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This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Go to BlueWirePods.com/SURVEY and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Rundown [Intro] White Sox win their first series since June. What was it like being in the ballpark and the joy of having a reprieve from...

This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Go to BlueWirePods.com/SURVEY and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox get swept again, this time by the Cleveland Guardians. Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf publishes a statemen...

This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Go to BlueWirePods.com/SURVEY and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Record Date: 9/8/2024 Rundown [Intro] Do we wish that baseball had a rule where the defense can score runs much like in football the defen...

This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Go to BlueWirePods.com/SURVEY and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Record Date: 9/4/2024 Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox fire Marco Paddy. Why now and what's the plan for a new direction in internati...

This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your ticket purchases using promo code SOXMACHINE. Go to BlueWirePods.com/SURVEY and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Record Date: 9/1/2024 Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox set a new franchise worst 107 losses and there's still 24 games remaining. What has it...

This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Record Date: 8/29/2024 Rundown [Intro] The Lenyn Sosa Experience hasn't been great. After the series against Texas, is it finally over? [7:14] What other options do the White Sox have at second base? [12:48] The hazy future for White Sox middle infielders [17:46] Is Lenyn Sosa fun bad? [18:38] Nick...

Record Date: 8/25/2024 Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox on August 25 have already clinched the Under for 2024 Win Total (63.5) [5:01] White Sox on the brink of getting "Mopped." Should that term coined by Cespesdes BBQ be more widely adapted for four-game sweeps? [6:35] Steak Dinner bet update [7:20] Ky Bush has hit a career high in innings pitched and is throwing 90 MPH with his four seam fa...

Record Date: 8/22/2024 Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox lose another series but they are playing a better brand of baseball [3:48] Have the White Sox found two useful bullpen arms for 2025 in Justin Anderson and Chad Kuhl? [18:16] Is Grady Sizemore a serious candidate for the White Sox managerial opening? [23:35] White Sox offense is on pace to score the fewest runs in a season with more than...

Record Date: August 18, 2024 Rundown [Intro] What else is distracting us from White Sox baseball? [7:25] Doug Sisson disagrees with "flushing things" when it comes to bad baseball. How that differs from Pedro Grifol, and why many within the org are happy to finally move on [18:08] Dominic Fletcher's strong defensive week showing difference in approach between Grifol and Grady Sizemore [22:15] Astr...

Record Date: 8/15/2024 Rundown [Intro] Hello from Charlotte as James Fegan is reporting on assignment. He shares his first insight's visiting the Knights. [9:36] Chicago White Sox lost their series to the New York Yankees, but they may have won their Game of the Season. [16:15] Gavin Sheets has been hot in his last seven games. Is the opposite field approach the ticket to being more productive off...

Record Date: 8/12/2024 Rundown [Intro] Fan craziness for the Crosstown Classic was subdued compared to previous years. [5:53] First impression of Grady Sizemore as White Sox interim manager [10:46] What's ailing Luis Robert Jr.? [17:03] Multiple factors are impacting Garrett Crochet. Can he overcome both the physical and mental fatigue to finish 2024 strong? [26:04] Series Preview: New York Yankee...

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Record Date: 8/7/2024 Rundown [Intro] Josh will be embarking on his first Bingo calling experience and is seeking advice from Jim and James. [3:53] Despite the White Sox snapping the 21-game losing streak, they lost again on Wednesday thanks to another late lead blown. That gives the White Sox an embarrassing 11-49 road record in 2024. [14:51] Another early review of Brooks Baldwin and Miguel Varg...

Record Date: 8/4/2024 Rundown: [Intro] Why it's hard to believe that the White Sox, or any MLB team really, could lose 20 straight games [ 8:28] Jerry Reinsdorf meets with Chris Getz and Pedro Grifol. Is actual change coming soon? Or is Grifol's public butt kissing working? [31:06] Minnesota Twins series recap as the eighth inning options are limited [35:16] The shortfalls of Andrew Benintendi are...

Rundown: [Intro] Pedro Grifol Watch begins as Jesse Rogers of ESPN 1000 AM shared his insight on Foul Territory (audio). Sox Machine's Beat Reporter, James Fegan, follows up with his thoughts about how the White Sox might be the only MLB team to let the losing go this long without changes. [22:08] First impressions of Miguel Vargas, the headliner of the much debated three-team trade. How he alread...

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Record Date: 7/29/2024 Rundown Audio from White Sox general manager Chris Getz and pitcher Erick Fedde as the trade was announced prior to Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus break down the trade. Why they feel the return is a bit light, why St. Louis should be very happy about the deal, and what Miguel Vargas needs to improve upon to make an impact What's nex...

This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your ticket purchases on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE. Rundown [Intro] James Fegan has the latest White Sox trade insight in what their strategy might be. [5:09] How have the Tampa Bay Rays selling efforts impacted the White Sox? [10:41] Are the LA Dodgers last chance for a Garrett Crochet trade? [13:12] Could the Atlanta Braves be a late...

This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first MLB ticket purchase on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox are on a 11-game losing streak as the offense is the worst ever [8:48] Don't blame the White Sox starting pitchers on recent woes as they have pitched like a Top 10 unit the last month [15:47] Approaching the idea of White Sox implementing a D...

This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE. Rundown [Intro] Josh and Jim recap the Kansas City #108ing Road Trip while announcing 2025 destination will be Pittsburgh [10:40] The Chicago White Sox were swept by the Royals as Pedro Grifol is on pace for being the worst manager in franchise history [20:59] One positive is Drew Thorpe con...

This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE on Gametime. Record Date: 7/17/2024 Rundown [Intro] White Sox GM Chris Getz is getting busy with roster churn post All-Star break by DFA Martin Maldonado [8:50] With Maldonado now officially out of the picture can Korey Lee get back on track to prove his worth as starting catcher? [15:25] To help wi...

Episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your next ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE. Record Date: 7/14/2024 [Intro] Hello, Hagen Smith. The Chicago White Sox spend their first round pick on the talented left-handed pitcher. There's audio from his introduction press conference but some White Sox fans are upset that the franchise passed on drafting a hitter. Why Smith might be a bet...

Record Date: 7/11/2024 Rundown [Intro] Michael Kopech pitches an Immaculate Inning thanks to throwing more cutters. Will we finally see Kopech mix up his pitch offerings in upcoming outings? [10:32] Eloy Jimenez is really struggling in his return back from injury. More than 71% of his batted balls are grounders and he hasn't hit a home run since May 14. What will change for Jimenez and could the W...

Record Date: 7/7/2024 Rundown [Intro] Colson Montgomery was named to MLB's Futures Game. Montgomery spoke to how his 2024 season has progressed in Charlotte and what he's focusing on. [6:46] Garrett Crochet will be representing the Chicago White Sox at MLB's All-Star Game. Why it's oversimplification that Crochet's success is driven by how dominant his fastball / cutter combo is and why it feels l...

Record Date: 7/3/2024 Rundown [Intro] MLB.com updated their Top 100 Prospect list that features four White Sox prospects [3:53] Why Jim Callis is concerned about Colson Montgomery's season [13:25] The evolution of Garrett Crochet in 2024 and what's fair to ask in a trade [21:08] 2024 MLB Draft Preview: Who are the favorites to go #1 overall? Who won't be available to the White Sox at Pick 5? Why t...