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
April 29, 2024 • 68 mins
Record Date: 4/28/2024
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[Intro] Highlights from White Sox GM Chris Getz's press conference before the Tampa Bay Rays series
[4:02] Tommy Pham arrives and the Chicago White Sox sweep a series. Coincidence? Probably but Pham can bring a level of professionalism and quality in play that the White Sox are lacking from other veteran position players.
[14:03] A very pleasant surprise was Andrew Benintendi serving as a hero f...
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April 26, 2024 • 57 mins
Record Date: 4/25/2024
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[Intro] The Chicago White Sox are now 3-22. It's hard to believe how bad things have gotten, but it's believable how it's come to this embarrassing level of play.
[5:21] Pedro Grifol's job status. Does it make sense to continue him calling the shots?
[13:47] Best friend of the show, Dan Szymborski, wrote a column on FanGraphs about the White Sox chances of losing 120 games. Even if the White Sox...
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April 22, 2024 • 65 mins
Record Date: 4/21/2024
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[Intro] With the Chicago White Sox swept again and clearly the F.A.S.T process is not taking hold, Josh Nelson suggests that Pedro Grifol should be dismissed if another sweep happens again in Minneapolis
[10:52] Welcome back, Danny Mendick
[17:48] End of the Lenyn Sosa era?
[20:40] Reacting to Garrett Crochet's worst start
[28:51] Jim Margalus shares his insight traveling to see Noah Schultz...
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April 19, 2024 • 69 mins
Record Date: 4/18/2024
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[Intro] Jim Margalus shares his deep knowledge of Taylor Swift lore
[3:34] The Chicago White Sox won a game! Despite the offense just scoring four runs in a three game series against Kansas City. Why does it feel like a chore trying to watch this offense hit?
[13:30] Nick Nastrini MLB debut recap
[18:11] Jonathan Cannon MLB debut recap
[27:01] Erick Fedde looking like a good signing after fo...
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April 15, 2024 • 69 mins
Record Date: 4/14/2024
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[Intro] The 2024 Chicago White Sox set a new franchise low with only two wins in their first 15 games. Where is Chris Getz's head at with this awful start? Why is Pedro Grifol encouraging his players to enjoy playing the game? What's fueling this ugly record?
[16:43] Hello, Tommy Pham. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the White Sox are close to signing outfielder Tommy Pham. Why are the...
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April 11, 2024 • 66 mins
Record Date: 4/10/2024
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[Intro] Yoan Moncada is now out three to six months. Why do these types of injuries keep happening to the White Sox?
[5:39] Is this injury the last we've seen Moncada in a White Sox uniform?
[12:25] What's the White Sox gameplan at third base without Moncada?
[18:48] Chicago Sun-Times' Joe Cowley wrote about how Jerry Reinsdorf almost fired Pedro Grifol last year but didn't want more dead mone...
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April 9, 2024 • 19 mins
Air date: 4/8/2024
James Fegan joins Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes to talk about the White Sox ugly start.
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April 8, 2024 • 68 mins
Episode presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your ticket purchases on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE
Record Date: 4/7/2024
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[Intro] Thank you to all Sox Machine supporters for allowing us to send James to Kansas City and Jim to Birmingham
[4:01] Luis Robert Jr. impact
[7:20] White Sox offense is awful to start 2024
[16:36] Problems with the Andrew's: Why Josh feels like Vaughn should be optioned to give him time...
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April 4, 2024 • 63 mins
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[Intro] Garrett Crochet continues to impress as he's getting excellent results from his cutter and four-seam fastball. What should we pay attention to in his next start against Kansas City and when will the Sox start to manage innings workload?
[21:00] White Sox are re-signing Mike Clevinger in an attempt to bolster the starti...
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April 1, 2024 • 64 mins
Record Date: 3/31/2024
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[Intro] White Sox get swept at home to start 2024 by the Detroit Tigers. How is Pedro Grifol feeling after the opening weekend, and with three one-run losses, is bad luck partially to blame?
[6:39] Good stuff: Garrett Crochet was excellent on Opening Day and is drawing comparisons to 2021 Carlo...
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March 30, 2024 • 23 mins
Radio Show: Bernstein & Holmes on 670 WSCR AM
Date: 3/28/2024
Josh Nelson joins Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes, and Leila Rahimi to preview the White Sox 2024 season and recap Opening Day Eve show at Ramova Theater
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March 28, 2024 • 47 mins
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Live show date: 3/27/2024
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[1:10] - Courtney Finnicum of Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast and Laurence Holmes of 670 the Score join Josh Nelson
[25:45] James Fegan and Jim Margalus join Josh to talk about the opening series
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March 25, 2024 • 62 mins
Record Date: 3/25/2024
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[Intro] Pedro Grifol is a big culture guy. We'll hear a lot about culture this season when things look bleak for the White Sox. What does "culture" mean in this context and why is it so important to Grifol?
[20:26] Kevin Pillar was cut but is now back. Robbie Grossman signed after Pillar was cut. So how does the White Sox bench look just days away from Opening Day?
[33:09] Who is going to be in ...
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March 22, 2024 • 72 mins
Record Date: 3/21/2024
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[Intro] Shohei Ohtani is mixed up in some trouble thanks to his translators big gambling debt
[12:57] MLB Players have begun a mutiny against the union
[24:58] White Sox Food Day recap
[31:21] 2024 Preview: Martin Maldonado
[44:55] 2024 Preview: Max Stassi
[52:27] 2024 Preview: How the White Sox SP rotation will start the season
[67:14] James Fegan's conquest to create as many Chris Flex...
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March 18, 2024 • 65 mins
Record Date: 3/17/2024
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[Intro] What we did on St. Patrick's Day
[2:49] Pedro Grifol being coy who the Opening Day starting pitcher is
[9:29] 2024 Preview: Andrew Vaughn
[27:17] 2024 Preview: Nicky Lopez
[34:28] 2024 Preview: Paul DeJong
[43:47] 2024 Preview: Yoan Moncada
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March 15, 2024 • 64 mins
Record Date: 3/14/2024
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[Intro] Chris Getz speaks about trading Dylan Cease and his hope of what the White Sox got in return from San Diego
[9:41] James Fegan shares his insight on the White Sox direction post Dylan Cease era
[13:48] How Pedro Grifol's job gets much tougher with a compare and contrast between his style and former White Sox rebuilding manager, Rick Renteria
[34:59] Michael Kopech moved to the bullpen
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March 14, 2024 • 64 mins
Live video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-WWlt0ORPw
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March 11, 2024 • 75 mins
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Record Date: 3/10/2024
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[Intro] Oscars talk as James will be upset about Best Actress award and Jim only watches Bluey
[5:10] 2024 Preview: Andrew Benintendi
[26:11] 2024 Preview: Luis Robert Jr.
[37:51] 2024 Preview: White Sox right fielders
[47:39] 2024 A...
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March 8, 2024 • 57 mins
Record Date: 3/7/2024
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[1:41]: In honor of John Schriffen's early catchphrases, Josh pitches the idea of buying the rights to T.I. "Bring Em Out"
[4:22]: Michael Kopech had control issues against the Dodgers, and after the performance, manager Pedro Grifol would not commit a starting rotation spot for him. Should Kopech worry about his role with the White Sox? If Kopech is not in the starting rotation, who would be?
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March 4, 2024 • 69 mins
Record Date: 3/3/2024
Guest: Brenden Moore, Illinois Government Reporter
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[Intro] Latest update regarding the White Sox pursuit of a new stadium in the South Loop is now forcing them to work on a single proposal with the Chicago Bears. How is Springfield feeling about the proposals and conversations with Jerry Reinsdorf? Guest Brenden Moore joins the show to share his unique insight covering Illinois politics and circles t...
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