Sox Machine

Sox Machine 2022 Thanksgiving Special

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rundown: Catching up on MLB news with Bryce Harper and Hunter Renfroe Should the White Sox pursue a trade with the Brewers for Kolten Wong? Who would...

Revisiting the White Sox Offseason Shopping List

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 11/20/2022Episode sponsored by Trade Coffee. Save $30 off your subscription at drinktrade.com/soxmachine.Rundown: White Sox non-tender de...

2023 MLB Free Agent Picks

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rundown: It’s Josh’s birthday, and he’s grateful Justin Verlander is still pitching to keep him feeling youngish.  Josh shares his distaste of ...

Fixing Yasmani Grandal and Yoan Moncada

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rundown: Recap of Yasmani Grandal and Yoan Moncada's seasons How big of a factor is age regression for Yasmani Grandal's struggles in 2022? Can Granda...

2022 Player Review: Lucas Giolito

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rundown: Recap of Lucas Giolito's 2022 season How big of a concern is the diminishing fastball velocity? What's the confidence level for Giolito to bo...

2023 MLB Offseason Begins

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 11/6/2022Rundown: White Sox officially introduce Pedro Grifol as their next manager. Soundbites from his introduction press conference co...

Hello, Pedro Grifol

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 11/1/2022Guest: Max Rieper, Royals ReviewRundown: The Chicago White Sox have hired Pedro Grifol to be their next manager Max Rieper of Ro...

White Sox Last to Hire a Manager for 2023 Season

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 10/30/2022Rundown: Kansas City hires Matt Quatraro as their next manager, while Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports the White Sox will not b...

Sox Machine Offseason Plan Project 2023 Primer

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 10/27/2022 The Sox Machine Offseason Plan Project starts on Friday, October 28th. This episode serves as a guide in helping you submit yo...

White Sox managerial search gossip and SoxFest nixed

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded Date: 10/24/2022Rundown: Joe Espada will be the next White Sox manager. Or he won't be the next White Sox manager. It's a hazy outlook of whe...

2022 Player Review: AJ Pollock

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rundown: AJ Pollock's 2022 Season Recap Pollock's grade for 2022 Pollock's player option significantly impacts what the White Sox can do this offseaso...

White Sox nightmare revisited: Machado vs. Harper

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Date: 10/17/2022Rundown: Jim's fear of the Los Angeles Dodgers getting knocked out early comes to fruition. Should a trophy be awarded to the best reg...

2022 Season Review: Jose Abreu

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 10/13/2022The first 2022 Player Review episode is focused on Jose Abreu. 2022 highlights Has Abreu leaped Paul Konerko in all-time White ...

Latest White Sox Managerial Rumors

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 10/9/2022Rundown: Thanks to Bob Nightengale, there's a list of managerial candidates considered front runners for the White Sox opening. ...

Sox Machine on the Air: Roundtable with Bernstein and Holmes on 670 the Score

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On-air date: 10/6/2022Listen to previous episodes of the Bernstein and Holmes Show on Audacy: https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/bernstein-holmes-show-65...

Sox Machine Live!: Good Riddance, 2022

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stream Date: 10/5/2022The 2022 season is finally over. Josh and Jim say "Good Riddance, 2022" while looking ahead to what this offseason could hold fo...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Oct. 4, 2022

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Sox beat the Twins Tony says goodbye Hahn talks future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted...

Goodbye, Tony La Russa

03 Oct 2022

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Record Date: 10/2/2022Rundown: Jim and Josh discuss the reported retirement announcement for Tony La Russa What does "accountable" mean to the White S...

Shortlist of managerial candidates for White Sox

30 Sep 2022

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Record Date: 9/29/2022Rundown: White Sox finally won a game! Luis Robert's wrist injury demonstrates the systematic failure within the White Sox org. ...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 29, 2022

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good morning. Here's the rundown:LAST NIGHT: Make it eight straight losses for the White Sox, who showed a little more life in an 8-4 loss to the Twin...

Mailbag Episode Vol. 2 - 2022 Edition

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 9/25/2022Chicago White Sox mailed it in over the weekend against Detroit. Finishing a six-game homestand winless and falling back to bein...

White Sox need new leadership

23 Sep 2022

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Record Date: 09/23/2022Rundown: White Sox fans/media getting angry Cleveland exposing all of the White Sox faults Why the White Sox need new leadershi...

White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 22, 2022

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last night: White Sox played sloppy defense and dug themselves a deep hole they couldn't climb back out of in an 8-2 loss against Cleveland.Tonight: J...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 21, 2022

21 Sep 2022

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On today's episode: Cease hangs tough Bullpen falters Colas to AAA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Sim...

Do or Die Time for 2022 White Sox

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 9/18/2022Rundown: Michael Kopech's injury and his status for the remaining 2022 season What we learned about Miguel Cairo's decision-maki...

White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 16, 2022

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday: White Sox picked up a big victory over the Guardians by bashing five home runs to support Lance LynnTonight: Lucas Giolito takes the mound ...

White Sox postseason hopes on the line in Cleveland

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 9/14/2022Rundown: Tony La Russa is a distraction White Sox split series vs. the Rockies as offense struggles with runners in scoring posi...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 14, 2022

14 Sep 2022

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On today's episode: Eloy goes deep Oscar goes deeper AL Central race stays level Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

White Sox Have a Great West Coast Trip

12 Sep 2022

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Record Date: 9/11/2022Rundown: Jim visited Birmingham over the weekend and shared his thoughts about the Barons Tony La Russa's return timeline is unc...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 9, 2022

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good morning. Here's the rundown:LAST NIGHT: Elvis Andrus had his revenge, and the rest of the White Sox had his back in a 14-2 stomping of the A's in...

Sox Machine Live!: White Sox need big series in Oakland to catch up

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stream Date: 9/7/2022Rundown: Win of the season? Giving credit to Miguel Cairo Oakland series preview Elvis Andrus impact Sponsored by Trade Coffee. V...

White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 7, 2022

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last night: Logan Gilbert and Seattle's outstanding bullpen shut out the Chicago White Sox 3-0. Luis Robert got hit in the hand, so let's wait and see...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 6, 2022

06 Sep 2022

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On today's episode: Elvis Rocks PNW Lynn Quiets M's MIN Lose but CLE Win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted ...

Buy the White Sox?

05 Sep 2022

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Record Date: 9/4/2022Rundown: Is it time to jump back on the White Sox bandwagon? Dylan Cease's one-hitter First impression of Miguel Cairo State of ...

What does the White Sox future hold with Jon Greenberg

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 9/1/2022Guest: Jon Greenberg, The AthleticWith Tony La Russa out indefinitely due to health reasons, it sparks many questions regarding t...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 1, 2022

01 Sep 2022

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On today's episode: Lynn was strong Elvis went long A-Ball Pitchers did no wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 31, 2022

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good morning. Here's the rundown:LAST NIGHT: The White Sox lost their fourth in a row -- as well as the season series to Kansas City -- with a 7-4 los...

Sell the White Sox

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 8/28/2022After getting swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Chicago White Sox postseason hopes in 2022 are closing quickly. Josh and Ji...

Sox Machine Live!: White Sox lose grasp of series win in Baltimore

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stream Date: 8/25/2022Josh and Jim recap the White Sox painful series loss in Baltimore. What it means for their chances of reaching the postseason an...

White Sox Wake Up Call: August 25, 2022

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last night: White Sox win 5-3 as Lucas Giolito bounces back as the death by a thousand papercuts offense works. Tonight: Lance Lynn looks to continue...

Project Birmingham Morning Briefing: Aug. 24, 2022

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good morning. Here's the rundown:LAST NIGHT: Project Birmingham opened with a bang, with five A-ball prospects delivering multiple hits in their Doubl...

White Sox Wake Up Call: August 23rd, 2022

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode: Kopech's season in a stall Kelly's appearance makes Sox fall Montgomery gets the call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Johnny Cueto continues to deliver for White Sox

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 8/21/2022Rundown: Chicago White Sox split six games against Houston and Cleveland thanks to two outstanding starts from Johnny Cueto. How...

White Sox hold their own against Astros

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record date: 8/18/2022Rundown: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of White Sox vs. Astros Hello, Elvis Andrus Series preview as the White Sox face the Gu...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 17, 2022

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode: Yoan wins it late Cease doesn't pitch great Minors have a day they hate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 16, 2022

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good morning. Here's the rundown:LAST NIGHT: Just when it looked like Johnny Cueto was going to go without support for another night, the White Sox br...

White Sox sweep Tigers as the Astros arrive

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 8/14/2022Rundown: How do we feel about the White Sox chances of winning AL Central after sweeping Detroit? Andrew Vaughn and AJ Pollock h...

Sox Machine Live!: Lack of firepower costing White Sox

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stream Date: 8/11/2022Another disheartening series loss in Kansas City pushes the White Sox further back in the AL Central standings. Johnny Cueto que...

White Sox Wake Up Call: August 11, 2022

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last night: The White Sox take a tumble post-6th-inning as they lose ground on Cleveland.Today: It’s Dylan Cease against Zach GreinkeDown on the Far...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 10, 2022

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode: Singer Silences Bats Martin Claps Back Minors Fall Flat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Host...

White Sox Sputtering Offense Leads to Series Split in Texas

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 8/7/2022Rundown: Josh and Jim still don't know why the White Sox offense is struggling. Two White Sox hitters needing to step up: Tim And...

White Sox Wake Up Call: August 5, 2022

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last night: Johnny Cueto pitched a complete game, but Andrew Vaughn's poor defensive night and the bats went silent (again), resulted in another frust...

White Sox Front Office Fails at Trade Deadline

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 8/3/2022Rundown: Rick Hahn's poor offseason is now compounded by a quiet trade deadline. Can the White Sox players overcome the shortfall...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 3, 2022

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode: Sox cruise Front office snooze MIN & CLE lose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simp...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 2, 2022

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good morning. Here's the rundown:LAST NIGHT: The White Sox dealt for a lefty reliever before losing to the Royals in standard-issue fashion.TONIGHT: W...

White Sox making ground as trade deadline looms

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 7/31/2022Rundown: Josh and Jim recap the White Sox series win over Oakland What’s up with the offense at home? Will August Jose Abreu r...

White Sox stumble into split against Colorado

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 7/27/2022 Jim is back! Joe Kelly's pending injury cements the White Sox need to add another reliever before the trade deadline. But shoul...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 27, 2022

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode: Kopech returns to form Defense shuts the door Minors hit play poor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Interesting week ahead for White Sox with MLB Trade Deadline looming

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Patrick Lyons, DNVR Josh Nelson and James Fox recap the White Sox splitting another series against Cleveland Odd playing time for Andrew Vaughn...

Resetting the 2022 MLB Season

22 Jul 2022

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Record Date: 7/21/2022With Jim under the weather, James Fox joins Josh in recording this podcast episode. Over/Under 41.5 wins for White Sox post All-...

A projected look at remaining 2022 season with Dan Szymborski

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 7/20/2022Guest: Dan Szymborski, FanGraphsJosh and Dan Szymborski examine the projected outcomes for the remaining MLB 2022 season. Why Zi...

Great Weekend in Minneapolis

18 Jul 2022

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Record Date: 7/17/2022Josh and Jim recap a terrific weekend in Minneapolis. It was great to see so many fans attend #108ing Roadtrip, and even better ...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 15, 2022

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good morning. Here's the rundown:LAST NIGHT: Luis Robert led a clubbing of Sonny Gray while Johnny Cueto endured early traffic for a satisfying 12-2 v...

White Sox still treading water after visiting Cleveland

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 7/13/2022Good news: The Chicago White Sox won back-to-back games in Cleveland thanks to outstanding pitching from Dylan Cease and Lucas G...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 13, 2022

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On Today's Episode: Bieber Burns Sox Cease Staves Off Sweep Colson Keeps Hitting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

White Sox Wake Up Call: July 12, 2022

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last night: Lance Lynn had a bad game and Tony La Russa tried to extend him longer. The results were catastrophic.Today: White Sox and Guardians play ...

Critical road trip for White Sox visiting Cleveland and Minnesota

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

RundownIntro: Dylan Cease All-Star Snub8:15: Weekend recap14:10: Bob Nightengale’s report21:52: Michael Kopech’s nagging problems29:33: Gavin Shee...

White Sox Wake Up Call: July 8, 2022

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last night: The White Sox had another lackluster performance at home as Dylan Cease suffers his first career loss to Detroit in a 2-1 game.Today: Luca...

2022 First Half Grades

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record date: 7/6/2022Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox series loss to the Minnesota Twins. Why their postseason hopes are still flickering and ...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 6, 2022

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode: The Rain Poured The Offense was Poor Minors Out The Door Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hos...

Sox Machine Live!: 4th of July Special 2022

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stream Date: 7/4/2022Josh and Jim recap the White Sox surprising sweep at San Francisco. Hopefully, those good vibes carry with the White Sox as they ...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 4, 2022

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good morning. Here's the rundown:SUNDAY: The White Sox completed a sweep of the Giants with a 13-4 romp in San Francisco.TODAY: Josh and I will record...

Sox Machine Live!: Anaheim not a heavenly visit for White Sox

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stream Date: 6/30/2022Josh and Jim recap another White Sox series loss, this time in Anaheim to the Angels. Why the White Sox have a Leury Garcia prob...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 30 2022

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good morning. Here's the rundown:LAST NIGHT: The White Sox fall flat against Shohei Ohtani and the Angels in a 4-1 loss and a quiet end to a sad month...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 29, 2022

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode: Cueto was good enough The offense was very tough Montgomery had the stuff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

White Sox Wake Up Call: June 28, 2022

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last night: Lucas Giolito rediscovered his old self and the White Sox rallied to take the lead late, but Taylor Ward's two-run double put the Angels a...

Home Not So Sweet for White Sox

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 6/26/2022 Josh shares his thoughts about attending the games this weekend. Why the White Sox poor play in combination with a diminishing ...

Catching up with Jim Callis

27 Jun 2022

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Record Date: 6/25/2022Jim Callis of MLB.com stops by to chat about the MLB Draft Combine, Colson Montgomery, Lenyn Sosa's MLB promotion, and the lates...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 24, 2022

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: With Gavin Sheets and Lenyn Sosa replacing Danny Mendick and Adam Engel, the White Sox lost 4-0 to Balt...

Painful series win for White Sox

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record date: 6/22/2022Chicago White Sox win their series against Toronto Blue Jays, but it was a painful three-game set. Danny Mendick and Adam Hasele...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 22, 2022

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode: Cease was strong The game went long Montgomery got on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted...

White Sox Wake Up Call: June 21, 2022

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last night: White Sox beat the Blue Jays for the first time in 2022. Home runs from Josh Harrison, Andrew Vaughn, and Luis Robert helped power the Whi...

The Good and Bad from Houston

20 Jun 2022

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Record Date: 6/19/2022RundownIntro: Jim’s first Father’s Day and highlights from seeing the Winston-Salem Dash4:21: Houston Astros series takeaway...

Sox Machine Live!: Dominating in Detroit

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 6/15/2022The Chicago White Sox needed a good series in Detroit to help save their season. Thanks to another offensive surge, the White So...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 15, 2022

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode: Dylan Cease stumbled but steadied Sox bats were at the ready Minor Leaguers went heavy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

White Sox Wake Up Call: June 14, 2022

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last night: Lance Lynn had a rough season debut but had the backing of Jose Abreu who smashed two home runs in a 9-5 victory.Tonight: Dylan Cease is l...

White Sox season on brink of collapse

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 6/12/2022With the Chicago White Sox dropping another home series, this time to the Texas Rangers, it's time to wonder if the season is on...

Sox Machine Live!: White Sox need to move on from La Russa

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stream Date: 6/9/2022In light of another series loss, and the White Sox still below .500, Josh and Jim discuss why now is the time for White Sox to mo...

White Sox Wake Up Call: June 9, 2022

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last night: Johnny Cueto was decent but the White Sox offense outside of Jake Burger was punchless in a 4-1 loss.Today: Dylan Cease looks to rack up s...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 8, 2022

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode: Kopech cruised Hitters amused Dodgers snoozed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simp...

Sox Machine Vegas Show Part II: Is Vegas ready for MLB?

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 6/4/2022The second part of Sox Machine Podcast recording from Blue Wire Studios at the Las Vegas Wynn. Josh and Beefloaf share their most...

Sox Machine Vegas Show Part I: White Sox finishing gauntlet in better shape than expected

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 6/4/2022Josh visited Las Vegas this past weekend to record two episodes. In Part I, a good friend of the show, Beefloaf from Fromthe108, ...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 3, 2022

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good morning. Here's the rundown: YESTERDAY: The White Sox rallied late against Alek Manoah, then fell apart immediately afterward as the Blue Jays c...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 1, 2022

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode: Giolito stumbles Baserunning bumbles Sox lead fumbles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted...

Tim Anderson's injury puts White Sox season at risk of collapse

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 5/30/2022Rundown:Intro: Tim Anderson's injury severity is unknown but what's known is that this White Sox team will greatly miss one of t...

Sox Machine Live!: Boston beats up White Sox pitching

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stream Date: 5/26/2022Josh and Jim recap the White Sox series loss against Boston as the pitching staff got beat up. Is this the end of Dallas Keuchel...

White Sox Wake Up Call: May 26, 2022

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last night: Lucas Giolito grinded through six innings and limited the Red Sox to just one run. Jake Burger was the hero thanks to his three-run homer ...

White Sox Wake Up Call: May 25th, 2022

25 May 2022

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On today's episode The White Sox get trounced Cease gets bounced White Sox barely gave an ounce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

2022 First Quarter Grades

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record Date: 5/22/2022RundownIntro: After a doubleheader sweep at Yankee Stadium, is the White Sox momentum turning for the better?5:40: Michael Kopec...

Sox Machine Live!: What's up with the White Sox offense?

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Josh and Jim recap the White Sox series in Kansas City that featured a still sputtering offense. They also look ahead to the weekend series in New Yor...