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Nine Innings: Episode 3

04 Apr 2020

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The third episode will go down in history as one of our contestants answered all nine questions correctly! Listen to find out who went the distance. C...

9: Remembering Ed Farmer

03 Apr 2020

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Ed Farmer passed away on April 1, 2020, at the age of 70. He left behind a last legacy in the Chicago White Sox radio broadcast booth that had his voi...

8: MLB's New Plan for 2020

30 Mar 2020

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Guest: Emily Waldon, The AthleticAfter a brief hiatus, Josh and Jim are back to recap MLB's new plans are for 2020. How the possible schedule and Serv...

Nine Innings: Episode 2

27 Mar 2020

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Our second episode of Nine Innings will challenge your home run history knowledge. Contestants will try to answer nine questions in-a-row for a chance...

Nine Innings: Episode 1

20 Mar 2020

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The premiere episode of Nine Innings! A new game show brought to you by Sox Machine that will test your baseball knowledge. Contestants will try to an...

Emergency Podcast: Baseball's Pandemic Delay

13 Mar 2020

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 Emergency Podcast which Josh and Jim try to answer these questions: Will the delay just be two weeks? Could it be longer? How will MLB handle the mi...

7: Yoan Moncada’s New Deal and 2020 Outfield Preview

09 Mar 2020

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Guest: Dan Szymborski, FanGraphsA lot of show this week with over 100 minutes of discussion about Yoan Moncada’s new contract and Luis Robert’s im...

6: Podcast: Shortstop/Third Base 2020 Season Preview

02 Mar 2020

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Jim is joined by Greg Nix, filling in for Josh. We discuss the results from the first week of Spring Training, including positive and negative overrea...

5: Catcher, First Base, and Second Base 2020 Season Preview

24 Feb 2020

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Josh and Jim breakdown Aaron Bummer's contract extension while previewing the upcoming 2020 season for the catcher, first and second base positions. C...

4: MLBPipeline's Top White Sox Prospects and 2020 Bullpen Preview

17 Feb 2020

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Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.comThis episode is split into two halves. The first part is having one of our best friends of the show, Jim Callis of MLB.com, ...

3: 2020 Season Preview: Starting Pitchers

10 Feb 2020

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Josh and Jim start the 2020 Season Preview with a deep dive into the White Sox starting pitching staff. Looking at what worked for each starter in 201...

2: Baseball Prospectus Top White Sox Prospects

03 Feb 2020

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Guests: Collin Whitchurch and Nick Schaefer, Baseball ProspectusThe Baseball Prospectus Top 101 prospect list was just released, and editors Collin Wh...

1: SoxFest 2020 Recap

27 Jan 2020

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SoxFest 2020 Recap We kick off our seventh season podcasting about the Chicago White Sox recapping the 2020 SoxFest. Hear from Rick Hahn, Yasmani Gra...

Sox Machine Live! at 2020 SoxFest After Party

25 Jan 2020

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Guests:  James Fegan, The Athletic Connor McKnight, 670 the Score Kevin Powell, 720 AM WGN Discussing the White Sox 2020 offseason, which moves were...

Baseball's Cheating Crisis

20 Jan 2020

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Guest: Connor McKnight, 670 the ScoreMajor League Baseball delivered punishment to the Houston Astros for using technology to inform hitters of what p...

Hello, Steve Cishek

13 Jan 2020

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Another week, another White Sox signing as they add Steve Cishek to their bullpen. Where does he fit with the relief pitchers, and who is the leading ...

Luis Robert Is A Major Leaguer

06 Jan 2020

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Rick Hahn surprised most observers by locking down top prospect Luis Robert to a 6-year, $50 million contract. Jim and guest host Greg Nix analyze wha...

Hello, Edwin Encarnacion

30 Dec 2019

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Chicago White Sox delivered a nice holiday gift with the reported signing of Edwin Encarnacion. What are the positive aspects of adding the veteran sl...

Hello, Dallas Keuchel

22 Dec 2019

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The Chicago White Sox are signing left-handed starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel. We discuss what will he bring to the White Sox and does this signing ma...

2019 Winter Meetings Recap: How will Rick Hahn address the starting pitching?

16 Dec 2019

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Recapping the White Sox Winter Meetings activity, Josh and Jim discuss the Nomar Mazara trade, and the dwindling starting pitching options in free age...

2019 Winter Meetings Day 4 Wake Up Call

12 Dec 2019

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The most active Winter Meetings ever as Anthony Rendon follows Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg is signing a mega-deal with the Los Angeles Angels. W...

2019 Winter Meetings Day 3: White Sox starting pitching options and Nomar Mazara projection with Dan Szymborski

12 Dec 2019

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A lot going on in Day 3 of the Winter Meetings as several starting pitchers and relievers have signed. Instead of waiting in the morning to release th...

2019 Winter Meetings Day 3 Wake Up Call

11 Dec 2019

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Day 3 of the Winter Meetings saw Gerrit Cole break records signing a nine-year, $324 million contract with the New York Yankees, and the Chicago White...

2019 Winter Meetings Day 2 Wake Up Call

10 Dec 2019

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Day 2 of the 2019 Winter Meetings featured a bombshell signing as Stephen Strasburg returns to the Washington Nationals. For White Sox news, GM Rick ...

2019 Winter Meetings Day 1 Wake Up Call

09 Dec 2019

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Hello from the Winter Meetings in San Diego. This is the Day 1 report of the rumors and news concerning the Chicago White Sox. - Latest rumors about ...

46: Hello, Yasmani Grandal

22 Nov 2019

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Emergency podcast time as the Chicago White Sox sign top free-agent catcher, Yasmani Grandal, to a four-year deal. Greg Nix and Josh Nelson record an ...

45: 2019 GM Meetings Recap

18 Nov 2019

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Guest: James Fegan, The AthleticThe Rundown:  Helping to provide additional insight on the happenings from the GM Meetings, White Sox beat reporter J...

44: 2019/20 Offseason Prep

28 Oct 2019

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A jam-packed episode touching on a lot of topics to prep for the upcoming offseason which will begin five days after the World Series conclusion. Jos...

43: 2019 Season Review: Pitchers

21 Oct 2019

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Josh and Ted recap the 2019 season for the Chicago White Sox pitchers. How close is this unit to help make the team's transition from rebuilder to a c...

42: 2019 Season Review: Outfielders

14 Oct 2019

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Josh and Jim catch up on a couple of White Sox news items from last week. Looking for what ways new hitting coach, Frank Menechino, could provide an i...

41: 2019 Season Review: Infielders

07 Oct 2019

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Greg Nix joins Josh to hand out final grades for the Chicago White Sox 2019 infielders. Jose Abreu had a strong offensive season, but what would be a ...

40: Goodbye, 2019 season

30 Sep 2019

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Josh and Jim recap the final series of 2019 for the White Sox. Rick Hahn mentioned that the organization is transitioning to the next stage of the reb...

Sox Machine Live!: Spoiling Sox

27 Sep 2019

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Cleveland really needed a series win, and the White Sox spoiled their chances of making the postseason. Winning two out of three games, and the season...

White Sox Wake Up Call: September 26, 2019

26 Sep 2019

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Last night: Welington Castillo dealt the big blow as the Sox win, 8-3. Tonight: Dylan Cease vs. Aaron CivaleAround MLB: Twins clinch AL Central. Brew...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: September 25th, 2019

25 Sep 2019

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Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox lose a "squeaker" against Cleveland. PREVIEW: Ross Detwiler tries for cromulence. MLB: At least the Cubs suck. Le...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 24, 2019

24 Sep 2019

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Good morning. Here's the rundown: TONIGHT: The White Sox play the first of three against the Indians after their last off day of the season. AROUND...

39: Final Week of the 2019 Season

23 Sep 2019

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Guests:Scott Merkin, MLB.comJon Greenberg, The AthleticThe Chicago White Sox wrap up their last road series in Detroit, and our good friend Scott Merk...

White Sox Wake Up Call: September 20, 2019

20 Sep 2019

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Today: Dylan Cease vs. Jordan ZimmermannAround the League: Domingo German suspended, Don Mattingly is getting a contract extension, and the Yankees cl...

Sox Machine Live!: 3rd Place Clinched

19 Sep 2019

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Recorded: 9/18/2019Thanks to Wednesday's victory, the Chicago White Sox have clinched third place in the AL Central. They are getting great performanc...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: September 18, 2019

18 Sep 2019

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Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox blow a wild extra-inning game (twice!). PREVIEW: Dylan Covey's scratched with shoulder soreness MLB NEWS: On Biggio...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 17, 2019

17 Sep 2019

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Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: Eloy Jiménez picks up hardware, but the White Sox lost to the Twins, then lost Lucas Giolito for the ...

38: September Baseball in a Nutshell

16 Sep 2019

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Josh and Jim recap the series in Seattle as it was September baseball in a nutshell. Good players performing well aiming for season achievements, bad ...

White Sox roster holes that need patching

13 Sep 2019

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Recorded 9/12/2019Despite Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada, Jose Abreu, and Eloy Jimenez hitting, the White Sox continue to lose. That's because James McCan...

White Sox Wake Up Call: September 12, 2019

12 Sep 2019

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Last night: Despite home runs from Eloy Jimenez and Jose Abreu, the White Sox couldn't overcome Reynaldo Lopez's off night as they lose 8-6. Today: L...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: September 11, 2019

11 Sep 2019

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Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox beat KC behind Jimenez and Moncada. PREVIEW: Glenn Sparkman tries to recapture the magic. MLB NEWS: Christian Yelic...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sep. 10, 2019

10 Sep 2019

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Good morning. Here's the (brief) rundown: TONIGHT: The White Sox and Royals open their last series of the season with a battle of 9-12 starters. AROU...

37: Who is exceeding (and falling short of) their 2019 ZiPS Projections?

09 Sep 2019

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Guest: Dan Szymborski, FanGraphsDo you remember the Chicago White Sox 2019 ZiPS preseason projections? Well, we look at those and compare to how the W...

Sox Machine Live!: Positive Progress

06 Sep 2019

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Recorded 9-5-2019The White Sox split the series at Cleveland thanks to some great performances from the young players: Eloy Jimenez, Dylan Cease, Reyn...

White Sox Wake Up Call: September 5, 2019

05 Sep 2019

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Last night: Oscar Mercado saves the day for Cleveland as the White Sox rally falls shortToday: Reynaldo Lopez vs. Zach PlesacAround MLB: Here come the...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: September 4th, 2019

04 Sep 2019

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Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox pull out a roller coaster ride in Cleveland. PREVIEW: Ivan Nova takes on Shane Bieber NEWS: Rick Hahn announces Sep...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 3, 2019

03 Sep 2019

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Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox walked a ton of batters in their seventh straight loss. TONIGHT: Another tall task, wit...

36: 2019 Arizona Fall League Preview with Jim Callis

02 Sep 2019

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Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.comOur guest this week is Jim Callis of MLB.com, and he gets the show started with a look at the Arizona Fall League rosters, t...

Sox Machine Live!: Worst kept secret

30 Aug 2019

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The worst kept secret in Chicago is the White Sox are not calling up Luis Robert after the Charlotte Knights season is over. So why are they so sensit...

White Sox Wake Up Call: August 29, 2019

29 Aug 2019

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Last night: Twins beat up the White Sox, again, 8-2Today: Dylan Cease vs. Jose BerriosDown on the Farm: Luis Robert and Andrew Vaughn hit homersAround...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: August 28, 2019

28 Aug 2019

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Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox offense drags down Lucas Giolito. PREVIEW: Ross Detwiler looks to prolong the magic. MINORS: Zack Collins hits his ...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 27, 2019

27 Aug 2019

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Good morning. Here's the rundown: TONIGHT: Lucas Giolito tries to topple the Twins for the second time in as many weeks. ON THE FARM: The Knights c...

35: RBIs, MLB Payrolls, and a British Invasion

26 Aug 2019

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Guests: Craig Edwards, FanGraphs             Joey Mellows, Baseball BritA jam-packed episode as Josh and Jim discuss the merit of RBIs and if J...

White Sox Wake Up Call: August 23, 2019

23 Aug 2019

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Last night: Rick Hahn spoke to the media about Luis Robert's status and competing in 2020. On the field, Yoan Moncada and James McCann provided the po...

Sox Machine Live!: The making of an Ace

22 Aug 2019

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Lucas Giolito pitched another masterful performance against Minnesota. With his turnaround in 2019, how close is Giolito to earning the title of "Ace"...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 21, 2019

21 Aug 2019

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Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: A Jose Abreu error opened the floodgates en route to a 14-4 loss in Minnesota. TODAY: Lucas Giolito a...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: August 20, 2019

20 Aug 2019

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Here's the rundown: RECAP: Jose Abreu lifts the Sox over the Twins. PREVIEW: Reynaldo Lopez looks to bounce back. MINORS: Luis Robert goes deep again....

34: What worked (and didn't) in the White Sox weekend broadcasts

19 Aug 2019

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With Steve Stone on vacation, it was a cast of characters joining Jason Benetti in the broadcast booth. We share our favorites moments, including Bill...

Sox Machine Live!: Pregame Edition

16 Aug 2019

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Recorded: 8/15/2019A rare pregame edition of Sox Machine Live! as the White Sox visit Anaheim. Topics: - Why is Welington Castillo still with the Wh...

White Sox Wake Up Call: August 15, 2019

15 Aug 2019

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Yesterday: James McCann was the hero hitting the go-ahead Grand SlamTonight: Andrew Heaney vs. Reynaldo LopezDown on the Farm: Zack Collins had a mons...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: August 14, 2019

14 Aug 2019

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Here's the rundown: RECAP: Cy Nova dominates, as the Sox split a doubleheader with Houston. PREVIEW: Cy Detwiler tries his hand against the Astros to...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 13, 2019

13 Aug 2019

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Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox and Astros were rained out, leaving the 2020 schedule as the most exciting thing going. ...

33: Mind the Gap(s)

12 Aug 2019

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Guest: Paul Seiler, Executive Director, USA BaseballJosh and Jim recap the weekend series against Oakland. Reynaldo Lopez and Lucas Giolito were good,...

White Sox Wake Up Call: August 9, 2019

09 Aug 2019

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Yesterday: MLB announces that the White Sox and Yankees will be playing a regular-season game at the Field of Dreams next year. Today: Mike Fiers vs....

Taming the Tigers

08 Aug 2019

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Recorded 8-7-2019The White Sox have won 5 of their last 7 games thanks to Jose Abreu and Tim Anderson having good weeks. Will this springboard them to...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: August 7, 2019

07 Aug 2019

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Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox split a doubleheader in Detroit PREVIEW: Ivan Nova tries to lock down a series victory MINORS: Collins goes deep fo...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 6, 2019

06 Aug 2019

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Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox made Tigers pitchers work harder than Lucas Giolito had to work in a lengthy 7-3 victory...

32: Status Check

05 Aug 2019

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Josh and Jim recap the weekend in Philadelphia that featured a weird 15-inning game, more poor decisions from Rick Renteria, and an offensive explosio...

Sox Machine Live!: Heighten level of aggressiveness

02 Aug 2019

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Recorded: 8/1/2019After the White Sox held on to their trade chips as a return wasn't attractive to deal Alex Colome, they look ahead to 2020. How sho...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 1, 2019

01 Aug 2019

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Good morning. Here's the rundown: TRADE DEADLINE: The White Sox trade Nate Jones and nobody else, while the Astros go big with Zack Greinke. LAST N...

White Sox Wake Up Call: July 31, 2019

31 Jul 2019

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Last night: Tim Anderson returned but the White Sox lost in 11 innings, 5-2. Tonight: Jacob deGrom vs. Lucas GiolitoDown in the Minors: Luis Robert w...

White Sox Wake Up Call: July 30, 2019

30 Jul 2019

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Here's the rundown: PREVIEW: Reynaldo Lopez tries to stay hot against Noah Syndergaard (probably). MINORS: Sheets and Rutherford go deep. MLB NEWS: Th...

31: Will the White Sox make a move?

29 Jul 2019

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Guest: RJ Anderson, CBS SportsGuest Co-Host: Herb Lawrence, 670 the ScoreJosh is joined by Herb Lawrence to discuss White Sox dealings and the news ar...

White Sox Wake Up Call: July 26, 2019

26 Jul 2019

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Last night: Nelson Cruz hits three home runs as the Twins blow out the White Sox, 10-3Tonight: Dylan Cease vs. Michael Pineda Down in the Minors: Tim...

Sox Machine Live!: Nick Hostetler moving up the corporate ladder

25 Jul 2019

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Recorded 7/24/2019Chicago White Sox are making some changes within the front office as Nick Hostetler will shift from being responsible for the MLB Dr...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 24, 2019

24 Jul 2019

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Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: Caleb Smith almost paid tribute to Mark Buehrle at the expense of the White Sox. TONIGHT: Reynaldo Lo...

White Sox Wake Up Call: July 23, 2019

23 Jul 2019

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Last night: White Sox won 9-1 as Jose Abreu and Yoan Moncada had good nights at the plateTonight: Dylan Covey vs. Caleb SmithDown in the Minors: Nick ...

30: P.O. Sox Live!

22 Jul 2019

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For the first time, we recorded in front of a live audience with P.O. Sox. Great questions from those who attended our Sox Machine meetup at Alter Bre...

Sox Machine Live!: Sunshine and Rainbows

19 Jul 2019

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Recorded 7/18/2019Josh and Jim try very hard to be upbeat and positive about the White Sox current seven-game losing streak. The mood didn't last long...

White Sox Wake Up Call: July 18, 2019

18 Jul 2019

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Last night: White Sox lost 7-5 despite home runs from Ryan Goins and AJ Reed. The longest losing streak in 2019 now at six games. MiLB: No Luis Rober...

30: White Sox Wake Up Call: July 17, 2019

17 Jul 2019

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Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox lose a fan-killer to the Royals, as Eloy Jimenez goes down with an elbow injury. PREVIEW: Ivan Nova tries to break ...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 16, 2019

16 Jul 2019

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Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox offense still can't get going, dropping to 0-4 in the second half in a loss to Kansas Cit...

29: Baseball in the American City

15 Jul 2019

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Guest: Paul Goldberger, Author of Ballpark: Baseball in the American CityThis episode touches on the pending demotion of Zack Collins back to AAA, the...

Sox Machine Live!: Hello, AJ Reed

11 Jul 2019

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Recorded: 7/10/2019With the All-Star Break wrapping up, the Chicago White Sox head out to Oakland to start a 10-game road trip and they’ll have a ne...

28: Status of the White Sox Rebuild at 2019 All-Star Break

08 Jul 2019

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The Rundown: Lots of discussion about the White Sox current state of affairs. Ivan Nova and his trade market, Lucas Giolito’s struggles against the...

White Sox Wake Up Call: July 5, 2019

05 Jul 2019

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Yesterday: Reynaldo Lopez got lit up, again. This Weekend: Two games against the Cubs with Lucas Giolito starting on Saturday. Down in the Minors: A...

Sox Machine Live!: Dramatic Doubleheader against Detroit

04 Jul 2019

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The Chicago White Sox had a fun day at the ballpark playing two against Detroit. We recap Dylan Cease’s first start and why the development of his c...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 3, 2019

03 Jul 2019

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Here's the rundown: PREVIEW: Following yesterday's rainout, the Sox and Tigers play two -- including Dylan Cease's major league debut. MINORS: The So...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: July 2, 2019

02 Jul 2019

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Good morning. Here's what's in your Wake-Up Call: TODAY: July 2 is upon us, and the White Sox are tied to two prospects, both with familiar names for...

27: Hello, Dylan Cease and 2019 First Half Grades

01 Jul 2019

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The RundownDylan Cease will be finally arriving on Wednesday to make his first start in the majors. What should we expect from the rookie? Plus, three...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 28, 2019

28 Jun 2019

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Here's the rundown: NEWS: Yonder Alonso goes Yonder Away-so. PREVIEW: The Sox open a three-game set against Minnesota. MINORS: The Barons bats are hea...

Sox Machine Live!: Next in line

27 Jun 2019

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Recorded: 6-26-2019Tim Anderson hurt his ankle and will be on the Injured List as he is walking in a boot. While the White Sox shortstop is on the men...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 26, 2019

26 Jun 2019

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Good morning. Here's what's in this morning's Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox lost to the Red Sox, but more importantly, they lost Tim Ander...

White Sox Wake Up Call: June 25, 2019

25 Jun 2019

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Last night: White Sox bullpen can't handle Boston's offense even though Yoan Moncada and Jose Abreu hit home runs. Tonight: Carson Fulmer vs. David P...

26: The Future of Player Development

24 Jun 2019

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Guests: Travis Sawchik, co-author The MVP Machine             Chris Cwik, Yahoo! Sports[1:30] Josh and Jim discuss what the White Sox are going...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 21, 2019

21 Jun 2019

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Here's the rundown: PREVIEW: The Sox face the Rangers lineup of random guys you remember from MLB The Show. MINORS: Luis Robert goes yard, but the sta...