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
May 20, 2024 • 61 mins
Record Date: 5/19/2024
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[Intro] James Fegan reports that the Chicago White Sox are designated for assignment pitcher Brad Keller and promoting White Sox first round picks Noah Schultz and Jacob Gonzalez to Birmingham
[7:24] Thoughts about Noah Schultz getting tested in AA
[14:40] After the Yankees swept the White Sox, Josh Nelson wants the White Sox front office to remember home runs are important when rebuilding the r...
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May 16, 2024 • 74 mins
Record Date: 5/15/2024
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[Intro] The Chicago White Sox are 11-8 since Tommy Pham joined, and he's provided a spark to the ballclub. What are his thoughts about the current White Sox as they embark on a tough part of the schedule
[12:57] Korey Lee has been a pleasant surprise but is still splitting playing duties with Martin Maldonado. With audio from manager Pedro Grifol, James Fegan and Jim Margalus debate the merits fro...
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May 13, 2024 • 70 mins
Record Date: 5/12/2024
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[Intro] Chicago White Sox are 9-7 in their last 16 games. Are we currently witnessing the best stretch run of 2024?
[10:54] Andrew Vaughn is waking up with a big series against Cleveland
[17:24] Outstanding pitching from Erick Fedde and Garrett Crochet help build a more confident feeling about the White Sox entering games
[25:15] How much longer with Michael Soroka?
[33:19] John Schriffen's ...
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May 9, 2024 • 65 mins
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[Intro] With the White Sox splitting their six-game road trip, and playing .500 baseball their last 12 games, is the regression pendulum swinging back to their favor?
[7:02] How much runway does Michael Soroka have left to keep his starting pitching role?
[16:36] Searching for accountability, how should the White Sox shuffle their lineup? Who needs more plate appearances with runners on?
[27:51] Should the White Sox...
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May 6, 2024 • 69 mins
Record Date: 5/5/2024
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[Intro] Pedro Grifol feels a lot better than he did earlier this week
[4:47] Are the White Sox a chaos team?
[8:49] Welcome, Bryan Ramos. How all of a sudden the White Sox middle infield depth is being tested due to injuries.
[20:54] What James Fegan did during a three hour rain delay
[23:08] The Athletic reported that Standard Media Group, not Stadium, will have broadcast rights for Chicago ...
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May 3, 2024 • 67 mins
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Guest: Ken Smoller, Author of "Last Comiskey"
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[Intro] Chicago White Sox are swept again by Minnesota and manager Pedro Grifol can't be happy with how poorly the veterans are playing defense
[10:36] Are the White Sox fun bad?
[12:54] Andrew Vaughn had five hits against Minnesota. Is he beginning to show signs of...
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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
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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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