Sox Machine

This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first MLB ticket purchase on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox are on a 11-game losing streak as the offense is the worst ever [8:48] Don't blame the White Sox starting pitchers on recent woes as they have pitched like a Top 10 unit the last month [15:47] Approaching the idea of White Sox implementing a Director of Hitting role like Brian Bannister's with pitchers [19:02] Updated White Sox Trade Probabilities Board starting with Garrett Crochet [27:32] Odds Luis Robert Jr. is dealt before deadline? [33:35] Odds Erick Fedde is dealt before deadline? [36:18] Odds Michael Kopech is dealt before deadline? [39:19] Odds Paul DeJong and Tommy Pham are dealt before deadline? [45:20] Chris Getz needs to see more progress from Pedro Grifol and his players before making a final decision on the manager's employment status. What kind of progress does Getz need to see to change his mind? [50:00] Series Preview: Seattle Mariners [55:32] Old Friend Alert: Dylan Cease pitches a no-hitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE. Rundown [Intro] Josh and Jim recap the Kansas City #108ing Road Trip while announcing 2025 destination will be Pittsburgh [10:40] The Chicago White Sox were swept by the Royals as Pedro Grifol is on pace for being the worst manager in franchise history [20:59] One positive is Drew Thorpe continues his surge by extending his quality start streak to five games [24:41] Brooks Baldwin made his MLB debut which was a bit shaky [30:20] Latest trade gossip has one idea which the Dodgers are seeking Garrett Crocket, Luis Robert Jr., and Michael Kopech. While that rumor is far-fetched, the rumor of St. Louis's interest in Erick Fedde is real. [45:27] Series Preview: Texas Rangers [51:44] Around MLB: New MLB Hall of Fame inductees and the Tampa Bay Rays will be getting a new stadium after all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE on Gametime. Record Date: 7/17/2024 Rundown [Intro] White Sox GM Chris Getz is getting busy with roster churn post All-Star break by DFA Martin Maldonado [8:50] With Maldonado now officially out of the picture can Korey Lee get back on track to prove his worth as starting catcher? [15:25] To help with infield depth as Danny Mendick was DFA and Lenyn Sosa optioned back to Charlotte, the White Sox sign Nick Senzel to a major league contract [20:56] Now what with Lenyn Sosa as Charlotte's infield is full? [26:24] 2024 MLB Draft recap with audio from White Sox Director of Amateur Scouting, Mike Shirley. Who was quite adamant about his disdain for the NIL and how it's making his job harder. [43:56] Series Preview: Kansas City Royals [52:38] Jim Margalus visits with former White Sox pitcher Scott Carroll to talk about his experience being on the last Birmingham Barons playoff team and best places to visit in Kansas City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your next ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE. Record Date: 7/14/2024 [Intro] Hello, Hagen Smith. The Chicago White Sox spend their first round pick on the talented left-handed pitcher. There's audio from his introduction press conference but some White Sox fans are upset that the franchise passed on drafting a hitter. Why Smith might be a better bet to meet his potential and the importance of White Sox getting hitters in return for future trades [13:27] Speaking of trades, Garrett Crochet's workload is getting reduced during the All-Star break. How Crochet is buying into the approach and what that means for the upcoming trade market [22:15] Surprise! White Sox make their second selection taking prep SS Caleb Bonemer [26:03] Back to Crochet: What is his new probability of getting dealt before the deadline? [31:00] Luis Robert Jr. is having a strong month of July. How is that impacting his trade market and is Robert ready to be dealt? [41:00] Around MLB as the New York Yankees lose in a weird fashion, the Chicago Cubs are making a mini-run, Sacramento future is murky, and can any of the trio of Boston, Minnesota, or Texas chase down the division leaders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Record Date: 7/11/2024 Rundown [Intro] Michael Kopech pitches an Immaculate Inning thanks to throwing more cutters. Will we finally see Kopech mix up his pitch offerings in upcoming outings? [10:32] Eloy Jimenez is really struggling in his return back from injury. More than 71% of his batted balls are grounders and he hasn't hit a home run since May 14. What will change for Jimenez and could the White Sox move on from Jimenez sooner than later? [18:58] Drew Thorpe has four straight starts of 6+ innings, allowing three hits or fewer, and two runs or fewer. But he's not striking out lots of batters. How is he accomplishing this level of success? [24:13] Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates. How awesome Paul Skenes is and should the Pirates buy at the trade deadline? [35:41] Instead of telling you who we think the White Sox will pick fifth overall, we pick the player we actually want the White Sox to take Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Record Date: 7/7/2024 Rundown [Intro] Colson Montgomery was named to MLB's Futures Game. Montgomery spoke to how his 2024 season has progressed in Charlotte and what he's focusing on. [6:46] Garrett Crochet will be representing the Chicago White Sox at MLB's All-Star Game. Why it's oversimplification that Crochet's success is driven by how dominant his fastball / cutter combo is and why it feels like their are few starts remaining for him in a White Sox uniform prior to the trade deadline. [24:36] What's wrong with Michael Kopech and why he shouldn't be the White Sox closer anymore. [34:03] On a positive note, Lenyn Sosa has been on a roll. Will he continue getting enough runway to prove this hot streak is sustainable? [41:23] Luis Robert Jr. is also on a tear, and Josh pitches a trade partner in the Seattle Mariners. [48:58] Series Preview: Minnesota Twins. Can the White Sox actually win a game this series? [56:09] Around MLB: Chicago Cubs continue to sink, Craig Counsell may have wrecked future manager salaries, the Texas Rangers might be sellers, and the fierce competition for AL MVP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Record Date: 7/3/2024 Rundown [Intro] MLB.com updated their Top 100 Prospect list that features four White Sox prospects [3:53] Why Jim Callis is concerned about Colson Montgomery's season [13:25] The evolution of Garrett Crochet in 2024 and what's fair to ask in a trade [21:08] 2024 MLB Draft Preview: Who are the favorites to go #1 overall? Who won't be available to the White Sox at Pick 5? Why the consensus around MLB is the White Sox taking prep star Konnor Griffin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PSA: Sox Machine & FromThe108 Annual Road Trip is to Kansas City on July 19 to 21. Buy your tickets for the Negro League Museum and Bus Transportation at store.soxmachine.com Rundown [Intro] All about the latest gossip regarding Garrett Crochet's trade status. Why a contract extension was always going to be tricky, why the White Sox want to cash out early with Crochet, and how his trade probability increases to High. [22:32] White Sox vs. Rockies recap: Luis Robert Jr. showing good signs and the trouble of having Paul DeJong batting cleanup [30:51] John Schriffen Minute: Why goofy can be good in the broadcast booth and NBC Sports Chicago needing a panther growl in their sound board [39:18] Cleveland series preview: Triston McKenzie optioned and Erick Fedde's tall task facing Jose Ramirez, Steven Kwan, and Josh Naylor this week [46:24] Around MLB: Home Run Derby new rules, Texas Rangers may add, the Houston Astros are scorching, and what's going on with the Chicago Cubs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first MLB ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Record Date: 6/26/2024 Rundown [Intro] Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs joins the show to discuss how ZiPS views the rest of 2024 for the White Sox. Why Chris Getz should trade Luis Robert Jr. sooner than later as the near future outlook is very hazy and who could use Erick Fedde the most? [28:43] Jonathan Nelson, President and General Manager of the Birmingham Barons, stops by to talk about the Southern League First Half Division Title and the Rickwood Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first MLB ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Record Date: 6/23/2024 Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox lose another series but the Birmingham Barons clinched a postseason berth [3:45] What worked for Drew Thorpe? [6:03] What didn't work for Jonathan Cannon? [8:40] Odd handling of Eloy Jimenez's injury [16:53] LA Dodgers series preview [22:46] P.O. Sox question and answer begins with about possibility of Chris Flexen and Nicky Lopez getting DFA'd after trade deadline [25:45] Which White Sox relievers wouldn't we trade? [26:55] Thoughts about the Cristian Mena and Gregory Santos trades [28:38] How does the White Sox medical staff compare to other teams? [31:47] What has Chris Getz done that has been unquestionably good? [35:37] How is Edgar Quero's catching ability? [39:52] What does Lenyn Sosa's future career look like? [43:07] Which MLB teams will be the surprise sellers at trade deadline? [48:09] How we would change the White Sox outside perspective to lure future free agents? [54:27] Will Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillen do pre and post game show on new RSN? [57:02] Who are the hitters we like for the White Sox to draft after the first round? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices