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Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: A Jose Abreu error opened the floodgates en route to a 14-4 loss in Minnesota. TODAY: Lucas Giolito and Jake Odorizzi square off in the rubber match. ON THE FARM: A great night for Charlotte, and a perfect day for Yolbert Sanchez. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Chris Sale is done for the year, more two-homer games and some changes in the league leaderboard. Learn...

Here's the rundown: RECAP: Jose Abreu lifts the Sox over the Twins. PREVIEW: Reynaldo Lopez looks to bounce back. MINORS: Luis Robert goes deep again. MLB NEWS: Carlos Carrasco returns to the mound. 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...

With Steve Stone on vacation, it was a cast of characters joining Jason Benetti in the broadcast booth. We share our favorites moments, including Bill Walton’s one-liners, and explore how the White Sox could attempt to do this again in the future.  Other topics: Evan Marshall and the White Sox bullpen fading (19:21) Paul Sullivan’s column about Rick Hahn’s comments about White Sox twitter (25:51)...

Recorded: 8/15/2019 A rare pregame edition of Sox Machine Live! as the White Sox visit Anaheim.  Topics:  - Why is Welington Castillo still with the White Sox? - Ivan Nova's second-half surge. Would the White Sox entertain the idea of bringing him back? - Can Reynaldo Lopez keep his terrific second-half performance going against the Angels? - The Wonders of Mike Trout Presented by SeatGeek Learn m...

Yesterday: James McCann was the hero hitting the go-ahead Grand Slam Tonight: Andrew Heaney vs. Reynaldo Lopez Down on the Farm: Zack Collins had a monster night Around MLB: Dodgers and Yankees reach 81 wins, and the Phillies blast the Cubs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

Here's the rundown: RECAP: Cy Nova dominates, as the Sox split a doubleheader with Houston. PREVIEW: Cy Detwiler tries his hand against the Astros today. MILB: Nick Madrigal and Luis Robert both snap their slumps in a big way. MLB NEWS: Cleveland and Minnesota swap spots in the AL Central again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox and Astros were rained out, leaving the 2020 schedule as the most exciting thing going. TODAY: A straight doubleheader with the Astros. ON THE FARM: The top three affiliates were off, so you'll have to settle for low-level excitement. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Indians are back in first place, and the Yankees just won't leave the Orioles alon...

Guest: Paul Seiler, Executive Director, USA Baseball Josh and Jim recap the weekend series against Oakland. Reynaldo Lopez and Lucas Giolito were good, but the offense wasn't and is now the worst offense in MLB during the second half. Is help coming to improve these numbers?  Our guest this week is Paul Seiler, Executive Director of USA Baseball who recently just hired Joe Girardi to manage Team U...

Yesterday: MLB announces that the White Sox and Yankees will be playing a regular-season game at the Field of Dreams next year.  Today: Mike Fiers vs. Ross Detwiler Down on the farm: Keith Law's scouting reports on Luis Robert and Nick Madrigal as Robert homers again in AAA Around MLB: Cleveland has trimmed the AL Central lead to just one game and Chris Sale strikes out 13.  Learn more about your...

Recorded 8-7-2019 The White Sox have won 5 of their last 7 games thanks to Jose Abreu and Tim Anderson having good weeks. Will this springboard them to having a good month in August?  Also, what's going on with Eloy Jimenez at the plate? Ivan Nova is pitching much better, and a preview of the Oakland A's series and the next 30 games.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox split a doubleheader in Detroit PREVIEW: Ivan Nova tries to lock down a series victory MINORS: Collins goes deep for Charlotte MLB: Zack Greinke debuts for Houston 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 made Tigers pitchers work harder than Lucas Giolito had to work in a lengthy 7-3 victory. TODAY: The Sox and Tigers play two, with Dylan Cease looking for win No. 2, and Hector Santiago makes his return. ON THE FARM: With three affiliates idle, Lenyn Sosa steals the spotlight. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Twins extend their lead, the Yankees se...

Josh and Jim recap the weekend in Philadelphia that featured a weird 15-inning game, more poor decisions from Rick Renteria, and an offensive explosion on Sunday.  With 53 games remaining, it's time to check on where the White Sox are in making their attempt to transition from rebuilder to contender. How many players can they count on within the current 25-man and minor league affiliates to be 2+...

Recorded: 8/1/2019 After the White Sox held on to their trade chips as a return wasn't attractive to deal Alex Colome, they look ahead to 2020. How should they approach the final two months, and is Rick Hahn aggressive enough for the upcoming transition?  Plus, preview White Sox vs. Phillies series in which the South Siders desperately need more offense.  Presented by SeatGeek Learn more about you...

Good morning. Here's the rundown: TRADE DEADLINE: The White Sox trade Nate Jones and nobody else, while the Astros go big with Zack Greinke. LAST NIGHT: Alex Colomé immediately proved why teams weren't knocking down the door for his services as the White Sox lost again. TODAY: Dylan Cease tries to avoid one terrible inning as the Sox try to avoid getting swept by the Mets. ON THE FARM: Andrew Vaug...

Last night: Tim Anderson returned but the White Sox lost in 11 innings, 5-2.  Tonight: Jacob deGrom vs. Lucas Giolito Down in the Minors: Luis Robert went 3-for-5, Zack Collins had 6 RBI, and Steele Walker had three hits on his birthday Around MLB: Big three-team trade between Cleveland, Cincinnati, and San Diego that sees Trevor Bauer moved to the Reds, Yaisel Puig to the Indians, and the Padres...

Here's the rundown: PREVIEW: Reynaldo Lopez tries to stay hot against Noah Syndergaard (probably). MINORS: Sheets and Rutherford go deep. MLB NEWS: The trade market stays quiet, apart from two small deals. 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 f...

Guest: RJ Anderson, CBS Sports Guest Co-Host: Herb Lawrence, 670 the Score Josh is joined by Herb Lawrence to discuss White Sox dealings and the news around MLB as Marcus Stroman was traded to the New York Mets. Should the White Sox jump at the chance to deal for Noah Syndergaard? If not, what moves will they make?  Our guest this week is RJ Anderson who wrote a terrific piece about possible MLB e...

Last night: Nelson Cruz hits three home runs as the Twins blow out the White Sox, 10-3 Tonight: Dylan Cease vs. Michael Pineda  Down in the Minors: Tim Anderson looks ready to join the Sox, Luis Robert reaches on base four times, and Andrew Vaughn is going through his first professional slump Around MLB: Red Sox crush the Yankees, Indians win in extras, and the Mets are looking to move Noah Synder...

Recorded 7/24/2019 Chicago White Sox are making some changes within the front office as Nick Hostetler will shift from being responsible for the MLB Draft to focus on Pro Scouting. How will this move impact the White Sox near future efforts?  Plus, losing two out of three to the Miami Marlins is bad and this week might not get better as the Minnesota Twins come into town.  Presented by SeatGeek. ...

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: Caleb Smith almost paid tribute to Mark Buehrle at the expense of the White Sox. TONIGHT: Reynaldo Lopez tries to keep it going; Zac Gallen wants his first MLB win. ON THE FARM: A quiet day for most offenses, maybe because Luis Robert sat. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Trea Turner hits for the cycle, and the Twins and Yankees played the game of the year. Learn mo...

Last night: White Sox won 9-1 as Jose Abreu and Yoan Moncada had good nights at the plate Tonight: Dylan Covey vs. Caleb Smith Down in the Minors: Nick Madrigal hit a double Around MLB: Twins turn a triple play, Cole reaches 200 K's this season, and the Giants pull off another comeback Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

For the first time, we recorded in front of a live audience with P.O. Sox. Great questions from those who attended our Sox Machine meetup at Alter Brewery.  Plus, our recap of the successful Rays series, Dylan Cease’s third start, Harold Baines HoF induction, and a preview of the upcoming Sox vs. Marlins series.  Our guest is Dan Szymborski from FanGraphs who shares his thoughts about the White So...

Recorded 7/18/2019 Josh and Jim try very hard to be upbeat and positive about the White Sox current seven-game losing streak. The mood didn't last long.  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.

Last night: White Sox lost 7-5 despite home runs from Ryan Goins and AJ Reed. The longest losing streak in 2019 now at six games.  MiLB: No Luis Robert, but Yermin Mercedes hits another home run.  Around MLB: Chris Paddack carried a no-hitter into the 7th inning, MLB is seeking an International Draft, and Christian Yelich hits his 34th home run of the season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...