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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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White Sox Continue on Historical Pace While Birmingham Glows
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Record Date: 6/26/2024
Rundown
[Intro] Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs joins the show to discuss how ZiPS views the rest of 2024 for the White Sox. Why Chris Getz should trade Luis Robert Jr. sooner than later as the near future outlook is very hazy and who could use Erick Fedde the most?
[28:43] Jonathan Nelson, President and General Manager of the Birmingham Barons, stops by to talk about the Southern League First Half Division Title and the Rickwood Classic.
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2024 Midseason P.O. Sox Mailbag Episode
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Record Date: 6/23/2024
Rundown
[Intro] Chicago White Sox lose another series but the Birmingham Barons clinched a postseason berth
[3:45] What worked for Drew Thorpe?
[6:03] What didn't work for Jonathan Cannon?
[8:40] Odd handling of Eloy Jimenez's injury
[16:53] LA Dodgers series preview
[22:46] P.O. Sox question and answer begins with about possibility of Chris Flexen and Nicky Lopez getting DFA'd after trade deadline
[25:45] Which White Sox relievers wouldn't we trade?
[26:55] Thoughts about the Cristian Mena and Gregory Santos trades
[28:38] How does the White Sox medical staff compare to other teams?
[31:47] What has Chris Getz done that has been unquestionably good?
[35:37] How is Edgar Quero's catching ability?
[39:52] What does Lenyn Sosa's future career look like?
[43:07] Which MLB teams will be the surprise sellers at trade deadline?
[48:09] How we would change the White Sox outside perspective to lure future free agents?
[54:27] Will Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillen do pre and post game show on new RSN?
[57:02] Who are the hitters we like for the White Sox to draft after the first round?
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2024 White Sox Trade Power Rankings
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[Intro] White Sox GM Chris Getz talks about current state of the Chicago White Sox and how he feels about the current trade market
[13:23] Next 30 days will be quite busy for the Chicago White Sox as they field calls and text messages about trading for players, and preparing for the 2024 MLB Draft. James Fegan explains who is handling what within the White Sox front office
[22:38] How White Sox players are feeling about the upcoming trade deadline
[27:03] The White Sox Trade Power Rankings: who are the most desired trade targets from the White Sox and their probability of them getting dealt before the deadline?
[53:38] What fueled Jonathan Cannon's great start against Houston?
[58:36] Detroit Tigers series preview
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White Sox get snakebitten by Arizona
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Rundown
[Intro] Recap White Sox series in Arizona
[2:07] Drew Thorpe gets roughed up in his second career start. What went wrong and how does Thorpe want to bounce back in his next outing?
[12:03] Erick Fedde flirted with disaster but was able to get out of serious jams. With how well Fedde has pitched in 2024 is his trade value at the highest?
[22:25] James Fegan visits the White Sox Arizona Complex League team and he's got a new favorite prospect
[31:59] Houston Astros visit Chicago as they recently released Jose Abreu. Our reaction to the news and would the White Sox be interested in bringing Abreu back next year?
[43:45] White Sox Director of Pitching, Brian Bannister, is high on Jonathan Cannon.
[48:00] Can Garrett Crochet continue to dominate just using two pitches?
[51:33] Around MLB: The Draft Combine, Dodgers dealing with injuries, and why the Braves need outfield help soon
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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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