Sox Machine

Record Date: 8/7/2022Rundown: Josh and Jim still don't know why the White Sox offense is struggling. Two White Sox hitters needing to step up: Tim Anderson and Yoan Moncada Two White Sox hitters who are stepping up: Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert Dylan Cease's shot at White Sox history State of AL Central P.O. 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.

Last night: Johnny Cueto pitched a complete game, but Andrew Vaughn's poor defensive night and the bats went silent (again), resulted in another frustrating loss.Tonight: Another Watch Party as Dylan Cease takes the ball trying to keep pace in the AL Cy Young race.Down on the Farm: Quiet day as Kannapolis hit three homers in a loss.Around MLB: Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals will play in London next year. Speaking of the Cardinals, they catch the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central. Lucky for the White Sox, both Minnesota and Cleveland lost. 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.

Record Date: 8/3/2022Rundown: Rick Hahn's poor offseason is now compounded by a quiet trade deadline. Can the White Sox players overcome the shortfalls from their GM (and manager)? August Abreu has arrived. Are we also seeing August Eloy Jimenez? Lance Lynn's new trick Texas Rangers series preview Dylan Cease's AL Cy Young resume 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.

On today's episode: Sox cruise Front office snooze MIN & CLE 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.

Good morning. Here's the rundown:LAST NIGHT: The White Sox dealt for a lefty reliever before losing to the Royals in standard-issue fashion.TONIGHT: We'll wait to see if the Sox make any more additions, and then whether Lucas Giolito can turn it around against Brad Keller.ON THE FARM: Some sorely needed good news for Romy González, and a productive day for the DSL White Sox lineup.AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Twins and Guardians both win to separate themselves from the Sox, and the trade deadline finally forces action. 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.

Record Date: 7/31/2022Rundown: Josh and Jim recap the White Sox series win over Oakland What’s up with the offense at home? Will August Jose Abreu return?  This week in the AL Central Latest MLB Trade Deadline rumors Kansas City Royals 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.

Record Date: 7/27/2022 Jim is back! Joe Kelly's pending injury cements the White Sox need to add another reliever before the trade deadline. But should they be buyers? Josh and Jim make their cases. Comparing Lucas Giolito and Michael Kopech Oakland A's 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.

On today's episode: Kopech returns to form Defense shuts the door Minors hit play poor 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.

Guest: Patrick Lyons, DNVR Josh Nelson and James Fox recap the White Sox splitting another series against Cleveland Odd playing time for Andrew Vaughn Learning to live with Eloy Jimenez in left field if he hits homers Dylan Cease's incredible run MLB Trade Deadline targets for the White Sox White Sox vs. Rockies preview with Patrick Lyons of DNVR. [39:37] 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.

Record Date: 7/21/2022With Jim under the weather, James Fox joins Josh in recording this podcast episode. Over/Under 41.5 wins for White Sox post All-Star break Most important position player and pitcher in last 70 games Cleveland 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.

Record Date: 7/20/2022Guest: Dan Szymborski, FanGraphsJosh and Dan Szymborski examine the projected outcomes for the remaining MLB 2022 season. Why ZiPS still likes the Chicago White Sox best to win AL Central Why the White Sox should be aggressive buyers at the deadline Why the offense has another gear they can reach in production ZiPS still likes Lucas Giolito, but Lance Lynn and Michael Kopech could still be 4.00+ ERA pitchers in the last 70 games. 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.

Record Date: 7/17/2022Josh and Jim recap a terrific weekend in Minneapolis. It was great to see so many fans attend #108ing Roadtrip, and even better the White Sox played well. After an impressive series win, is it a time to regain hope the White Sox will leap Cleveland and catch Minnesota for the AL Central title?Plus, the MLB Draft has started, and the White Sox take prep LHP Noah Schultz in the first round. They share what Schultz brings to the White Sox and ponder what his development track will look like. 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.

Good morning. Here's the rundown:LAST NIGHT: Luis Robert led a clubbing of Sonny Gray while Johnny Cueto endured early traffic for a satisfying 12-2 victory in the opener against the Twins.TONIGHT: It's Michael Kopech against Devin Smeltzer, who is left-handed.ON THE FARM: José Rodríguez walks it off for Birmingham, and Colson Montgomery keeps chugging along.AROUND THE LEAGUE: The depleted Royals defeat the Blue Jays, the Guardians keep pace, and the Mariners still can't 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.

Record Date: 7/13/2022Good news: The Chicago White Sox won back-to-back games in Cleveland thanks to outstanding pitching from Dylan Cease and Lucas Giolito.Bad news: The White Sox only managed a split in Cleveland.It's mid-July and the White Sox are still two games below .500. When will they turn it on and get hot? Could it be this weekend in Minneapolis? Or will the Twins deliver a knockout punch? Josh and Jim discuss this midweek episode. 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.

On Today's Episode: Bieber Burns Sox Cease Staves Off Sweep Colson Keeps Hitting 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.

Last night: Lance Lynn had a bad game and Tony La Russa tried to extend him longer. The results were catastrophic.Today: White Sox and Guardians play two games with Davis Martin starting Game 1 and Dylan Cease starting Game 2.Around MLB: Albert Pujols moves to 3rd all-time in extra-base hits, Royals sweep Tigers, and Max Scherzer outduels Max Fried. 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.

RundownIntro: Dylan Cease All-Star Snub8:15: Weekend recap14:10: Bob Nightengale’s report21:52: Michael Kopech’s nagging problems29:33: Gavin Sheets turning it around34:09: Cleveland series preview47:40: AL Playoff Picture52:55: P.O. 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.

Last night: The White Sox had another lackluster performance at home as Dylan Cease suffers his first career loss to Detroit in a 2-1 game.Today: Lucas Giolito vs. Tarik SkubalDown on the Farm: Yasmani Grandal makes his first rehab start and Oscar Colas is named to the Futures Game.Around MLB: New York Yankees are the first team to reach 60 wins, and the Baltimore Orioles are suddenly 40-44. 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.

Record date: 7/6/2022Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox series loss to the Minnesota Twins. Why their postseason hopes are still flickering and how morale would improve if the team could sweep Detroit this weekend.They also hand our their first-half grades for 2022. As expected, they are not great, but there are areas where they see hope for improvement. While there are parts of this franchise that desperately needs a refresh. 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.

On today's episode: The Rain Poured The Offense was Poor Minors Out The Door 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.