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This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Sounds from camp include Will Venable, who wishes Munetaka Murakami luck in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Plus, Miguel Vargas is aiming to improve his range at third base. Colson Montgomery shares how camp feels in year two and how he's hoping to improve his first step defensively.  [6:45] Sam Antonacci cont...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Sounds from camp as Shane Smith shares his thoughts about the first spring outing and how the pressure feels different from last year. [6:28] This is the final weekend for WBC players before they join their respective countries' squads. Munetaka Murakami's first base defense will be something to watch as he's still...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Sounds from camp as Will Venable talks about ABS and the base coaches boxes. Chris Murphy, Mike Vasil, and Sean Burke share how their first pitching appearances went.  [8:04] First impression with White Sox pitchers [12:13] First impression with White Sox hitters [15:32] First impression of Munetaka Murakami [17:36...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Audio from Spring Training media sessions from manager Will Venable and hitting coach Derek Shomon. What impresses Shomon the most about Munetaka Murakami? Also, Everson Pereira seems to be a focus for the coaching staff early in camp. [6:50] James Fegan shares the latest intel on what to expect in the first weeken...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Sounds from camp as Will Venable shares what he told the troops in the full squad meeting, why Mike Vasil believes the Chicago White Sox will be good this season, and why trying out for the Sox is a dream come true for Ryan Borucki.  [7:05] Fantasy Baseball Leagues are open for Sox Machine subscribers. Please visit...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] The show starts with Keith Law and Jim Margalus revisiting their conversation last year about Colson Montgomery. How things have changed, how some things haven't changed, and what it means heading into the 2026 season.  [6:51] Law's thoughts about Braden Montgomery and what area of his game needs the most improveme...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Austin Hays signing is official. Audio from the signing press conference as White Sox GM Chris Getz explains the fit and Hays shares why he picked the White Sox.  [13:37] 2026 Spring Training Preview: Which White Sox storylines are we following this spring? Munetaka Murakami will command the most attention while th...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown: [Intro] Chris Getz pulled off a trade on Sunday as the Chicago White Sox acquired two right-handed pitchers in Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin. Getz shared how long he was working on this trade, the role Hicks will play with the White Sox, and how excited he is about adding another young pitcher like Sandlin.  [13:18] Jim,...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Kicking off 2026 SoxFest at the Louis L. Valentine Boys & Girls Club, Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz speaks with the media about his expectations for the upcoming season and how he's not done shopping yet. Chris Getz and Will Venable set the 2026 SoxFest stage. [9:30] White Sox manager Will Venable shares his plan...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Catching up on White Sox news, as Munetaka Murakami is officially on Team Japan, and Roger Bossard is a Hall of Famer.  [4:09] State of the White Sox Farm System: With the recent Player Development Staff announcement, hear from White Sox director Paul Janish's thoughts about the current farm system. Plus, new Charl...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown: [Intro] Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz explains the rationale of trading Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets. James Fegan asks Getz about Luisangel Acuna's expected playing time and what's next for Getz this offseason.  [11:47] What is Luis Robert Jr.'s lasting legacy with the White Sox? The potential was r...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] For the first time in 13 seasons of podcasting about the Chicago White Sox, the intro had to be re-recorded as Luis Robert Jr. trade news broke. There's also site and podcast news, including White Sox Wake Up Call's return for the 2026 season, the Sox Machine 20th Anniversary Party, and our upcoming coverage plans....

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown: [Intro] Recapping the Chicago White Sox 2026 International Prospect signings with David Keller. Scouting reports on top signees Fernando Graterol and Sebastian Romero. Beat reporter James Fegan asks Keller how this year's class came together, how the new Dominican Republic facility played a role, and how they used advance...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Audio from Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable, who chimes in on Munetaka Murakami, Sean Newcomb, and how he wants to see the starting pitchers compete for the final spots in the rotation.  [7:37] Sean Newcomb meets with the White Sox media since signing a one-year contract. Newcomb shares why he picked the Whit...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Guest: Eric Longenhagen, FanGraphs Rundown [Intro] We are back for our 13th season podcasting the Chicago White Sox. Catching up on news from the holidays, including Jared Kelenic signing a minor league contract, Danny Mendick is now a manager, SoxFest Live update, and Jason Benetti being approached for NBC's top MLB gig. [4:25] E...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] With the holidays wrapping up, the Sox Machine crew share what they got for Christmas.  [8:50] Addressing the Yoan Moncada rumors, and how much help the White Sox need in the outfield.  [17:44] Our personal favorite 2025 moments [26:15] Using page views, social media engagement, and podcast listens, we compiled the...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Highlights from Munetaka Murakami's introduction press conference. Why Chris Getz feels this signing continues the momentum his ballclub has been building since the second half.  [10:16] Hello, Sean Newcomb. The White Sox signed the veteran left-handed pitcher open to the idea of having him start games in 2026. A b...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Our initial reaction to the Chicago White Sox signing Munetaka Murakami [16:24] What Murakami is bringing to the White Sox: big power and a healthy walk rate [20:16] What are Murakami's red flags? Contact rate is eye-opening that drives a high strikeout rate. Is it possible for the White Sox hitting team can help M...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] A behind the scenes retelling of what it was like being at the MLB Draft Lottery and speaking with White Sox personal afterwards. [10:38] A week after the Winter Meetings, and not much has changed for the White Sox.  [14:06] A deep dive into the White Sox new Rule 5 draftees: Jedixson Paez and Alexander Alberto. Wh...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Chicago White Sox will have the #1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Hear from Chris Getz and Mike Shirley's reaction to the news. Sox Machine's Josh Nelson lays out the upcoming outlook for the White Sox draft efforts.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Baseball America's JJ Cooper joins Jim Margalus to share how the MLB Draft Lottery works, and previews the upcoming Rule 5 Draft, which the White Sox should be making another selection on Wednesday. [18:40] Anthony Kay is officially with the Chicago White Sox, and he shared with James Fegan why he picked the organi...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Guest: Mike Ferrin, MLB Network Radio Rundown [Intro] Audio from Chris Getz who holds court in Monday's Winter Meetings. He talks about maintaining the current course, if he believes there's a contending core being built with players currently in hand, and what the White Sox have achieved in his three years as general manager. [6:...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] The Sox Machine House in Orlando is setup and ready to cover the Winter Meetings. Sharing what we are hoping to learn from Chris Getz and Will Venable in their media scrums.  [9:27] Jeff Kent is going to the Hall of Fame, but with Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens missing the voting cutoff again, will they ever make it...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Hello, Anthony Kay. The Chicago White Sox add to their starting rotation by signing Kay to a two year, $12 million contract ($5 million in 2026, $5 million in 2027, $2 million buyout or $10 million mutual option in 2028). What should White Sox fans expect from Kay, and how much risk does this signing carry?  [15:57...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Dylan Cease signs with the Toronto Blue Jays for a seven year, $210 million contract. Our thoughts about the new deal for an old friend of the White Sox, and a look at how well ex-Aces for the franchise have fared after being traded.  [19:18] Ethan Katz is joining the Houston Astros coaching staff. Why he's still w...