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White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 19, 2022

19 May 2022

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Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: More of the same as the White Sox lost to the Royals in a sleepy 6-2 fashion. TODAY: The White Sox bet...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 18, 2022

18 May 2022

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On today's episode: Cease is Beast Good Debut in Game 2 Blown Leads for Minor League Teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

White Sox Wake Up Call: May 17, 2022

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last night: Johnny Cueto was great in his White Sox debut, but troubles with the 8th inning struck again to send the game into extra innings. Luckily,...

Taking a snapshot of the 2022 season

16 May 2022

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Record Date: 5/15/2022RundownIntro: Josh and Jim take a snapshot of the Chicago White Sox first 33 games.18:46: Who should get the most blame for an u...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 13, 2022

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The electricity generated by Yoán Moncada's game-tying homer was sapped by Joe Kelly's disastrous inni...

Split with Guardians sets up measuring stick series vs. Yankees

12 May 2022

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Record Date: 5-11-2022Rundown: Josh and Jim discuss the most recent lawsuit against the White Sox front office Will the White Sox defense improve? Are...

White Sox Wake Up Call: May 11th, 2022

12 May 2022

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On today's episode: Gio was strong Tim's bat keeps coming along The minors were mostly wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

White Sox Wake Up Call: May 10, 2022

10 May 2022

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Josh was in attendance for last night's meltdown by the White Sox. He shares his thoughts about the loss and concerns it generates about the upcoming ...

White Sox keep sweeping

09 May 2022

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Record Date: 5/8/2022The Chicago White Sox keep sweeping as they stretch their winning streak to six games. They found a way to win at Boston despite ...

Sox Machine Live!: White Sox sweep at Wrigley

06 May 2022

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Stream Date: May 5, 2022Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox sweeping the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Matt Foster, high leverage reliever What'...

White Sox Wake Up Call: May 5, 2022 and Special Announcement

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last night: White Sox comeback two runs down to win a nailbiter, 4-3.Down on the Farm: Johnny Cueto has a rough inning, Micker Adolfo hit a big home r...

White Sox Wake Up Call: May 4th, 2022

04 May 2022

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On today's episode: The weather was sucky Sox bats were plucky Cubs swings were yucky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

After split with Angels, White Sox hoping to carry good vibes to Wrigley

03 May 2022

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Record Date: 5/2/2022Guest: Ryan Herrera, CHGORundownIntro: Vince Velasquez's surprising performance8:05: Dylan Cease reaching another level of perfor...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 2, 2022

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good morning. Here's the rundown: YESTERDAY: The White Sox nearly erased a 6-0 inning in the ninth inning, but they fell 6-5 to the Angels and have n...

Sox Machine Live!: Things are not getting better for the White Sox

29 Apr 2022

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Stream Date: 4/28/2022Josh and Jim recap another series loss for the Chicago White Sox. Now at 7-11, 3-9 against the AL Central, will things get bette...

White Sox Wake Up Call: April 28, 2022

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday: Andrew Vaughn was the hero thanks to his three-run homer, but Jake Burger and Tim Anderson also helped carry the offense to a 7-3 victory.T...

White Sox Wake Up Call: April 27th, 2022

27 Apr 2022

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On today's episode: The hitting was toothless The pitching was useless The defense was ruthless Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

White Sox Have Problems Needing Fixin'

25 Apr 2022

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Record Date: 4/25/2022Coming off the heels of another series sweep loss, this time to Minnesota, the Chicago White Sox 6-2 start now has them at 6-9 w...

Sox Machine Live!: A Mess in Cleveland

22 Apr 2022

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Record Date: 4/21/2022Josh and Jim recap a series in Cleveland that resulted in a complete mess. Defense was terrible, Dallas Keuchel allowed 10 runs,...

White Sox Wake Up Call: April 21, 2022

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday: The Chicago White Sox played terrible baseball as they were embarrassed losing both games of the doubleheader against Cleveland by a combin...

Bats Are Cold but White Sox Keep Winning

18 Apr 2022

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Record Date: 4/17/2022The Chicago White Sox win their third straight series to start 2022 and currently have the American League’s best record at 6-...

Sox Machine Live!: Despite the weather, White Sox win series vs. Seattle

15 Apr 2022

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Record Date: 4/14/2022Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox series win over the Seattle Mariners. Nothing but good vibes after six games no matter ...

White Sox Wake Up Call: April 14, 2022

14 Apr 2022

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Last night: Through waves of rain the Chicago White Sox thanks to home runs from Eloy Jimenez, Tim Anderson, and Luis Robert beat Seattle, 6-4.Today: ...

White Sox Wake Up Call: April 13th, 2022

13 Apr 2022

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On today's Wake Up Call with Bennett Karoll Vince Velazquez Survives Luis Robert Drives Kohl Simas Thrives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

Good Start to 2022

11 Apr 2022

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Record Date: 4/10/2022Intro: Sox Machine Announcement4:35: Tigers series recap7:30: Cog of the Series - Andrew Vaughn12:22: Starting Pitcher Review23:...

White Sox Wake Up Call: April 8, 2022 (White Sox Opening Day)

08 Apr 2022

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Happy 2022 White Sox Opening Day!News: Yoan Moncada goes to the IL for three weeks to rest an oblique muscle. Jake Burger will replace Moncada at thir...

2022 Season Predictions with Laurence Holmes

07 Apr 2022

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Guest: Laurence Holmes, 670 the ScoreJosh and Jim invite Friend of the Show, Laurence Holmes, to join them in making their 2022 season predictions. Ho...

Hello, FutureSox

04 Apr 2022

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BREAKING NEWS!FutureSox and Sox Machine have agreed to a new partnership aimed at covering all aspects of the Chicago White Sox. Learn more about your...

Latest White Sox News and 2022 Bullpen Season Preview

04 Apr 2022

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Record Date: 4/4/2022Lance Lynn is hurt and will miss the first two months of 2022.Zack Collins is gone, and the White Sox have themselves a new backu...

Hello, AJ Pollock

02 Apr 2022

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Record Date: 4/2/2022Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox trading Craig Kimbrel to the Los Angeles Dodgers for outfielder AJ Pollock. What lessons...

2022 Season Preview: Outfielders

01 Apr 2022

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Record Date: 3/31/2022Next in the series of 2022 Season Previews, Josh and Jim preview the Chicago White Sox outfielders. Is 2022 the year Eloy Jimene...

2022 Season Preview: Starting Pitchers

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Janice Scurio, NBC Sports Edge & CHGOWe are continuing our 2022 Season Previews with a look at the Chicago White Sox starting pitchers. While t...

2022 Season Preview: Infielders

23 Mar 2022

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Record Date: 3/22/2022Josh and Jim kickoff the Sox Machine 2022 Season Previews with a look at the Chicago White Sox infield. A strong unit hopes both...

Free Agent Dominos Fall

21 Mar 2022

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The big remaining free agents have finally found a home. Nothing bigger than Carlos Correa shocked the baseball world by signing with the Minnesota Tw...

Where do the White Sox stack up at Spring Training 2022

18 Mar 2022

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Josh and Jim contemplate how the Chicago White Sox stack up against the best teams in both the American League and Major League Baseball. With the Los...

Hello, Joe Kelly, Josh Harrison, and Vince Velasquez

14 Mar 2022

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Record Date: 3/13/2022The Chicago White Sox have been busy post-lockout. They continue adding more relievers to their pitching staff, signing Joe Kell...

White Sox Minor League Camp Update with James Fegan

10 Mar 2022

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Guest: James Fegan, The AthleticWith MLB CBA negotiations still ongoing we visit with Chicago White Sox beat reporter for The Athletic, James Fegan. H...

Mailbag Episode Vol. 1

07 Mar 2022

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Record Date: 3/6/2022With MLB CBA negotiations dragging, Josh and Jim decided to change things up by emptying out the listener mailbag. Answering ques...

MLB Has An Ownership Problem

04 Mar 2022

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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 ...

Opening Day In Jeopardy

28 Feb 2022

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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 regul...

MLB Owners Willing To Lose Games Over CBA Negotiations

24 Feb 2022

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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 ...

A New Hope to End MLB Lockout

21 Feb 2022

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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 i...

Keith Law on the 2022 White Sox farm system

17 Feb 2022

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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 ...

Owners Counter-Proposal Falls Flat (Again) and White Sox Top 10 Prospects

14 Feb 2022

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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 M...

Rob Manfred Speaks

11 Feb 2022

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Date: 2/10/2021After the MLB Owners meeting concluded in Orlando, commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to the media. Despite some verbal gaffes regarding if...

State of the 2022 White Sox Farm System with Jim Callis

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.comWe kick off Prospect Week at Sox Machine with one of our best friends, Jim Callis of MLB.com, stopping by to chat. He shares...

Latest CBA Negotiations and Early ZiPS Projected Standings

03 Feb 2022

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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 Tr...

SUDDEN DEATH and other new baseball rule ideas

31 Jan 2022

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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 ma...

MLB CBA Negotiations with Eugene Freedman

28 Jan 2022

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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 part...

Schadenfreude, Hall of Fame Vote, and Park Factors

24 Jan 2022

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Record Date: 1/24/2022As the MLB Lockout persists, Josh and Jim chat about a few topics on their mind. Chicago's enjoyment of the 49ers beating the Pa...

Mock Trial: MLB CBA Negotiations

20 Jan 2022

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Stream Date: 1/19/2022In an attempt to settle and break the MLB Lockout, Sox Machine hosts a Mock Trial. Josh Nelson will represent the Player's Assoc...

Hello, Oscar Colas with Phil Selig of Cuba Dugout

17 Jan 2022

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Guest: Phil Selig, Cuba DugoutDespite the MLB Lockout, the International Signing Period is underway as teams make their announced additions to their p...

Owners Economics Proposal Falls Flat

14 Jan 2022

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In the latest CBA negotiations, MLB’s owners proposed economic changes to the Players Association. Focusing on updating the Super 2 payment structur...

2021 Player Review: Tim Anderson

10 Jan 2022

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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 And...

MLB Lockout Lacking Urgency

06 Jan 2022

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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 th...

2021 Player Review: Andrew Vaughn

03 Jan 2022

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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 ...

Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022

30 Dec 2021

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Published Date: 12/30/2021With New Year’s around the corner, Josh and Jim look back at the Chicago White Sox best moments in 2021. Then they share t...

2021 Player Review: Luis Robert

27 Dec 2021

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Unfortunately, White Sox fans only got to watch Luis Robert play in 68 games during the 2021 season. When Robert did play, he put on a show with a mon...

Entering the White Sox Multiverse

22 Dec 2021

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Record Date: 12/21/2021In light of the blockbuster movie Spider-Man: No Way Home, Josh and Jim decide to enter the Chicago White Sox multiverse. What ...

2021 Player Review: Dylan Cease

20 Dec 2021

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2020 wasn’t great for Dylan Cease who struggled to generate strikeouts and posted a -0.3 fWAR. With better command of his fastball, Cease took a big...

Remembering Roland Hemond and the latest regarding Hall of Fame and Lockout

16 Dec 2021

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Episode Date: 12/16/2021Josh and Jim remember Roland Hemond who died at the age of 92. As GM of the White Sox from 1970 to 1985, Hemond overcame uniqu...

2021 Player Review: Eloy Jimenez

13 Dec 2021

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Eloy Jimenez only appeared in 55 games during 2021 because of a self-inflicted injury during Spring Training. While he hit for power in his first 15 g...

2021 Player Review: Yasmani Grandal

09 Dec 2021

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Yasmani Grandal had a slow start to 2021 but a roaring finish as he was one of the best White Sox hitters. There's no doubt about his offensive contri...

Minnie Miñoso, HOF

06 Dec 2021

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It finally happened. The Golden Era Committee voted Minnie Miñoso into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Josh and Jim recap the news while taking a look at ...

MLB Lockout Begins

02 Dec 2021

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Greg Nix joins Josh to process the news of Major League Baseball owners voting to begin a lockout. Discuss which leaked proposal ideas regarding playo...

Sox Machine Live!: MLB Hot Stove on FIRE

29 Nov 2021

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Stream Date: 11/28/2021Josh is joined by our friends over at Fromthe108 to discuss the latest MLB Hot Stove news.- Marcus Semien to Texas- Byron Buxto...

Hello, Kendall Graveman

24 Nov 2021

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Date: 11/23/2021The Chicago White Sox make their first signing of the 2021/22 offseason and its reliever Kendall Graveman. Josh and Jim break down the...

2021 Player Review: Liam Hendriks

22 Nov 2021

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Liam Hendriks was Rick Hahn's big free-agent signing last offseason figuring his new closer was the missing piece. Leading the American League in Save...

2021 Player Review: Michael Kopech

18 Nov 2021

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After missing the last two seasons, it was great to see Michael Kopech in a White Sox uniform in 2021. His season started great as Kopech flashed his ...

2021 Player Review: Jose Abreu

15 Nov 2021

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Jose Abreu had another 30+ HR and 100+ RBI season in 2021. He's still putting up run production numbers that's made Abreu one of the most consistent s...

2021 GM Meetings Recap

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With an MLB Lockout looming, this year's GM Meetings could be this winter's main event when it comes to offseason rumors and gossip. Josh and Jim reca...

2021 Player Review: Yoan Moncada

08 Nov 2021

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Yoan Moncada had a 4.0+ WAR season, which was Top 3 in MLB for FanGraphs, and yet his 2021 season felt lacking. A solid batting average and terrific o...

2021 Player Review: Lance Lynn

04 Nov 2021

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The Chicago White Sox needed starting pitching help entering the 2021 season. Enter Lance Lynn. How his performance helped the White Sox win the AL Ce...

2021 Review: Dallas Keuchel

01 Nov 2021

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After a great first impression in 2020, Dallas Keuchel failed to meet expectations in 2021. A dismal second half of the season raises a few questions ...

2021 Offseason Plan Project Podcast

28 Oct 2021

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Josh and Jim launch the 2021 Sox Machine Offseason Plan Project. It's everyone's turn to play GM making key decisions on tendering or non-tendering co...

2021 Review: Midseason Acquisitions

25 Oct 2021

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Date: 10/24/2021Josh and Jim review the Chicago White Sox 2021 midseason acquisitions: Ryan Tepera, Cesar Hernandez, and Craig Kimbrel.Two of the thre...

2021 Player Review: Carlos Rodón

21 Oct 2021

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Date: 10/21/2021Josh and Jim recap Carlos Rodón's 2021 season with the Chicago White Sox. After his amazing turnaround, there are a lot of questions ...

P.O. Sox Mailbag Show

18 Oct 2021

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Josh and Jim empty out the P.O. Sox mailbag answering all of the questions in a special podcast episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Sox Machine Live!: ALDS Game 4 Recap

13 Oct 2021

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Stream Date: 10/12/2021Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox loss in Game 4 of the ALDS, and attempt to answer "What's next?" Learn more about your...

Sox Machine Live!: ALDS Game 3 Recap

11 Oct 2021

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Stream Date: 10/11/2021 Midnight CTJosh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox Game 3 victory in the ALDS. Leury Garcia had his big moment and Ryan Teper...

Sox Machine Live!: ALDS Game 2 Recap

08 Oct 2021

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Stream Date: 10-8-2021Josh and Jim recap Game 2 of the ALDS which Houston won again, 9-4. However, the White Sox had a 4-2 lead in the fifth inning th...

Sox Machine Live!: ALDS Game 1 Recap

08 Oct 2021

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Stream Date: 10-7-2021Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox ALDS Game 1 loss. Why did Lance Lynn struggle again against Houston? Why do the White S...

ALDS Preview with MLB Network's Stephen Nelson & Mike Ferrin

06 Oct 2021

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Guests: Stephen Nelson, MLB Network, NHL Network, and Host of "Intentional Talk" Mike Ferrin, MLB Radio, Host of "Power Alley" and Pre-and-Post Game H...

AL Division Series Preview: White Sox vs. Astros

04 Oct 2021

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RundownIntro: State of the White Sox heading into the postseason4:45: Dallas Keuchel’s postseason roster status9:40: MLB Regular Season Recap20:16: ...

Sox Machine Live!: Final tune up for postseason run

01 Oct 2021

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Stream Date: 9-30-2021Josh, Jim, and Bennett recap the White Sox sweeping Cincinnati, Carlos Rodon's final regular-season start, and preview the final...

White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 30, 2021

30 Sep 2021

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RundownLast night: Tim Anderson is appealing a three-game suspension for making contact with an umpire. He and Gavin Sheets both went yard as Carlos R...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 29, 2021

29 Sep 2021

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On Today's Episode: Luis Robert is feeling it Reynaldo Lopez was dealing it Jose Abreu is still reeling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 28, 2021

28 Sep 2021

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Good morning. Here's the rundown:MONDAY: Benches cleared late in the White Sox's 8-7 victory over Detroit, which Mike Wright made more interesting tha...

Last Call for 2021 Regular Season

27 Sep 2021

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RundownIntro: White Sox win season series vs. Cleveland2:50: White Sox final regular season week plans7:32: Carlos Rodon’s updated schedule12:26: Wh...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 24, 2021

24 Sep 2021

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On today's episode: Sox split with Cleveland The AL Central Title belongs to the Sox Jake Burger homers to win it for Charlotte Learn more about your...

Sox Machine Live!: September Swoon Continues

23 Sep 2021

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Stream Date: 9-22-2021Josh and Jim continue the discussion regarding how mediocre the White Sox play has been in September. Is there a silver lining i...

White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 22, 2021

22 Sep 2021

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Yesterday: Pretty much a replay of Monday’s loss. Plenty of traffic on the basepath’s but White Sox offense struggle scoring runs. Today: Good ch...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 21, 2021

21 Sep 2021

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Good morning. Here's the rundown:LAST NIGHT: The White Sox blew a 3-0 lead thanks to an unimposing Carlos Rodón and some unimpressive defense, with a...

Successful Lone Star Visit

20 Sep 2021

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RundownIntro: What did Josh miss while being in Texas?3:11: White Sox offense lack consistency10:40: What’s wrong with Eloy Jimenez?16:41: POP Quiz1...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 17, 2021

17 Sep 2021

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Good morning. Here's the rundown:THURSDAY: The White Sox were embarrassed in the rubber match to the Angels, losing 9-3 thanks to multiple errors and ...

White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 16, 2021

16 Sep 2021

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Last night: White Sox squandered late run-scoring opportunities as the Los Angeles Angels won, 3-2. Today: Reynaldo Lopez makes the start against Ale...

White Sox Wake Up Call with Dan Szymborski: Sept. 15, 2021

15 Sep 2021

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Last night: Tim Anderson and Lucas Giolito return. Ball In Air Offense was activated as Luis Robert and Gavin Sheets both homered. Tonight: Reynaldo ...

The Superior Sox

13 Sep 2021

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RundownIntro: Leury Garica maybe proving the non-crackpot theory right4:45: Should Leury Garcia start at second base over Cesar Hernandez?9:06: Tim An...

Sox Machine Live!: Another series loss at Oakland

10 Sep 2021

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Stream Date: 9-9-2021Josh and Jim recap the White Sox series loss at Oakland. Why are the White Sox having such difficulties playing well away from Ch...

White Sox Wake Up Call: Sept. 9, 2021

09 Sep 2021

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Last night: Frankie Montas shuts down the White Sox offense as Dallas Keuchel allowed five runs in 5.2 innings pitched. Today: At an odd time of 2:37...