2018 1st Half Recap Part I: Grading the White Sox after 81 games

14: Dash, Davidson and Drama: Guest: Joe Weil, the voice of the Winston-Salem Dash The rundown: * Chicago White Sox wrap up the first month of the season with Matt Davidson leading the offense. Is his performance a mirage? * We discuss what happened with Tim Anderson and Salvador Perez, and how players should handle on the field issues like this in the future. * Our feature story is a deep dive look at the Winston-Salem Dash with broadcaster Joe Weil. He shares his insight on Dane Dunning, Dylan Cease, the outfield logjam, and how new manager Omar Vizquel handles it all. by Sox Machine

77 min listen

Sox Machine Live!: Lucas Giolito and James Shields bounce back: Recorded: 5/2/2018 The rundown: * Even though the White Sox lost both games against St. Louis we saw good starts from Lucas Giolito and James Shields. We discuss what has been working for them and which pitches to watch for in upcoming starts to see if this success will continue. * Yoan Moncada is banged up. Should manager Rick Renteria give him a break? * Who should close games for the White Sox moving forward: Nate Jones or Joakim Soria? * Preview the upcoming series against the Minnesota Twins Presented by SeatGeek by Sox Machine

35 min listen

White Sox Wake Up Call: June 1, 2018: Rundown: * Tonight starts a three-game series as the Milwaukee Brewers come into town. * The White Sox minor league affiliates all won thanks to three terrific starting performances. * Around the league, Clayton Kershaw is back, and the National League race is still a tight one. by Sox Machine

10 min listen

17: A Home Series Win!: Guests: Joe Ostrowski, 670 the score Trevor Wilt, Kannapolis Intimidators The Rundown: * The Chicago White Sox won a home series! After starting 3-15 at GRF, the White Sox won 3 out of 4 against the Texas Rangers as we recap the great performance from Reynaldo Lopez. * 670 the Score's Joe Ostrowski brings his insight about the Supreme Court's historic ruling that allows states to open up sports gambling. * Kannapolis Intimidators PxP Trevor Wilt joins the show to share his thoughts about Carlos Rodon's rehab start and the Intimidators torrid pace. by Sox Machine

63 min listen

15: MLB Draft Preview with Jim Callis: Guest: Jim Callis, MLBPipeline.com The Rundown: * We recap the weekend bringing back The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly as the White Sox have their worst start to a season since 1948. * Our good friend, Jim Callis, joins the show to share his thoughts about the upcoming MLB Draft and who would be a good fit for the White Sox at pick 4\. Plus, his thoughts about a potential Michael Kopech call up and which prospects are rising up the rankings board. * Of course, we answer your questions in P.O. Sox including one about who would be a good choice as the White Sox radio play-by-play commentator. Presented by SeatGeek. Save $10 off tickets using promo code MACHINE - both for new and existing users. by Sox Machine

85 min listen

$15: MLB Draft Preview with Jim Callis: Guest: Jim Callis, MLBPipeline.com The Rundown: * We recap the weekend bringing back The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly as the White Sox have their worst start to a season since 1948. * Our good friend, Jim Callis, joins the show to share his thoughts about the upcoming MLB Draft and who would be a good fit for the White Sox at pick 4\. Plus, his thoughts about a potential Michael Kopech call up and which prospects are rising up the rankings board. * Of course, we answer your questions in P.O. Sox including one about who would be a good choice as the White Sox radio play-by-play commentator. Presented by SeatGeek. Save $10 off tickets using promo code MACHINE - both for new and existing users.$

Sox Machine Live!: Crushed in Cleveland: Recorded: 5/30/2018 Rundown: * Jose Abreu gets frustrated * Lessons learned from Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez starts against Cleveland * Is Tim Anderson finding his groove? * What’s the cause of Yoan Moncada’s slump in May? * Preview the upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers by Sox Machine

44 min listen

White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 9, 2018: Good morning, White Sox fans. Here's what's in today's Wake-Up Call: * The Sox will still be searching for their first series win against a team that isn't the Royals after [a disheartening loss to the Pirates](https://www.soxmachine.com/2018/05/09/pirates-10-white-sox-6-fast-start-fizzles-as-giolito-bullpen-cant-hold-lead/) on Tuesday night. [* At least the Barons are still good](https://www.soxmachine.com/2018/05/09/pirates-10-white-sox-6-fast-start-fizzles-as-giolito-bullpen-cant-hold-lead/) * The Dash, too. * James Paxton throws a no-hitter, Dylan Bundy can't get anybody out, all AL Central teams are under .500 and there are two AL East teams at 25-10. by Sox Machine

9 min listen

White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 23, 2018: Good morning. Here's what's in your White Sox Wake-Up Call: * The White Sox remembered how to hit with runners in scoring position before it was too late, scoring three runs in the eighth for a 3-2 victory over Baltimore. * Dylan Covey gets his first chance at replacing Carson Fulmer tonight. * Alec Hansen returns to action in extended spring training, and Gavin Sheets finally homered. * The Twins are making a run at the .500 Indians, and Cole Hamels showed what the Sox missed by beating the Yankees. by Sox Machine

9 min listen

White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 2, 2018: Good morning. Here's your White Sox Wake-Up Call: * **Last night:** The White Sox defense tried to prop up a shaky bullpen, but the contact Joakim Soria allowed couldn't be flagged down, and he blew the save. * **Down on the farm:** Michael Kopech is tested, Dylan Cease isn't, and the organization hands out awards. * **Around the league:** Late homers aplenty, and Adam Eaton's ankle injury continues to be worse than initially expected. by Sox Machine

11 min listen

White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 1, 2018: Here's your White Sox Wake-Up Call for May 1st: * The White Sox had the day off in preparation for a two-game series against the Cardinals, starting tonight in St. Louis. * Birmingham clubbed their way to an 11-7 victory, as Eloy Jimenez, Zack Collins, and Seby Zavala all joined in on the hit parade. * The Dodgers' pennant defense suffered a major blow with the announcement that Corey Seager will be undergoing Tommy John surgery. by Sox Machine

8 min listen

Sox Machine Live!: Bullpen blows it again: Recorded: 5-9-2018 The Rundown: * The Chicago White Sox struggles continue as Nate Jones gives up a three-run lead in the ninth as the Pittsburgh Pirates sweep the Sox * Is Rick Renteria getting carried away pulling starters during games for not hustling? * Is it time for Eloy Jimenez to face AAA pitching? * Cubs/Sox preview by Sox Machine

39 min listen