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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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49:31

99 Days Until 2026 Opening Day

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/12/17

Rundown[Intro] A behind the scenes retelling of what it was like being at the MLB Draft Lottery and speaking with White Sox personal afterwards.[10:38] A week after the Winter Meetings, and not much has changed for the White Sox. [14:06] A deep dive into the White Sox new Rule 5 draftees: Jedixson Paez and Alexander Alberto. What is their arsenal and how could the White Sox use them in 2026. Do they have enough staying power to last at least 90 days, or are they at risk of being returned to sender

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30:00

2025 Winter Meetings Day 4: White Sox on the Clock

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/12/10

Chicago White Sox will have the #1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Hear from Chris Getz and Mike Shirley's reaction to the news. Sox Machine's Josh Nelson lays out the upcoming outlook for the White Sox draft efforts.

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39:00

2025 Winter Meetings Day 3: Rule 5 Draft Preview with...

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/12/09

Rundown[Intro] Baseball America's JJ Cooper joins Jim Margalus to share how the MLB Draft Lottery works, and previews the upcoming Rule 5 Draft, which the White Sox should be making another selection on Wednesday.[18:40] Anthony Kay is officially with the Chicago White Sox, and he shared with James Fegan why he picked the organization in his return to the majors. [21:35] Courtney Finnicum of Baseball Isn't Boring talks about her first Winter Meetings experience and latest gossip with the Kyle Teel

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61:43

2025 Winter Meetings Day 2: Chris Getz sticking with...

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/12/09

Guest: Mike Ferrin, MLB Network RadioRundown[Intro] Audio from Chris Getz who holds court in Monday's Winter Meetings. He talks about maintaining the current course, if he believes there's a contending core being built with players currently in hand, and what the White Sox have achieved in his three years as general manager.[6:16] Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio joins the show again to talk about the current Winter Meetings vibes. If there is a big move to be made, why it could be the Washington

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29:36

2025 Winter Meetings Day 1: What we hope to learn...

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/12/08

Rundown[Intro] The Sox Machine House in Orlando is setup and ready to cover the Winter Meetings. Sharing what we are hoping to learn from Chris Getz and Will Venable in their media scrums. [9:27] Jeff Kent is going to the Hall of Fame, but with Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens missing the voting cutoff again, will they ever make it? [17:55] Around MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates offer Kyle Schwarber a four-year contract, what are the Minnesota Twins trying to accomplish, and the Chicago Cubs kicking the tires

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53:35

2025 Winter Meetings Preview

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/12/05

Rundown[Intro] Hello, Anthony Kay. The Chicago White Sox add to their starting rotation by signing Kay to a two year, $12 million contract ($5 million in 2026, $5 million in 2027, $2 million buyout or $10 million mutual option in 2028). What should White Sox fans expect from Kay, and how much risk does this signing carry? [15:57] 2025 Winter Meetings Preview: It appears the biggest storyline for the White Sox in Orlando is Luis Robert Jr. Could he be traded? Does it make sense to trade him now

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47:38

White Sox Old Friends Finding New Homes

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/12/01

Rundown[Intro] Dylan Cease signs with the Toronto Blue Jays for a seven year, $210 million contract. Our thoughts about the new deal for an old friend of the White Sox, and a look at how well ex-Aces for the franchise have fared after being traded. [19:18] Ethan Katz is joining the Houston Astros coaching staff. Why he's still well received around MLB. [24:16] With Bo Jackson turning 63 years old, it got Josh Nelson thinking about how he was too young to appreciate his stardom. If possible, he would

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29:07

Sox Machine on the Radio: James Fegan with Inside The...

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/11/30

Date: 11/29/2025Sox Machine's James Fegan joins Inside The Clubhouse on 670 AM the Score, and then White Sox Weekly on ESPN 1000 AM.

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63:55

Chicago White Sox 2026 ZiPS Projections with Dan...

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/11/26

Guest: Dan Szymborski, FanGraphsRundown[Intro] Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs.com joins the podcast to review the 2026 ZiPS projections. Where does ZiPS seeing the most improvement for the White Sox? What metric will be key for Colson Montgomery to make another leap forward in his development? Which position group needs the most help this offseason? [31:08] Jim Margalus and James Fegan join the show. Starting with the White Sox hiring new first base coach, Jose Leger.[39:53] Our reactions to the 2026

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61:48

Recapping 2025 Arizona Fall League with Jim Callis

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/11/24

Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.comRundown[Intro] Recap of recent MLB transactions as the White Sox re-sign Derek Hill, but let Mike Tauchman, Tim Elko, and Cam Booser go.[3:42] One of the best friends of the show, Jim Callis of MLB.com joins to recap the Arizona Fall League.[6:53] How this year's AFL prospects stack with previous seasons[9:40] Detroit's top prospect Kevin McGonigle dominated the AFL, and why he's a name White Sox fans should know[14:09] Braden Montgomery was the second ranked prospect from

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61:24

White Sox turn in busy week after 40-man deadline

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/11/21

Rundown[Intro] The Chicago White Sox added Tanner McDougal and Duncan Davitt to their 40-man roster this week, and then made two additional trades. Audio from White Sox GM Chris Getz explaining the rationale of his decision-making, and Tanner McDougal expressing his excitement in being one step closer to accomplishing his dream. [12:00] James Fegan and Jim Margalus join the show to discuss if there were any surprises with the 40-man decision-making[16:43] First trade: White Sox acquiring LHP Chris

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60:12

Catching Up From 2025 GM Meetings

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/11/18

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/782427Rundown[Intro] Tuesday, November 18 is two deadlines in Major League Baseball but only one of them concerns the Chicago White Sox. With the 40-man protection deadline approaching, which White Sox prospects get protected from the Rule 5 draft

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60:30

Reporting from the 2025 MLB GM Meetings

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2025/11/12

Rundown[Intro] The Chicago White Sox introduce Derek Shomon as their new hitting coach. Audio from Chris Getz and Will Venable, who share their excitement in bringing Shomon on board. Getz also chimes in why the White Sox are having such turnover at the hitting coach position, and Shomon shares his goals for White Sox hitters. [15:04] James Fegan joins from Las Vegas as he covers the 2025 MLB GM Meetings. He shares what the White Sox are hoping to improve upon offensively adding Shomon to the

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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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