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Sox Machine

Sox Machine

By: Blue Wire Jim Margalus Josh Nelson James Fegan
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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. "We watch the Chicago White Sox so you don't have to!" Baseball & Softball
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  • White Sox bounce back in Toronto
    Jun 23 2025

    This episode is presented by Ankin Law.

    Rundown

    • [Intro] Chicago White Sox won two out of three games against the Toronto Blue Jays thanks to a clutch hit by Miguel Vargas on Sunday. Is he the most trustworthy White Sox bat in high leverage situations?
    • [14:21] Grant Taylor had the honor of starting the series and closing it. If Taylor is destined to be the White Sox closer, should he just have that role now?
    • [22:01] With how well Adrian Houser has pitched for the White Sox, and the Blue Jays have a need, should Toronto just kept Houser in Canada after the weekend?
    • [27:21] The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal wrote about the White Sox open to eating some of the money owed to Luis Robert Jr. and Andrew Benintendi in order to move them. Who is most likely to get dealt?
    • [34:17] Creating the White Sox Trade Board
    • [42:59] Series Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks. Are they still the model that Chris Getz wants to build the offense like?
    • [52:56] Around MLB: Who would you vote for the AL MVP? Fallout between San Diego and Los Angeles, and how are the LA Angels playing this well?
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • White Sox losing streak reaches 8 games as they head to Toronto
    Jun 20 2025

    This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

    Rundown

    • [Intro] Andrew Benintendi and Will Venable speak about trying to flush away the bad during an eight game losing streak
    • [3:35] Will the younger White Sox players begin to press trying to snap the losing skid?
    • [16:37] The White Sox are 4-20 in one-run games. Is there anything that Will Venable is doing to contribute to those struggles? Is there anything he can do to help matters? Or is he like everyone else waiting for better talent?
    • [21:32] Why is Vinny Capra a thing?
    • [35:09] Should the White Sox always have an Opener for Sean Burke?
    • [37:37] Remembering a guy: Mike Caruso
    • [40:48] Series Preview: Toronto Blue Jays
    • [48:08] Checking in on Andrew Vaughn and Noah Schultz's first AAA start
    • [56:05] College World Series final preview and why Arkansas went full White Sox in their loss to LSU
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • White Sox move on from Andrew Vaughn
    Jun 16 2025

    This episode is presented by Ankin Law.

    Rundown

    • [Intro] The Chicago White Sox pull off a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers as Aaron Civale joins the starting rotation but it costs Andrew Vaughn. White Sox GM Chris Getz shares his reasoning and thought process making the trade.
    • [13:15] Jim Margalus joins the show to discuss the reaction to Andrew Vaughn being dealt to Milwaukee and what his lasting legacy is with the White Sox
    • [22:19] White Sox get swept by the Texas Rangers, and Saturday had a crazy finish in which a pitcher had to bat for themselves.
    • [30:19] The White Sox are not averaging three runs a game on the road. So why are they struggling to hit away from Rate Field?
    • [35:45] Series Preview: St. Louis Cardinals featuring the return of Erick Fedde
    • [44:18] Around MLB: Rafael Devers traded to San Francisco, and does Detroit have a handle on the AL Central?
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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