Sox Machine – Details, episodes & analysis

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 been like covering this team daily and the optics of White Sox efforts in trying to build a new stadium in the South Loop [6:51] Could we see more personal changes within the White Sox in response to this season? [18:30] White Sox callup Jairo Iriarte and Zach DeLoach. What's the gameplan for both? [24:43] Latest Garrett Crochet rumor is that he will be shutdown soon. Is that going to happen? [31:10] Jim's report from Chattanooga where Noah Schultz and Peyton Pallette impressed [37:44] Series Preview: Baltimore Orioles aka the Eloy Jimenez Revenge Series [47:47] Around MLB: The red hot Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals pick up more ex-White Sox players, and Duke Ellis joins the New York Yankees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Nastrini had a good outing against Texas and presents a new mold of White Sox pitchers heavy on breaking stuff than fastballs [25:29] Did Travis Jankowski have MLB's catch of the year when he robbed Andrew Vaughn's potential walk-off home run? [29:42] Who will end up as the White Sox HR leader in 2024? [33:11] Series Preview: New York Mets. Will this be the last start for Garrett Crochet? [45:11] Around MLB: A look at the postseason races with one month left of the regular season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 already fits the current White Sox mold and why he should stick to one position in hopes of figuring out his defensive shortcomings. [37:34] Series Preview: Minnesota Twins. What kind of pitch counts should we see from Davis Martin and Garrett Crochet. How the Twins were early inquirers about Erick Fedde and just how much longer this losing streak will last. Audio Credits: Foul Territory @FoulTerritoryTV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Record Date: 10/22/2023 Rundown: [Intro] Is Luis Robert Jr.'s terrific 2023 a start to multiple All-Star caliber seasons? If the White Sox were to rebuild, is now the time to trade Robert? [16:29] Andrew Benintendi failed in 2023 to provide immediate impact. What does he need to do in 2024 to be considered "good"? [25:34] Right Field continues to be a mess. Should the White Sox give Oscar Colas a restart and wipe away the 2023 season? [42:50] Korey Lee and Carlos Perez didn't make a great first impression. How should the White Sox go about resolving the catching position this offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Record Date: 10/19/2023 Rundown: [Intro] MLB Postseason has been fun to watch [4:48] Already sick of hearing about "culture" [6:54] Assistant GM Josh Barfield cites the team's desire in finding players to help with OBP and defense [12:45] Cody Bellinger is the only star free agent who meets each White Sox need [25:23] American League Gold Glove conversation between Luis Robert Jr. and Kevin Kiermaier [35:55] Kim Ng leaves Miami, but Josh and Jim think coming back to the White Sox is highly unlikely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Record Date: 10/15/2023 Rundown: Is pitching the favorite baseball topic to write about? [4:20] Notepad exercise: who would be in the White Sox five-man starting rotation today? [10:47] Dylan Cease review: How can he bounce back to his 2022 form? [24:14] Mike Clevinger review: Should the White Sox pick up their end of the mutual option? [32:14] Michael Kopech review: Is Kopech still a starting pitcher? [41:09] The best end of the rotation options [46:07] A look at the free agent starting pitching market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With ex-Royals Chris Getz and Pedro Grifol running things for the Chicago White Sox, it’s no surprise to hear the latest rumor about their upcoming pursuit of current Royals catcher Salvador Perez and ex-Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield this offseason. Josh and Jim discuss those rumors and look ahead to the upcoming LCS matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Air Date: 10/10/2023 Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus join James Fegan, Laurence Holmes, and Dan Bernstein on 670 the Score for annual Chicago White Sox roundtable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is presented by Gametime. Use promo code SOXMACHINE to save $20 off your first ticket purchase. Rundown: Shortstop Review [1:45]: Tim Anderson had a career worst season in 2023. Should the White Sox bring him back for $14 million? First Base Review [21:55]: When will Andrew Vaughn break out? Third Base Review [37:23]: Can Yoan Moncada return to his 4 WAR production? Second Base Review [48:38]: White Sox second base options all failed in 2023. What's the best route to improve this position in 2024? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus recap the news that the Chicago White Sox will need new hitting coaches for next season. Meanwhile, the Wild Card round is over thanks to four sweeps and Jerry DiPoto's 10-year goal has people in baseball talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices