Sox Machine

Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox lose a "squeaker" against Cleveland. PREVIEW: Ross Detwiler tries for cromulence. MLB: At least the Cubs suck. 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: TONIGHT: The White Sox play the first of three against the Indians after their last off day of the season. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Ned Yost is calling it a career, and the Nationals and Rays each gain a half-game edge on their wild card spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

Guests: Scott Merkin, MLB.com Jon Greenberg, The Athletic The Chicago White Sox wrap up their last road series in Detroit, and our good friend Scott Merkin joins the show to share his insight from the White Sox clubhouse.  [21:57] You may have noticed the ticker ads during White Sox games about NBC Sports Chicago relaunching on October 1st. Jon Greenberg of The Athletic joins the show to discuss w...

Today: Dylan Cease vs. Jordan Zimmermann Around the League: Domingo German suspended, Don Mattingly is getting a contract extension, and the Yankees clinch the American League East. Meanwhile, in the National League, the Cardinals beat the Cubs in extras allowing the Brewers to move ahead in the division and Wild Card.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by...

Recorded: 9/18/2019 Thanks to Wednesday's victory, the Chicago White Sox have clinched third place in the AL Central. They are getting great performances from Yoan Moncada, Tim Anderson, and Eloy Jimenez at the plate. Zack Collins and Adam Engel are even contributing, too. However, the team is still struggling to put wins together and will have a tough time to find enough starting pitching to fini...

Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox blow a wild extra-inning game (twice!). PREVIEW: Dylan Covey's scratched with shoulder soreness MLB NEWS: On Biggios and Yastrzemskis 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: LAST NIGHT: Eloy Jiménez picks up hardware, but the White Sox lost to the Twins, then lost Lucas Giolito for the season. TONIGHT: Ross Detwiler starts in Giolito's place against Martin Perez, who is also scuffling. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Dave Martinez is hospitalized, and the National League wild card race tightens further. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Josh and Jim recap the series in Seattle as it was September baseball in a nutshell. Good players performing well aiming for season achievements, bad players stinking up the joint, and all of this with an eye at 2020. They discuss Zack Collins behind the plate, Dylan Cease approaches an innings limit, Tim Anderson's quest for the AL Batting Title, and Yoan Moncada's improvements against left-hande...

Recorded 9/12/2019 Despite Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada, Jose Abreu, and Eloy Jimenez hitting, the White Sox continue to lose. That's because James McCann and Leury Garcia have struggled greatly since the All-Star Break, so much that the White Sox should consider other possible starters for 2020. Josh and Jim share ideas on who a couple of targets that would be great fits if the money will truly be...

Last night: Despite home runs from Eloy Jimenez and Jose Abreu, the White Sox couldn't overcome Reynaldo Lopez's off night as they lose 8-6.  Today: Last time Lucas Giolito gets to face the Kansas City Royals in 2019 as the season series is on the line.  Around MLB: The Brewers find a way to catch the Cubs without Yelich, and it's still a tight race in the AL Wild Card as the Rays lose, but the A'...

Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox beat KC behind Jimenez and Moncada. PREVIEW: Glenn Sparkman tries to recapture the magic. MLB NEWS: Christian Yelich is done for the year :-( 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 (brief) rundown: TONIGHT: The White Sox and Royals open their last series of the season with a battle of 9-12 starters. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Red Sox fire Dave Dombrowski, the Houston Astros set records, and Milwaukee leaps over Arizona for the first team out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

Guest: Dan Szymborski, FanGraphs Do you remember the Chicago White Sox 2019 ZiPS preseason projections? Well, we look at those and compare to how the White Sox players actually performed with our best friend of the podcast, Dan Szymborski.  Dan shares which performances in 2019 are actually legit and will carry on into 2020, and why Eloy Jimenez gets a "C" grade for his rookie season.  We also loo...

Recorded 9-5-2019 The White Sox split the series at Cleveland thanks to some great performances from the young players: Eloy Jimenez, Dylan Cease, Reynaldo Lopez, and Tim Anderson. Can this series be a springboard for the rest of September?  We'll preview the upcoming weekend series against the Angels, and briefly touch on Luis Robert's service time being manipulated.  Learn more about your ad cho...

Last night: Oscar Mercado saves the day for Cleveland as the White Sox rally falls short Today: Reynaldo Lopez vs. Zach Plesac Around MLB: Here come the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NL Wild Card race and Cleveland/Tampa/Oakland remain in a deadlock for the AL Wild Card race.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox pull out a roller coaster ride in Cleveland. PREVIEW: Ivan Nova takes on Shane Bieber NEWS: Rick Hahn announces September call-ups MLB: The Nationals stun the Mets 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 adve...

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox walked a ton of batters in their seventh straight loss. TONIGHT: Another tall task, with Dylan Cease squaring off against Mike Clevenger. ON THE FARM: The Charlotte Knights complete their collapse as the full-season affiliates wrap up their seasons. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The leaders hold serve and the Texas teams make history. Learn more abo...

Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.com Our guest this week is Jim Callis of MLB.com , and he gets the show started with a look at the Arizona Fall League rosters, the White Sox Top 30 prospects, and how stacked the upcoming 2020 MLB Draft will be.  Josh and Jim ponder if this is the last September of the rebuild. Plus, remembering the Jon Jay era and the important lessons to be learned by the front office, an...

The worst kept secret in Chicago is the White Sox are not calling up Luis Robert after the Charlotte Knights season is over. So why are they so sensitive and requiring video to be taken down when Frank Thomas reports it? We examine the odd handling of the situation by the White Sox and how they may be alone in manipulating service time in 2019.  Plus, a look at Dylan Cease's first 10 starts, and p...

Last night: Twins beat up the White Sox, again, 8-2 Today: Dylan Cease vs. Jose Berrios Down on the Farm: Luis Robert and Andrew Vaughn hit homers Around MLB: Cubs gain a game on the Cardinals in NL Central, and the AL Wild Card remains tight  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox offense drags down Lucas Giolito. PREVIEW: Ross Detwiler looks to prolong the magic. MINORS: Zack Collins hits his 19th dinger. MLB NEWS: The Royals owner looks to sell. 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 fo...

Good morning. Here's the rundown: TONIGHT: Lucas Giolito tries to topple the Twins for the second time in as many weeks. ON THE FARM: The Knights can't reduce their magic number, and the Dash can't score. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Jose Ramirez undergoes surgery, the Cardinals create some space in the NL Central, and Oakland runs up the score on Kansas City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Guests: Craig Edwards, FanGraphs              Joey Mellows, Baseball Brit A jam-packed episode as Josh and Jim discuss the merit of RBIs and if Jose Abreu reaching 100 is still a significant milestone.  (31:11) Craig Edwards of FanGraphs joins the show for the first time to discuss the correlation between MLB Payrolls and a team's winning percentage.  (50:05) Joey Mellows, known as Baseball Brit o...

Last night: Rick Hahn spoke to the media about Luis Robert's status and competing in 2020. On the field, Yoan Moncada and James McCann provided the power while Ross Detwiler pitched his best game with the White Sox.  Tonight: Lance Lynn vs. Dylan Cease Down on the Farm: Nick Madrigal had a big night at the plate, and Andrew Vaughn hit his 2nd home run with the Dash. Around MLB: Cubs, Cardinals, an...

Lucas Giolito pitched another masterful performance against Minnesota. With his turnaround in 2019, how close is Giolito to earning the title of "Ace"? Where does he sit for the American League Cy Young award?  Plus, breaking down Rick Renteria's comments about his lineups, Jose Abreu trying to leverage Jerry Reinsdorf to getting a new deal done, and preview White Sox vs. Rangers four-game series....