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Sox Machine

Sox Machine

By: Blue Wire Jim Margalus Josh Nelson James Fegan
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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!" Baseball & Softball
Episodes
  • Good weekend for the rebuild
    Jun 30 2025

    This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

    Rundown

    • [Intro] Josh took a weekend off from watching the Chicago White Sox. Luckily he has Jim and James that can help him catch up with what he missed over the weekend. Which includes Mike Vasil possibly being Batman, Kyle Teel's big moment, Jonathan Cannon returning, Luis Robert Jr. going on the IL, and Ryan Noda playing right field for some reason.
    • [18:48] Colson Montgomery had a great five-game series against Toledo which has helped his overall season numbers, but is it enough to merit a call up?
    • [35:25] Series Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers:
    • [44:27] Around MLB: Why the Chicago Cubs should be the most active buyers, the Minnesota Twins extending Rocco Baldelli, and the Colorado Rockies are playing better baseball
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    59 mins
  • Chicago White Sox 2025 First Half Review
    Jun 26 2025

    This episode is presented by Ankin Law.

    Rundown

    • [Intro] Chicago White Sox finish the first half with a 26-55 record. General manager Chris Getz shares his impressions on the first 81 games, how he is liking the early return from Garrett Crochet trade, why he thinks they will be active this trade deadline, and trying to stick to the long-term plan.
    • [10:22] Last year, the White Sox barely had a better first half record than the second half. Will that trend continue in 2025?
    • [21:21] First Half Grade: White Sox Offense
    • [37:03] First Half Grade: White Sox Pitching
    • [50:50] First half impressions for Will Venable
    • [63:31] First half impressions for White Sox front office
    • [74:30] Series Preview: San Francisco Giants
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • White Sox bounce back in Toronto
    Jun 23 2025

    This episode is presented by Ankin Law.

    Rundown

    • [Intro] Chicago White Sox won two out of three games against the Toronto Blue Jays thanks to a clutch hit by Miguel Vargas on Sunday. Is he the most trustworthy White Sox bat in high leverage situations?
    • [14:21] Grant Taylor had the honor of starting the series and closing it. If Taylor is destined to be the White Sox closer, should he just have that role now?
    • [22:01] With how well Adrian Houser has pitched for the White Sox, and the Blue Jays have a need, should Toronto just kept Houser in Canada after the weekend?
    • [27:21] The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal wrote about the White Sox open to eating some of the money owed to Luis Robert Jr. and Andrew Benintendi in order to move them. Who is most likely to get dealt?
    • [34:17] Creating the White Sox Trade Board
    • [42:59] Series Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks. Are they still the model that Chris Getz wants to build the offense like?
    • [52:56] Around MLB: Who would you vote for the AL MVP? Fallout between San Diego and Los Angeles, and how are the LA Angels playing this well?
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    1 hr and 16 mins

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