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Ep 749White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 9, 2023
Good morning, White Sox fans. Here's the rundown:LAST NIGHT: Dylan Cease, Aaron Bummer and Jimmy Lambert folded during an eight-run sixth in the White Sox's blowout loss to the Royals to open the season series at Kauffman StadiumTONIGHT: Another favorable pitching matchup on paper when Lucas Giolito faces Jordan Lyles.DOWN ON THE FARM: Fresh six-game series start tonight, and rehab stints continue.AROUND THE LEAGUES: The Blackhawks win the NHL draft lottery, the AL Central has a new second-place team, the Rays continue to take all comers, and Willson Contreras changes the conversation for a day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 748White Sox chill Cincinnati
Shady Rays present this episode. When you buy two pairs of sunglasses on shadyrays.com, save 50% off your second pair using promo code SOXMACHINE.Record Date: 5/7/2023Rundown: Josh recaps the #108ing Road Trip: Cincinnati White Sox had a huge offensive outburst on Sunday Luis Robert Jr.'s big series Eloy Jimenez out the next 4-6 weeks Nightengale's latest reports on Lucas Giolito, Kendall Graveman, Joe Kelly, and Liam Hendriks statuses Series Preview: Kansas City Royals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 747Hello from Cincinnati
Record Date: 5/4/2023Rundown: The #108ing Road Trip is this weekend in Cincinnati. Jerry Reinsdorf speaks Billy Hamilton's usage Can Eloy Jimenez continue this hitting surge? The differences between Lucas Giolito and Dylan Cease The AL Central is worse than we thought Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 746White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 4, 2023
On today's episode: Sox win again Good night for Tim Anderson Minor League pitchers are zen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 745White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 3, 2023
Good morning. Here's the rundown:LAST NIGHT: After making a whopping 11 roster moves earlier in the day, the White Sox finally won consecutive games for the first game all season, courtesy of Andrew Benintendi.TONIGHT: Dylan Cease gets to face a team besides the Rays in hopes of a third straight White Sox win.ON THE FARM: Lenyn Sosa and Oscár Colás return to Charlotte, Garrett Crochet struggles in Birmingham, and DJ Gladney continues driving the Dash.AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Sox also gain a game on the Guardians, Bryce Harper returns for the Phillies, and the A's find a new way to lose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 744White Sox need to flush April away
The episode is presented by Gametime and Shady Rays Get $20 off your first ticket purchase on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE Buy two pairs of sunglasses on Shady Rays and get 50% off your second pair with promo code SOXMACHINE Record Date: 4/30/2023Rundown: Why Sunday's miraculous comeback was one of the craziest games Josh has attended. Luis Robert Jr. drama Evaluating Pedro Grifol's first month on the job The White Sox bullpen is a dumpster fire Series preview: Minnesota Twins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 743White Sox Wake-Up Call: April 28, 2023
On this episode: Sox drop No. 8 Cease doesn't look great Minor League swept on slate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 742Sox Machine Live!: Worst Start since 1986
Stream Date: 4/26/2023Rundown: White Sox are off to their worst start since 1986, and everything is bad right now Who is in charge? Who could be available by the trade deadline? Josh's fear of the White Sox becoming the Colorado Rockies Tampa Bay Rays series preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 741White Sox Wake Up Call: April 26, 2023
Rundown: The Chicago White Sox were shut out by Toronto, 7-0. But the problems continue to grow each day. Today: Michael Kopech on the bump Down on the Farm: DJ Gladney has a big day to power Winston-Salem Around MLB: Bryan Reynolds decides to stay in Pittsburgh, the Minnesota Twins win a season series against the New York Yankees, and the Tampa Bay Rays finally lose a home game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 740White Sox Wake-Up Call: April 25, 2023
Good morning. Here's the rundown:LAST NIGHT: The White Sox are now 0-4 on their AL East road trip after an all-too-typical 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays.TONIGHT: José Berríos offers an opportunity for the White Sox offense, assuming Mike Clevinger doesn't dig too deep a hole.ON THE FARM: The White Sox affiliates open a fresh week tonight, including a particularly busy week for the Winston-Salem Dash.AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Rays keep rolling, the Guardians drop below .500, Spencer Strider flirts with a no-hitter, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 739White Sox swept away in Tampa
Episode presented by Shady Rays. Buy two pairs and save 50% off the second pair using promo code SOXMACHINE at checkout.Record Date: 4/23/2023Rundown: Josh and Jim recap the Sox Machine Patreon Curling Event and share how others can get involved in future events. The Tampa Bay Rays sweep White Sox, and with how 2023 is starting, it's time to question if the roster is fatally flawed. Eloy Jimenez has woken up and had a big series against the Rays at least. Series preview: Toronto Blue Jays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 738Sox Machine Live!: White Sox still searching for answers after series loss to Phillies
Stream Date: 4/19/2023Rundown: White Sox lose another series, this time to the Philadelphia Phillies, and Josh is lost for words on how to describe this 2023 start Good: Lucas Giolito, and the duo of Jake Burger and Andrew Vaughn offensively Bad: Mike Clevinger and the rest of the White Sox offense Tampa Bay series preview: Are the White Sox going to win a game against the Rays? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 737White Sox Wake Up Call: April 19, 2023
Yesterday: White Sox dropped Game 1 of the doubleheader, 7-4, thanks to Josh Harrison, but they put together their best pitching performance to win Game 2, 3-0.Today: Quick turnaround as the White Sox try to win their season's first series. Down on the Farm: Sean Burke has a rough 2023 debut but big offensive performances from Birmingham, Winston-Salem, and KannapolisAround MLB: Hunter Greene decides to stick around in Cincinnati for a while, and the Tigers sweep a doubleheader against the Guardians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 736Messy start for White Sox in 2023
The episode is presented by Gametime. Download the app or visit gametime.co and use promo code SOXMACHINE to save $20 off your next ticket purchase for sporting events, concerts, or theater shows.Record Date: 4/16/2023Rundown: Rick Hahn gaslights White Sox fans (again). The Chicago White Sox bullpen has another terrible series Good news: Jake Burger is smashing and could force the issue at DH with Eloy Jimenez Series preview as the Philadelphia Phillies come into town Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 735White Sox early 2023 reminds of 2022
Record Date: 4/13/2023Rundown: White Sox bench woes are exposed in the series loss to Minnesota Good news: White Sox pitching was much better against the Twins than the previous week Baltimore Orioles series preview: expect a lot of runs in this series Tampa Bay's historic start to 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 734White Sox Wake-Up Call: April 13, 2023
On today's episode: Gio is strong Offense goes wrong Lenyn hits a dong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 733White Sox Wake Up Call: April 12, 2023
Last night: White Sox had a fast start, then went cold, but found new life after Luis Robert Jr hitting his fifth home run of the season. The game went into extra innings and ended in laughable fashion as the White Sox lost 4-3. Today: Quick turnaround with a 12:10 pm CT start as Lucas Giolito makes the start. Down on the Farm: Winston-Salem wins their first game of the season thanks to a good start by Jonathan Cannon. Zach Remillard hit two home runs, and Carlos Perez also went yard for Charlotte. Around MLB: Tampa Bay Rays are now 11-0 with a +63 run differential, and the Chicago Cubs have a wild win over Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 732White Sox Wake-Up Call: April 11, 2023
Good morning. Here's the rundown:YESTERDAY: The White Sox bullpen stepped up to nurse a one-run lead across the final four innings in a 4-3 victory over the Twins in the season series opener, and they'll have injuries to tend to as well.TONIGHT: Lance Lynn tries to rebound against a tough Pablo López in a game that you can watch with us on Playback.AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Rays run their record to 10-0, old friend Ian Hamilton disappoints against Cleveland, the Phillies shell Sandy Alcantara, but other aces prevail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 731White Sox pitching must improve quickly after series loss in Pittsburgh
Shady Rays presented the episode. When you buy two pairs of sunglasses, save 50% off your second pair using promo code SOXMACHINE. Visit www.shadyrays.comRecord Date: 4/9/2023Rundown: Josh asks Jim what happened with Oneil Cruz and Seby Zavala in Pittsburgh. The Chicago White Sox are 4-6 due to pitching struggles. Jim identifies an alarmingly bad metric early that's causing difficulties for everyone not named Dylan Cease. Good news: the White Sox offense has improved against right-handed pitching. It doesn't get any easier for the White Sox as they head to Minneapolis for their first three games against the Minnesota Twins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 730Sox Machine Live!: White Sox get crushed by Giants
Stream Date: 4/6/2023YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq2S0sci7h8Rundown: White Sox lose two out of three against the Giants Michael Kopech and Lance Lynn get clobbered Jose Ruiz looks terrible Eloy Jimenez is on the IL A month away from the #108ing Road Trip Pittsburgh Pirates series preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 729White Sox Wake Up Call: April 4, 2023
Rundown: Yesterday: The Chicago White Sox home opener was a clunker as Michael Kopech gave up five home runs. What's going on with Jose Ruiz? Anthony Rendon is suspended for four games. Scores around MLB as the Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay Rays remain undefeated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 728Chicago White Sox split in Houston to start 2023
Shady Rays presented the episode. When you buy two pairs of sunglasses, save 50% off your second pair using promo code SOXMACHINE. Visit www.shadyrays.comRecord Date: 4/2/2023Rundown: White Sox split the opening series in Houston Good: Yoan Moncada and Yasmani Grandal's bats are alive Good: White Sox starting pitching excelling Bad: White Sox bullpen struggles Bad: Hitting with runners in scoring position Preview the home opener against the San Francisco Giants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 727Hello, 2023 Opening Day
Record Date: 3/29/2023Guest: Geoff Blum, former White Sox player and now Houston Astros TV analystRundown: Jim wins his first curling championship! Jim's thoughts on the White Sox Opening Day bench Good news from Liam Hendriks in his recovery from cancer. [18:36] 2005 Game 3 World Series Hero and current Houston Astros TV Analyst Geoff Blum joins the show to discuss the Astros and his expectations for the White Sox. Josh and Jim preview the White Sox vs. Astros series, focusing on bullpen usage. The White Sox terrible recent history playing at Houston Guessing Pedro Grifol's Opening Day lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 726Chicago White Sox 2023 Season Predictions with Laurence Holmes
Guest: Laurence Holmes, 670 the ScoreRundown: White Sox bench options Pedro Grifol asking for a clean slate. White Sox Best Case Scenario: White Sox Worst Case Scenario: White Sox Record Prediction: White Sox Best Position Player: White Sox Best Pitcher: White Sox Breakout Player: World Series Prediction: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 725Will Hanser Alberto Make the Chicago White Sox Opening Day Roster?
Record Date: 3/22/2023Rundown: World Baseball Classic recap Will Hanser Alberto make the Chicago White Sox Opening Day roster? Does it make sense to carry both Alberto and Leury Garcia? Chicago White Sox Food Day recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 724Chicago White Sox 2023 Season Preview: Starting Pitchers and Catchers
The episode is presented by Shady Rays. When you buy two pairs of sunglasses on shadyrays.com, use promo code SOXMACHINE to save 50% off the second pair.Record Date: 3/19/2023Rundown: Dylan Cease Preview [1:29] Lance Lynn Preview [12:16] Lucas Giolito Preview [21:29] Mike Clevinger Preview [31:08] Michael Kopech Preview [42:31] Yasmani Grandal Preview [52:52] Seby Zavala Preview [64:01] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 723White Sox Players Excelling at World Baseball Classic
Record Date: 3/15/2023Rundown: Chicago White Sox players are having themselves quite the World Baseball Classic. Will that momentum carry into Opening Day? Ethan Katz is worried that starting pitchers are at a higher risk of getting injured with the pitch clock. Is that a fear White Sox fans should be concerned about? White Sox new stadium promotions and players try to pronounce city street names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 722Chicago White Sox 2023 Season Preview: Shortstop and Second Base
Record Date: 3/12/2023Episode presented by Shady Rays. Save 50% off your second pair using promo code SOXMACHINE at checkout https://shadyrays.com/Rundown Josh is sold on the World Baseball Classic format Shortstop Preview: What version of Tim Anderson will we see in 2023? Second Base Preview: Can Elvis Andrus carry his 2022 success with the White Sox to 2023? Depth options for both shortstop and second base Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 721Oscar Colas continues to rake and World Baseball Classic begins
Record Date: 3/8/2023Rundown: Start with Spring Training impressions, and Oscar Colas continues to impress. Andrew Vaughn hitting a Corbin Burnes slider sparks hope! Elvis Andrus is ready for Opening Day Lance Lynn looks strong Dylan Cease had perhaps his worst performance as a professional World Baseball Classic has begun. Luis Robert Jr. and Yoan Moncada have gotten their first games in. Who do we like to win this year's title? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 720Chicago White Sox 2023 Season Preview: First Base and Third Base
Record Date: 3/5/2023Rundown: White Sox news as Mike Clevinger will not be suspended by MLB, and the first Spring Training cuts are made. Jose Abreu speaks about departing the White Sox. [29:39] First Base Preview: Andrew Vaughn, Gavin Sheets, and Jake Burger. [61:14] Third Base Preview: Yoan Moncada and the backup gang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 719Early White Sox Spring Training Takeaways and Fan Advisory Board Idea
Record Date: 3/1/2023Rundown: Josh's rant about the lack of Spring Training web streams and StatCast data Jake Burger getting a surprising amount of playing time early. Early performances catching our attention Gavin Lux's season-ending injury Chelsea FC is implementing a Fan Advisory Board. Should the White Sox follow suit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 718Chicago White Sox 2023 Season Preview: Outfielders
Record Date: 2/26/2023Rundown: First impressions of the two Spring Training games The Chicago White Sox is the first position group to get their deep dive preview for the upcoming season Andrew Benintendi: Can he live up to his contract? Luis Robert Jr. and Eloy Jimenez: Can they stay healthy? Oscar Colas: Can he be an impact bat in his rookie season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 717The Unresolved Anger Between Fans and the White Sox
Record Date: 2/22/2023Rundown: Tim Anderson got White Sox fans talking on social media with him, asking for positivity from everyone involved, including fans and media. (Audio clip from NBC Sports Chicago) Why are fans upset about Anderson's request? Well, there's the unresolved anger between the fanbase and the White Sox organization about the 2022 season. Could SoxFest have served as a therapy session for all involved? Why it feels the White Sox are going down the path of "Us against The World," and why that's a terrible idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 716Welcome Back, Elvis Andrus
Record: 2/19/2023Rundown: Chicago White Sox are re-signing Elvis Andrus to a one-year, $3 million contract to help solidify second base position. Josh and Jim explain why they give that move two thumbs up. Letting Mike Clevinger speak is given two thumbs way down. It's gotten so bad that the topic "Clevinger" is prohibited until the MLB investigation concludes. Applauding Anderson Comas's decision to announce he's gay and the White Sox response to the matter. With MLB already forming an economic reform committee, Josh believes a work stoppage is coming again in late 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 715Keith Law on the 2023 White Sox farm system
Record Date: 2/15/2023Rundown: Keith Law makes his annual return to the podcast discussing the White Sox farm system Why he's very high on Colson Montgomery The one adjustment he'd like to see Bryan Ramos make What to expect from Oscar Colas in his rookie season How the rest of the farm system shakes out His latest book recommendation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 7142023 Spring Training Preview
Record Date: 2/12/2023Rundown: Jim might be curling against George Kittle Biggest Spring Training Storyline: Pedro Grifol Mike Clevinger Second Base position battle Oscar Colas Lucas Giolito's fastball velocity New rules Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 7132023 ZiPS Projections Are Not Good for the White Sox
Record Date: 2/8/2023Rundown: Vibe check a week before Spring Training. 2023 ZiPS Projections has the White Sox finishing 74-88. Josh and Jim imagine how the White Sox could disappoint that badly and why they still have optimism they'll beat those projections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 712Uneasy Future for Local MLB TV
Record Date: 2/5/2022Rundown: Hello, Franklin German. Revisiting the Blake Rutherford trade and how the White Sox once had four first-round players from the 2016 draft. Jason Benetti recently shared his negotiating experience with the White Sox. Why the White Sox seem tone-deaf with their comments and how it could impact future dealings. MLB has an RSN problem with Bally Sports affiliates looking to declare bankruptcy. Could we see drastic changes in how MLB distributes local broadcasts in the near future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 711Fear of Overhyping Oscar Colas
Record Date: 2/1/2023Rundown: Oscar Colas is the White Sox best internal option to play right field on Opening Day. But Josh feels amiss after reading The Athletic's and ESPN's Top 100 lists not include Colas in their rankings. Are we missing something in our analysis that could lead to overhyping Colas? White Sox sign AJ Alexy to add depth in Charlotte. Las Vegas and sportsbooks across the country released their 2023 preseason O/U team win totals. Is the 83.5 win total fair to the White Sox, and how do they stack compare to the rest of the American League? The Ramova Theater is coming soon to Bridgeport, and Josh has the latest details on the development of that project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 710Eloy Jimenez, Right Fielder?
Record Date: 1/29/2023Rundown: Eloy Jimenez is getting ready to play right field. Is this a good idea? Josh and Jim explore the possible outcomes of how Jimenez finds him playing a new corner. With the White Sox recent health luck, maybe everyone should prepare for this possibility. There's a little White Sox trade rumor involving Kansas City's Nicky Lopez. Josh and Jim explain why they give that idea a thumbs down. Finally, we remember Gary Peters, who passed away last week. How his White Sox career and the 1963-65 teams are overlooked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 709MLB Investigates Mike Clevinger for Domestic and Child Abuse
Record Date: 1/24/2022 Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus share The Athletic's report about MLB investigating Mike Clevinger for domestic and child abuse. What could be MLB's next move in the investigation White Sox due diligence efforts Question why Rick Hahn still has a job with the White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 708Trouble with the Heat
Record Date: 1/22/2023 Josh and Jim breakdown the Minnesota Twins and Miami Marlins deal that sent Luis Arraez to South Beach for starting pitcher Pedro Lopez. Josh went down the StatCast rabbit hole and noticed new trends regarding RHP fastball use and average velocity. From there, he unearthed which White Sox batters have to improve against this pitch in 2023 and why Andrew Benintendi could be a big help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 707Grading the White Sox 2023 Offseason
Record Date: 1/18/2023Rundown: With a payroll of around $180 million and not having many trade assets, it seems the White Sox are done adding this offseason. What grade do Rick Hahn and the White Sox front office deserve with their offseason activity? Josh and Jim share their grades. MLB Network ranked Eloy Jimenez as the 10th-best left fielder in MLB. Yes, you read that right. Follow-up discussion on Jim's column about the White Sox bullpen status without Liam Hendriks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 706Charting Dylan Cease's future earnings and new face to the White Sox front office
Record Date: 1/15/2023Rundown: Chicago White Sox agree to terms with their arbitration-eligible players, including Dylan Cease. Josh and Jim look ahead to gauge Cease's future earnings, using Lucas Giolitio and Max Fried as examples. Sam Mondry-Cohen, who helped build the Washington Nationals analytics platform, is joining the Chicago White Sox front office. Rather than spending and adding multiple players to the roster, Rick Hahn has expanded the clubhouse's support staff. Could this approach produce a bounce back from a once-promising roster core? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 705Hodge Podge: White Sox new viewing bars, Andrew Vaughn, Johnny Cueto to the Mets, and Carlos Correa to the Twins
Record Date: 1-11-2023Rundown: Chicago White Sox unveil new viewing bars for Section 500 level MLB Network ranks the Top 10 first basemen. No White Sox players are nominated, so that got Josh and Jim to talk more about Andrew Vaughn's potential. Comparing the contract Johnny Cueto signed with Miami and the White Sox signing Mike Clevinger Why Carlos Correa returning to Minnesota is annoying from a White Sox point of view. Hello, Hanser Alberto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 704Liam Hendriks shares he has cancer
Record Date: 1/8/2023 Liam Hendriks shared his Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis Sunday night. Josh and Jim discuss the tough news. Recap of #108Day AJ Pollock signs with the Seattle Mariners. Did everyone involve win with Pollock's opt-out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 703Andrew Benintendi's Introduction
Record Date: 1/5/2023Rundown: Josh and Jim welcome the new Patreon Veteran Committee members. Andrew Benintendi is introduced officially with the Chicago White Sox. He backs up an earlier talking point on the podcast about why we could see more power from him in 2023. Rick Hahn did a lot of GM speak in his last Zoom call but did say he would be fine if second base were handled internally. Is that route acceptable? Pedro Grifol was on the "Baseball is not Boring" Podcast and shared his insight about the 2022 White Sox from his perspective on the Kansas City Royals bench. Can he help address and improve these areas of need? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 702Hello, 2023
Record Date: 1/1/2023Rundown: 2023 is the tenth season Josh and Jim have been podcasting about the Chicago White Sox. They share some announcements of new things coming to Sox Machine's coverage. New Year's resolutions for the White Sox include better engagement with the fans, healthy players, and operating like a normal baseball team. Personal resolutions: Jim wants to read and travel more, while Josh continues the best shape of his life goal for the wedding and wants to kayak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 701Goodbye, 2022
Record Date: 12/28/2022Rundown: PSA #1: #108Day on January 7, 2022, at Reggie's PSA #2: For the 2023 Roadtrip to Cincinnati, consider booking your hotel room and purchasing game tickets. The Chicago White Sox released a new ticket pricing map. Josh and Jim pick it apart while wondering if the Ushers at games will enforce rules. Jean Segura signed with Miami while Tommy La Stella gets DFA'd. Should the White Sox pursue La Stella? An early report on the White Sox hitting coaches. Our favorite parts of 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 700Uneasy feeling about second base
Record Date: 12/26/2022Rundown: We hope it was a fun holiday weekend as Josh and Jim share their stories. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the White Sox are leaning to using internal options at second base and right field to start the 2023 season. Why there is a very uneasy feeling about that direction for White Sox at second base. Why there is more reason to believe in Oscar Colas manning right field More thoughts about the craziness of Carlos Correa's free agency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.