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5 Free Agent Outfielder Targets for Chicago White Sox

MLB Free Agency officially begins, and it features an underwhelming hitters' class. Which five bats do Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus think are the best fits for the Chicag

Nov 3
54 min

5 Free Agent Starting Pitcher Targets for Chicago White Sox

As Major League Baseball shifts into offseason mode, Sox Machine's Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus look at 5 potential free-agent targets to help the Chicago White Sox impro

Oct 30
33 min

White Sox News: New MLB Draft Director, John Schriffen Out, Latest Stadium Gossip

Lots to catch up on as the Milwaukee Brewers won the 2026 World Series in five games. The Chicago White Sox hired Matt Roffe to lead MLB Draft efforts. The White Sox

Oct 30
52 min

5 White Sox Not Coming Back

In Josh Nelson's upcoming Offseason Plan Project on Sox Machine, he technically shares seven players who are not returning, but four are grouped into two boats: backup ca

Oct 26
45 min

2026/27 Chicago White Sox Offseason Plan Project

With the World Series beginning, it's time to launch Sox Machine's Offseason Plan Project (OPP). If you're new to the OPP, step into the role of Chicago White Sox GM. Wit

Oct 23
47 min

2026 White Sox Roster Quiz

It's the annual quiz to name every player who appeared in a Chicago White Sox game in 2026. The total list includes 59 players who played at least one game. Link to play

Oct 22
42 min

White Sox 3 Offseason Dilemmas

New podcast discussing in depth the Chicago White Sox three offseason dilemmas: What to do with Colson Montgomery? Should Sox sign a contract extension with Munetaka

Oct 19
46 min

White Sox Business: Justin Ishbia talks South Loop plans and possible new TV announcer

Future Chicago White Sox owner/steward Justin Ishbia spoke publicly for the first time since The Railyards renderings were released. Sox Machine's Josh Nelson attended an

Oct 17
42 min

White Sox News: Chris Getz end of season presser and Chase Meidroth is a Gold Glove finalist

Summary: Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz hosts his end-of-season press conference. He outlines his thoughts on the 2026 season, how the team will approach th

Oct 15
32 min

2026 Chicago White Sox Season Recap

Now that the 2026 season is over, the Sox Machine crew recaps how the postseason ended. What lessons can we learn from this season? Favorite moments of 2026 and White Sox

Oct 13
53 min

Sox Machine Live: ALDS Game 4 Postgame

There will be a Game 5 as the Chicago White Sox pitching staff collapses in the 6th inning as they lose 9-5 to the Guardians. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGee

Oct 9
28 min

Sox Machine Live: ALDS Game 3 Postgame

The Cleveland Guardians ran away with Game 3, keeping their season alive with a 9-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Postgame show streaming from Chicago’s Ramova Th

Oct 8
32 min

Sox Machine Live: ALDS Game 2 Postgame Show

Chicago White Sox come back to win 4-3 against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the ALDS. They are one win away from reaching the ALCS. Use our code for 10% off you

Oct 6
30 min

Sox Machine Live: ALDS Game 1 Postgame Show

The Sox Machine ALDS Game 1 Postgame show is streaming live from the Ramova Theater. Recapping the Chicago White Sox, 3-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Start yo

Oct 3
34 min

2026 American League Division Series Preview: Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians

Summary: The American League Division Series begins on October 3rd between division rivals, the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians. The matchup was very even durin

Oct 2
43 min

2026 AL Wild Card Recap: Chicago White Sox advance to ALDS

Summary: After a four-run first inning and Chase Meidroth's backbreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning, the Chicago White Sox win Game 2, 7-3. Now they advance to t

Oct 1
40 min

2026 AL Wild Card Recap: Chicago White Sox win Game 1, 6-3 vs. Houston

Summary: ABC 7 Sports Reporter/Anchor Marshall Harris joins the show to recap the Chicago White Sox's 6-3 Game 1 victory over the Houston Astros in the 2026 American Leag

Sep 30
44 min

Chicago White Sox 2026 Wild Card Preview

Summary: The Chicago White Sox finish the 2026 season at 84-78 and now prepare for their Wild Card matchup against Houston. Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus share their thoug

Sep 28
49 min

Munetaka Murakami heating up at the right time

Summary: So the livestream didn't work. Here's the recorded version of Sox Machine Live as the Chicago White Sox won, 6-1 on Friday night. Munetaka Murakami hit two home

Sep 26
25 min

Chicago White Sox are going to the postseason!

Summary: After beating the Kansas City Royals, 9-1, the Chicago White Sox have clinched a postseason berth. The offense looks on track; David Sandlin was huge in his star

Sep 25
51 min

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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Jim, Josh and James have a good balance of takes for White Sox fans. My sense is that Josh is generally more optimistic, Jim is the straight man, and James is a bit of a cynic (in a good way). I like that James is a legit beat writer who is around the clubhouse and occasionally goes on the road with the team. It’s good to get an inside perspective on things that is from a more neutral source than the “official” podcast or Merkin.

Dhrknks · Dec 2025

Josh Jim and James do the impossible - they make me want to hear about the White Sox. They even manage to keep relatively sanguine about this horror show in the process. James’ deep analysis delivered with tongue in cheek black humor has been a fortuitous addition. Lots of content and plenty of rueful humor.

mcgowow · Jul 2025

New to baseball and these guys do a good job not getting too into the weeds with whats going on. Keeps me informed

Ricardo_1223 · Mar 2024

I like the format and structure of this podcast. The analysis is good and they strike the right mix of qualitative assessments with advanced stats to understand and explain what’s happening with the team. Jim Margalus is great and always has thoughtful insights to break down the current issues the Sox are facing. However…I find Josh Nelson pretty hard to listen to. His analysis is good, but he has some speaking mannerisms that are truly grating. He almost always says the full name of the team including the city, and frequently adds the year, so that the phrase “two thousand and twenty three Chicago White Sox” is spoken many times per episode, often multiple times in the same sentence. No normal fan talks that way – just say “the White Sox” or “this year’s team” or something! It’s a White Sox podcast and it’s obvious from the context that you’re talking about the current team. If you say “the Sox” instead of “two thousand and twenty three Chicago White Sox” no one is going to think you’re talking about the 1986 Red Sox. Similarly, he almost always says the full name of the players “Lucas Giolito” or “Luis Robert Jr.” instead of just the last name or even just saying “him”. It’s a weirdly formal way of speaking, and I find it distracting and really off-putting. The recent trade episodes were an example of how this is especially painful as he continues to say “Chicago White Sox” and “Los Angeles Angels” and “Lucas Giolito” throughout the episode.

DJ Lem Lem · Jul 2023

Some really good info and topics. Lots of knowledge from both Josh and Jim. However! They really need to edit this podcast because at times it’s borderline unlistenable. Particularly when Jim “you know” can’t get a thought across concisely or goes off on nonsensical tangent. 5 stars if they edited prior to release. I still keep listening, but forward 15 seconds sometimes when Jim is talking.

mnhtrs · Jan 2023

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