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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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46:47

Home Runs Power Another Series Win at Arizona

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2026/04/24

Rundown[Intro] Chicago White Sox hit eight more home runs in their series win over Arizona. Is the home run offense by design for the 2026 White Sox?[7:07] Munetaka Murakami is grabbing all of the headlines for good reason. But Colson Montgomery is also heating up. Is he ready to carry the offense much like he did last year? [15:19] Miguel Vargas is also flexing some power thanks to have the league's most improved bat speed from last season. [18:00] Josh is hopping on the Everson Pereira bandwagon,

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55:08

Home Run Party in Sacramento

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2026/04/20

Rundown[Intro] The Chicago White Sox hit eight home runs in their series win at Sacramento. Munetaka Murakami hit three of them and is starting to boom again at the plate. Is his production similar to that of Kyle Schwarber?[8:32] Everson Pereira had three doubles and made some nice defensive plays in right field. Can he lock down this outfield position?[14:47] Weird Metrics: Colson Montgomery is having way more success hitting in the day versus at night. Is this a thing for hitters preferring to

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57:12

New Faces, Same Results

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2026/04/17

Rundown[Intro] The Chicago White Sox series against Tampa Bay is highlighted by the two promotions: Noah Schultz and Sam Antonacci. Hear from White Sox GM Chris Getz, manager Will Venable, Schultz, and Antonacci.[7:57] With a 6-13 record, White Sox fans are upset about how the team has started 2026. Is the front office aware that White Sox fans are losing patience? [14:15] Reviewing Noah Schultz's MLB debut. What adjustments he made midgame, and hoping to see from him this weekend against the

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53:30

Hello, Noah Schultz

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2026/04/13

[Intro] Audio from Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable, shortstop Colson Montgomery, and infielder Tanner Murray recapping the weekend in Kansas City[4:51] Hello, Noah Schultz: With the big promotion, what should White Sox fans expect to see from Schultz?[20:49] Recapping the weekend in Kansas City, and the pitching staff deserves big props for bouncing back in their last 10 games. Why does this give Josh hope that the White Sox could make a run towards .500 ball? Also, why is Jim cautious, given

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45:20

Shane Smith Optioned and Sox Swept by Baltimore

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2026/04/09

Rundown[Intro] Audio from Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable, who explains the team's thought process of demoting Shane Smith. What he needs to work on in AAA, and the upcoming mental challenge he needs to overcome. [4:30] James Fegan and Jim Margalus join the show to discuss Smith being optioned. What is the timeline for Smith to work on his mechanics? How will the White Sox handle Smith's spot in the rotation? [13:26] Recap of the Baltimore Orioles series that saw the White Sox hitters

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56:33

White Sox Surprise Sweep of Toronto

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2026/04/06

[Intro] The Chicago White Sox pull off an impressive sweep against the Toronto Blue Jays. Audio from Davis Martin and Colson Montgomery, both of whom spoke about the bad start, but now things are starting to settle in.[6:35] James Fegan joins the show to talk about the Grant Taylor opener strategy, if Miguel Vargas is living up to his prospect hype, the adjustments Edgar Quero is making, and Ozzie Guillen getting his number retired.[27:26] Baltimore series preview[29:12] Jim Margalus joins the show

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46:57

White Sox lacking momentum heading into home opener

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2026/04/02

Rundown[Intro] 1-5 Start: Len Kasper and Darrin Jackson on the radio mentioned that every team has a six-game span like this during a 162-game season. But when it feels way worse when a team starts a season like this. Do you imagine any panic within the White Sox clubhouse after this opening road trip?[5:54] Run Prevention Issues: White Sox have allowed the most runs in MLB (52; TB second at 38 runs) and staff ERA is 8.63. What are the issues White Sox are having in preventing runs?[10:23] Shane

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65:55

Dour Start to 2026

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2026/03/30

Rundown[Intro] Audio from Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable and shortstop Colson Montgomery reacting to being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers[6:30] James Fegan joins the show after spending the weekend in Milwaukee. He shares his insights from the White Sox clubhouse, including the early issues they are acknowledging that need to be addressed.[28:18] Series Preview: Miami Marlins[30:27] Paul Janish shares the development plans for Sam Antonacci, Hagen Smith, Noah Schultz, Tanner McDougal, and

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46:03

2026 Predictions

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2026/03/25

Rundown[Intro] The relationship between the White Sox and Frank Thomas is so strained that a new lawsuit has been filed by the Hall of Famer. This time, it's using his likeness without permission for the new City Connect jerseys. Why this new episode is sad, and a hope for cooler heads comes sooner than later. [11:06] Special guest prediction picker is Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio. He shares what is the most interesting thing about the White Sox this season, his player of the year, and how many

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49:43

2026 Preview: Bullpen

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2026/03/23

Rundown[Intro] Chicago White Sox sign old friend Reese McGuire to a one year contract and will be moving on from Korey Lee as the primary backup catcher. Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus ponder aloud why the White Sox made this move so late during spring training.[10:41] 2026 Bullpen Preview: Who are the four most important relievers? [13:44] Seranthony Dominguez preview[18:30] Sean Newcomb preview[21:37] Jordan Hicks preview[27:27] Grant Taylor preview[33:06] Jordan Leasure preview[38:10] Guesses at

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62:47

2026 Preview: Starting Pitchers

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2026/03/17

Rundown[Intro] Latest update on Mike Vasil's injury and the rumored pitcher ready to take his spot in the bullpen[5:01] Alexander Alberto placed on waivers[7:57] An open conversation about some baseball outlets looking to phase our ERA when evaluating pitchers, and instead of using newer metrics like K-BB%. [17:55] 2026 Preview: Shane Smith[27:04] 2026 Preview: Davis Martin[35:36] 2026 Preview: Anthony Kay[40:19] 2026 Preview: Erick Fedde[44:55] 2026 Preview: Sean Burke[54:37] First to majors: Noah

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56:39

2026 Preview: Catchers and Outfielders

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2026/03/13

Rundown[Intro] The impact of Kyle Teel out four to six weeks with his hamstring injury. Why the impact doesn't feel as great as previous Spring Training injuries. [10:36] World Baseball Classic enters Quarterfinals as Team USA faces Canada. After losing to Italy, and not showing the same exuberance as the other countries, should MLB'ers be used in the upcoming Olympic games in 2028? [22:01] 2026 Preview: Catcher[31:12] 2026 Preview: Left Field[39:25] 2026 Preview: Center Field[46:33] 2026 Preview:

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56:06

2026 Preview: Infielders

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2026/03/09

Rundown[Intro] Audio from Will Venable and Shane Smith after the Chicago White Sox announce their Opening Day starter. After Smith, how does the rest of the White Sox starting rotation stack? Also, is it OK if the White Sox give Smith extra day of rest to start 2026? [8:49] 2026 Preview: First Base and Munetaka Murakami. What would be a successful season for Murakami? Yay or Nay: Rookie of the Year honors in 2026? Over/Under: 30.5 home runs.[21:20] 2026 Preview: Second Base and Chase Meidroth

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45:56

New Tech in Baseball with Brian Page of Rapsodo

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2026/03/06

Rundown[Intro] Catching up on Chicago White Sox Spring Training prior to Thursday night’s game against Cleveland: examining the current outfield roster, highlighting the top hitters, and spotlighting the pitchers who are performing well at camp. [9:18] Brian Page of Rapsodo, who handles the company's MLB relationships, joins the show to talk about tech in the game of baseball. Rapsodo has been at the forefront of helping MLB teams capture numerous pitch metrics. Page breaks down which metrics MLB

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44:55

Watching Roch

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2026/03/02

Rundown[Intro] Sounds from camp include Will Venable, who wishes Munetaka Murakami luck in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Plus, Miguel Vargas is aiming to improve his range at third base. Colson Montgomery shares how camp feels in year two and how he's hoping to improve his first step defensively. [6:45] Sam Antonacci continues to hit big home runs. Where is this power coming from? [11:59] Edgar Quero is having a great start to spring training. If he continues hitting this well, does that make

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55:51

Takeaways from 2026 camp

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2026/02/26

Rundown[Intro] Sounds from camp as Shane Smith shares his thoughts about the first spring outing and how the pressure feels different from last year.[6:28] This is the final weekend for WBC players before they join their respective countries' squads. Munetaka Murakami's first base defense will be something to watch as he's still getting used to the position.[14:47] Lenyn Sosa will get more reps at third base to expand his usage and find a way to keep his bat on the roster.[18:16] Noah Schultz will

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55:49

White Sox Impressive Start to Spring Training

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2026/02/23

Rundown[Intro] Sounds from camp as Will Venable talks about ABS and the base coaches boxes. Chris Murphy, Mike Vasil, and Sean Burke share how their first pitching appearances went. [8:04] First impression with White Sox pitchers[12:13] First impression with White Sox hitters[15:32] First impression of Munetaka Murakami[17:36] First impression of Edgar Quero[20:33] Dark horse candidate to make 26-man roster: Tanner McDougal[31:54] Dark horse candidate to make 26-man roster: Sam Antonacci[38:06]

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57:13

What to expect early in 2026 Spring Training games

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2026/02/20

Rundown[Intro] Audio from Spring Training media sessions from manager Will Venable and hitting coach Derek Shomon. What impresses Shomon the most about Munetaka Murakami? Also, Everson Pereira seems to be a focus for the coaching staff early in camp.[6:50] James Fegan shares the latest intel on what to expect in the first weekend of spring training games. Jim Margalus shares what he's watching early in games against the Cubs, Athletics, and Brewers.[14:39] There's been more of a focus on Everson

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61:55

Reports from 2026 Spring Training

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2026/02/16

Rundown[Intro] Sounds from camp as Will Venable shares what he told the troops in the full squad meeting, why Mike Vasil believes the Chicago White Sox will be good this season, and why trying out for the Sox is a dream come true for Ryan Borucki. [7:05] Fantasy Baseball Leagues are open for Sox Machine subscribers. Please visit soxmachine.com for more information. [8:34] Munetaka Murakami Mania: how the new White Sox slugger is looking in camp, and if he's a 40 home run hitter, does that change the

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49:38

2026 White Sox Prospects with Keith Law

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) ·

2026/02/11

Rundown[Intro] The show starts with Keith Law and Jim Margalus revisiting their conversation last year about Colson Montgomery. How things have changed, how some things haven't changed, and what it means heading into the 2026 season.[6:51] Law's thoughts about Braden Montgomery and what area of his game needs the most improvement.[9:14] The White Sox recent high school picks are showing promise. With Caleb Bonemer, have they figured out how to help teenagers develop? If so, what does that mean for

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