Sox Machine

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox are 14-17 after sweeping the Los Angeles Angels. But they went May only 1.5 games back of Cleveland and Detroit for first place in the AL Central. They are 13-12 in their last 25 games. So how is the clubhouse feeling about this stretch? Do the White Sox believe they can stick around longer th...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Audio from the press conference held by Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz prior to the start of the Nationals series. His early thoughts on Munetaka Murakami, and if there have been discussions about a contract extension. Plus, injury updates on Kyle Teel and Tanner McDougal. Manager Will Venable explain...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox hit eight more home runs in their series win over Arizona. Is the home run offense by design for the 2026 White Sox? [7:07] Munetaka Murakami is grabbing all of the headlines for good reason. But Colson Montgomery is also heating up. Is he ready to carry the offense much like he did last year?  [1...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox hit eight home runs in their series win at Sacramento. Munetaka Murakami hit three of them and is starting to boom again at the plate. Is his production similar to that of Kyle Schwarber?  [8:32] Everson Pereira had three doubles and made some nice defensive plays in right field. Can he lock d...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox series against Tampa Bay is highlighted by the two promotions: Noah Schultz and Sam Antonacci. Hear from White Sox GM Chris Getz, manager Will Venable, Schultz, and Antonacci. [7:57] With a 6-13 record, White Sox fans are upset about how the team has started 2026. Is the front office aware tha...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Audio from Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable, shortstop Colson Montgomery, and infielder Tanner Murray recapping the weekend in Kansas City [4:51] Hello, Noah Schultz: With the big promotion, what should White Sox fans expect to see from Schultz?  [20:49] Recapping the weekend in Kansas City, and the pitching...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Audio from Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable, who explains the team's thought process of demoting Shane Smith. What he needs to work on in AAA, and the upcoming mental challenge he needs to overcome.  [4:30] James Fegan and Jim Margalus join the show to discuss Smith being optioned. What is the timeline for Sm...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox pull off an impressive sweep against the Toronto Blue Jays. Audio from Davis Martin and Colson Montgomery, as both spoke about the bad start but now things are starting to settle in.  [6:35] James Fegan joins the show to talk about the Grant Taylor opener strategy, if Miguel Vargas is living up to...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] 1-5 Start: Len Kasper and Darrin Jackson on the radio mentioned that every team has a six-game span like this during a 162-game season. But when it feels way worse when a team starts a season like this. Do you imagine any panic within the White Sox clubhouse after this opening road trip? [5:54] Run Prevention Issue...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Audio from Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable and shortstop Colson Montgomery reacting to being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers [6:30] James Fegan joins the show after spending the weekend in Milwaukee. He shares his insights from the White Sox clubhouse, including the early issues they are acknowledging that ne...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] The relationship between the White Sox and Frank Thomas is so strained that a new lawsuit has been filed by the Hall of Famer. This time, it's using his likeness without permission for the new City Connect jerseys. Why this new episode is sad, and a hope for cooler heads comes sooner than later.  [11:06] Special gu...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox sign old friend Reese McGuire to a one year contract and will be moving on from Korey Lee as the primary backup catcher. Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus ponder aloud why the White Sox made this move so late during spring training. [10:41] 2026 Bullpen Preview: Who are the four most important reliever...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Latest update on Mike Vasil's injury and the rumored pitcher ready to take his spot in the bullpen [5:01] Alexander Alberto placed on waivers [7:57] An open conversation about some baseball outlets looking to phase our ERA when evaluating pitchers, and instead of using newer metrics like K-BB%.  [17:55] 2026 Previe...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] The impact of Kyle Teel out four to six weeks with his hamstring injury. Why the impact doesn't feel as great as previous Spring Training injuries.  [10:36] World Baseball Classic enters Quarterfinals as Team USA faces Canada. After losing to Italy, and not showing the same exuberance as the other countries, should...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Audio from Will Venable and Shane Smith after the Chicago White Sox announce their Opening Day starter. After Smith, how does the rest of the White Sox starting rotation stack? Also, is it OK if the White Sox give Smith extra day of rest to start 2026?  [8:49] 2026 Preview: First Base and Munetaka Murakami .  What...

This episode is presented by  Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Catching up on Chicago White Sox Spring Training prior to Thursday night’s game against Cleveland: examining the current outfield roster, highlighting the top hitters, and spotlighting the pitchers who are performing well at camp.  [9:18] Brian Page of Rapsodo, who handles the company's MLB relationships, joins the...

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...