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Sox Machine Live!: Finding Bliss in the Bronx
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded 8-29-2018 The Rundown: The Chicago White Sox win two out of three in the Bronx! We discuss Reynaldo Lopez's unique pitch mix, the Ryan LaM...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 29, 2018
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Good morning. Here's what's in your wake-up call: LAST NIGHT: Three Yankee homers spoiled the White Sox' first chance at a five-game winning streak...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: August 28, 2018
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the rundown: RECAP: A great game from Tim Anderson and another solid start from Carlos Rodon lead the Sox over the Yankees. PREVIEW: James...
31: White Sox Young Guns
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Eno Sarris, The Athletic The Rundown: Eno Sarris joins the show to share his thoughts about the White Sox young pitching staff. What kind of...
31: White Sox Wake-Up Call: August 23, 2018
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the rundown: RECAP: James Shields wears it against Detroit. PREVIEW: Reynaldo Lopez hopes not to wear it against Detroit. FARM REPORT: E...
Sox Machine Live!: Best stretch of 2018
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown The White Sox have won 6 of their last 8 games and are 11-9 in August. Are they playing their best baseball in 2018? Michael Kopech's...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 22, 2018
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Good morning. Here's what's in your White Sox Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: Rain limited Michael Kopech to two innings, the White Sox crumbled late to ...
White Sox Wake Up Call: August 21, 2018
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: White Sox win, 8-5: Rick Renteria was hospitalized overnight as the White Sox are now 9-7 in August. Lucas Giolito had a good night an...
30: Hello, Michael Kopech
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Alex Call, Birmingham Barons The Rundown: Michael Kopech has been called up by the Chicago White Sox (finally). We discuss what fans should ...
White Sox Wake Up Call: August 17, 2018
17 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: Today: James Shields takes the mound as the White Sox square off with the Royals for three games. Down in the Minors: Michael Kope...
Sox Machine Live!: White Sox winning on the road and MLB's Postseason Races Heat up
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: White Sox win two out of three in Detroit as Carlos Rodon pitched eight strong innings, Lucas Giolito avoids disaster, and Jose Abreu ...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 15, 2018
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Good morning. Here’s what’s in your White Sox Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox finally found a three-run lead that worked, beating Detro...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: August 14, 2018
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox lose an up-and-down game to the Tigers. PREVIEW: Lucas Giolito tries to be not bad in Game Two. ON THE FARM:...
29: Carlos Rodon - The Rising Ace
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Scott Merkin, MLB.com The Rundown: MLB.com's Scott Merkin joins the show to share the latest out of the White Sox clubhouse. Is Carlos Rodon...
29: White Sox Wake-Up Call: August 10, 2018
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the rundown for your White Sox Wake-Up Call: PREVIEW: Carlos Rodon takes on Shane Bieber in Game 1 of the weekend series against Cleveland. ...
Sox Machine Live!: What's wrong with Moncada?
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: Yoan Moncada is having an ugly month hitting 14-for-91 with 39 strikeouts. We explore on what the issues are, and why Juan Soto and Gley...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 8, 2018
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Good morning. Here's what in your White Sox Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox lost a long one to the Yankees amid some inspiring performances...
White Sox Wake Up Call: August 7, 2018
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: White Sox lose, 7-0, but Matt Davidson pitched again. Around MiLB: Both Birmingham and Winston-Salem were victorious. Zack Collins...
28: White Sox Top Prospects with Jim Callis
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.com The Rundown White Sox are on their longest winning streak of 2018 thanks to some big performances this weekend. Is Lucas G...
Sox Machine Live!: Madrigal moves to Winston-Salem
03 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: White Sox shuffle players around in the minors, and no it doesn't involve Eloy Jimenez and Michael Kopech. Instead Nick Madrigal heads t...
White Sox Wake Up Call: August 2, 2018
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: The White Sox lost 10-5, but Yoan Moncada hit his 14th homer of 2018 and reached on base four times. Minors: Birmingham split a do...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 1, 2018
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Good morning. Here's what's in this morning's Wake-Up Call: YESTERDAY: The White Sox traded pool money for a lefty relief prospect, and then lost t...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 31, 2018
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the rundown for your White Sox Wake-Up Call: MLB NEWS: The stove is piping hot, as we recap Monday's biggest deadline deals. IN THE MINORS...
27: Eloy Jimenez's "Checklist"
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: We guess at what could be left on Eloy Jimenez's "Checklist" before he's called up to Chicago, and wonder what the real reasons why Ri...
Sox Machine Live!: Goodbye, Joakim Soria
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded: 7-26-2018 The Rundown: Joakim Soria is traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. Did the White Sox get a good return for the closer? Who will take...
White Sox Wake Up Call: July 26, 2018
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: White Sox lose 11-3 as James Shields and Chris Volstad get crushed. In the Minors: Dylan Cease retired the first 20 hitters he fac...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 25, 2018
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Good morning. Here's what's in your White Sox Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: Carlos Rodon drove the White Sox to yet another win at Angel Stadium. T...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 24, 2018
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the rundown for your White Sox Wake-Up Call: RECAP: The Sox pick up a win again the Angels in a well-played (if not entirely well-managed) g...
26: 2018 2nd Half Over/Under's
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Joe Ostrowski, 670 the Score The Rundown: Jim calls from Seattle as the White Sox drop two out of three to the Mariners. He shares his tho...
Sox Machine Live!: Big moves and MLB's marketing problem
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: Preview the first series after the All-Star Break as the White Sox head to Seattle Debate if baseball has a marketing problem which ...
25: Lessons from 1993
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Rob Hart, WBBM Radio The Rundown: Recap the Kansas City Royals series as Yoan Moncada is almost back to his April form, and Lucas Giolito is...
White Sox Wake Up Call: July 13, 2018
13 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: Series Preview: James Shields has a 3.91 ERA in his 11 starts as he faces the Kansas City Royals, Brad Keller. In the Minors: Char...
Sox Machine Live!: Carlos Rodon shuts down St. Louis
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: Carlos Rodon was brilliant against the St. Louis Cardinals as he sequenced his fastball, changeup, and slider well for 7.1 scoreless i...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 11, 2018
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Good morning. Here's what's in your White Sox Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: The Cardinals beat up Dylan Covey the second time through, then piled it on...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 10, 2018
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the rundown for your White Sox Wake-Up Call: NEWS: The Sox claim an outfielder from the Twins. PREVIEW: The Cardinals visit Chicago, led b...
24: What's wrong with Jose Abreu?
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Dan Szymborski The Rundown: Jose Abreu made the All-Star team as a starter! That's the good news. The bad news is that Abreu has been perfor...
Sox Machine Live!: Avisail Garcia power surge
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded: 7/5/2018 The Rundown: Avisail Garcia is on a hitting tear. Are we witnessing the next evolution of his hitting abilities? Lucas Giolito...
White Sox Wake Up Call: July 5, 2018
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: White Sox end up losing two out of three as Dylan Covey collapsed in the fourth inning. Good news - Yoan Moncada hit his 11th home run...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 4, 2018
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Good morning, and Happy Fourth. Here's what's in your Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox dug themselves out of an early hole to beat the Reds ...
White Sox Wake Up Call: July 3, 2018
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: Despite having a 3-1 lead thanks to Yoan Moncada, Yolmer Sanchez, and Avisail Garcia, the White Sox allow four runs in the 8th inning ...
2018 1st Half Recap Part I: Grading the White Sox after 81 games
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: Jim and Josh share the voting results from the 1st Half Survey. Why the White Sox deserve an "F" for the first half. Why Tim A...
2018 1st Half Recap Part II: Conversation with Blake Rutherford
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: The Injury Expert, Will Carroll, joins the show to share his insight on what Dane Dunning and Nate Jones are dealing with their injuri...
Sox Machine Live!: Noticeable Progress
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded 6/28/2018 The Rundown: The White Sox won 2 out of 3 against the Minnesota Twins thanks to the Garcia's (Leury and Avi), quality starts fro...
White Sox Wake Up Call: June 28, 2018
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: The 2018 White Sox will avoid setting the worst 81-game start in franchise history thanks to last night's 6-1 victory. Jose Abreu an...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 27, 2018
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Good morning. Here's what's in your White Sox Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox took advantage of many Minnesota mistakes for an 8-4 victory....
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 26, 2018
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the rundown for your White Sox Wake-Up Call: MINORS: Michael Kopech returns to form, and the Dash score 19(!) runs. PREVIEW: The Sox host ...
23: The Spark
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Jonathan Lee The Rundown: We recap the Oakland Athletics series that had quite a few moments, but also some shaky times. Will increase velocit...
White Sox Wake Up Call: June 22, 2018
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: Chicago White Sox were rained out and will be playing a double header on Friday with James Shields starting Game 1 and Lucas Giolito s...
Sox Machine on the Radio: Josh Nelson joins ESPN 1000 to discuss Lopez and Moncada
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Original air date: 6/20/2018 Topics Reynaldo Lopez "Clown" comments Yoan Moncada trying to bounce back from his struggles Learn more about your...
Sox Machine Live!: Rick Renteria's tough task
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded 6-20-2018 The Rundown: After Reynaldo Lopez called his and the team's recent play like "Clowns", manager Rick Renteria has a tough job of ...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 20, 2018
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Good morning. Here's what's in today's Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: Carlos Rodon's second-inning struggles were too much for the White Sox absorb. The...
22: White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 19, 2018
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the rundown for your White Sox Wake-Up Call: RECAP: Cy Covey has an off night, as the Sox fall to Cleveland 6-2. ON THE FARM: It's the min...
21: First Half MiLB Awards
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: Recap the Detroit Tigers series in which the offense let down in crucial situations. With only nine home runs in June, what are the ca...
Sox Machine Live!: Showing life
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: The Chicago White Sox split with the Cleveland Indians putting them at 8-6 in June. Thanks to the pitching, they've put together a nic...
White Sox Wake Up Call: June 14, 2018
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: Dylan Covey outduels Trevor Bauer as the White Sox win a tight game over the Indians, 3-2. Down in the minors, the Winston-Salem D...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 13, 2018
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here's what's in your Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox are winless no more against Cleveland. TONIGHT: Dylan Covey will get tested, both b...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 12, 2018
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the rundown of your White Sox Wake-Up Call: RECAP: Lucas Giolito keeps Giolito-ing. PREVIEW: James Shields faces off against Adam Plutko. ...
20: 2018 MLB Draft Recap with Jim Callis
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Jim Callis, MLBPipeline.com The Rundown: Surprise! The Chicago White Sox won a series in Boston thanks to outstanding starting pitching. Can...
13: Rock Bottom
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Dan Szymborski, ESPN The Rundown: Josh shares his thoughts about the frustration surrounding the worst start ever. Guest Dan Szymborski sh...
Sox Machine Live!: How to solve the roster puzzle
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded: 6/7/2018 The rundown: – Why did the White Sox send Bummer down for Cedeno? – Recap Twins series – Preview Red Sox series and guess wha...
White Sox Wake Up Call: June 7, 2018
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: White Sox beat the Twins, 5-2, in large thanks to Tim Anderson's big night at the plate. Today's matchup features James Shields wh...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 6, 2018
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Good morning. This Wake-Up Call, she's a loaded one. The White Sox made eight picks on the second day of the MLB Draft, including twice as many hig...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 5, 2018
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the rundown for your White Sox Wake-Up Call for June 5, 2018: DRAFT RECAP: The Sox take Nick Madrigal at #4, despite questions about conflicts...
2018 MLB Draft Show
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded: 6/4/2018 Brian Bilek, James Fox, and Jim Osborn join Josh Nelson to analyze the top 2018 MLB Draft picks. Learn more about your ad choices....
19: 2018 Draft Day
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Burke Granger, 2080 Baseball Rundown: The White Sox won a series! Against the NL's best team! With how well Dylan Covey has been pitching, and...
White Sox Wake Up Call: June 1, 2018
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rundown: Tonight starts a three-game series as the Milwaukee Brewers come into town. The White Sox minor league affiliates all won thanks to t...
Sox Machine Live!: Crushed in Cleveland
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded: 5/30/2018 Rundown: Jose Abreu gets frustrated Lessons learned from Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez starts against Cleveland Is Tim...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 30, 2018
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the rundown for your White Sox Wake-Up Call: RECAP: The Sox fell to the Indians 7-3 behind another shaky outing from Lucas Giolito. PREVIE...
18: An early look at Jose Abreu's trade market
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Eric Longenhagen, Fangraphs The rundown: Jose Abreu is having a terrific start to 2018 which naturally raises the question during this rebuild...
Sox Machine Live!: Welington Castillo leaves the White Sox in quite a mess
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded 5/24/2018 Rundown: With Welington Castillo's suspension we discuss what the impacts are short and long-term at the catching position. ...
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 24, 2018
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rundown: Later today it will be announced that Welington Castillo will be suspended 80 games for PED use and Leury Garcia left last night's game with...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 23, 2018
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Good morning. Here's what's in your White Sox Wake-Up Call: The White Sox remembered how to hit with runners in scoring position before it was too ...
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 22, 2018
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rundown: Another frustrating loss by the White Sox last night as manager Rick Renteria made some questionable decisions. Down on the farm, Char...
17: A Home Series Win!
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guests: Joe Ostrowski, 670 the score Trevor Wilt, Kannapolis Intimidators The Rundown: The Chicago White Sox won a home serie...
Sox Machine on the Radio: Josh Nelson joins Fred and Jurko on ESPN 1000
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Original air date: 5/18/2018 Can the White Sox win 10 home games before July 1st? Yoan Moncada: taking the good with the bad State of the rebui...
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 18, 2018
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: Good luck was on the White Sox side as they score four in the bottom of the eighth inning to beat the Rangers, 4-2. Preview tonigh...
Sox Machine Live!: Swept away in Pittsburgh
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: Jim shares his notes visiting the Charlotte Knights, Winston-Salem Dash, and the Kannapolis Intimidators. Recap the Pirates series...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 16, 2018
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Good morning. Here's what's in your White Sox Wake-Up Call: The White Sox once again got thumped in the first inning, and this time it resulted i...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 15, 2018
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here's what's in your White Sox Wake-Up Call for May 15th, 2018: GOOD NEWS: Yoan Moncada will return to the Sox lineup on Tuesday. DOWN ON THE FA...
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 11, 2018
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: Preview the upcoming series against the Chicago Cubs as Welington Castillo could be a good pick-to-click against Tyler Chatwood. R...
Sox Machine Live!: Bullpen blows it again
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded: 5-9-2018 The Rundown: The Chicago White Sox struggles continue as Nate Jones gives up a three-run lead in the ninth as the Pittsburgh Pir...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 9, 2018
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Good morning, White Sox fans. Here's what's in today's Wake-Up Call: The Sox will still be searching for their first series win against a team that...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 8, 2018
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here's your White Sox Wake-Up Call for May 8, 2018: The White Sox were off Monday, which means they didn't lose! They also released an encouraging up...
15: MLB Draft Preview with Jim Callis
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Jim Callis, MLBPipeline.com The Rundown: We recap the weekend bringing back The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly as the White Sox have their wors...
Sox Machine on the Radio: Josh Nelson on ESPN 1000's Murph and Fred
05 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Air Date: 5/5/2018 Topics Positive takeaways from Carson Fulmer's start vs. Twins When should Michael Kopech be called up? Why did the White So...
White Sox Wake Up Call: May 4, 2018
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rundown: Down 5-1, the White Sox comeback thanks to home runs by Daniel Palka and Trayce Thompson to beat the Twins, 6-5. Micker Adolfo and...
Sox Machine Live!: Lucas Giolito and James Shields bounce back
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded: 5/2/2018 The rundown: Even though the White Sox lost both games against St. Louis we saw good starts from Lucas Giolito and James Shields...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 2, 2018
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Good morning. Here's your White Sox Wake-Up Call: Last night: The White Sox defense tried to prop up a shaky bullpen, but the contact Joakim Soria ...
White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 1, 2018
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here's your White Sox Wake-Up Call for May 1st: The White Sox had the day off in preparation for a two-game series against the Cardinals, starting ...
14: Dash, Davidson and Drama
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Joe Weil, the voice of the Winston-Salem Dash The rundown: Chicago White Sox wrap up the first month of the season with Matt Davidson leadin...