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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!"
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Sox Machine Live!: Pregaming for Seattle
Live stream date: 6/13/2024
Jim Margalus and Josh Nelson host a pregame show for the White Sox vs. Mariners.
Topics
White Sox starting pitchers have been good
White Sox relievers have been bad
Is Ethan Katz doing a good job?
Andrew Vaughn on a heater
Garrett Crochet back on the All-Star leaderboard
White Sox vs. Diamondbacks preview
College World Series Jell-O shot challenge
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White Sox end worst franchise losing streak with a split against Boston
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Record Date: 6/9/2024
Rundown
[Intro] White Sox split a four-game series against Boston but had an excellent chance of winning the series. But Martin Maldonado, again, couldn't muster any offense which has led to manager Pedro Grifol defending his honor
[11:37] USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports that Pedro Grifol is not at risk of an imminent dismissal.
[16:30] Gavin Sheets and Paul DeJong are on a roll
[25:45] Josh thinks there is too much Duke Ellis in recent White Sox games
[30:30] Hello, Drew Thorpe
[38:23] Series Preview: Seattle Mariners
[49:12] Around MLB: the London Series and Aaron Judge is slugging over .700
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White Sox tie franchise worst losing streak at 13 games
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Record Date: 6/5/2024
Rundown
[Intro] White Sox reach a new low
[4:13] Pedro Grifol's job status is in jeopardy as Josh and Jim contemplate why a dismissal hasn't happened yet
[26:43] Highlights and lowlights from Chicago Cubs series
[36:25] One of the few things to look forward to for White Sox fans is trade market. Josh and Jim discuss the odds both Garrett Crochet and Luis Robert Jr. get dealt before July 30.
[51:50] Series Preview: Boston Red Sox
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White Sox have painful weekend in Milwaukee
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Record Date: 6/2/2024
Rundown
[Intro] Milwaukee Tailgate recap
[4:28] Andrew Benintendi goes on the IL for an injury that's been bugging him for seven weeks. Why do these types of injuries that impact players for such a long duration keep happening to the White Sox?
[12:10] Andrew Vaughn has a sprain finger that may require him to go on the IL
[16:54] Tommy Pham, the fighter (Warning: Explicit Language)
[24:32] John Schriffen Minute
[30:32] Good news: Paul DeJong is hitting homers as his season OPS is the best since 2019
[38:10] Series Preview: Chicago Cubs
[50:27] Around MLB: Division leads, has Aaron Judge hit more home runs than anyone will on the White Sox, and Spencer Torkelson's demotion
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What can stop the White Sox dumpster fire season?
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Record Date: 5/30/2024
Rundown
[Intro] Happy Birthday to James Fegan
[2:59] What are the White Sox clubhouse vibes after getting swept again?
[11:03] Will Pedro Grifol make changes in the way he's managing to get the team to play better?
[22:15] How should Sox Machine cover this White Sox squad? Continue looking for hope or see how big this dumpster fire of a season gets?
[27:30] Bryan Ramos gets demoted. What are the White Sox looking for Ramos to improve upon before getting another shot in the majors?
[35:03] Series Preview: Milwaukee; including details of our tailgate event on Saturday, June 1
[42:06] Is the Brewers model of success more attainable for the White Sox than chasing what's worked for the Orioles and Astros?
[49:32] If the White Sox get swept again, will changes come on Monday?
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2024 NCAA Baseball Postseason Preview with Mike Ferrin
Record Date: 5/28/2024
Rundown
[Intro] Mike Ferrin called the ACC Tournament and shares his observations about the quality of play
[5:41] Ferrin's thoughts about Chase Burns
[11:16] Ferrin's thoughts about Nick Kurtz
[17:35] The Tucson Regional could be chaotic with the quality of programs involved.
[23:59] Pick to Click: Which schools are we most confident that will reach Omaha?
[32:10] Sleeper teams that can make a run to the College World Series
[34:34] Why White Sox fans should watch this year's NCAA postseason
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