Sox Machine Blue Wire

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Record Date: 6/5/2024
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[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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Record Date: 6/2/2024
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[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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Record Date: 5/30/2024
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[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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Record Date: 5/28/2024
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[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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Record Date: 5/26/2024
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[Intro] Pedro Grifol gets upset at his players for playing flat against Baltimore on Sunday. Soundbites from Garrett Crochet, Korey Lee, and Danny Mendick disagree with their manager about the team's efforts. With this White Sox squad on pace for being the worst ever in franchise history, how much longer will Grifol manager if he loses the clubhouse?


[21:56] Erick Fedde's great start against Baltimore will only enhance his trade value as the White Sox front office deserves kudos for that signing. Meanwhile, Garrett Crochet gets high praise from Baltimore for his recent start


[35:11] The Charlotte Knights visited Nashville and Jim Margalus was in attendance. He gives his in-person report on key White Sox prospects, including Colson Montgomery.


[48:51] Series Preview: Blue Jays


[53:47] Around MLB: Ronald Acuna Jr. out for the season and Jose Ramirez torrid RBI pace puts the White Sox offense to shame


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Record Date: 5/22/2024
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[Intro] The Good: Garrett Crochet was excellent again and carries a 0.39 ERA in the month of May. What's working for Crochet and is it crazy to think of the White Sox trading him this season?


[13:05] The Bad: Eloy Jimenez lands on the IL due to a hamstring strain.


[20:10] The Ugly: Nick Nastrini has gotten rocked in his last two MLB starts. Which raises the questions of who will be part of this rotation in a month and post All-Star break?

[34:00] Series Preview: Baltimore Orioles

[45:27] State of the AL Central as Cleveland and Kansas City are separating from the pack


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