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The Sox Machine podcast covers Chicago White Sox news, interviews, analysis, and more. Hosted by Josh Nelson, Jim Margalus, and James Fegan.This RSS feed is Ad-free and contains exclusive content only for Sox Machine subscribers.
Chicago White Sox have a great response by winning the series against Detroit
Summary: After suffering their worst loss of the season, the Chicago White Sox win on Saturday and Sunday to clinch another series win over Detroit. Miguel Vargas was a key catalyst, and he continues his superb 2026 season.
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[0:00] Chicago White Sox win the series against Detroit as Josh and Jim share their reactions from the weekend's games. [9:40] Miguel Vargas is having a special season. Should he be considered an AL MVP finalist? [22:02] Sean Burke stepped up in a big way on Saturday to snap the 26-game streak of a starting pitcher not going six innings. [25:53] Why...Sox Machine Live: Worst loss of 2026 as bullpen looks gassed
Summary: Because of the weather, the White Sox push their Saturday game time up by 5 hours. This edition of Sox Machine Live is a pregame show, as Josh Nelson recaps last night's worst loss of 2026. Despite being up 8-2, the White Sox pitchers couldn’t hold the lead. With 8 games remaining, does the bullpen have enough gas to finish the job?
Sox Machine Live: Munetaka Murakami's power returns as White Sox win, 3-1
Summary: Munetaka Murakami hit a 3-run homer to power the White Sox to a 3-1 victory over Detroit. The pitching plan worked as Erick Fedde pitched 4.2 innings, and Grant Taylor got the key double play to earn a multi-inning save.
Heartbreak in Cleveland as White Sox lose, 7-6
Summary: Brayan Rocchio has his second walk-off hit against Grant Taylor as the Guardians win, 7-6. Josh Nelson and Courtney Finnicum recap the game. Why the opener didn't work. Why Munetaka Murakami really needs a day. Despite the result, there were positives, including another big inning in the 6th.
Fox One Sports Topic: Will 83 wins be enough to make the American League Postseason?
Sox Machine Live: White Sox beat Guardians, 7-3
Summary: Chicago White Sox won a BIG game last night beating Cleveland, 7-3. They now own the season tiebreaker and their lead in the AL Central is 1.5 games. Tristan Peters had an epic 18-pitch walk, Miguel Vargas homered, Kyle Teel had a big two-run double, and the pitching plan worked. Can the White Sox now go on and win the series?
Chicago White Sox stumble in St. Louis.
Summary: The Chicago White Sox lost another series and have lost 5 of their last 6 games. Their lead in the AL Central is now down to 0.5 games as they prepare to battle Cleveland this week for the division.
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[0:00] Series recap as the White Sox lose 2 of 3 vs. St. Louis, and their division lead is down to 0.5 games
[5:40] Highlighting the offensive struggles as Colson Montgomery, Munetaka Murakami, and Miguel Vargas have vanished in September.
[18:58] Should Randal Grichuk get more starts?
[23:50] David Sandlin pitched well on Sunday. Does he merit another...
Sox Machine Live: Chicago White Sox at risk of losing AL Central lead
Summary: New live stream will recap the 7-3 loss at St. Louis, as it was more of the same struggles. The White Sox offense was led by Chase Meidroth, who hit two home runs, but struggles to find the big hit with RISP remain. Anthony Kay once again can’t get through 5 innings.
White Sox Swept By Pittsburgh Adds More Pressure in Tight Race
Summary: The Chicago White Sox are swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates, and now the AL Central lead is down to 1.5 games. With the offense struggling with RISP and starting pitchers having a tough time getting deep into games, are the White Sox at risk of falling behind Cleveland?
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[0:00] Reaction to the White Sox getting swept by the Pirates
[6:10] White Sox recent struggles with RISP
[15:30] Is this September giving off 2005 vibes? Or 2012?
[19:01] Luis Castillo is pushed back to Saturday, as the White Sox starting pitchers are still struggling to...
Sox Machine Live!: Sean Burke gets rocked as White Sox lose
Summary: Pittsburgh bashed Sean Burke and the Chicago White Sox early en route to a 9-3 victory on Tuesday night. With the loss, the White Sox are now 2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
White Sox win series as race to postseason pressure mounts
Summary: Chicago White Sox win another series against Minnesota, but Cleveland went 3-1 vs. Detroit this weekend. The offense had a huge Sunday, the bullpen held together, and Hagen Smith continues to improve
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[Intro] Even though the White Sox didn't hit all that great with RISP, they had an amazing 21 at-bats with runners on. When everything is clicking, this White Sox offense continues to demonstrate how deep the lineup is.[13:09] How special it is to watch three White Sox teammates hit 30 or more home runs in a season. [18:51] It was a bold, risky decision to...White Sox have trouble in Houston losing series
Summary: The Chicago White Sox have a tough time in Houston, losing three out of four games. With Cleveland losing their series against Toronto, the White Sox are still three games up in the AL Central. But they could use Munetaka Murakami and Luis Castillo to get back on track.
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[0:00] Show intro and series recap vs. Astros
[4:52] The White Sox record against current AL playoff teams is not great. Should that be a concern?
[12:15] Davis Martin returned and pitched well keeping Houston scoreless. What impressed the most about his first...
Sox Machine Live: Sean Burke's gutsy performance sets tone in White Sox win over Houston
Sox Machine crew recaps the Chicago White Sox 5-1 victory over the Houston Astros last night. Highlighted by Sean Burke’s gutsy start and the White Sox offense hitting in the clutch. Also, preview tonight’s game, which features the return of Davis Martin.
Sox Machine Live: 10 walks not enough to beat Houston
Summary: Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus recap the Chicago White Sox 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros on August 31. Preview tonight's game as Sean Burke and Munetaka Murakami look to bounce back.
White Sox grind out a series win at Minnesota
Summary: Chicago White Sox win two out of three in Minneapolis thanks to excellent pitching performances from Sean Newcomb and Grant Taylor out of the bullpen. Andrew Benintendi helped power the offense by driving in 4 RBI over the weekend.
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[0:00] Updated look at AL Central Standings
[1:38] Programming News: More episodes of the Sox Machine podcast will be coming in September as the White Sox march towards the postseason. Courtney Finnicum will be helping out as we provide game-by-game recaps on the live stream
[5:21] Series recap vs. Twins: White Sox secure another...
Chicago White Sox offense powers series win over the Texas Rangers
Summary: Thanks to Tristan Peters and Miguel Vargas, the Chicago White Sox slugged their way to another series win over Texas. The pitchers are exhausted, but with the day off, can they recharge in time for a crucial series vs. Minnesota?
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[0:00] Intro and updated look at the AL Central standings
[2:37] White Sox slugged plenty against Texas, but did it in various ways outside of the home run
[7:56] Tristan Peters has hit a home run in five straight games, and his transformation in 2026 has been a sight to behold.
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2026 Top White Sox Prospects Update with Jim Callis
Summary: Jim Callis of MLB.com joins the show to talk about the updated White Sox top prospect rankings. Why Roch Cholowsky is #1 despite Caleb Bonemer's excellent 2026 season. What's happened with the pitching development? What does the future hold for Billy Carlson?
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[0:00] Latest White Sox MiLB news as Roch Cholowsky and Billy Carlson will miss the rest of 2026 regular season
[1:33] Jim Callis shares his thoughts on the overall state of the White Sox farm system
[13:56] Who is most likely to be a September call-up?
[18:13] Breaking down the White...
Chicago White Sox Walk-off Magic
Summary: Thanks to walk-off home runs from Jake Rogers and Tristan Peters, the Chicago White Sox pick up another series win, this time against the New York Mets. Why the home runs are critical to the White Sox turnaround in 2026, what's going on with Luis Castillo, and a preview of White Sox vs. Rangers.
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[0:00] Updated look at AL Central standings and FanGraphs postseason projections
[2:17] Ball go far, team go far remains true for the White Sox. The White Sox hit seven home runs this weekend, including two walk-offs thanks to Jake Rogers...
White Sox vs. Mets Preview and New Stadium Update
Summary: Recording of Sox Machine live stream, which covers the latest efforts by Justin Ishbia in building a new stadium in the South Loop. The first stop is moving Amtrak to Bridgeport, which local residents fiercely oppose.
Josh and Jim preview White Sox vs. Mets this weekend, which is also the return of Luis Robert Jr., and take a look around the AL Central.
White Sox vs. Cubs: Season Series Ends in Split
Summary: The Battle for Chicago ends in a 3-3 season split with both teams defending their home turf. A recap of the action at Wrigley Field, checking in on Braden Montgomery's progress, and Awful Announcing's Local TV Broadcast rankings
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[0:00] What did we learn about the White Sox this series?
[8:20] The surprising pitching gem from Jose Urquidy
[11:23] Updated AL Central standings and latest FanGraphs projections
[13:55] Pete Crow-Amstrong, The Menace
[19:40] Why the duo of Andrew Benintendi and Randal Grichuk are working so well rotating at DH?
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Chicago White Sox Sweep Detroit
Summary: What a weekend for the Chicago White Sox! Facing a Detroit Tigers team that was on a roll, the White Sox found a way to sweep them. Now extending their lead in the AL Central to 5.5 games.
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[0:00] After sweeping the Detroit Tigers, does the Chicago White Sox postseason dream become more real? [7:48] How the ability to hit home runs in bunches helped the White Sox power their way to a road sweep [12:25] Who wins the White Sox home run race: Munetaka Murakami, Miguel Vargas, or Colson Montgomery? [17:57] What is going on with the White...Missed Opportunity for White Sox as they lose series to Cincy
Audio recording of the live-streamed show on August 13, 2026
Sox Machine streams live to recap the Chicago White Sox series loss to Cincinnati, preview the mega series in Detroit, and, in the end, wish James Fegan the best as he departs Sox Machine.
Chicago White Sox extend division lead as the Cincinnati Reds visit
Summary: Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus analyze the Chicago White Sox series win over Cleveland, Anthony Kay's growing value, Colson Montgomery's issue against RHP, and preview the upcoming series against the Cincinnati Reds
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[0:00] Jim thanks everyone for attending Sox Machine's 20th anniversary
[3:50] White Sox win a key series against Cleveland despite two of the three games which the starting pitcher only lasted an inning.
[6:55] Josh and Jim have issues with how Will Venable used David Sandlin on Friday
[9:20] The Hagan Smith Experience
[10:00] A look around the...
Chicago White Sox Festive Weekend
Summary: It was a very festive weekend for the Chicago White Sox as Ozzie Guillen had his #13 jersey retired and the White Sox won another key series against the Cleveland Guardians.
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[0:00] It was a festive weekend on the South Side as Sox Machine celebrated our 20th anniversary and the White Sox retired Ozzie Guillen's #13 jersey. White Sox general manager Chris Getz and former pitcher Mark Buehrle share what their experience was like playing for Guillen.[10:04] Recap the White Sox series win over Cleveland featuring postgame interviews with manager Will Venable, first baseman Munetaka Murakami, and...AL Central Showdown on the South Side
A special edition Sox Machine live stream as the crew recaps what happened in Boston and previews this weekend’s series against the Cleveland Guardians.
Grading Chicago White Sox 2026 Trade Deadline
Summary: The MLB Trade Deadline is over, and the Chicago White Sox add four players: SP Luis Castillo, RP Huascar Brazoban, C Joey Bart, OF Brenton Doyle. Hear from White Sox GM Chris Getz explain the moves, and the Sox Machine crew hands out their grades.
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[0:00] Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz shares his rationale on the trade deadline activity. Why didn't they deal their top prospects? Who is Joey Bart replacing at catcher? [8:56] James Fegan and Jim Margalus share their reaction to the trade deadline activity. [22:23] Recap of Huascar Brazoban trade [26:01] Recap of Joey...White Sox shock the Rays
Summary: Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz explains the thought process of trading for Luis Castillo. James Fegan joins the show from Tampa to recap the White Sox pulling off a stunner by winning a road series against the Rays.
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[0:00] White Sox GM Chris Getz breaks down his thought process for trading for Luis Castillo. Why adding him not only enhances their chances of making the postseason in 2026, but also in 2027.[8:31] White Sox manager Will Venable and starting pitcher Anthony Kay speak postgame on Sunday about the team's impressive series win against the Tampa Bay...BREAKING: White Sox trade for Luis Castillo
Audio version of the Sox Machine live stream on Saturday, August 1, reacting to the news of the Chicago White Sox trading for RHP Luis Castillo.
Tune into the Foul Territory MLB Trade Deadline show starting at 12 PM CT on Monday, August 3.
White Sox Trade Targets
Summary: Sox Machine's Josh Nelson pitches 3 trade targets for the Chicago White Sox prior to the MLB Trade Deadline. Also reviews trade ideas from Sox Machine supporters.
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[0:00] What a wonderful, weird position for White Sox fans to be in as the team finds themselves to buyers before the deadline
[1:30] Latest MLB Trade news
[2:27] Chicago White Sox trade deadline shopping list
[5:05] How we would grade this trade deadline season for Chris Getz if he doesn't make any moves
[9:25] Trade Idea #1: LHP Reid Detmers
[19:13] Trade Idea #2...
White Sox Wild Series Split vs. Yankees
Summary: Chicago White Sox pull off a series split against the New York Yankees in wild ways. But it's a continuation of a young team showing its resiliency. Plus, a look into Sean Burke's dominance and the White Sox make their way to St. Petersburg, Florida.
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[0:00] Chicago White Sox pull off a wild series split against the New York Yankees. They still lead the AL Central and continue to impress by not rolling over when things appear dour.
[10:54] Sean Burke pitched six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts against the Yankees. What's been the...
Hitting Gameplan for 2026 Draftees with White Sox Director of Hitting Ryan Fuller
Summary: Chicago White Sox Director of Hitting Ryan Fuller joins the show to discuss development plans for the 2026 draftees.
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[0:00] What the White Sox draft process is like when evaluating hitters [3:20] What measurements the White Sox go after when scouting hitters [5:00] How close of a decision was it with the first pick? [7:20] What tools does Fuller like when watching Roch Cholowsky [10:47] Why Cholowsky needs to overhaul his two-strike approach [13:50] Fuller's takeaways from Cholowsky's college career [15:57] Additional swing adjustments the White Sox are encouraging Cholowsky to use [17:33] The White Sox process in scouting Landon Thome [20:50] What's the...6th Inning Trouble
Summary: The Chicago White Sox lost the series against Houston because of two bad 6th innings on Friday and Saturday. Looking at TTOP, is there a better way for the White Sox to handle starting pitchers running into a lineup a third time?
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[INTRO] Breaking trade news right as recording the podcast. Chicago White Sox make another deal with Pittsburgh, this time for pitcher Jose Urquidy. James Fegan shares what he knows about the deal and why it happened. [4:43] The White Sox suffered a heartbreaking loss on Friday night as they were up 5-0 heading...Texas Two Step
Summary: The Chicago White Sox win a big road series against the Texas Rangers and now come home to face the Houston Astros.
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[Intro] White Sox win 2 out of 3 against the Texas Rangers [1:18] What to do about Noah Schultz? On one hand, the White Sox are trying to develop Schultz into a starting pitcher. On the other, they are still competing for the AL Central division. Can they continue dealing with Schultz's struggles? Or does Schultz need to be demoted to Charlotte? [16:10] Chase Meidroth had a four-hit game against the Rangers on Wednesday. When it...Kyle Teel Injury Impact
Summary: Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel will miss the next 6 to 12 weeks with a high ankle sprain.
Guest: Erik Kratz of ‪@foulterritoryshow‬ joins the show to share his insight about the injury, future impact for Kyle Teel, and who the White Sox should target before the trade deadline to help support the position.
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[Intro] Kyle Teel's injury impact to the White Sox[3:25] Any concerns about Teel's future at catcher[4:50] Could Teel have avoided this injury with better technique?[9:20] Do the White Sox need to acquire another catcher before the trade deadline?[11:24] Why Erik...White Sox Pitching Powers Series Win at Toronto
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[INTRO] Sean Burke continues his scorching heater by pitching 6.2 scoreless innings vs. Toronto. What's been working for him?[5:43] Davis Martin was solid on Saturday as the White Sox continue to limit his pitch count to around 85 pitches. Is that to conserve energy? Or is there another factor in play?[9:14] Jordan Hicks tossed another scoreless inning. In his last 7 appearances, Hicks has only allowed 2 hits and walked 1 batter. Is this White Sox bullpen getting stronger? [17:44] The Montgomery's, Colson and Braden, led the offensive charge[27:17] Which AL Central team worries you the most from a White Sox POV?[33:47] Series...White Sox 2026 All-Star Game Recap
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[Intro] Sox Machine is joining Foul Territory Network! A very exciting time to join a baseball-only network that will help enhance Sox Machine's videos and podcasts. All while delivering Chicago White Sox content to the network.[3:00] 2026 All-Star Break Recap: James Fegan shares funny stories of covering the festivities from a beat reporter's perspective. Why Miguel Vargas's home run is one of the best moments in 2026.[19:00] During the All-Star Game festivities, Munetaka Murakami was asked if he would be interested in signing a contract extension to stay in Chicago. Josh Nelson made his case for why the White...Great Weekend for White Sox before 2026 All-Star Break
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[Intro] #1 pick Roch Cholowsky shares why he wanted to be drafted by the White Sox [1:56] What a weekend for the White Sox, and much needed after getting swept by Boston [6:26] Tristan Peters hits for the cycle and next day is named to the All-Star team [9:16] Munetaka Murakami returns. How did he look against the A's? [14:59] Sean Burke has emerged as the White Sox best starting pitcher [21:07] Jordan Hicks is pitching a lot better since making mechanical changes in his delivery. [25:44] Cap tips to Braden Montgomery, Miguel Vargas, Chase Meidroth, and Andrew Benintendi[28:25] 2026 MLB Draft Recap: White Sox...2026 MLB Draft Preview with Keith Law
The Athletic's Keith Law joins Jim Margalus of Sox Machine to preview the 2026 MLB Draft. Law shares who is his #1 prospect, who the White Sox are leaning towards to taking 1.1, and the depth of this year's draft class.
Butt Kicking by Boston
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[Intro] The Chicago White Sox were swept by Boston in three games, and only scored two runs. White Sox manager Will Venable shares his thoughts on what happened. Then the Sox Machine crew breaks down how the offense was shut down. [9:06] How the Crochet Trade Trio fared against their old team[11:09] Sam Antonacci getting more run against left-handed pitching[13:11] Back-to-back starts which Davis Martin did get past the fifth inning. Already at 100 innings this season, is Martin in need of a break? [16:39] Judging Noah Schultz's first 10 starts[21:34] ESPN's Jeff Passan wrote a column about trade ideas for...Intense Series Split for White Sox in Cleveland
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[Intro] What were the big takeaways from the White Sox series split? [8:02] One week before the All-Star Break, and the White Sox are not fading away [12:36] We knew that Grant Taylor and Sean Newcomb would play big parts in this series. Are their performances from Saturday and Sunday a jump point to dominance? [17:52] What to make of the Seranthony Dominguez situation. It appears there's a level of distrust in his usage. [31:30] Who Needed A Big Series recap[36:22] Miguel Vargas is an All-Star[40:03] Did the White Sox get shafted in All-Star selections? [45:14] Series Preview: Boston Red Sox[47:12] Taking...White Sox snap road series losing streak
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[Intro] Chicago White Sox snap road series losing streak winning two out of the three games in Baltimore [2:13] How soft skills from White Sox coaches is helping hitters [5:00] Jacob Gonzalez had a big series against Baltimore with 6 RBI. With Munetaka Murakami returning soon, how does Gonzalez fit with this White Sox roster? [11:00] Noah Schultz returned. How did he look and what does Schultz still need to improve upon before his next start? [15:16] Colson Montgomery hit his 21st home run of the season, and is four away from joining rare company in White Sox history [19:58] Sean Burke put...