Sox Machine

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• [Intro] For the first time in over two years, the Chicago White Sox won a game in Minneapolis in large thanks to Shane Smith. It's only been five starts, but Smith has been cooking for the White Sox and might be a diamond in the rough. 
• [12:43] Miguel Vargas makes a hand adjustment and pays dividends as he hit his first home run of the season. Is it time for him to catch on fire at the plate?
• [17:19] Edgar Quero has gold b...

Record Date: 4/21/2025

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• [Intro] After taking three out of four games against the White Sox, Boston must be feeling better about themselves. 
• [3:53] Martin Perez injured his throwing arm and has been placed on the 60-day IL. Why this particular injury will really test the White Sox pitching depth which was lacking in the first place. 
• [10:16] Chase Meidroth suffered a thumb injury with Charlotte and has only gotten worse with...

Guest: Eric Longenhagen, FanGraphs

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• [Intro] Quick recap of the Chicago White Sox winning their first road game of the season and how the minor league affiliates are faring.
• [3:21] FanGraphs lead prospect writer Eric Longenhagen joins the show, as well as fellow FanGraphs contributor, James Fegan. Start the conversation by addressing the farm system's health
• [8:34] With David Keller taking over it feels like the White Sox int...

Guest: Michael Ozanian, CNBC

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• [Intro] CNBC's latest MLB Valuations as the White Sox ranked 15th at $2.15 Billion. We invited Michael Ozanian on the show to discuss his valuations, the overall financial outlook for Major League Baseball, the White Sox ownership structure, and if the league is too top heavy. 
• [23:56] Recap the White Sox getting swept by the Sacramento A's in embarrassing fashion. 
• [33:02] Hello, Edgar Quero. W...

Audio highlights from NESN

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• [Intro] Chicago White Sox win their first series of 2025. With how well Martin Perez and Shane Smith are pitching, is there a quiet confidence in the White Sox to steal wins in those games?
• [4:14] What worked for Davis Martin against Boston?
• [5:25] White Sox bullpen performed admirably and manager Will Venable wasn't afraid to use his left-handers for one at-bat
• [9:38] Chase Meidroth's impressive ...

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• [Intro] The Chicago White Sox have lost eight straight games to start 2-10, which is the same record they had last year after 12 games. Why 2025 still feels different from last year's record setting season, but also feels very similar.
• [10:48] Hello, Chase Meidroth
• [19:30] Why Kyle Teel or Edgar Quero didn't get called up
• [25:44] Should the White Sox demote Colson Montgomery to AA?
• [26:50] White Sox are averaging fewer than ...

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• [Intro] According to Bob Nightengale, Jerry Reinsdorf is still not interested in selling his share to Justin Ishbia. While that's not promising news for the White Sox on the field, it's also not great news for the overall business. 
• [6:29] The White Sox once again have the bullpen blues. How concerned is the coaching staff in trying to sort out the final innings?
• [15:30] Why Jonathan Cannon and Davis Martin had rough secon...

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• [Intro] Despite being 2-4, the Chicago White Sox are tied for first place in the AL Central
• [1:42] James Fegan joins the show before he got on his flight to cover the series in Detroit. He shared his opinion of what fueled the strong starting pitching first turn through the rotation
• [4:43] First impressions of Shane Smith
• [10:11] What is Sean Burke's strikeout pitch?
• [14:01] Does Brooks Baldwin have staying power?
• [23:15] Ser...

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• [Intro] Chicago White Sox received good starting pitching performances from Sean Burke and Jonathan Cannon. Audio from their postgame interviews in what clicked for them. 
• [4:47] James Fegan and Jim Margalus join the show to share their early observations of the White Sox series loss to the Angels. How this weekend displayed the pitching vision Brian Bannister and Ethan Katz have for 2025.
• [12:24] Good news was that the Ch...

Live show recording from Ramova Theater for 2025 Opening Day Eve on March 26, 2025.  

Guests:

• [Intro] Jim Callis of MLB.com talks about the White Sox farm systems and which prospect is most interesting to him
• [30:44] Courtney Finnicum of Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast dishes out her predictions for the 2025 White Sox. With being a big brunch fan and wanting to see more breakfast dishes at ballparks, Chef Kevin Hickey of Duck Inn an...

Record Date: 3/23/2025

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• [Intro] Chicago White Sox 2025 Spring Training is over. We survived at Sox Machine but can't say the same for some White Sox players. 
• [5:44] Infirmary Report: Brandon Drury
• [13:38] Infirmary Report: Mason Adams
• [15:16] Infirmary Report: Mike Tauchman
• [18:49] Infirmary Report: Bryan Ramos
• [21:32] Hello, Mike Vasil
• [26:27] James Fegan shares what he's hearing in terms of 26-man roster construction
• [31:54] 2...

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• [Intro] Exciting news at Sox Machine coming next week
• [6:10] With Colson Montgomery optioned to AAA, what are the Chicago White Sox plans at shortstop to start 2025? Will they go with a veteran like Jacob Amaya? Bring back old friend Nicky Lopez? Or is it Chase Meidroth getting the first crack?
• [27:32] Miguel Vargas is batting .400 during Spring Training. Are we buying this performance leading to a productive 2025 campaig...

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[Intro] Colson Montgomery is back thanks to his back spasms calming down. It looks like he's the frontrunner to be Opening Day shortstop, but what if he doesn't pick up his hitting? What if the back barks on him again? Then what's the White Sox plan at shortstop?

[19:08] Position outlook: Outfield. With Andrew Benintendi and Austin Slater doubtful in being ready by Opening Day, what is the White Sox outfield roster looking li...

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• [Intro] Josh Nelson provides updates on how the White Sox are performing during Spring Training, and latest injury news. Which isn't looking great for the White Sox outfield and Colson Montgomery
• [5:21] Dan Hayes of The Athletic joins to share his insights about the Minnesota Twins. What happened with the fallout of Justin Ishbia pivoting from buying the team? How will the Twins try to keep Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis, and ...

Record Date: 2/24/2025

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• [Intro] How is Arizona treating James Fegan this week?
• [4:05] How Will Venable is liking or not liking what he is seeing in early game action
• [6:54] White Sox adapting to a new pitching strategy of weird throwing angles
• [12:47] Latest news on White Sox infield position battles with Miguel Vargas getting the nod at third base
• [17:37] What do the White Sox make of Tim Elko?
• [23:44] Jim Margalus...

Guest: Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic

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• [Intro] Chicago White Sox sign Mike Clevinger to a minor league contract. Listen to White Sox GM Chris Getz explain his reasoning and plans for Clevinger
• [7:05] Reporting from Jon Greenberg and Dan Hayes of The Athletic, Justin Ishbia has stopped his pursuit of buying the Minnesota Twins and now is buying more minority shares of the Chicago White Sox
• [9:06] AL Central Previ...

Record Date: 2/17/2025

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• [Intro] Sound clips from White Sox manager Will Venable, and players Andrew Benintendi and Colson Montgomery on the first day of all players reporting for camp
• [8:24] How's Arizona?
• [11:57] Following up from James Fegan's feature about the White Sox Big Data Problem. How the White Sox identified and addressed these gaps, what the desired outcome is, and how it could lead to a new way the organiz...

Guest: Keith Law, The Athletic

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• [Intro] Soundbites from White Sox GM Chris Getz and manager Will Venable after first day of Spring Training
• [5:12] Jim Margalus has his annual chat with The Athletic's Keith Law about the White Sox farm system. Where the system sits today, why they need more talent, what Law needs to see from Colson Montgomery to restore some faith, and the intriguing Noah Schultz

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