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Rundown

• [Intro] Sounds from camp include Will Venable, who wishes Munetaka Murakami luck in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Plus, Miguel Vargas is aiming to improve his range at third base. Colson Montgomery shares how camp feels in year two and how he's hoping to improve his first step defensively.
• [6:45] Sam Antonacci continues to hit big home runs. Where is this power coming from?
• [11:59] Edgar Quero is having a great start to spring training. If he continues hitting this well, does that make Venable's job tougher when it comes to giving playing time?
• [18:57] Latest injury updates
• [20:20] A look at Noah Schultz's StatCast data from his first performance
• [24:01] Josh Nelson shares what he saw from watching Roch Cholowsky in the College Baseball Series. How is game-tying home run saved his weekend hitting-wise, but the defense is a clear standout tool. Also, what it was like to watch Grady Emerson play in Frisco, Texas.
• [40:25] With the WBC starting this week, the crew makes their picks to win it all.

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Rundown

• [Intro] Sounds from camp as Shane Smith shares his thoughts about the first spring outing and how the pressure feels different from last year.
• [6:28] This is the final weekend for WBC players before they join their respective countries' squads. Munetaka Murakami's first base defense will be something to watch as he's still getting used to the position.
• [14:47] Lenyn Sosa will get more reps at third base to expand his usage and find a way to keep his bat on the roster.
• [18:16] Noah Schultz will be making his first spring appearance. Jim Margalus shares what two things he's going to be watching for in that outing.
• [21:41] First impressions of Anthony Kay, who is throwing harder than expected.
• [26:05] Spring Training injury updates that include Luisangel Acuna needing stitches.
• [31:25] Jerry Reinsdorf turned 90 years old on Wednesday. What would be a suitable gift for him? Also, Jim opines on Steve Stone's interview in the Chicago Sun-Times.
• [40:15] Thanks to our subscribers and supporters, James Fegan was able to provide amazing coverage of the White Sox spring training activity. He's heading home this weekend, but before leaving, James explains why this year's mood is very similar to that back in 2019.

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Rundown

• [Intro] Sounds from camp as Will Venable talks about ABS and the base coaches boxes. Chris Murphy, Mike Vasil, and Sean Burke share how their first pitching appearances went.
• [8:04] First impression with White Sox pitchers
• [12:13] First impression with White Sox hitters
• [15:32] First impression of Munetaka Murakami
• [17:36] First impression of Edgar Quero
• [20:33] Dark horse candidate to make 26-man roster: Tanner McDougal
• [31:54] Dark horse candidate to make 26-man roster: Sam Antonacci
• [38:06] First impression of ABS challenges
• [48:08] Roch Report: After another big weekend vs. ranked TCU, Roch Cholowsky has lived up to the early hype.

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Rundown

• [Intro] Audio from Spring Training media sessions from manager Will Venable and hitting coach Derek Shomon. What impresses Shomon the most about Munetaka Murakami? Also, Everson Pereira seems to be a focus for the coaching staff early in camp.
• [6:50] James Fegan shares the latest intel on what to expect in the first weekend of spring training games. Jim Margalus shares what he's watching early in games against the Cubs, Athletics, and Brewers.
• [14:39] There's been more of a focus on Everson Pereira. Is he a priority in making the 26-man roster?
• [21:47] As we hear more from the pitchers at camp, it seems that Chris Getz is giving as many as 10 players a shot at making the starting rotation. For those that don't make the rotation, how would they fit in a potential eight-man bullpen?
• [35:21] A discussion about Tony Clark's resignation as Executive Director of the MLBPA. Also, a breakdown of how the White Sox union leadership committee works.
• [50:22] Random, but Mountain Dew's Baja Blast is now the official soft drink of MLB. Does anyone drink soda/pop in the White Sox clubhouse? Would Red Bull been a better choice?

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Rundown

• [Intro] Sounds from camp as Will Venable shares what he told the troops in the full squad meeting, why Mike Vasil believes the Chicago White Sox will be good this season, and why trying out for the Sox is a dream come true for Ryan Borucki.
• [7:05] Fantasy Baseball Leagues are open for Sox Machine subscribers. Please visit soxmachine.com for more information.
• [8:34] Munetaka Murakami Mania: how the new White Sox slugger is looking in camp, and if he's a 40 home run hitter, does that change the win/loss projections much?
• [23:36] Welcome back, Erick Fedde. What role does he have with the White Sox in 2026? Was signing Fedde necessary?
• [37:50] The Roch Report: How did Roch Cholowsky fare in his first series of the season? Also, the hysteria is getting a bit too much too early.
• [45:27] Updates coming for the strike zone on baseball broadcasts
• [56:21] Olympic curling update as both the Men's and Women's USA teams are performing well.

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Rundown

• [Intro] The show starts with Keith Law and Jim Margalus revisiting their conversation last year about Colson Montgomery. How things have changed, how some things haven't changed, and what it means heading into the 2026 season.
• [6:51] Law's thoughts about Braden Montgomery and what area of his game needs the most improvement.
• [9:14] The White Sox recent high school picks are showing promise. With Caleb Bonemer, have they figured out how to help teenagers develop? If so, what does that mean for 2025 first-rounder Billy Carlson?
• [15:52] After an impressive Arizona Fall League, is Hagen Smith back?
• [17:40] Why Law needs to see more extension from Noah Schultz, even though that might be a tough ask.
• [23:01] An overall view of the farm system and how Chris Getz's hiring people from outside the organization is helping, but it might be too late for prospects like Jacob Gonzalez.
• [28:42] Law's thoughts about Roch Cholowsky and why he's the top prospect entering the spring.
• [35:31] Questions from Sox Machine subscribers about the impact of ABS and if Law acknowledges an analysis blind spot that he's working on?
• [45:56] The annual book recommendation.

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Rundown

• [Intro] Austin Hays signing is official. Audio from the signing press conference as White Sox GM Chris Getz explains the fit and Hays shares why he picked the White Sox.
• [13:37] 2026 Spring Training Preview: Which White Sox storylines are we following this spring? Munetaka Murakami will command the most attention while the outfield still needs sorting out. How will Colson Montgomery follow up his rookie season? Who will fill out the starting rotation?
• [37:34] Prospect Week wraps up with Jim and James sharing how they feel about the farm system overall.

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Rundown:

• [Intro] Chris Getz pulled off a trade on Sunday as the Chicago White Sox acquired two right-handed pitchers in Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin. Getz shared how long he was working on this trade, the role Hicks will play with the White Sox, and how excited he is about adding another young pitcher like Sandlin.
• [13:18] Jim, James, and Josh break down the trade. Why Sandlin is the big get, how the White Sox bullpen improves, and how refreshing it is to see the front office finally take on bad money for a chance to land a better prospect.
• [32:03] Earlier in the weekend, the White Sox reportedly signed outfielder Austin Hays. A move that convinces Jim to now take the Over on 65.5 wins for the White Sox in 2026, as their Opening Day lineup appears to be much stronger than last year's edition.
• [45:09] Sox Machine is celebrating 20 years covering the White Sox in 2026, with the official anniversary on February 1. Jim shares what it's been like writing about the White Sox daily for two decades.

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