This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Sox Machine 20th Anniversary Group Tickets
Saturday, August 8th - 6:10 PM CT: Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox
Ticket link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/2026SoxMachineMeetup

Tickets are $39.51 per person

Rundown

• [Intro] Recap of the Chicago White Sox series win against their inner-city rival, the Chicago Cubs. Hear from Will Venable, Colson Montgomery, Edgar Quero, and Tristan Peters.
• [5:37] Jim Margalus joins the show, and after the White Sox finish 7-2 in this homestand, is it time to start believing in the White Sox? They have the fourth best record currently in the American League and seemingly getting key contributions from everyone.
• [19:30] The White Sox offense has been clicking as they've scored five or more runs in six consecutive games. What might be the biggest surprise is how many home runs they've already hit.
• [25:19] A shoutout to Sox Machine subscribers, new and old, as we hit a milestone and earned enough to send James Fegan to the All-Star game to report from the festivities.
• [30:32] Speaking of All-Star, Davis Martin was outstanding again on Saturday.
• [36:54] Seranthony Dominguez coughed up another lead on Sunday. Is it time to start worrying about Dominguez as the closer?
• [40:17] MiLB Talk: What to make of Jacob Gonzalez?
• [47:51] Seattle Mariners series preview: What to watch during Noah Schultz's start, and can the White Sox offense hit Bryan Woo?
• [51:22] Around MLB: Big series as the Brewers vs. Cubs and Dodgers vs. Padres begin this week.

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Sox Machine 20th Anniversary Group Tickets
Saturday, August 8th - 6:10 PM CT: Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox
Ticket link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/2026SoxMachineMeetup

Tickets are $39.51 per person

Rundown

• [Intro] The Chicago White Sox are riding high extending their winning streak to five games, and are 22-21 after sweeping the Kansas City Royals. What do we make of the White Sox being above .500 at this stage of the 2026 season? We know why this team could stumble, but in what ways can the White Sox continue to overachieve.
• [10:34] Bottom of the lineup chaos
• [16:46] Many random, good things happened for the White Sox this week against Kansas City. Highlighted by Derek Hill saving the day, and Randal Grichuk big four RBI game.
• [20:27] Recapping the pitching performance against the Royals and thinking out load what is ailing Noah Schultz.
• [28:30] The start of our Crosstown Classic preview
• [30:56] Manager Will Venable provides an update on Kyle Teel and his non-availability for this weekend series.
• [34:30] Pitching probables for White Sox vs. Cubs
• [36:47] Can Sean Burke start the series on the right foot?
• [38:43] Is Saturday's start going to be the national launch pad for Davis Martin?
• [43:44] One matchup to watch: Seranthony Dominguez vs. the Cubs power left-handed bats.

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Sox Machine 20th Anniversary Group Tickets
Saturday, August 8th - 6:10 PM CT: Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox
Ticket link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/2026SoxMachineMeetup

Tickets are $39.51 per person

Rundown:

• [Intro] The Chicago White Sox fought hard on Sunday to comeback and win the series against Seattle. Now 19-21, one game back in the AL Central and tied for a wild card spot, does being surprise early contenders change the process in how Chris Getz and the front office approach this season?
• [5:37] How are the White Sox players feeling about their recent play?
• [8:27] The rehab play for Kyle Teel
• [12:56] Miguel Vargas had a big weekend against Seattle. With his increase in offensive production, the White Sox have found themselves a solid middle of the order.
• [19:14] Can three hitters carry a team's home run production effectively?
• [22:56] Series preview: Kansas City Royals
• [29:29] First Quarter Grades: Offense
• [35:19] First Quarter Grades: Defense
• [40:21] First Quarter Grades: Starting Pitchers
• [47:46] First Quarter Grades: Bullpen
• [54:35] First Quarter Grades: Overall
• [60:34] Around MLB: SF Giants and Minnesota Twins early struggles

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