x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Sox Machine

Blue Wire, Jim Margalus, Josh Nelson, James Fegan

The Sox Machine podcast covers Chicago White Sox news, interviews, analysis, and more. Hosted by Josh Nelson, Jim Margalus, and James Fegan. "We watch the Chicago White Sox so you don"t have to!"

sports baseball

All Episodes

40:30

White Sox Minor League Camp Update with James Fegan

Sox Machine ·

2022/03/10

Guest: James Fegan, The Athletic With MLB CBA negotiations still ongoing we visit with Chicago White Sox beat reporter for The Athletic, James Fegan. He shares insight from Glendale, Arizona as he watches White Sox minor league camp. This episode is sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook. For Illinois residents, use promo code SOXMACHINE when signing up for special offers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

en

76:27

Mailbag Episode Vol. 1

Sox Machine ·

2022/03/07

Record Date: 3/6/2022 With MLB CBA negotiations dragging, Josh and Jim decided to change things up by emptying out the listener mailbag. Answering questions about: Next home renovation projects MLB relegation The new CHGO media platform Development impact for players playing out of position How many fans MLB will lose over the lockout Guitar Hero or Rock Band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

en

56:26

MLB Has An Ownership Problem

Sox Machine ·

2022/03/04

At least six games have been canceled by Commissioner Rob Manfred, and how things stand with CBA negotiations, we could see even more games get wiped off the schedule. This episode provides audio from both Manfred and MLBPA President Tony Clark from their press conferences. Afterward, Josh and Jim point out where the fault ultimately lies: the owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

en

61:31

Opening Day In Jeopardy

Sox Machine ·

2022/02/28

MLB CBA negotiations are still not progressing to the point of a new deal coming soon. Now that MLB's deadline has come to avoid cancellation of regular-season games, is the entire month of April at risk? Josh and Jim discuss while wishing there was more consistent reporting of the details and insight on which MLB owners are causing issues. They also answer your questions about a new game show format and which uniform throwback they would like to see a return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

en

58:17

MLB Owners Willing To Lose Games Over CBA Negotiations

Sox Machine ·

2022/02/24

Josh and Jim were optimistic that a new CBA could be agreed upon a few days ago this week. Despite both MLB and MLBPA meeting daily, there’s little progress being made. Now, MLB is threatening that if a new CBA is not agreed upon by Monday, February 28, regular-season games will begin to be canceled. They discuss how crazy it is that MLB willing to lose millions over what seems to be slight increases in pay for MLBPA. To distract from CBA talks, they answer questions from Twitter regarding how the

en

55:06

A New Hope to End MLB Lockout

Sox Machine ·

2022/02/21

After last week’s 15 minute meeting both MLB and MLBPA have agreed to bring the key decisions makers to the table. This week, they will meet daily in hopes of hashing out a new CBA and ending the MLB Lockout. Is there reason to believe a new deal could be had? Or is this more smoke and the threat of delaying Opening Day becomes a reality? Josh and Jim discuss that and the new wearable technology showcased during College Baseball opening weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

en

36:46

Keith Law on the 2022 White Sox farm system

Sox Machine ·

2022/02/17

Keith Law drops in for his annual chat about the White Sox farm system, which is last in his organizational rankings, but with a top-20 prospect list that has more to watch than a 30th-place finish would suggest. Links: Keith Law's MLB farm system rankings Keith Law's top 20 White Sox prospects for 2022 Book recommendation: Hell of a Book by Jason Mott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

en

61:34

Owners Counter-Proposal Falls Flat (Again) and White...

Sox Machine ·

2022/02/14

After Rob Manfred sparked cautious optimism about a "good proposal" from the Owners to the MLBPA, the offer was another dud. Still short on what the MLBPA is asking for in the Competitive Balance Tax, minimum salaries, and pre-arbitration bonus pools. Is it time to start worrying about Opening Day being delayed? While MLB camp will not open this week, the minor leaguers participate in mini-camps. Jim wrapped up Prospect Week on Sox Machine, and he shares his thought process that went into his Top

en

61:06

Rob Manfred Speaks

Sox Machine ·

2022/02/11

Date: 2/10/2021 After the MLB Owners meeting concluded in Orlando, commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to the media. Despite some verbal gaffes regarding if MLB teams are a wise investment, a few are cautiously optimistic an end to the lockout is on the horizon. Is it, though? It mostly depends on how the conversation goes between both parties on Saturday. Josh and Jim discuss the timing of when a new CBA needs to be agreed upon, not losing any time during Spring Training, and avoiding a delay of

en

35:05

State of the 2022 White Sox Farm System with Jim Callis

Sox Machine ·

2022/02/07

Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.com We kick off Prospect Week at Sox Machine with one of our best friends, Jim Callis of MLB.com, stopping by to chat. He shares his thoughts on the top White Sox prospects garnering the most interest and a preview of the upcoming 2022 MLB Draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

en

45:00

Latest CBA Negotiations and Early ZiPS Projected...

Sox Machine ·

2022/02/03

While a foot of snow falls on Chicago, Josh and Jim chat about the latest contentious CBA negotiations. Are they sweating a delayed start of Spring Training? Are they worried that a lack of progress will push back opening Day? They share their optimistic and pessimistic viewpoints. Meanwhile, FanGraphs has released their early ZiPS projected standings, and things look for the Chicago White Sox within the AL Central. But what about the entire American League? Once the lockout is ended, how could

en

50:45

SUDDEN DEATH and other new baseball rule ideas

Sox Machine ·

2022/01/31

The Frontier League is introducing SUDDEN DEATH extra-inning rules in 2022. Enter the 11th inning (or 9th inning of a 7-inning game); the home team manager will get to pick if his team will play on offense or defense. If the offensive team scores, they win the game. If the defensive team holds, they win the game. It's a crazy idea, but it intrigues Josh and Jim to see if it would work better in MLB than in Independent Leagues. They also receive new rule ideas from the audience and judge which

en

37:28

MLB CBA Negotiations with Eugene Freedman

Sox Machine ·

2022/01/28

MLB and the Players Association met earlier this week in hopes of working closer to a new CBA. With the reported proposals, are we seeing the two parties moving towards a deal? Eugene Freedman is a labor lawyer who is a big baseball fan and had negotiated many CBA's for the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. He's been keeping close tabs on the conversations and shares his unique insight about the type of conversations being had. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

en

57:22

Schadenfreude, Hall of Fame Vote, and Park Factors

Sox Machine ·

2022/01/24

Record Date: 1/24/2022 As the MLB Lockout persists, Josh and Jim chat about a few topics on their mind. Chicago's enjoyment of the 49ers beating the Packers, and do the White Sox have that certain opponent which fans get to experience some schadenfreude. Hall of Fame announcement is Tuesday, January 25. Jim shares his predictions on who will get the call and if Mark Buerhle survives the 5% cutoff. Discuss GRF's Park Factors while pondering what Tim Anderson's numbers would look like at Coors

en

86:12

Mock Trial: MLB CBA Negotiations

Sox Machine ·

2022/01/20

Stream Date: 1/19/2022 In an attempt to settle and break the MLB Lockout, Sox Machine hosts a Mock Trial. Josh Nelson will represent the Player's Association while Beefloaf of Fromthe108 will rep the MLB Owners. Can the two sides find enough common ground for a deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

en

37:55

Hello, Oscar Colas with Phil Selig of Cuba Dugout

Sox Machine ·

2022/01/17

Guest: Phil Selig, Cuba Dugout Despite the MLB Lockout, the International Signing Period is underway as teams make their announced additions to their prospect pipeline. For the Chicago White Sox, the rumored signing of Cuban OF Oscar Colas has been around for more than a calendar year. As the time comes for him to finally sign, what should White Sox fans know about Colas? Joining the show is Phil Selig of Cuba Dugout who covers baseball in Cuba, and he stops by to give his unique perspective of

en

60:25

Owners Economics Proposal Falls Flat

Sox Machine ·

2022/01/14

In the latest CBA negotiations, MLB’s owners proposed economic changes to the Players Association. Focusing on updating the Super 2 payment structure, minimizing service time manipulation, and offering an International Draft. Josh and Jim comb through the reported offerings pointing out the faults of the Owner’s proposal. Are these offerings good enough to keep the Players Association at the table to talk? If not, does that put the start of Spring Training at risk? With the International Signing

en

50:20

2021 Player Review: Tim Anderson

Sox Machine ·

2022/01/10

Tim Anderson had another terrific season in 2021 earning his first All-Star nod on his way to another 4+ WAR season. Entering 2022, where does Tim Anderson rank among the best shortstops in the game? Also with all of these mega contracts being signed by free-agent shortstops, what could Anderson’s future value look like in the open market? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

en

68:20

MLB Lockout Lacking Urgency

Sox Machine ·

2022/01/06

In light of recent reports from Jeff Passan of ESPN, and Max Scherzer answering questions for the LA Times, Josh and Jim recap the latest regarding the MLB Lockout. Why is there no urgency from the league to meet with the MLBPA? What is the central concern for the MLBPA? Is there an easy path to a new CBA? Plus, their thoughts on Ken Rosenthal leaving MLB Network and Alex Rodriquez possibly getting his own “Manningcast” type show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

en

49:01

2021 Player Review: Andrew Vaughn

Sox Machine ·

2022/01/03

The Chicago White Sox had plans to challenge Andrew Vaughn with an aggressive assignment in 2021. They just didn’t know it would be out of position for Vaughn and playing primarily in left field. While Vaughn did admirably defensively, the bat-first prospect had his share of struggles at the plate, especially against right-handed pitching. Entering 2022, what is Andrew Vaughn’s role with the White Sox? Will he start every day again in a corner outfield position? Or will he be platooning at DH with

en

1,094 results

Similar Podcasts

Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast

Elan Dubrofsky and Brian Kom

Daily Fantasy Sports by Ship It Nation

Ship It Nation

Fantasy Football Today

CBS Sports, Fantasy Football, FFT, NFL,...

Bring The Pain

Heat00veride

ESPN SportsCenter Update

ESPN