Sox Machine

By: Blue Wire Jim Margalus Josh Nelson James Fegan
  • Summary

  • The Sox Machine podcast covers Chicago White Sox news, interviews, analysis, and more. Hosted by Josh Nelson, Jim Margalus, and James Fegan. "We watch the Chicago White Sox so you don't have to!"
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  • Bullpen Blues Dampen Detroit Trip
    Apr 7 2025

    Rundown

    • [Intro] According to Bob Nightengale, Jerry Reinsdorf is still not interested in selling his share to Justin Ishbia. While that's not promising news for the White Sox on the field, it's also not great news for the overall business.
    • [6:29] The White Sox once again have the bullpen blues. How concerned is the coaching staff in trying to sort out the final innings?
    • [15:30] Why Jonathan Cannon and Davis Martin had rough second outings
    • [20:17] Andrew Benintendi health update
    • [22:50] Mike Tauchman season debut
    • [24:40] White Sox offense having issues facing right-handed pitchers and hitting with runners in scoring position
    • [32:54] Series Preview: Cleveland
    • [40:16] Fantasy Baseball updates
    • [43:59] A Minor League Report with Jim Margalus as he traveled to Birmingham
    • [45:56] New faces in the dugout for Barons coaching staff
    • [47:19] How the first starts for Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith went
    • [58:52] Is it weird to see Omar Narvaez and Oscar Colas in AA?
    • [61:32] Which Baron impressed Jim the most?
    • [64:16] Which Barons are the most interesting?
    • [69:34] Reasons to watch Kannapolis and Winston-Salem
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • White Sox tied for first place heading to Detroit
    Apr 4 2025

    Rundown

    • [Intro] Despite being 2-4, the Chicago White Sox are tied for first place in the AL Central
    • [1:42] James Fegan joins the show before he got on his flight to cover the series in Detroit. He shared his opinion of what fueled the strong starting pitching first turn through the rotation
    • [4:43] First impressions of Shane Smith
    • [10:11] What is Sean Burke's strikeout pitch?
    • [14:01] Does Brooks Baldwin have staying power?
    • [23:15] Series Preview: Detroit. Why having to face three straight right-handed pitchers could give White Sox fits
    • [32:54] Fantasy baseball team updates
    • [36:20] Jim Margalus joins the show before making his way to Birmingham to cover the Barons home opening series. There's a brief Schriffen Minute but mostly our thoughts about the CHSN broadcasts
    • [53:51] White Sox infield defense exceeding expectations (in a good way) early.
    • [59:24] What the hell is wrong with Colson Montgomery?
    • [64:49] What Jim is hoping to see and cover in Birmingham
    • [72:19] Around MLB: Are the Atlanta Braves in trouble?
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Observations from White Sox series loss to Angels
    Mar 31 2025

    Rundown

    • [Intro] Chicago White Sox received good starting pitching performances from Sean Burke and Jonathan Cannon. Audio from their postgame interviews in what clicked for them.
    • [4:47] James Fegan and Jim Margalus join the show to share their early observations of the White Sox series loss to the Angels. How this weekend displayed the pitching vision Brian Bannister and Ethan Katz have for 2025.
    • [12:24] Good news was that the Chicago White Sox hit three home runs and scored eight runs on Opening Day. Bad news is that they only scored two runs in the next two games.
    • [19:39] The infield defense wasn't bad as they turned six double plays. Meanwhile, the outfield defense has a chance to be rated well with more rangy fielders.
    • [26:31] Is Brooks Baldwin the next Leury Garcia?
    • [29:32] Old friends Tim Anderson and Yoan Moncada returned to two different fan reactions
    • [37:47] Series Preview: Minnesota Twins. After getting swept by St. Louis, what kind of Twins team is coming into Chicago this week?
    • [51:23] Around MLB: Torpedo Bat, tough weekend for AL and NL Centrals, and the Miami Marlins lead the NL East
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    1 hr and 8 mins

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