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Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version)

The Sox Machine podcast covers Chicago White Sox news, interviews, analysis, and more. Hosted by Josh Nelson, Jim Margalus, and James Fegan.This RSS feed is Ad-free and contains exclusive content only for Sox Machine subscribers.

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54:27

White Sox Hire New Pitching Coach in Zach Bove

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/11/05

Rundown[Intro] Chicago White Sox hire new pitching coach Zach Bove from the Kansas City Royals. White Sox general manager Chris Getz and manager Will Venable share their insight on the new hire. [10:02] How can Bove help the White Sox pitching staff? [31:15] Next hire incoming is the White Sox handing the hitting coach duties to Derek Shoman[36:06] Luis Robert Jr. is officially coming back as the White Sox exercise his $20 million option.[40:50] Chris Getz talks about the White Sox upcoming strategy

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83:15

2025/26 Offseason Plan Project Kickoff

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/10/31

Rundown[Intro] Sox Machine is also helping with the South Side Food Drive to raise donations for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Every $1 donated is worth three meals. You can join the virtual food drive by donating at this link: https://myfooddrives.org/team/782427[3:20] The World Series did make it back to Toronto, and in a somewhat surprising way with the Blue Jays leading the series, three games to two. But it's Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitching Game 6 for the Dodgers. Can he duplicate his

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57:30

2025 Infielders Offseason Review

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/10/27

Rundown[Intro] Thoughts on the World Series as it heads to Los Angeles tied one game apiece. Early on it seems clear that the Toronto Blue Jays have to get to the Dodgers bullpen earlier. With how the starting pitching stacks up, can the Blue Jays win at least one game in LA to get the series back home? [9:33] First Base Review: It seems the debate to start 2026 is "Who should get more of the playing time at first base: Miguel Vargas or Lenyn Sosa?" What can the White Sox do to help Sosa

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73:10

2025 Catchers and Outfielders Offseason Review

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/10/23

Rundown[Intro] James Fegan is back and shares what his experience was like running the Chicago Marathon[7:05] Our World Series preview as Seattle suffers another heartbreak, George Springer's big moment, Shohei Ohtani coming off one of the best performances ever, Vlad Guerrero Jr. crushing this postseason, and our series predictions.[24:43] Two bold managerial hires with the San Francisco Giants bringing Tony Vitello from college baseball, and Kurt Suzuki agreeing to a one year contract with the Los

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60:40

2025 Offseason Starting Pitching Review

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/10/21

Rundown[Intro] The Chicago White Sox starting pitching staff had a 4.39 ERA, which ranked 21st in MLB. However, the starters FIP of 4.89 ranked 29th in MLB. So if the rotation pulled off a minor miracle carrying a better ERA with minimal defensive improvement, what did we like about the White Sox starting pitchers in 2025?[10:59] On the flip side, what we didn't like about the White Sox starting pitchers in 2025. [18:00] Are Davis Martin and Sean Burke guarantees in making the starting rotation next

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54:52

2025 Offseason Bullpen Review

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/10/16

Rundown[Intro] A few thoughts on the League Championship series. It seems like Milwaukee could be in big trouble heading to Los Angeles. Meanwhile, after a big Game 3 win in Seattle, could Toronto steal another game to send the series back to Canada? [10:50] The Bullpen Review is to help recap the previous season's production while looking ahead in how the White Sox could improve this unit. Starting with what we liked from the White Sox bullpen in 2025.[17:55] What we didn't like about the White Sox

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58:51

2025 Championship Series Preview

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/10/13

Rundown[Intro] Congrats to James Fegan for completing the Chicago Marathon[4:47] Championship Series Preview: Can Andrew Vaughn continue to be Milwaukee's hero in the postseason?[16:59] ALCS Preview: Blue Jays vs. Mariners - How Toronto focused on improving bat speed helped them overwhelm the New York Yankees. [29:38] NLCS Preview: Brewers vs. Dodgers - Does Milwaukee's regular season success vs. Los Angeles carry over to the postseason? [35:55] Chicago White Sox only have three players entering

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34:30

How Power Ages with Travis Sawchik

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/10/10

Rundown[Intro] Best of luck to James Fegan who is running the Chicago Marathon this weekend! [2:00] MLB Postseason recap as the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers advance to their respective Championship Series. We've got two Game 5's as Tarik Skubal takes the ball for Detroit against Seattle, and the Chicago Cubs hold their ground at Wrigley to earn a return trip back to Milwaukee. [6:00] Travis Sawchik wrote a feature story for Driveline Baseball about how power ages for MLB hitters. What

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68:00

White Sox Coaching Changes and 2025 Roster Quiz

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/10/06

Rundown[Intro] Catching up on White Sox news, lots of changes on the coaching front, including pitching coach Ethan Katz. What was the driver for not renewing contracts?[6:23] How do we assess Ethan Katz's tenure as pitching coach?[12:46] Are we surprised the White Sox didn't hold on to Sergio Santos?[15:45] Looking at team Stuff+ during Katz's tenure and how the quality of arms could make the next pitching coach's job tricky. If the level of talent doesn't improve, can they succeed where Katz

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75:31

Goodbye, 2025 Season

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/09/29

Rundown[Intro] A big thank you to our supporters at Sox Machine for following the 2025 season with us. [5:08] Colson Montgomery delivered a season highlight with his go-ahead two run home run vs. Washington.[9:31] Shane Smith finishes 2025 on a very strong note by pitching a gem in Game 162.[15:12] Initial assessment of 2025 season. While it was much better than last year, how do the White Sox make up the difference between their actual record (60-102) and their expected record (71-91)? [25:31]

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60:14

Last Call for 2025

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/09/26

Rundown[INTRO] The Chicago White Sox slide in September has been disheartening. After starting 8-2, the White Sox are 1-11 in their last 12 games. What gives? Why did things suddenly turn sour for the White Sox?[8:12] Series Preview: Washington Nationals[11:19] What's left to play for with the White Sox? [21:11] The Birmingham Barons win back-to-back Southern League titles[29:55] Why Caleb Bonemer was selected as Baseball America's White Sox MiLB Best Player[37:39] Around MLB: It should be a very

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51:24

Live from White Sox Home 2025 Finale

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/09/21

The Chicago White Sox hosted a podcast row for their home 2025 season finale. Rundown[Intro] Chicago White Sox Director of Player Personal, Gene Watson, joins Josh Nelson to talk about the 2025 season. What his highlight of the year was, how Watson and Jim Thome help with draft efforts, and breaking down how the White Sox scouts prepare for the offseason. [17:05] James Fegan stops by from the press box to share insight from his conversation with Brian Bannister. Why the White Sox feel that Hagen

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56:12

Chris Getz Recaps 2025 Season

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/09/18

PSA: Sox Machine will be part of the Chicago White Sox fan appreciation event held in the Craft Cave at Rate Field on Sunday, September 21. Stop by and be part of the show!Rundown[Intro] Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz hosts his end of the regular season press conference. Touching on many topics including highlights of the season, what to do about the catching situation, plans for Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith, and what to hope for in 2026.[16:33] Baltimore series recap, which was

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61:44

MLB Postseason Races Heat Up

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/09/15

Rundown[Intro] Chicago White Sox get swept again in Cleveland, and just like in April, they only score three runs in three games. So what gives? Why did the White Sox have a terrible time scoring runs in Cleveland this season?[12:05] Series Preview: Baltimore Orioles. What is the Orioles path forward this offseason? What's the White Sox pitching plan for Monday's game?[23:22] MLB Postseason Race: American League. How we think the AL West will be won? Does Cleveland have a good chance of overtaking

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56:23

White Sox Staying Hot in September

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/09/12

Rundown[Intro] White Sox manager Will Venable comments on the recent run as his team is 25-25 since the All-Star Break[2:52] James Fegan reports from the clubhouse how the players are believing that their recent play can be the new normal.[5:24] In the first half of 2025, the White Sox were 26-55. Since? 31-35 with 15 more games to be played. Is it possible the White Sox can generate some chaos and finish at least 10-5 to secure a winning second half? [10:05] Kyle Teel is now on a 20-game on-base

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61:30

The Comeback Kids

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/09/08

Rundown[Intro] The red hot Chicago White Sox have won seven of their last eight games. It's been a great change of pace, even though it feels a bit strange in trying make sense of what everyone is watching. [6:46] With a 23-24 record post All-Star Break, are the White Sox closer to contending than initially thought? While the crew doesn't see a Manny Machado / Bryce Harper situation like in 2019, there's a debate if the White Sox should change their sights this offseason. Instead of just looking for

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24:00

Sox Machine Live From Ramova Theater with Courtney...

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/09/07

Live Show Recording: September 6, 2025Guest: Courtney Finnicum, Baseball Isn't BoringRundown:What do you make of the Chicago White Sox post All-Star Break? Is this level of performance real?Why do you think the White Sox went from one of the worst offenses in baseball before the All-Star Break, to now a Top 10 unit? Colson Montgomery: Is the future star White Sox fans have been waiting for?Shane Smith: Is he the White Sox Ace going into 2026? (This will be after his Friday night start)What's been

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43:09

White Sox Mop Minnesota

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/09/05

Rundown[Intro] Chicago White Sox had a great time in Minneapolis, which is a rarity. [7:33] Helping drive the offense, outside of monster home runs from Colson Montgomery, are the catchers Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero. Are Montgomery's home runs overshadowing Teel's impressive season? Why the White Sox should continue to figure out a way to have both Teel and Quero in the lineup. [29:11] Series Preview: Detroit Tigers. Shane Smith has been on a roll in his last seven starts thanks to pounding the

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77:43

How the young White Sox players are improving their...

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/09/01

Rundown[Intro] Josh Nelson shares the event details Sox Machine is looking to host in 2026[4:45] Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs.com joins the show to share how ZiPS is viewing key, young White Sox players. Why ZiPS thinks Colson Montgomery and Shane Smith can be 2+ WAR players in 2026. The defensive uncertainty of Miguel Vargas, and which catcher ZiPS prefers between Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero. Also, Dan's asked how he would spend $25 million if running the White Sox?[39:55] Jim Margalus and James Fegan

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69:09

White Sox get bad injury news with Luis Robert Jr.

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/08/28

Rundown[Intro] Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz shares the news that Luis Robert Jr. is out with a hamstring strain. The odds don't look great for Robert to play again in 2025, but Getz also comments about his upcoming $20 million club option. [5:17] After Getz speaks, Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus comment about Robert's injury. How do you assess his 2025 season? Any chance that Jerry Reinsdorf changes his mind about picking up Robert's club option?[19:09] For the first 16 innings, the

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