Sox Machine

The worst kept secret in Chicago is the White Sox are not calling up Luis Robert after the Charlotte Knights season is over. So why are they so sensitive and requiring video to be taken down when Frank Thomas reports it? We examine the odd handling of the situation by the White Sox and how they may be alone in manipulating service time in 2019. Plus, a look at Dylan Cease's first 10 starts, and preview White Sox vs. Braves. Presented by SeatGeek 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: Twins beat up the White Sox, again, 8-2Today: Dylan Cease vs. Jose BerriosDown on the Farm: Luis Robert and Andrew Vaughn hit homersAround MLB: Cubs gain a game on the Cardinals in NL Central, and the AL Wild Card remains tight  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.

Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox offense drags down Lucas Giolito. PREVIEW: Ross Detwiler looks to prolong the magic. MINORS: Zack Collins hits his 19th dinger. MLB NEWS: The Royals owner looks to sell. 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: TONIGHT: Lucas Giolito tries to topple the Twins for the second time in as many weeks. ON THE FARM: The Knights can't reduce their magic number, and the Dash can't score. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Jose Ramirez undergoes surgery, the Cardinals create some space in the NL Central, and Oakland runs up the score on Kansas City. 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.

Guests: Craig Edwards, FanGraphs             Joey Mellows, Baseball BritA jam-packed episode as Josh and Jim discuss the merit of RBIs and if Jose Abreu reaching 100 is still a significant milestone. (31:11) Craig Edwards of FanGraphs joins the show for the first time to discuss the correlation between MLB Payrolls and a team's winning percentage. (50:05) Joey Mellows, known as Baseball Brit on Twitter, is on a once-in-a-lifetime trip visiting every MLB stadium and being at a game in 162 days. He shares his amazing experience and why he prefers Guaranteed Rate Field over Wrigley Field. Presented by SeatGeek 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: Rick Hahn spoke to the media about Luis Robert's status and competing in 2020. On the field, Yoan Moncada and James McCann provided the power while Ross Detwiler pitched his best game with the White Sox. Tonight: Lance Lynn vs. Dylan CeaseDown on the Farm: Nick Madrigal had a big night at the plate, and Andrew Vaughn hit his 2nd home run with the Dash.Around MLB: Cubs, Cardinals, and Nationals all win to keep the races in the NL Central and Wild Card tight.  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.

Lucas Giolito pitched another masterful performance against Minnesota. With his turnaround in 2019, how close is Giolito to earning the title of "Ace"? Where does he sit for the American League Cy Young award?  Plus, breaking down Rick Renteria's comments about his lineups, Jose Abreu trying to leverage Jerry Reinsdorf to getting a new deal done, and preview White Sox vs. Rangers four-game series. Presented by SeatGeek 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: A Jose Abreu error opened the floodgates en route to a 14-4 loss in Minnesota. TODAY: Lucas Giolito and Jake Odorizzi square off in the rubber match. ON THE FARM: A great night for Charlotte, and a perfect day for Yolbert Sanchez. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Chris Sale is done for the year, more two-homer games and some changes in the league leaderboard. 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.

Here's the rundown: RECAP: Jose Abreu lifts the Sox over the Twins. PREVIEW: Reynaldo Lopez looks to bounce back. MINORS: Luis Robert goes deep again. MLB NEWS: Carlos Carrasco returns to the mound. 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.

With Steve Stone on vacation, it was a cast of characters joining Jason Benetti in the broadcast booth. We share our favorites moments, including Bill Walton’s one-liners, and explore how the White Sox could attempt to do this again in the future. Other topics: Evan Marshall and the White Sox bullpen fading (19:21) Paul Sullivan’s column about Rick Hahn’s comments about White Sox twitter (25:51) Twins series preview (36:53) Jonathan Lee’s report from Charlotte (43:41) MiLB Report (62:00) P.O. Sox (64:00) 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.

Recorded: 8/15/2019A rare pregame edition of Sox Machine Live! as the White Sox visit Anaheim. Topics: - Why is Welington Castillo still with the White Sox?- Ivan Nova's second-half surge. Would the White Sox entertain the idea of bringing him back?- Can Reynaldo Lopez keep his terrific second-half performance going against the Angels?- The Wonders of Mike TroutPresented by SeatGeek 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.

Yesterday: James McCann was the hero hitting the go-ahead Grand SlamTonight: Andrew Heaney vs. Reynaldo LopezDown on the Farm: Zack Collins had a monster nightAround MLB: Dodgers and Yankees reach 81 wins, and the Phillies blast the Cubs 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.

Here's the rundown: RECAP: Cy Nova dominates, as the Sox split a doubleheader with Houston. PREVIEW: Cy Detwiler tries his hand against the Astros today. MILB: Nick Madrigal and Luis Robert both snap their slumps in a big way. MLB NEWS: Cleveland and Minnesota swap spots in the AL Central again. 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 and Astros were rained out, leaving the 2020 schedule as the most exciting thing going. TODAY: A straight doubleheader with the Astros. ON THE FARM: The top three affiliates were off, so you'll have to settle for low-level excitement. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Indians are back in first place, and the Yankees just won't leave the Orioles alone. 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: Paul Seiler, Executive Director, USA BaseballJosh and Jim recap the weekend series against Oakland. Reynaldo Lopez and Lucas Giolito were good, but the offense wasn't and is now the worst offense in MLB during the second half. Is help coming to improve these numbers? Our guest this week is Paul Seiler, Executive Director of USA Baseball who recently just hired Joe Girardi to manage Team USA in Olympic qualifying. Could we see any White Sox prospects play for Team USA? Plus, your questions in P.O. Sox. Yes, we address Rick Hahn's talking points. Presented by SeatGeek and Wix.com 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.

Yesterday: MLB announces that the White Sox and Yankees will be playing a regular-season game at the Field of Dreams next year. Today: Mike Fiers vs. Ross DetwilerDown on the farm: Keith Law's scouting reports on Luis Robert and Nick Madrigal as Robert homers again in AAAAround MLB: Cleveland has trimmed the AL Central lead to just one game and Chris Sale strikes out 13.  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.

Recorded 8-7-2019The White Sox have won 5 of their last 7 games thanks to Jose Abreu and Tim Anderson having good weeks. Will this springboard them to having a good month in August? Also, what's going on with Eloy Jimenez at the plate? Ivan Nova is pitching much better, and a preview of the Oakland A's series and the next 30 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.

Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox split a doubleheader in Detroit PREVIEW: Ivan Nova tries to lock down a series victory MINORS: Collins goes deep for Charlotte MLB: Zack Greinke debuts for Houston 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 made Tigers pitchers work harder than Lucas Giolito had to work in a lengthy 7-3 victory. TODAY: The Sox and Tigers play two, with Dylan Cease looking for win No. 2, and Hector Santiago makes his return. ON THE FARM: With three affiliates idle, Lenyn Sosa steals the spotlight. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Twins extend their lead, the Yankees set a record, Jonathan Villar hit for the cycle, and the Cubs survive Marcus Semien. 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.

Josh and Jim recap the weekend in Philadelphia that featured a weird 15-inning game, more poor decisions from Rick Renteria, and an offensive explosion on Sunday. With 53 games remaining, it's time to check on where the White Sox are in making their attempt to transition from rebuilder to contender. How many players can they count on within the current 25-man and minor league affiliates to be 2+ WAR players in 2020? Plus, the Minor League Report, and your questions in P.O. Sox. Presented by SeatGeek and Wix.com  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.