Sox Machine

Date: 11/29/2025 Sox Machine's James Fegan joins Inside The Clubhouse on 670 AM the Score, and then White Sox Weekly on ESPN 1000 AM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Guest: Dan Szymborski, FanGraphs Rundown [Intro] Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs.com joins the podcast to review the 2026 ZiPS projections. Where does ZiPS seeing the most improvement for the White Sox? What metric will be key for Colson Montgomery to make another leap forward in his development? Which position group needs the most he...

:":This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.com Rundown [Intro] Recap of recent MLB transactions as the White Sox re-sign Derek Hill, but let Mike Tauchman, Tim Elko, and Cam Booser go. [3:42] One of the best friends of the show, Jim Callis of MLB.com joins to recap the Arizona Fall League. [6:53] How this year's AFL prospects stack with previous s...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox added Tanner McDougal and Duncan Davitt to their 40-man roster this week, and then made two additional trades. Audio from White Sox GM Chris Getz explaining the rationale of his decision-making, and Tanner McDougal expressing his excitement in being one step closer to accomplishing his dream. ...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Sox Machine  is also helping with the South Side Food Drive to raise donations for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Every $1 donated is worth three meals. You can join the virtual food drive by donating at this link:  https://myfooddrives.org/team/782427 Rundown [Intro] Tuesday, November 18 is two deadlines in Major League Bas...

This episode is presented by Ankin Law and South Side Food Drive. Need personal injury law help? Visit ankinlaw.com.  The South Side Food Drive has now raised more than $20,000. To join, visit https://myfooddrives.org/team/782427 Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox introduce Derek Shomon as their new hitting coach. Audio from Chris Getz and Will Venable, who share their excitement in bringing Sh...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Sox Machine is also helping with the South Side Food Drive to raise donations for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Every $1 donated is worth three meals. You can join the virtual food drive by donating at this link:  https://myfooddrives.org/team/782427 Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox hire new pitching coach Zach Bove from t...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Sox Machine is also helping with the South Side Food Drive to raise donations for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Every $1 donated is worth three meals. You can join the virtual food drive by donating at this link: https://myfooddrives.org/team/782427 [3:20] The World Series did make it back to Toronto, and in...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Thoughts on the World Series as it heads to Los Angeles tied one game apiece. Early on it seems clear that the Toronto Blue Jays have to get to the Dodgers bullpen earlier. With how the starting pitching stacks up, can the Blue Jays win at least one game in LA to get the series back home?  [9:33] First Base Review:...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] James Fegan is back and shares his experience of running the Chicago Marathon. [7:05] Our World Series preview as Seattle suffers another heartbreak, George Springer's big moment, Shohei Ohtani coming off one of the best performances ever, Vlad Guerrero Jr. crushing this postseason, and our series predictions. [24:...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox starting pitching staff had a 4.39 ERA, which ranked 21st in MLB. However, the starters FIP of 4.89 ranked 29th in MLB. So if the rotation pulled off a minor miracle carrying a better ERA with minimal defensive improvement, what did we like about the White Sox starting pitchers in 2025? [10:59...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] A few thoughts on the League Championship series. It seems like Milwaukee could be in big trouble heading to Los Angeles. Meanwhile, after a big Game 3 win in Seattle, could Toronto steal another game to send the series back to Canada?  [10:50] The Bullpen Review is to help recap the previous season's production wh...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Congrats to James Fegan for completing the Chicago Marathon [4:47] Championship Series Preview: Can Andrew Vaughn continue to be Milwaukee's hero in the postseason? [16:59] ALCS Preview: Blue Jays vs. Mariners - How Toronto focused on improving bat speed helped them overwhelm the New York Yankees.  [29:38] NLCS Pre...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Best of luck to James Fegan who is running the Chicago Marathon this weekend!  [2:00] MLB Postseason recap as the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers advance to their respective Championship Series. We've got two Game 5's as Tarik Skubal takes the ball for Detroit against Seattle, and the Chicago Cubs hold th...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Catching up on White Sox news, lots of changes on the coaching front, including pitching coach Ethan Katz. What was the driver for not renewing contracts? [6:23] How do we assess Ethan Katz's tenure as pitching coach? [12:46] Are we surprised the White Sox didn't hold on to Sergio Santos? [15:45] Looking at team St...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] A big thank you to our supporters at Sox Machine for following the 2025 season with us.  [5:08] Colson Montgomery delivered a season highlight with his go-ahead two run home run vs. Washington. [9:31] Shane Smith finishes 2025 on a very strong note by pitching a gem in Game 162. [15:12] Initial assessment of 2025 s...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [INTRO] The Chicago White Sox slide in September has been disheartening. After starting 8-2, the White Sox are 1-11 in their last 12 games. What gives? Why did things suddenly turn sour for the White Sox? [8:12] Series Preview: Washington Nationals [11:19] What's left to play for with the White Sox?  [21:11] The Birmingham...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. The Chicago White Sox hosted a podcast row for their home 2025 season finale.  Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox Director of Player Personal, Gene Watson, joins Josh Nelson to talk about the 2025 season. What his highlight of the year was, how Watson and Jim Thome help with draft efforts, and breaking down how the White Sox scouts...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. PSA: Sox Machine will be part of the Chicago White Sox fan appreciation event held in the Craft Cave at Rate Field on Sunday, September 21. Stop by and be part of the show! Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz hosts his end of the regular season press conference. Touching on many topics including highlights...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox get swept again in Cleveland, and just like in April, they only score three runs in three games. So what gives? Why did the White Sox have a terrible time scoring runs in Cleveland this season? [12:05] Series Preview: Baltimore Orioles. What is the Orioles path forward this offseason? What's the W...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] White Sox manager Will Venable comments on the recent run as his team is 25-25 since the All-Star Break [2:52] James Fegan reports from the clubhouse how the players are believing that their recent play can be the new normal. [5:24] In the first half of 2025, the White Sox were 26-55. Since? 31-35 with 15 more game...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] The red hot Chicago White Sox have won seven of their last eight games. It's been a great change of pace, even though it feels a bit strange in trying make sense of what everyone is watching.  [6:46] With a 23-24 record post All-Star Break, are the White Sox closer to contending than initially thought? While the cr...

This episode presented by Ankin Law and Ramova Theater.  Live Show Recording: September 6, 2025 Guest: Courtney Finnicum, Baseball Isn't Boring Rundown: What do you make of the Chicago White Sox post All-Star Break? Is this level of performance real? Why do you think the White Sox went from one of the worst offenses in baseball before the All-Star Break, to now a Top 10 unit?  Colson Montgomery: I...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox had a great time in Minneapolis, which is a rarity.  [7:33] Helping drive the offense, outside of monster home runs from Colson Montgomery, are the catchers Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero. Are Montgomery's home runs overshadowing Teel's impressive season? Why the White Sox should continue to figure out...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Josh Nelson shares the event details Sox Machine is looking to host in 2026 [4:45] Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs.com joins the show to share how ZiPS is viewing key, young White Sox players. Why ZiPS thinks Colson Montgomery and Shane Smith can be 2+ WAR players in 2026. The defensive uncertainty of Miguel Vargas, an...