Rundown:

• [Intro] Exciting news at Sox Machine coming next week
• [6:10] With Colson Montgomery optioned to AAA, what are the Chicago White Sox plans at shortstop to start 2025? Will they go with a veteran like Jacob Amaya? Bring back old friend Nicky Lopez? Or is it Chase Meidroth getting the first crack?
• [27:32] Miguel Vargas is batting .400 during Spring Training. Are we buying this performance leading to a productive 2025 campaign?
• [37:34] Sox Machine 32-team fantasy draft is this weekend. Who would you take with the #1 overall pick?
• [45:52] Tampa Bay Rays are backing out of their new stadium proposal. Where will they play after 2025? Can Tampa / St. Pete still be a viable MLB market?

Rundown

[Intro] Colson Montgomery is back thanks to his back spasms calming down. It looks like he's the frontrunner to be Opening Day shortstop, but what if he doesn't pick up his hitting? What if the back barks on him again? Then what's the White Sox plan at shortstop?

[19:08] Position outlook: Outfield. With Andrew Benintendi and Austin Slater doubtful in being ready by Opening Day, what is the White Sox outfield roster looking like?

[26:23] Position outlook: Infield. Lenyn Sosa is having a strong spring and possibly earned himself another shot on the MLB roster. Who else is joining him on the bench? Could Brandon Drury hit himself into a major league contract? Or will someone like Jacob Amaya get the nod just in case Montgomery gets hurt?

[36:59] Best story from camp is the emergence of RHP Shane Smith who is impressing with his 98 MPH fastball. Would the White Sox be better off having Smith be in the rotation over Bryse Wilson?

Rundown

• [Intro] Josh Nelson provides updates on how the White Sox are performing during Spring Training, and latest injury news. Which isn't looking great for the White Sox outfield and Colson Montgomery
• [5:21] Dan Hayes of The Athletic joins to share his insights about the Minnesota Twins. What happened with the fallout of Justin Ishbia pivoting from buying the team? How will the Twins try to keep Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis, and Carlos Correa healthy? Who could earn spots in the Twins starting rotation?

Record Date: 2/24/2025

Rundown

• [Intro] How is Arizona treating James Fegan this week?
• [4:05] How Will Venable is liking or not liking what he is seeing in early game action
• [6:54] White Sox adapting to a new pitching strategy of weird throwing angles
• [12:47] Latest news on White Sox infield position battles with Miguel Vargas getting the nod at third base
• [17:37] What do the White Sox make of Tim Elko?
• [23:44] Jim Margalus joins to share his early observations watching Spring Training games and how it feels like a continuation of 2024
• [35:15] Fun stats from the first three Spring Training games
• [40:24] Oscar Colas getting hit in the face on a fly ball might signify his entire experience with the White Sox
• [46:31] Justin Ishbia buying minority owner shares. What does this mean for near and long-term future for White Sox ownership?

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Guest: Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic

Rundown

• [Intro] Chicago White Sox sign Mike Clevinger to a minor league contract. Listen to White Sox GM Chris Getz explain his reasoning and plans for Clevinger
• [7:05] Reporting from Jon Greenberg and Dan Hayes of The Athletic, Justin Ishbia has stopped his pursuit of buying the Minnesota Twins and now is buying more minority shares of the Chicago White Sox
• [9:06] AL Central Preview begins with the Detroit Tigers as beat reporter Cody Stavenhagen joins the show. He shares how the Tigers offseason went, why Tarik Skubal could be on the trade block, how the offense looks with Gleyber Torres, and manager AJ Hinch's job security.

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Record Date: 2/17/2025

Rundown

• [Intro] Sound clips from White Sox manager Will Venable, and players Andrew Benintendi and Colson Montgomery on the first day of all players reporting for camp
• [8:24] How's Arizona?
• [11:57] Following up from James Fegan's feature about the White Sox Big Data Problem. How the White Sox identified and addressed these gaps, what the desired outcome is, and how it could lead to a new way the organization moves forward. Perhaps the days of having a Top 10 payroll are still ways away, but can the White Sox emulate a team like the Milwaukee Brewers?
• [50:41] College Baseball Opening Day recap: James got a chance to watch Oregon State in-person and Josh shares hit thoughts from the Shriners College Showdown tournament in Arlington, Texas
• [61:27] Around MLB: Detroit Tigers miss out on signing Alex Bregman and Mike Trout is moving to right field

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Guest: Keith Law, The Athletic

Rundown

• [Intro] Soundbites from White Sox GM Chris Getz and manager Will Venable after first day of Spring Training
• [5:12] Jim Margalus has his annual chat with The Athletic's Keith Law about the White Sox farm system. Where the system sits today, why they need more talent, what Law needs to see from Colson Montgomery to restore some faith, and the intriguing Noah Schultz

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Rundown

• [Intro] Does entering the camp feel differently with new manager in 2025 than in 2023?
• [7:32] Spring storyline: How does Luis Robert Jr. look?
• [10:57] Spring storyline: Is Colson Montgomery ready for the majors?
• [13:32] Spring storyline: Can Brian Bannister and Ethan Katz find magic with unlocking starting pitcher potential?
• [18:04] Fantasy Baseball PSA
• [18:50] New faces joining White Sox camp in Brandon Eisert and Brandon Drury
• [26:41] Opening Day Eve live podcast PSA
• [27:40] Position battle: Shortstop
• [32:16] Position battle: Second Base
• [38:17] Position battle: Third Base
• [48:40] Pittsburgh Road Trip PSA
• [49:39] Starting rotation outlook with Drew Thorpe on the mend

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