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Summary: Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus analyze the Chicago White Sox series win over Cleveland, Anthony Kay's growing value, Colson Montgomery's issue against RHP, and preview the upcoming series against the Cincinnati Reds

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[0:00] Jim thanks everyone for attending Sox Machine's 20th anniversary

[3:50] White Sox win a key series against Cleveland despite two of the three games which the starting pitcher only lasted an inning.

Summary: It was a very festive weekend for the Chicago White Sox as Ozzie Guillen had his #13 jersey retired and the White Sox won another key series against the Cleveland Guardians.

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• [0:00] It was a festive weekend on the South Side as Sox Machine celebrated our 20th anniversary and the White Sox retired Ozzie Guillen's #13 jersey. White Sox general manager Chris Getz and former pitcher Mark Buehrle share what their ex...

A special edition Sox Machine live stream as the crew recaps what happened in Boston and previews this weekend’s series against the Cleveland Guardians.

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Summary: The MLB Trade Deadline is over, and the Chicago White Sox add four players: SP Luis Castillo, RP Huascar Brazoban, C Joey Bart, OF Brenton Doyle. Hear from White Sox GM Chris Getz explain the moves, and the Sox Machine crew hands out their grades.

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• [0:00] Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz shares his rationale on the trade deadline activity. Why didn't they deal their top prospects? Who ...

Summary: Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz explains the thought process of trading for Luis Castillo. James Fegan joins the show from Tampa to recap the White Sox pulling off a stunner by winning a road series against the Rays.

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• [0:00] White Sox GM Chris Getz breaks down his thought process for trading for Luis Castillo. Why adding him not only enhances their chances of making the postseason in 2026, but also in 2027.
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Summary: Sox Machine's Josh Nelson pitches 3 trade targets for the Chicago White Sox prior to the MLB Trade Deadline. Also reviews trade ideas from Sox Machine supporters.

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[0:00] What a wonderful, weird position for White Sox fans to be in as the team finds themselves to buyers before the deadline

[1:30] Latest MLB Trade news

[2:27] Chicago White Sox trade deadline shopping list

[5:05] How we would grade this trade deadline...

Summary: Chicago White Sox pull off a series split against the New York Yankees in wild ways. But it's a continuation of a young team showing its resiliency. Plus, a look into Sean Burke's dominance and the White Sox make their way to St. Petersburg, Florida.

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[0:00] Chicago White Sox pull off a wild series split against the New York Yankees. They still lead the AL Central and continue to impress by not rolling over when thi...

Summary: Chicago White Sox Director of Hitting Ryan Fuller joins the show to discuss development plans for the 2026 draftees.

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• [0:00] What the White Sox draft process is like when evaluating hitters
• [3:20] What measurements the White Sox go after when scouting hitters
• [5:00] How close of a decision was it with the first pick?
• [7:20] What tools does Fuller like when watching Roch Cholowsky
• [10:47] Why Cholowsky needs to...

Summary: The Chicago White Sox lost the series against Houston because of two bad 6th innings on Friday and Saturday. Looking at TTOP, is there a better way for the White Sox to handle starting pitchers running into a lineup a third time? 

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• [INTRO] Breaking trade news right as recording the podcast. Chicago White Sox make another deal with Pittsburgh, this time for pitcher Jose Urquidy. James Fegan shares wh...

Summary: The Chicago White Sox win a big road series against the Texas Rangers and now come home to face the Houston Astros.

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• [Intro] White Sox win 2 out of 3 against the Texas Rangers

• [1:18] What to do about Noah Schultz? On one hand, the White Sox are trying to develop Schultz into a starting pitcher. On the other, they are still competing for the AL Central division. Can they continue d...

Summary: Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel will miss the next 6 to 12 weeks with a high ankle sprain.

Guest: Erik Kratz of ‪@foulterritoryshow‬ joins the show to share his insight about the injury, future impact for Kyle Teel, and who the White Sox should target before the trade deadline to help support the position.

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• [Intro] Kyle Teel's injury impact to the White Sox
• [3:25] Any concerns about Teel's futur...

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• [INTRO] Sean Burke continues his scorching heater by pitching 6.2 scoreless innings vs. Toronto. What's been working for him?

• [5:43] Davis Martin was solid on Saturday as the White Sox continue to limit his pitch count to around 85 pitches. Is that to conserve energy? Or is there another factor in play?

• [9:14] Jordan Hicks tossed another scoreless inning. In his last 7 appearances, Hicks ...

Episode presented by Foul Territory and Ankin Law

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• [Intro] Sox Machine is joining Foul Territory Network! A very exciting time to join a baseball-only network that will help enhance Sox Machine's videos and podcasts. All while delivering Chicago White Sox content to the network.
• [3:00] 2026 All-Star Break Recap: James Fegan shares funny stories of covering the festivities from a beat reporter's perspective. Why Miguel V...

This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

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• [Intro] #1 pick Roch Cholowsky shares why he wanted to be drafted by the White Sox 
• [1:56] What a weekend for the White Sox, and much needed after getting swept by Boston 
• [6:26] Tristan Peters hits for the cycle and next day is named to the All-Star team 
• [9:16] Munetaka Murakami returns. How did he look against the A's? ...

This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

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• [Intro] The Chicago White Sox were swept by Boston in three games, and only scored two runs. White Sox manager Will Venable shares his thoughts on what happened. Then the Sox Machine crew breaks down how the offense was shut down. 
• [9:06] How the Crochet Trade Trio fared against their old team
• [11:09] Sam Antonacci getting more run against lef...

This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

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• [Intro] What were the big takeaways from the White Sox series split? 
• [8:02] One week before the All-Star Break, and the White Sox are not fading away 
• [12:36] We knew that Grant Taylor and Sean Newcomb would play big parts in this series. Are their performances from Saturday and Sunday a jump point to dominance? 
• [17:52] What to mak...

This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

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• [Intro] Chicago White Sox snap road series losing streak winning two out of the three games in Baltimore 
• [2:13] How soft skills from White Sox coaches is helping hitters 
• [5:00] Jacob Gonzalez had a big series against Baltimore with 6 RBI. With Munetaka Murakami returning soon, how does Gonzalez fit with this White Sox roster? ...