Sox Machine

10h ago

This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Our initial reaction to the Chicago White Sox signing Munetaka Murakami [16:24] What Murakami is bringing to the White Sox: big power and a healthy walk rate [20:16] What are Murakami's red flags? Contact rate is eye-opening that drives a high strikeout rate. Is it possible for the White Sox hitting team can help Murakami make adjustments before arriving to Spring Training? [29:54] 2026 Steamer projections for Murakami. If he meets those projections, is that a good enough outcome for the White Sox? [33:42] What does the Murakami signing mean for Lenyn Sosa, Curtis Mead, and Bryan Ramos? [41:51] Now with Murakami into the fold, Josh Nelson makes the case for the White Sox to NOT trade Luis Robert Jr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

5d ago

This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] A behind the scenes retelling of what it was like being at the MLB Draft Lottery and speaking with White Sox personal afterwards. [10:38] A week after the Winter Meetings, and not much has changed for the White Sox. [14:06] A deep dive into the White Sox new Rule 5 draftees: Jedixson Paez and Alexander Alberto. What is their arsenal and how could the White Sox use them in 2026. Do they have enough staying power to last at least 90 days, or are they at risk of being returned to sender? [32:20] It's been a pretty quiet offseason for the White Sox, but we know they have work to do filling out the 40-man roster. We guess at what the next move is. [37:34] Around MLB: Pretty busy day for the free agent reliever market on Tuesday. Are we surprised the White Sox weren't more involved? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 10

This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Chicago White Sox will have the #1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Hear from Chris Getz and Mike Shirley's reaction to the news. Sox Machine's Josh Nelson lays out the upcoming outlook for the White Sox draft efforts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 9

This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Baseball America's JJ Cooper joins Jim Margalus to share how the MLB Draft Lottery works, and previews the upcoming Rule 5 Draft, which the White Sox should be making another selection on Wednesday. [18:40] Anthony Kay is officially with the Chicago White Sox, and he shared with James Fegan why he picked the organization in his return to the majors. [21:35] Courtney Finnicum of Baseball Isn't Boring talks about her first Winter Meetings experience and latest gossip with the Kyle Teel trade interest from Boston. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 9

This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Guest: Mike Ferrin, MLB Network Radio Rundown [Intro] Audio from Chris Getz who holds court in Monday's Winter Meetings. He talks about maintaining the current course, if he believes there's a contending core being built with players currently in hand, and what the White Sox have achieved in his three years as general manager. [6:16] Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio joins the show again to talk about the current Winter Meetings vibes. If there is a big move to be made, why it could be the Washington Nationals making big trade news. What Ferrin thinks about the White Sox, and who fans should know about in the upcoming draft class ahead of Tuesday's lottery. [28:55] Jim Margalus joins Josh Nelson as they hash out what they learned today. Yes, they can see where the White Sox are making improvements, and Getz may have a good long-term plan in place. But once again, a White Sox general manager speaks with no pressure to lose their job, as there are no set expectations. That might work internally at 35th and Shields, but that notion doesn't fly with Chicago White Sox fans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 8

This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] The Sox Machine House in Orlando is setup and ready to cover the Winter Meetings. Sharing what we are hoping to learn from Chris Getz and Will Venable in their media scrums. [9:27] Jeff Kent is going to the Hall of Fame, but with Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens missing the voting cutoff again, will they ever make it? [17:55] Around MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates offer Kyle Schwarber a four-year contract, what are the Minnesota Twins trying to accomplish, and the Chicago Cubs kicking the tires on a couple of third base free agents. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 5

This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Hello, Anthony Kay. The Chicago White Sox add to their starting rotation by signing Kay to a two year, $12 million contract ($5 million in 2026, $5 million in 2027, $2 million buyout or $10 million mutual option in 2028). What should White Sox fans expect from Kay, and how much risk does this signing carry? [15:57] 2025 Winter Meetings Preview: It appears the biggest storyline for the White Sox in Orlando is Luis Robert Jr. Could he be traded? Does it make sense to trade him now? [31:23] Revisiting the White Sox shopping list and guessing how many items they check off next week. [35:55] Who are interesting targets for the White Sox in the Rule 5 draft [44:32] Around MLB: Our guess in the biggest deal made during the Winter Meetings Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 1

This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Dylan Cease signs with the Toronto Blue Jays for a seven year, $210 million contract. Our thoughts about the new deal for an old friend of the White Sox, and a look at how well ex-Aces for the franchise have fared after being traded. [19:18] Ethan Katz is joining the Houston Astros coaching staff. Why he's still well received around MLB. [24:16] With Bo Jackson turning 63 years old, it got Josh Nelson thinking about how he was too young to appreciate his stardom. If possible, he would travel back in time to see Jackson in his prime athletic dominance. Flipping over to the White Sox, which former player would the Sox Machine crew travel back in time to watch? [38:20] Is Pope Leo starting to get tired of receiving White Sox themed gifts? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.