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Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: A Lucas Giolito-Shane Bieber pitching duel was a classic, but the White Sox made a mess of the 10th inning in a 2-0 loss. TONIGHT: Carlos Rodón returns from his stomach issue to face Zach Plesac. Andrew Vaughn is probably playing. AROUND THE LEAGUE: James Paxton's start against the White Sox was his last in 2021, the Twins dropped the third straight, b...

Last Night: The Chicago White Sox win in bizarre fashion as Yasmani Grandal gets hit in the head on an errant throw. Tonight: Get your popcorn ready. It's Shane Bieber vs. Lucas Giolito. Around MLB: The police shooting death of Daunte Wright postpones Red Sox vs. Twins, Glasnow K's 14, and the AL Central is bunched up in the standings.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Rundown: 1:23: How we feel after 9 games3:19: Should we be concerned about the bullpen?7:51: Dylan Cease 2nd Start of 2021 / Michael Kopech usage16:04: Walking White Sox: Is this sustainable?25:33: Golden Cog of the Week28:05: Series Preview: Cleveland37:40: PO Sox Early trade targets Should we be worried about Yoan Moncada? Team Defense ebb and flow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Date: 4-9-2021 Guest: Connor McKnight, Host of White Sox Weekly and Pre/Postgame Host for Chicago White Sox Radio Rundown 2:00: Home Opener feeling6:18: Lance Lynn's terrific performance12:37: Yermin Mercedes18:34: Impressive starts to 2021 including Luis Robert taking walks23:29: Concerns after eight games26:23: Andrew Vaughn's playing time32:20: Can the White Sox win their 18th straight game aga...

Good morning. Here's the rundown.  YESTERDAY: Lance Lynn made a helluva first impression on White Sox fans by shutting out the Royals in the home opener. TODAY: The White Sox enjoy their first off day before resuming the series with Kansas City. AROUND THE LEAGUE: More emotional home openers, another miserable Oakland loss, and the Mets walk off the Marlins in a most controversial fashion. Learn m...

Stream date: 4/7/2021 Josh and Jim recap the series in Seattle as the White Sox won two out of three games. Discuss Tony La Russa's bullpen management, Nick Madrigal's early struggles, and preview the home opener against the Kansas City Royals.  Episode sponsored by CLEAR. A more effortless way of getting through security at airports and stadiums. Get two months free by using promo code SOXMACHINE...

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox belted three homers to overcome three defensive mistakes in the third inning, and now they're 3-3. TONIGHT: They'll try to head back to Chicago with a winning record behind Dallas Keuchel. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Fernando Tatis Jr. hits the injured list, other infielders change teams, Dane Dunning impresses, and every team is finally active. L...

Rundown: Last Night: Carlos Rodon pitched five scoreless innings and Yasmani Grandal drove in three runs en route to a 6-0 victory over Seattle.  Tonight: Lucas Giolito’s second start squaring off against LHP James Paxton Around MLB: Coors Field tabbed with hosting 2021 All-Star Game and scores from yesterday’s action.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by...

Rundown: 2:45: Recap what went wrong in the Los Angeles Angels series10:16: Golden Cog weekly winner - Yermin Mercedes14:19: What’s the plan if Tim Anderson has to go on the IL?17:17: Offense not hitting on all gears25:39: Series Preview - Seattle Mariners40:13: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

Rundown: 3:20: 26-Man Roster Hitters 15:20: 26-Man Roster Pitchers 19:13: 2021 Season Predictions  21:30: Fan 2021 Season Predictions   23:06: Most Valuable Hitter 27:19: Most Valuable Pitcher 30:19: Breakout Player   36:25: Rookie of the Year    44:28: White Sox Record Prediction   55:05: PO Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Record Date: 3/25/2021 Terrible news for the Chicago White Sox as Eloy Jimenez is out for the next 5-6 months. A big blow to their offense and postseason aspirations. Yet, there is still a path to the postseason for this White Sox squad. Josh and Jim look into both the internal and external options replacing Jimenez.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by S...

Rundown 3:50: Carlos Rodon throwing well 8:43: Zack Collins hitting his way on the Opening Day roster 12:16: Outfield preview 13:07: Adam Engel preview 17:25: Adam Eaton preview 29:00: Eloy Jimenez preview 32:49: Luis Robert preview 46:08: 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 abou...

Show Rundown:  2:25: Spring Training Update4:55: Who makes the 26-man roster final call?10:34: Will Andrew Vaughn get an extension offer?12:33: Who will be the Opening Day DH?20:18: Who will be the primary backup catcher?26:01: Yasmani Grandal preview32:20: Jose Abreu preview42:25: Nick Madrigal preview50:40: Tim Anderson preview58:48: Yoan Moncada preview67:52: Who will be the 26th man?71:22: P.O...

Show Rundown: 1:00: Spring Training Recap15:39: Liam Hendriks30:16: Aaron Bummer40:33: Evan Marshall47:38: Codi Heuer/Matt Foster56:15: Michael Kopech/Garrett Crochet (Team KopCroch)62:55: Who is the 8th man in the bullpen?66:55: Show Polls70:26: Do the White Sox have the game’s best bullpen?72:41: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast,...

Show Rundown 1:22: First Spring Training game recap10:07: Preseason state of the 2021 White Sox SP staff17:53: Lucas Giolito preview29:36: Lance Lynn preview38:56: Dallas Keuchel preview49:19: Dylan Cease preview59:36: 5th SP spot63:42: Show polls72:20: PO Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Topics: 2:57 - Tony La Russa 18:23 - Michael Kopech 35:36 - #5 SP Battle 52:18 - Yoan Moncada 60:35 - 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 collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Show Rundown: Intro 2:03 - Andrew Vaughn 8:35 - Michael Kopech 9:31 - Nick Madrigal 11:17 - Garrett Crochet 13:41 - State of the Farm / Matthew Thompson 19:26 - White Sox teenage position prospects 22:05 - Yoelqui Céspedes 23:52 - Jake Burger & Luis Gonzalez  27:05 - Jonathan Stiever  29:05 - P.O. Sox Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simpleca...

Show Rundown: 1:04 - How player development will work in 2021 7:53 - How scouting will work in 2021 16:06 - #14 Prospect: Andrew Vaughn 22:24 - #39 Prospect: Michael Kopech 24:54 - #40 Prospect: Nick Madrigal 30:35 - #56 Prospect: Garrett Crochet 41:27 - Who is the next White Sox prospect to make the Top 100? 46:18 - P.O. Sox with Jim Callis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

1:20: PECOTA Projections 18:16: FanGraphs Projections 25:21: Vegas Odds 35:55: Show Poll 38:10: Return of the 7-inning doubleheaders and Extra Innings runner on 2nd Base  47:12: Return of the Taxi Squad, and how the White Sox could use it 54:34: COVID rules Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

Quite a bit to discuss on the latest Sox Machine Podcast . Josh and Jim tackle the following topics (Time Code). 1:00: Minnesota Twins re-sign Nelson Cruz and add Alex Colome to their bullpen. If handicapping the AL Central division, who should be the favorite? 15:05 : The Chicago White Sox did make a move by bringing back Carlos Rodon. What is the thinking behind signing Rodon for 2021, and what...

Guest: Dan Szymborski, FanGraphs With the Chicago White Sox “Financially tapped” and might be done making significant additions this offseason, Dan Syzmborski stops by to discuss the current roster outlook. Is Zack Collins as the primary backup catcher a good idea? Is it necessary for the White Sox to add another starting pitcher? How big of an impact could Nelson Cruz make if he signs with the Wh...

Recorded: 1-20-2021 Rick Hahn said that “His team is on the floor.” Josh and Jim analyze the current White Sox roster makeup and plea for additional moves to shore up three positions.  Plus, the American League finally got busy this offseason with George Springer, Michael Brantley, JA Happ, and old friend Jose Quintana finding homes. How do these moves impact the White Sox chances of winning the A...

Guest: Michael Fisher, Codify Lucas Giolito raves about it. Liam Hendriks considered it a must buy-in from teams pursuing him in free agency. Yasmani Grandal now uses it. One of the most talked-about tools players are using today is Codify. An analytics tool developed by Michael Fisher to help map pitcher's plans going into their appearances.  Michael joins the Sox Machine Podcast to share more ab...

The Chicago White Sox made a big splash in free agency, signing one of the best relievers in baseball with Liam Hendriks. How does Hendriks differ from Alex Colome? After this signing, where do the White Sox stack up in the American League?  Even after the Hendriks signing, Josh and Jim don’t think the White Sox are done this offseason. Who could be next to join the South Siders? They took a look...

After the San Diego Padres turned up the hot stove to high heat after trading for Blake Snell and Yu Darvish, it’s time to assess where everyone stands in MLB. How does the Chicago White Sox roster project with the work they’ve done this offseason? And who can the White Sox sign to help bolster their claim to being a legit contender in the American League this season? Josh and Jim answer those que...