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Date: 10/24/2021 Josh and Jim review the Chicago White Sox 2021 midseason acquisitions: Ryan Tepera, Cesar Hernandez, and Craig Kimbrel. Two of the three didn't meet expectations playing in a White Sox uniform. How does their poor play influence Rick Hahn's decision-making this upcoming offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Date: 10/21/2021 Josh and Jim recap Carlos Rodón's 2021 season with the Chicago White Sox. After his amazing turnaround, there are a lot of questions about what's next for Rodón. Will the White Sox make a qualifying offer to Rodón? Would Rodón accept it? If he doesn't what would his market look like in free agency? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Jim empty out the P.O. Sox mailbag answering all of the questions in a special podcast episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stream Date: 10/12/2021 Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox loss in Game 4 of the ALDS, and attempt to answer "What's next?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stream Date: 10/11/2021 Midnight CT Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox Game 3 victory in the ALDS. Leury Garcia had his big moment and Ryan Tepera provided much-needed shutdown innings from the bullpen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stream Date: 10-7-2021 Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox ALDS Game 1 loss. Why did Lance Lynn struggle again against Houston? Why do the White Sox have such a tough time against Lance McCullers? What's next for Game 2? They answer those questions and break down the critical plays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guests: Stephen Nelson, MLB Network, NHL Network, and Host of "Intentional Talk" Mike Ferrin, MLB Radio, Host of "Power Alley" and Pre-and-Post Game Host for Arizona Diamondbacks Stephen Nelson and Mike Ferrin are two national MLB media hosts who have Chicago ties. They join the Sox Machine Podcast to share their thoughts about the White Sox chances against Houston in the ALDS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rundown Intro: State of the White Sox heading into the postseason 4:45: Dallas Keuchel's postseason roster status 9:40: MLB Regular Season Recap 20:16: What would this year's postseason look like using 2020 format 25:54: Houston Astros ALDS Preview 48:09: Postseason Picks 66:03: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stream Date: 9-30-2021 Josh, Jim, and Bennett recap the White Sox sweeping Cincinnati, Carlos Rodon's final regular-season start, and preview the final series against Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Today's Episode: Luis Robert is feeling it Reynaldo Lopez was dealing it Jose Abreu is still reeling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good morning. Here's the rundown: MONDAY: Benches cleared late in the White Sox's 8-7 victory over Detroit, which Mike Wright made more interesting than it had to be. TONIGHT: The White Sox return home to face the Cincinnati Reds, with Reynaldo López squaring off against a guy making his MLB debut. ON THE FARM: The DSL White Sox lost to the DSL Reds while the Charlotte Knights head to Memphis for their last series of the season. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The stage is set for a furious finish to the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rundown Intro: White Sox win season series vs. Cleveland 2:50: White Sox final regular season week plans 7:32: Carlos Rodon's updated schedule 12:26: Who should start Game 1 of ALDS? 21:55: Dylan Cease climbing the single-season strikeout leaderboard 27:21: MLB Postseason picture 41:01: Cincinnati Reds series preview 53:15: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode: Sox split with Cleveland The AL Central Title belongs to the Sox Jake Burger homers to win it for Charlotte Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stream Date: 9-22-2021 Josh and Jim continue the discussion regarding how mediocre the White Sox play has been in September. Is there a silver lining in sight? Can this team get back into rhythm before the regular season starts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yesterday: Pretty much a replay of Monday's loss. Plenty of traffic on the basepath's but White Sox offense struggle scoring runs.  Today: Good chance that the last game in Detroit this season will be washed away by rain. If Mother Nature cooperates, it'll be Reynaldo Lopez on the mound.  Around MLB: Chris Bassitt and Shane Bieber will return later this week. Race for the NL West title stays hot and AL Wild Card race is still tight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox blew a 3-0 lead thanks to an unimposing Carlos Rodón and some unimpressive defense, with another sketchy Craig Kimbrel eighth inning. TODAY: Dallas Keuchel faces Tyler Alexander in a day game, bumped up five hours earlier to beat inclement weather. Adam Engel is supposed to be back. ON THE FARM: The DSL White Sox win a shortened game as one of only two White Sox affiliates still active. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Houston edges closer to home field advantage, the Cardinals keep rolling, and other postseason updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rundown Intro: What did Josh miss while being in Texas? 3:11: White Sox offense lack consistency 10:40: What's wrong with Eloy Jimenez? 16:41: POP Quiz 18:11: Consistency of White Sox SP 21:19: Michael Kopech and Aaron Bummer strong stretch 25:05: Globe Life Field Review 39:01: Detroit Tigers series preview 49:19: PO Sox  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last night: White Sox squandered late run-scoring opportunities as the Los Angeles Angels won, 3-2.  Today: Reynaldo Lopez makes the start against Alex Cobb.  Down in the Minors: Micker Adolfo hit a 475-foot home run Around MLB: White Sox magic number remains at seven as Cleveland won, and Houston takes back a game in the battle for home-field advantage in the ALDS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stream Date: 9-9-2021 Josh and Jim recap the White Sox series loss at Oakland. Why are the White Sox having such difficulties playing well away from Chicago? They try to answer that question but can't dwell as there might be more good news coming for the White Sox with key players returning from injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last night: Frankie Montas shuts down the White Sox offense as Dallas Keuchel allowed five runs in 5.2 innings pitched.  Today: At an odd time of 2:37 pm CT start, it's Reynaldo Lopez getting the start.  Down on the Farm: Birmingham Barons won 7-5, and both Charlotte and Kannapolis suffer late-inning losses.  Around MLB:  An update on the Wild Card races and the race to number one overall pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox won a game behind Jimmy Lambert and reduced their magic number by two. TONIGHT: Dallas Keuchel looks for redemption in a pitching matchup that doesn't favor him. ON THE FARM: Adam Engel starts his rehab stint for Charlotte, and Harvin Mendoza plays the hero for Winston-Salem. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The plot thickens in both wild card races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rundown Intro: How did Sunday go? 3:18: Should Jose Abreu be worried about his RBI title? 9:06: State of the White Sox Pitching Staff 24:55: What's going on with Dallas Keuchel Part II? 31:34: Game Situation - Kimbrel used in 7th inning 35:33: Oakland A's series preview 42:10: Current American League postseason picture 50:16: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode Sox sweep Pirates Sheets goes deep twice Minor League bullpen is strong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good morning. Here's the rundown: TUESDAY: Lance Lynn hits the injured list before the game, Lucas Giolito tweaks his hamstring during it, but the White Sox bullpen holds up against Pittsburgh. TODAY: Rosters expand and the Sox face the Pirates for the final time with Carlos Rodón on the mound tonight. ON THE FARM: Ida washes out two games, but Micker Adolfo steps up for Charlotte and Matthew Thompson delivers for Kannapolis. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Red Sox have COVID-19 problems, the Mets finally start pleasing fans with a doubleheader sweep, and Shohei Ohtani steals home. Listen below: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rundown Intro: Thinking of everyone impacted by Hurricane Ida 3:50: Yasmani Grandal returns 13:48: What to do with Dallas Keuchel? 24:00: White Sox SP AL Cy Young chances 42:27: MiLB Report 45:15: Pittsburgh Pirates series preview 52:59: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stream Date: 8/26/2021 Josh and Bennett recap the Toronto series as it concludes the 14-game gauntlet the White Sox had against the Yankees, A's, Rays, and Blue Jays. All four teams are in postseason contention, and the White Sox went 7-7 during that stretch. What have we learned the past few weeks about this ballclub, and does it instill more confidence as the postseason approaches? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rundown Last Night: Giolito vs. Ray lived up to the hype, but the punchless offense fails to support it.  Today: Carlos Rodon returns to face Hyun Jin Ryu.  Down in the Minor Leagues: Only Kannapolis won as Matthew Thompson pitched well.  Around MLB: Cleveland won to trim the White Sox lead in the AL Central, the Brewers now have a 9.5 game in the NL Central, and the Baltimore Orioles finally snap their losing streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode: Dylan was dealin' Top of the order delivered Bullpen made ya sweat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rundown Intro: White Sox stuck in neutral since All-Star Break 4:00: When do the White Flag games end? 6:38: Do we agree how TLR is handing out days off? 11:15: Cesar Hernandez's struggles 18:38: In-game decision review: Craig Kimbrel being lifted vs. Rays 33:35: Toronto Blue Jays series preview 35:56: Will Carlos Rodon and Yasmani Grandal return for this series? 47:56: P.O. Sox Follow us on Twitter @SoxMachine and @soxmachine_josh Help support us and get more at patreon.com/soxmachine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stream Date: 8/19/2021 Josh, Jim, and Bennett recap the Chicago White Sox series against the Oakland Athletics. Taking three out of four games certainly helps wipe away the bad taste from the Yankees series. Now, the White Sox head to St. Petersburg, Florida to take on the AL's best, Tampa Bay Rays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LAST NIGHT: Lance Lynn was ejected for throwing his belt at an umpire and Luis Robert tried to bicycle-kick a routine fly in center, but the White Sox still won their third straight over Oakland. TODAY: Dylan Cease tries to rebound from inefficient starts to go for the sweep. ON THE FARM: Yasmani Grandal has his best game yet, Micker Adolfo dominates a doubleheader, Yoelqui Céspedes debuts at Double-A, Winston-Salem ends a losing streak, Kannapolis does not. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Shohei Ohtani does it all, Freddie Freeman hits for the cycle, winning teams keep winning, losing teams keep losing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode: Chris Bassitt has a scary injury White Sox crush the A's Minor League Rainouts Jared Kelley struggles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rundown Last Night: Dallas Keuchel was fine, but the postseason bullpen blueprint of Michael Kopech to Craig Kimbrel to Liam Hendriks worked to perfection. Luis Robert and Seby Zavala helped carry the White Sox offense to a 5-2 victory over Oakland.  Tonight: All-Star Chris Bassit takes the mound against Reynaldo Lopez Around MLB: White Sox division lead increases to 11 games thanks to the Twins walking off Cleveland, Gerrit Cole returns, and NL Wild Card race gets tighter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Intro: Welcome back, Greg! 3:55: Field of Dreams Game recap 9:25: How should MLB proceed with future special events? 12:11: Possible site alternatives for single showcase games? 18:33: What's wrong with Liam Hendriks? 28:58: La Russa's issues with replay challenges 37:50: SP Confidence Power Rankings 42:50: Minor League Report 47:37: Oakland A's series preview 52:40: White Sox struggles against potential AL playoff teams 63:03: P.O. Sox 79:31: Bonus P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest: Andrew Rotondi, Bronx Pinstripes Twitter: @bronxpinstripes @Andrew_Rotondi Website: http://bronxpinstripes.com/ Summary: Andrew Rotondi from Bronx Pinstripes joins the show to help preview the Field of Dreams Game between the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Today's Episode: Sox come up just short Dallas Keuchel fights through 6 Gavin Sheets cruising in Charlotte Jose Rodriguez struggles in High A Debut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good morning. Here's the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox took their winning formula from Sunday and applied it on Monday without issue, thumping the Twins 11-1 in celebration of Luis Robert's return. TONIGHT: It's Dallas Keuchel against Griffin Jax, and Jason Benetti will be out again. DOWN ON THE FARM: A release, a notable promotion, and a first for a second-round draft pick. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Only a handful of games, but the Yankees and Royals were all the rest of the league needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rundown Intro: White Sox sweep the Cubs at Wrigley Field 4:00: Ball go far. Team go far.  7:35: Eloy Jimenez Sunday performance a possible springboard? 12:00: White Sox pitching performance vs. Cubs 16:15: ESPN's broadcast production of Sunday's game 20:58: Luis Robert returns! 29:02: Lawsuit against Omar Vizquel, Birmingham Barons, and the White Sox 43:04: Series preview against the Minnesota Twins 49:52: P.O. Sox 68:12: Bonus P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stream date: 8/5/2021 Josh and Jim recap the Kansas City series which featured a White Sox offense that continues to post inconsistent results. As the White Sox are 9-11 since the All-Star Break and averaging only 3.8 runs per game during that stretch, is this recent play a reason to be concerned? Maybe a trip to Wrigley Field will help the White Sox offense break out as they play the first of the Crosstown Classic series in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Today's Episode: White Sox struggle AL Central struggles Minors struggle But Birmingham wins in extras Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rundown Intro: Hello, Craig Kimbrel 3:26: Does acquiring Kimbrel turn the tide in AL? 7:56: Impact of losing Nick Madrigal 15:12: Will the White Sox pick up Kimbrel's club option? 17:52: Seby Zavala's special night 25:55: Who should be the backup catcher when Grandal returns? 31:00: Cleveland hitting Jose Abreu 39:53: Minor League Report 43:48: Kansas City Royals series preview 55:15: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stream Date: 07-29-2021 Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox two trades that happened on July 29, second baseman Cesar Hernandez and reliever Ryan Tepera. How do these two additions help the White Sox chances in the upcoming postseason? They'll break it down while reacting live to the blockbuster deal that saw Max Scherzer and Trea Turner head west to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices