Go to BlueWirePods.com/SURVEY and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Rundown [Intro] White Sox were leading 1-0 going into the 8th inning, but couldn't hold on Wednesday and lost in extra innings. A good opportunity to win their first road series since May slipped away. [4:22] An updated White Sox home run...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 946
This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Go to BlueWirePods.com/SURVEY and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Rundown [Intro] White Sox win their first series since June. What was it like being in the ballpark and the joy of having a reprieve from awfulness [7:48] White Sox home run leaderboard update [8:45] Recapping Sean Burke's first MLB start...
Sep 16, 2024•45 min•Ep. 945
This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Go to BlueWirePods.com/SURVEY and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox get swept again, this time by the Cleveland Guardians. Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf publishes a statement about the franchise and general manager Chris Getz speaks with the media [8:18] With the White Sox...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 944
This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Go to BlueWirePods.com/SURVEY and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Record Date: 9/8/2024 Rundown [Intro] Do we wish that baseball had a rule where the defense can score runs much like in football the defense can score touchdowns? [7:55] The Chicago White Sox finally win a game that Chris Flexen starts, s...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 943
This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Go to BlueWirePods.com/SURVEY and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Record Date: 9/4/2024 Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox fire Marco Paddy. Why now and what's the plan for a new direction in international scouting? [15:28] Baltimore Series Recap: How will Grady Sizemore handle playing time between M...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 942
This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your ticket purchases using promo code SOXMACHINE. Go to BlueWirePods.com/SURVEY and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Record Date: 9/1/2024 Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox set a new franchise worst 107 losses and there's still 24 games remaining. What has it been like covering this team daily and the optics of White Sox efforts in trying to build a new sta...
Sep 02, 2024•59 min•Ep. 941
This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Record Date: 8/29/2024 Rundown [Intro] The Lenyn Sosa Experience hasn't been great. After the series against Texas, is it finally over? [7:14] What other options do the White Sox have at second base? [12:48] The hazy future for White Sox middle infielders [17:46] Is Lenyn Sosa fun bad? [18:38] Nick Nastrini had a good outing against Texas and presents a new mold of White Sox pitchers heavy on brea...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 940
Record Date: 8/25/2024 Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox on August 25 have already clinched the Under for 2024 Win Total (63.5) [5:01] White Sox on the brink of getting "Mopped." Should that term coined by Cespesdes BBQ be more widely adapted for four-game sweeps? [6:35] Steak Dinner bet update [7:20] Ky Bush has hit a career high in innings pitched and is throwing 90 MPH with his four seam fastball. How much longer will the White Sox push Bush? Is there someone in AAA who is ready to take h...
Aug 26, 2024•59 min•Ep. 939
Record Date: 8/22/2024 Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox lose another series but they are playing a better brand of baseball [3:48] Have the White Sox found two useful bullpen arms for 2025 in Justin Anderson and Chad Kuhl? [18:16] Is Grady Sizemore a serious candidate for the White Sox managerial opening? [23:35] White Sox offense is on pace to score the fewest runs in a season with more than 160 games and the DH implemented. How can they fix this unit quickly to get this franchise back on ...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 938
Record Date: August 18, 2024 Rundown [Intro] What else is distracting us from White Sox baseball? [7:25] Doug Sisson disagrees with "flushing things" when it comes to bad baseball. How that differs from Pedro Grifol, and why many within the org are happy to finally move on [18:08] Dominic Fletcher's strong defensive week showing difference in approach between Grifol and Grady Sizemore [22:15] Astros series recap [24:32] What to make of Ky Bush? [30:08] Are the White Sox playing better baseball u...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 937
Record Date: 8/15/2024 Rundown [Intro] Hello from Charlotte as James Fegan is reporting on assignment. He shares his first insight's visiting the Knights. [9:36] Chicago White Sox lost their series to the New York Yankees, but they may have won their Game of the Season. [16:15] Gavin Sheets has been hot in his last seven games. Is the opposite field approach the ticket to being more productive offensively? [27:34] Dominic Fletcher is getting extended run in right field. Can he accomplish enough ...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 936
Record Date: 8/12/2024 Rundown [Intro] Fan craziness for the Crosstown Classic was subdued compared to previous years. [5:53] First impression of Grady Sizemore as White Sox interim manager [10:46] What's ailing Luis Robert Jr.? [17:03] Multiple factors are impacting Garrett Crochet. Can he overcome both the physical and mental fatigue to finish 2024 strong? [26:04] Series Preview: New York Yankees . The three young White Sox pitchers (Ky Bush, Jonathan Cannon, and Davis Martin) have a strong te...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 935
Stream date: 8/8/2024 Sox Machine crew discuss the latest breaking news as the Chicago White Sox fire manager Pedro Grifol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 08, 2024•47 min•Ep. 934
Record Date: 8/7/2024 Rundown [Intro] Josh will be embarking on his first Bingo calling experience and is seeking advice from Jim and James. [3:53] Despite the White Sox snapping the 21-game losing streak, they lost again on Wednesday thanks to another late lead blown. That gives the White Sox an embarrassing 11-49 road record in 2024. [14:51] Another early review of Brooks Baldwin and Miguel Vargas. Why Baldwin should get more run at shortstop and Vargas gets starts at third base. If both demon...
Aug 08, 2024•56 min•Ep. 933
Record Date: 8/4/2024 Rundown: [Intro] Why it's hard to believe that the White Sox, or any MLB team really, could lose 20 straight games [ 8:28] Jerry Reinsdorf meets with Chris Getz and Pedro Grifol. Is actual change coming soon? Or is Grifol's public butt kissing working? [31:06] Minnesota Twins series recap as the eighth inning options are limited [35:16] The shortfalls of Andrew Benintendi are tiresome and Josh Nelson suggests finding a way to drop him this upcoming offseason [41:00] Series ...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 932
Rundown: [Intro] Pedro Grifol Watch begins as Jesse Rogers of ESPN 1000 AM shared his insight on Foul Territory (audio). Sox Machine's Beat Reporter, James Fegan, follows up with his thoughts about how the White Sox might be the only MLB team to let the losing go this long without changes. [22:08] First impressions of Miguel Vargas, the headliner of the much debated three-team trade. How he already fits the current White Sox mold and why he should stick to one position in hopes of figuring out h...
Aug 02, 2024•55 min•Ep. 931
Recording of the live stream which we react to the White Sox trading Eloy Jimenez and Tanner Banks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 31, 2024•51 min•Ep. 930
Record Date: 7/29/2024 Rundown Audio from White Sox general manager Chris Getz and pitcher Erick Fedde as the trade was announced prior to Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus break down the trade. Why they feel the return is a bit light, why St. Louis should be very happy about the deal, and what Miguel Vargas needs to improve upon to make an impact What's next for the White Sox? Chris Getz had plenty to say about Garrett Crochet and his contract extension d...
Jul 30, 2024•44 min•Ep. 929
This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your ticket purchases on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE. Rundown [Intro] James Fegan has the latest White Sox trade insight in what their strategy might be. [5:09] How have the Tampa Bay Rays selling efforts impacted the White Sox? [10:41] Are the LA Dodgers last chance for a Garrett Crochet trade? [13:12] Could the Atlanta Braves be a late entry for Luis Robert Jr. and/or Erick Fedde? [18:30] Who are the other suitors for Erick Fedde? [2...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 928
This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first MLB ticket purchase on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox are on a 11-game losing streak as the offense is the worst ever [8:48] Don't blame the White Sox starting pitchers on recent woes as they have pitched like a Top 10 unit the last month [15:47] Approaching the idea of White Sox implementing a Director of Hitting role like Brian Bannister's with pitchers [19:02] Updated White Sox Trade Probabi...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 927
