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

Rundown

• [Intro] Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz shares the news that Luis Robert Jr. is out with a hamstring strain. The odds don't look great for Robert to play again in 2025, but Getz also comments about his upcoming $20 million club option.
• [5:17] After Getz speaks, Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus comment about Robert's injury. How do you assess his 2025 season? Any chance that Jerry Reinsdorf changes his mind about picking up Robert's club option?
• [19:09] For the first 16 innings, the series was going great for the White Sox. Then Kansas City blew them away in the last 11 innings resulting in another series loss for the White Sox.
• [23:30] What to make of the FIP and ERA discrepancy for Grant Taylor.
• [31:02] Martin Perez is dealing since returning from injury
• [34:48] An updated look at the White Sox home run leaderboard
• [37:55] Miguel Vargas is a double machine thanks to putting in the effort
• [39:43] The Sox Machine Fantasy Baseball league enters the postseason
• [41:46] Series Preview: New York Yankees. Why the White Sox pitchers will feel the heat facing Yankees hitters, and the return of Carlos Rodon
• [58:09] 2026 MLB Schedule release featuring an announcement of a Sox Machine Meetup for August 7 and 8, 2026 in Chicago.

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

Rundown

• [Intro] Audio from White Sox manager Will Venable about tracking progress in his first season, and how Colson Montgomery has adjusted to life in the major leagues. Montgomery shared why staying short to the ball has been fueling his early success.
• [5:27] Speaking of Montgomery, he's hit a home run in three consecutive games, and the White Sox have scored 45 runs in their last six games. If the White Sox, who are averaging 5.45 runs per game post All-Star Break, are a legit five runs per game offense does that change the rebuild trajectory?
• [32:09] With a lot of attention on the offense, it's nice to see Davis Martin post good outings in back-to-back starts.
• [36:46] According to Bob Nightengale, the 2026 MLB schedule will be released on Tuesday.
• [38:00] Series Preview: Kansas City Royals. Surprise! It's the same pitching matchups as last week. Does that mean we'll see more runs scored by the White Sox?
• [44:23] Around MLB: Zach Wheeler injury, the Houston Astros keep getting away with it, and the Colorado Rockies progress to avoid worst team ever.

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

Rundown

• [Intro] The series in Atlanta was weird in that the White Sox scored 23 runs in two games, but then got shutout. Also, they lost a game with a huge lead despite scoring 10 runs. Perhaps most alarming is that the White Sox pitching staff is running on fumes. With games in the next 17 days, is there anyone in Charlotte or Birmingham that can help?
• [17:48] A recap of the White Sox hot hitting performances in the last week
• [19:27] Series Preview: Minnesota Twins
• [22:07] Who has the better three-year outlook? The Minnesota Twins or Chicago White Sox?
• [43:05] Around MLB: Are the Kansas City Royals a serious postseason contender?

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

Rundown

• [Intro] Chicago White Sox director of hitting, Ryan Fuller, joins the show to chat with James Fegan about what to expect from the bridge league prospects. The conversation touches on what attributes the White Sox are now looking for from perspective prospects, what metrics are important to Fuller, and how he thinks about the recent draftees.
• [31:21] Recap of the Savannah Bananas playing at Rate Field over the weekend
• [42:17] A quick look at the White Sox home run leaderboard. Will Lenyn Sosa lead the Sox in home runs this season?
• [46:20] Series Preview: Atlanta Braves
• [54:03] Around MLB: Dodgers big statement sweep over the Padres, and the Rockies might avoid 121 losses after all.

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

Rundown

• [Intro] Martin Perez returns to the White Sox since his injury in mid-April. Where is he at physically and what's the game plan for Perez in the last seven weeks of 2025 season? James Fegan shares what he learned from the clubhouse and Jim Margalus likes the idea on paper of Perez piggy backing off Shane Smith starts. Until there's more injuries or the combination is too redundant that it hurts other games.
• [10:30] Speaking of Smith, he's looked strong in his last two outings. What's working for him and how many more innings will he throw before being shutdown?
• [16:56] Josh Nelson is asking to ban all future references of Andrew Vaughn on the podcast
• [19:01] Edgar Quero is trying out a torpedo bat to help improve his numbers against RHP. It serves a good time to check in on his progress, and how much further with development both Quero and Kyle Teel have to go.
• [33:58] Latest information regarding to the Savannah Bananas visiting Rate Field
• [36:14] Series Preview: Kansas City Royals. Our thoughts about Sean Burke's 2025 season as he sets a new career high in innings.
• [46:23] Around MLB: Why the San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers is must see TV this weekend

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

Rundown

• [Intro] After losing another series to Cleveland dropping to 8-22 vs. AL Central, are the Chicago White Sox concerned about their division record? Or is it still too soon in the rebuild cycle to be overly worried?
• [5:21] Plenty of roster transactions for the White Sox this past weekend as they are running out of fresh arms. What's the plan to help manager Will Venable have enough arms to finish 2025?
• [13:31] Did you know that Lenyn Sosa now has an above average wRC+ in 2025? Despite his overly aggressive approach, Sosa appears to be hitting well enough to merit being considered as a regular going into 2026.
• [28:45] Fan question about Colson Montgomery and if this is the best rookie position player season since Jose Abreu?
• [40:27] Farm Report from Jim Margalus as he visits the Winston-Salem Dash.
• [44:59] Series Preview: Detroit Tigers. Can the White Sox avoid giving up a home run to Kerry Carpenter?
• [54:13] Around MLB: Jen Pawol breaks the gender barrier, trouble in the Big Apple, and the Boston Red Sox keep piling wins after dealing Rafael Devers

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

Rundown

• [Intro] Surprise! The Chicago White Sox lead Major League Baseball in home runs hit since the All-Star Break. Has the organization finally embraced Ball In Air offense?
• [9:55] Following up with James Fegan's column about key metrics to track for the rest of 2025, Luis Robert Jr. did well to hit fastballs against Seattle's pitchers.
• [15:59] Meanwhile, maybe we should pay more attention to Colson Montgomery's contact rate.
• [21:56] Roman Anthony signed a eight-year contract extension with Boston. Should the White Sox start considering extension options with Colson Montgomery?
• [31:31] Opposing left-handed batters are still feasting off Jonathan Cannon. What's the solution for Cannon and the White Sox?
• [38:36] Why is Josh Rojas still on the roster?
• [48:39] Series Preview: Cleveland Guardians. Can Cleveland catch Detroit in the standings?

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

Rundown

• [Intro] Colson Montgomery is one of the league leaders in RBI post All-Star Break and has seven home runs in his first 25 games. How is Montgomery doing this after a dismal season in AAA? Maybe the source of this swing in development can be attributed to the new bat Montgomery is using?
• [15:43] Miguel Vargas is heading to the IL. What does this mean for playing time at first base?
• [23:16] Starting pitcher Aaron Civale hasn't allowed an earned run in over 17 innings. Will contender regret not trading for Civale? If he keeps this level of production up, would the White Sox entertain the notion of Civale returning next season?
• [33:44] A Farm Report from Jim Margalus as he visits the Birmingham Barons as they play the Rocket City Trash Pandas.
• [40:26] Series Preview: Seattle Mariners. With Aaron Judge hurt, is Cal Raleigh the American League MVP frontrunner?
• [50:45] Around MLB: Playing a game inside a NASCAR track, Lucas Giolito is dealing, and the Miami Marlins are .500