Sox Machine

Sox Machine

The Sox Machine podcast covers Chicago White Sox news, interviews, analysis, and more. Hosted by Josh Nelson, Jim Margalus, and James Fegan. "We watch the Chicago White Sox so you don't have to!"

Episodes

October 27, 2025 58 mins

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

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  • [Intro] Thoughts on the World Series as it heads to Los Angeles tied one game apiece. Early on it seems clear that the Toronto Blue Jays have to get to the Dodgers bullpen earlier. With how the starting pitching stacks up, can the Blue Jays win at least one game in LA to get the series back home? 
  • [9:33] First Base Review: It seems the debate to start 2026 ...
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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

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  • [Intro] James Fegan is back and shares his experience of running the Chicago Marathon.
  • [7:05] Our World Series preview as Seattle suffers another heartbreak, George Springer's big moment, Shohei Ohtani coming off one of the best performances ever, Vlad Guerrero Jr. crushing this postseason, and our series predictions.
  • [24:43] Two bold managerial hires with t...
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October 21, 2025 61 mins

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

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  • [Intro] The Chicago White Sox starting pitching staff had a 4.39 ERA, which ranked 21st in MLB. However, the starters FIP of 4.89 ranked 29th in MLB. So if the rotation pulled off a minor miracle carrying a better ERA with minimal defensive improvement, what did we like about the White Sox starting pitchers in 2025?
  • [10:59] On the flip side, what we didn't ...
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October 16, 2025 55 mins

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

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  • [Intro] A few thoughts on the League Championship series. It seems like Milwaukee could be in big trouble heading to Los Angeles. Meanwhile, after a big Game 3 win in Seattle, could Toronto steal another game to send the series back to Canada? 
  • [10:50] The Bullpen Review is to help recap the previous season's production while looking ahead in how the White ...
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October 13, 2025 59 mins

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

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  • [Intro] Congrats to James Fegan for completing the Chicago Marathon
  • [4:47] Championship Series Preview: Can Andrew Vaughn continue to be Milwaukee's hero in the postseason?
  • [16:59] ALCS Preview: Blue Jays vs. Mariners - How Toronto focused on improving bat speed helped them overwhelm the New York Yankees. 
  • [29:38] NLCS Preview: Brewers vs. Dodgers - Does Milw...
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October 10, 2025 35 mins

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

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  • [Intro] Best of luck to James Fegan who is running the Chicago Marathon this weekend! 
  • [2:00] MLB Postseason recap as the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers advance to their respective Championship Series. We've got two Game 5's as Tarik Skubal takes the ball for Detroit against Seattle, and the Chicago Cubs hold their ground at Wrigley to earn a ret...
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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

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  • [Intro] Catching up on White Sox news, lots of changes on the coaching front, including pitching coach Ethan Katz. What was the driver for not renewing contracts?
  • [6:23] How do we assess Ethan Katz's tenure as pitching coach?
  • [12:46] Are we surprised the White Sox didn't hold on to Sergio Santos?
  • [15:45] Looking at team Stuff+ during Katz's tenure and how the...
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September 28, 2025 76 mins

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

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  • [Intro] A big thank you to our supporters at Sox Machine for following the 2025 season with us. 
  • [5:08] Colson Montgomery delivered a season highlight with his go-ahead two run home run vs. Washington.
  • [9:31] Shane Smith finishes 2025 on a very strong note by pitching a gem in Game 162.
  • [15:12] Initial assessment of 2025 season. While it was much better than ...
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September 26, 2025 60 mins

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

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  • [INTRO] The Chicago White Sox slide in September has been disheartening. After starting 8-2, the White Sox are 1-11 in their last 12 games. What gives? Why did things suddenly turn sour for the White Sox?
  • [8:12] Series Preview: Washington Nationals
  • [11:19] What's left to play for with the White Sox? 
  • [21:11] The Birmingham Barons win back-to-back Southern Lea...
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September 22, 2025 51 mins

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

The Chicago White Sox hosted a podcast row for their home 2025 season finale. 

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  • [Intro] Chicago White Sox Director of Player Personal, Gene Watson, joins Josh Nelson to talk about the 2025 season. What his highlight of the year was, how Watson and Jim Thome help with draft efforts, and breaking down how the White Sox scouts prepare for the offseason. 
  • [17:05]...
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September 18, 2025 56 mins

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

PSA: Sox Machine will be part of the Chicago White Sox fan appreciation event held in the Craft Cave at Rate Field on Sunday, September 21. Stop by and be part of the show!

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  • [Intro] Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz hosts his end of the regular season press conference. Touching on many topics including highlights of the season, what to do about th...
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September 15, 2025 62 mins

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

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  • [Intro] Chicago White Sox get swept again in Cleveland, and just like in April, they only score three runs in three games. So what gives? Why did the White Sox have a terrible time scoring runs in Cleveland this season?
  • [12:05] Series Preview: Baltimore Orioles. What is the Orioles path forward this offseason? What's the White Sox pitching plan for Monday's...
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September 12, 2025 56 mins

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

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  • [Intro] White Sox manager Will Venable comments on the recent run as his team is 25-25 since the All-Star Break
  • [2:52] James Fegan reports from the clubhouse how the players are believing that their recent play can be the new normal.
  • [5:24] In the first half of 2025, the White Sox were 26-55. Since? 31-35 with 15 more games to be played. Is it possible the W...
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September 8, 2025 62 mins

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

Rundown

  • [Intro] The red hot Chicago White Sox have won seven of their last eight games. It's been a great change of pace, even though it feels a bit strange in trying make sense of what everyone is watching. 
  • [6:46] With a 23-24 record post All-Star Break, are the White Sox closer to contending than initially thought? While the crew doesn't see a Manny Machado / Br...
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This episode presented by Ankin Law and Ramova Theater. 

Live Show Recording: September 6, 2025

Guest: Courtney Finnicum, Baseball Isn't Boring

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  • What do you make of the Chicago White Sox post All-Star Break? Is this level of performance real?
  • Why do you think the White Sox went from one of the worst offenses in baseball before the All-Star Break, to now a Top 10 unit? 
  • Colson Montgomery: Is the future star White Sox fans have...
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September 5, 2025 43 mins

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

Rundown

  • [Intro] Chicago White Sox had a great time in Minneapolis, which is a rarity. 
  • [7:33] Helping drive the offense, outside of monster home runs from Colson Montgomery, are the catchers Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero. Are Montgomery's home runs overshadowing Teel's impressive season? Why the White Sox should continue to figure out a way to have both Teel and Quero ...
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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

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  • [Intro] Josh Nelson shares the event details Sox Machine is looking to host in 2026
  • [4:45] Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs.com joins the show to share how ZiPS is viewing key, young White Sox players. Why ZiPS thinks Colson Montgomery and Shane Smith can be 2+ WAR players in 2026. The defensive uncertainty of Miguel Vargas, and which catcher ZiPS prefers betwee...
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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

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  • [Intro] Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz shares the news that Luis Robert Jr. is out with a hamstring strain. The odds don't look great for Robert to play again in 2025, but Getz also comments about his upcoming $20 million club option. 
  • [5:17] After Getz speaks, Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus comment about Robert's injury. How do you assess his 2...
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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Rundown

  • [Intro] Audio from White Sox manager Will Venable about tracking progress in his first season, and how Colson Montgomery has adjusted to life in the major leagues. Montgomery shared why staying short to the ball has been fueling his early success.
  • [5:27] Speaking of Montgomery, he's hit a home run in three consecutive games, and the White Sox have scored 45...
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August 22, 2025 51 mins

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

Rundown

  • [Intro] The series in Atlanta was weird in that the White Sox scored 23 runs in two games, but then got shutout. Also, they lost a game with a huge lead despite scoring 10 runs. Perhaps most alarming is that the White Sox pitching staff is running on fumes. With games in the next 17 days, is there anyone in Charlotte or Birmingham that can help? 
  • [17:48] A ...
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