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 6, 2025 68 mins

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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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.

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

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  • [Intro] Chicago White Sox director of hitting, Ryan Fuller, joins the show to chat with James Fegan about what to expect from the bridge league prospects. The conversation touches on what attributes the White Sox are now looking for from perspective prospects, what metrics are important to Fuller, and how he thinks about the recent draftees. 
  • [31:21] Recap ...
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August 15, 2025 59 mins

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

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  • [Intro] Martin Perez returns to the White Sox since his injury in mid-April. Where is he at physically and what's the game plan for Perez in the last seven weeks of 2025 season? James Fegan shares what he learned from the clubhouse and Jim Margalus likes the idea on paper of Perez piggy backing off Shane Smith starts. Until there's more injuries or the com...
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August 11, 2025 71 mins

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

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  • [Intro] After losing another series to Cleveland dropping to 8-22 vs. AL Central, are the Chicago White Sox concerned about their division record? Or is it still too soon in the rebuild cycle to be overly worried? 
  • [5:21] Plenty of roster transactions for the White Sox this past weekend as they are running out of fresh arms. What's the plan to help manager ...
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August 8, 2025 65 mins

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

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  • [Intro] Surprise! The Chicago White Sox lead Major League Baseball in home runs hit since the All-Star Break. Has the organization finally embraced Ball In Air offense?
  • [9:55] Following up with James Fegan's column about key metrics to track for the rest of 2025, Luis Robert Jr. did well to hit fastballs against Seattle's pitchers. 
  • [15:59] Meanwhile, maybe ...
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August 4, 2025 65 mins

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

Rundown

  • [Intro] Colson Montgomery is one of the league leaders in RBI post All-Star Break and has seven home runs in his first 25 games. How is Montgomery doing this after a dismal season in AAA? Maybe the source of this swing in development can be attributed to the new bat Montgomery is using?
  • [15:43] Miguel Vargas is heading to the IL. What does this mean for pla...
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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Rundown

  • [Intro] The 2025 MLB Trade Deadline is over, and the White Sox only trade Austin Slater and Adrian Houser. White Sox GM Chris Getz shares his thoughts about the deadline, Houser success, and his excitement in keeping Robert Jr. 
  • [6:37] Josh Nelson and James Fegan share their reaction to the White Sox trade deadline activity. While Getz is expecting to keep ...
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