Sox Machine

Jose Abreu had another 30+ HR and 100+ RBI season in 2021. He's still putting up run production numbers that's made Abreu one of the most consistent sluggers in baseball. Entering his Age 35 season in 2022, and without a contract after, can Abreu continue this effort? Or will age regression finally set in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, a...

With an MLB Lockout looming, this year's GM Meetings could be this winter's main event when it comes to offseason rumors and gossip. Josh and Jim recap what White Sox GM Rick Hahn said about Carlos Rodon, Craig Kimbrel, and his priorities to make the 2022 roster stronger this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

Yoan Moncada had a 4.0+ WAR season, which was Top 3 in MLB for FanGraphs, and yet his 2021 season felt lacking. A solid batting average and terrific on-base percentage help Moncada with many advanced metrics, but the lack of power is concerning. So is the lack of success against four-seam fastballs. After five seasons with the White Sox, do we know what kind of player Moncada is? Learn more about...

The Chicago White Sox needed starting pitching help entering the 2021 season. Enter Lance Lynn. How his performance helped the White Sox win the AL Central, where we think he ends up in the Cy Young voting, but can Lynn figure out the Houston Astros? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

After a great first impression in 2020, Dallas Keuchel failed to meet expectations in 2021. A dismal second half of the season raises a few questions about Keuchel and his status with the 2022 Chicago White Sox roster. 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 pe...

Josh and Jim launch the 2021 Sox Machine Offseason Plan Project. It's everyone's turn to play GM making key decisions on tendering or non-tendering contracts, which free agents to bring back, and what players to target in free agencies and trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Date: 10/24/2021 Josh and Jim review the Chicago White Sox 2021 midseason acquisitions: Ryan Tepera, Cesar Hernandez, and Craig Kimbrel. Two of the three didn't meet expectations playing in a White Sox uniform. How does their poor play influence Rick Hahn's decision-making this upcoming offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Date: 10/21/2021 Josh and Jim recap Carlos Rodón's 2021 season with the Chicago White Sox. After his amazing turnaround, there are a lot of questions about what's next for Rodón. Will the White Sox make a qualifying offer to Rodón? Would Rodón accept it? If he doesn't what would his market look like in free agency? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simp...

Josh and Jim empty out the P.O. Sox mailbag answering all of the questions in a special podcast episode. 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.

Stream Date: 10/12/2021 Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox loss in Game 4 of the ALDS, and attempt to answer "What's next?" 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.

Stream Date: 10/11/2021 Midnight CT Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox Game 3 victory in the ALDS. Leury Garcia had his big moment and Ryan Tepera provided much-needed shutdown innings from the bullpen. 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 dat...

Stream Date: 10-8-2021 Josh and Jim recap Game 2 of the ALDS which Houston won again, 9-4. However, the White Sox had a 4-2 lead in the fifth inning that was erased in part due to some questionable decisions made by Tony La Russa. They break down those decisions, ponder where the power is from White Sox hitters, and find a silver lining in Luis Robert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Stream Date: 10-7-2021 Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox ALDS Game 1 loss. Why did Lance Lynn struggle again against Houston? Why do the White Sox have such a tough time against Lance McCullers? What's next for Game 2? They answer those questions and break down the critical plays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Guests: Stephen Nelson, MLB Network, NHL Network, and Host of "Intentional Talk" Mike Ferrin, MLB Radio, Host of "Power Alley" and Pre-and-Post Game Host for Arizona Diamondbacks Stephen Nelson and Mike Ferrin are two national MLB media hosts who have Chicago ties. They join the Sox Machine Podcast to share their thoughts about the White Sox chances against Houston in the ALDS. Learn more about yo...

Rundown Intro: State of the White Sox heading into the postseason 4:45: Dallas Keuchel’s postseason roster status 9:40: MLB Regular Season Recap 20:16: What would this year’s postseason look like using 2020 format 25:54: Houston Astros ALDS Preview 48:09: Postseason Picks 66:03: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Stream Date: 9-30-2021 Josh, Jim, and Bennett recap the White Sox sweeping Cincinnati, Carlos Rodon's final regular-season start, and preview the final series against Detroit. 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.

Rundown Last night: Tim Anderson is appealing a three-game suspension for making contact with an umpire. He and Gavin Sheets both went yard as Carlos Rodon pitched five scoreless innings with less than premium stuff in a 6-1 victory.  Around MLB: The American League Wild Card race continues to be the tightest as the Blue Jays beat the Yankees, Boston shut out Baltimore, and Seattle continues to wi...

On Today's Episode: Luis Robert is feeling it Reynaldo Lopez was dealing it Jose Abreu is still reeling 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.

Good morning. Here's the rundown: MONDAY: Benches cleared late in the White Sox's 8-7 victory over Detroit, which Mike Wright made more interesting than it had to be. TONIGHT: The White Sox return home to face the Cincinnati Reds, with Reynaldo López squaring off against a guy making his MLB debut. ON THE FARM: The DSL White Sox lost to the DSL Reds while the Charlotte Knights head to Memphis for...

Rundown Intro: White Sox win season series vs. Cleveland 2:50: White Sox final regular season week plans 7:32: Carlos Rodon’s updated schedule 12:26: Who should start Game 1 of ALDS? 21:55: Dylan Cease climbing the single-season strikeout leaderboard 27:21: MLB Postseason picture 41:01: Cincinnati Reds series preview 53:15: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

On today's episode: Sox split with Cleveland The AL Central Title belongs to the Sox Jake Burger homers to win it for Charlotte 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.

Stream Date: 9-22-2021 Josh and Jim continue the discussion regarding how mediocre the White Sox play has been in September. Is there a silver lining in sight? Can this team get back into rhythm before the regular season starts? 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...

Yesterday: Pretty much a replay of Monday’s loss. Plenty of traffic on the basepath’s but White Sox offense struggle scoring runs.  Today: Good chance that the last game in Detroit this season will be washed away by rain. If Mother Nature cooperates, it’ll be Reynaldo Lopez on the mound.  Around MLB: Chris Bassitt and Shane Bieber will return later this week. Race for the NL West title stays hot a...

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox blew a 3-0 lead thanks to an unimposing Carlos Rodón and some unimpressive defense, with another sketchy Craig Kimbrel eighth inning. TODAY: Dallas Keuchel faces Tyler Alexander in a day game, bumped up five hours earlier to beat inclement weather. Adam Engel is supposed to be back. ON THE FARM: The DSL White Sox win a shortened game as o...

Rundown Intro : What did Josh miss while being in Texas? 3:11 : White Sox offense lack consistency 10:40 : What’s wrong with Eloy Jimenez? 16:41 : POP Quiz 18:11 : Consistency of White Sox SP 21:19 : Michael Kopech and Aaron Bummer strong stretch 25:05 : Globe Life Field Review 39:01 : Detroit Tigers series preview 49:19 : PO Sox  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...