Sox Machine

Yesterday: The Chicago White Sox played terrible baseball as they were embarrassed losing both games of the doubleheader against Cleveland by a combined score of 13-2. Today: Dylan Cease attempts to stop the losing streak. Down on the Farm : Big offensive performances out of Birmingham and Winston-Salem. Around MLB : Miguel Cabrera is one hit shy of 3,000, the Rangers turn a triple play, and Shohe...

Record Date: 4/17/2022 The Chicago White Sox win their third straight series to start 2022 and currently have the American League’s best record at 6-3.  Rundown Intro: How have the White Sox pulled off this good start?  3:29: The Vince Velasquez Experience 6:10: White Sox bats are cold 10:25: Jose Abreu’s change in approach  22:08: Golden Cog of the Series - Dylan Cease, and Michael Kopech leading...

Record Date: 4/14/2022 Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox series win over the Seattle Mariners. Nothing but good vibes after six games no matter how often Jim brings up Leury Garcia. Golden Cog of the Series: Luis Robert Vince Velasquez and Dallas Keuchel hold their own Is the defense better than what we thought? Series preview of the Tampa Bay Rays Should Clayton Kershaw been allowed to att...

Last night: Through waves of rain the Chicago White Sox thanks to home runs from Eloy Jimenez, Tim Anderson, and Luis Robert beat Seattle, 6-4. Today: Both teams after fighting the rain will have to fight strong winds this afternoon as Jimmy Lambert makes the start. Down on the Farm: Charlotte and Memphis combine for 32 runs, and Birmingham notches their first victory of the season. Around MLB: Cl...

On today's Wake Up Call with Bennett Karoll Vince Velazquez Survives Luis Robert Drives Kohl Simas Thrives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record Date: 4/10/2022 Intro: Sox Machine Announcement 4:35: Tigers series recap 7:30: Cog of the Series - Andrew Vaughn 12:22: Starting Pitcher Review 23:03: Seattle Mariners series preview 32:38: New concession items at GRF 38:25: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

Happy 2022 White Sox Opening Day! News: Yoan Moncada goes to the IL for three weeks to rest an oblique muscle. Jake Burger will replace Moncada at third base. Today: Lucas Giolito takes the ball as the White Sox offense gets ready to face LHP Eduardo Rodríguez. This Weekend: Dylan Cease will start on Saturday, and Michael Kopech will finish the series on Sunday. Down on the Farm: Charlotte wins ag...

Guest: Laurence Holmes, 670 the Score Josh and Jim invite Friend of the Show, Laurence Holmes, to join them in making their 2022 season predictions. How do they grade the White Sox offseason Best Case Scenario Worst Case Scenario Win/Loss Record White Sox MVP White Sox Breakout Player World Series Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast...

BREAKING NEWS! FutureSox and Sox Machine have agreed to a new partnership aimed at covering all aspects of the Chicago White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record Date: 4/4/2022 Lance Lynn is hurt and will miss the first two months of 2022. Zack Collins is gone, and the White Sox have themselves a new backup catcher. Josh and Jim recap the latest White Sox news while previewing the bullpen unit. A week ago, the White Sox bullpen appeared to be one of the best in Major League Baseball. Now that Craig Kimbrel has been traded and Garrett Crochet is out...

Record Date: 4/2/2022 Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox trading Craig Kimbrel to the Los Angeles Dodgers for outfielder AJ Pollock. What lessons are to learn from the Kimbrel experience? What does Pollock provide to an already strong White Sox team in 2022? What does this addition mean for Andrew Vaughn to start in 2022? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices H...

Record Date: 3/31/2022 Next in the series of 2022 Season Previews, Josh and Jim preview the Chicago White Sox outfielders. Is 2022 the year Eloy Jimenez unleashes and hits 40+ home runs? Will Luis Robert stay healthy and repeat his 2021 breakout to be a legit AL MVP candidate? And who will we all see play in right field? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted b...

Guest: Janice Scurio, NBC Sports Edge & CHGO We are continuing our 2022 Season Previews with a look at the Chicago White Sox starting pitchers. While the group loses Carlos Rodon, it still has three potential AL Cy Young candidates in Lucas Giolito, Lance Lynn, and Dylan Cease. Can they meet or exceed those lofty expectations? Then there is the Dallas Keuchel dilemma and managing Michael Kopech's...

Record Date: 3/22/2022 Josh and Jim kickoff the Sox Machine 2022 Season Previews with a look at the Chicago White Sox infield. A strong unit hopes both Jose Abreu and Yasmani Grandal fight off age regression for another season. Perhaps Yoan Moncada could re-capture his 2019 form, and if Tim Anderson hits 25+ home runs, would the White Sox left side of the infield to make the All-Star team? Learn m...

The big remaining free agents have finally found a home. Nothing bigger than Carlos Correa shocked the baseball world by signing with the Minnesota Twins. How does his addition impact the Chicago White Sox repeating as AL Central champs? What's the postseason outlook as the free agent dominos finally fall? Josh and Jim break it all down in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Josh and Jim contemplate how the Chicago White Sox stack up against the best teams in both the American League and Major League Baseball. With the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Freddie Freeman, they are the clear favorites to win the World Series. How far away are the White Sox? And would signing Michael Conforto help bridge the talent gap?  They also remember Pete Ward, who passed away on March 17t...

Record Date: 3/13/2022 The Chicago White Sox have been busy post-lockout. They continue adding more relievers to their pitching staff, signing Joe Kelly and Vince Velasquez. To help at second base, veteran Josh Harrison was added to the fold. While these three signings support the White Sox with depth, we are still waiting for Rick Hahn to pull off the major move. Do the White Sox have it in them...

Guest: James Fegan, The Athletic With MLB CBA negotiations still ongoing we visit with Chicago White Sox beat reporter for The Athletic, James Fegan. He shares insight from Glendale, Arizona as he watches White Sox minor league camp. This episode is sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook. For Illinois residents, use promo code SOXMACHINE when signing up for special offers. Learn more about your ad cho...

Record Date: 3/6/2022 With MLB CBA negotiations dragging, Josh and Jim decided to change things up by emptying out the listener mailbag. Answering questions about: Next home renovation projects MLB relegation The new CHGO media platform Development impact for players playing out of position How many fans MLB will lose over the lockout Guitar Hero or Rock Band Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

At least six games have been canceled by Commissioner Rob Manfred, and how things stand with CBA negotiations, we could see even more games get wiped off the schedule. This episode provides audio from both Manfred and MLBPA President Tony Clark from their press conferences. Afterward, Josh and Jim point out where the fault ultimately lies: the owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

MLB CBA negotiations are still not progressing to the point of a new deal coming soon. Now that MLB's deadline has come to avoid cancellation of regular-season games, is the entire month of April at risk? Josh and Jim discuss while wishing there was more consistent reporting of the details and insight on which MLB owners are causing issues. They also answer your questions about a new game show for...

Josh and Jim were optimistic that a new CBA could be agreed upon a few days ago this week. Despite both MLB and MLBPA meeting daily, there’s little progress being made. Now, MLB is threatening that if a new CBA is not agreed upon by Monday, February 28, regular-season games will begin to be canceled. They discuss how crazy it is that MLB willing to lose millions over what seems to be slight increa...

After last week’s 15 minute meeting both MLB and MLBPA have agreed to bring the key decisions makers to the table. This week, they will meet daily in hopes of hashing out a new CBA and ending the MLB Lockout. Is there reason to believe a new deal could be had? Or is this more smoke and the threat of delaying Opening Day becomes a reality? Josh and Jim discuss that and the new wearable technology s...

Keith Law drops in for his annual chat about the White Sox farm system, which is last in his organizational rankings, but with a top-20 prospect list that has more to watch than a 30th-place finish would suggest. Links: Keith Law's MLB farm system rankings Keith Law's top 20 White Sox prospects for 2022 Book recommendation: Hell of a Book by Jason Mott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

After Rob Manfred sparked cautious optimism about a "good proposal" from the Owners to the MLBPA, the offer was another dud. Still short on what the MLBPA is asking for in the Competitive Balance Tax, minimum salaries, and pre-arbitration bonus pools. Is it time to start worrying about Opening Day being delayed?  While MLB camp will not open this week, the minor leaguers participate in mini-camps....