Josh Nelson
@josh.soxmachine.com
Host of the @SoxMachine Podcast - Part of the @bluewirepods network.
White Sox contributor on @670TheScore
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@josh.soxmachine.com
· Aug 5
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Colson Montgomery has been showing off the power in his first 25 MLB games. I asked @jrfegan.soxmachine.com how much the torpedo bat is helping with the slugging?
The bat has helped Montgomery refine his swing.
Colson Montgomery has been showing off the power in his first 25 MLB games. I asked @jrfegan.soxmachine.com how much the torpedo bat is helping with the slugging?
The bat has helped Montgomery refine his swing.
A running theme this upcoming Spring Training for the Chicago White Sox is helping players with mechanical changes. With the hope of unlocking more production, whether hitting or pitching.
Latest from @jrfegan.soxmachine.com, learn more about Alexander Alberto:
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Latest from @jrfegan.soxmachine.com, learn more about Alexander Alberto:
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Hard-throwing Alexander Alberto hopes to build upon mechanical tweaks with White Sox after Rule 5 selection - Sox Machine
A grinning Alexander Alberto answered his introductory Zoom call with media donning a MLB Players Association t-shirt, since his selection by the White Sox in last month’s Rule 5 Draft put the…
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January 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A running theme this upcoming Spring Training for the Chicago White Sox is helping players with mechanical changes. With the hope of unlocking more production, whether hitting or pitching.
Latest from @jrfegan.soxmachine.com, learn more about Alexander Alberto:
soxmachine.com/2026/01/hard...
Latest from @jrfegan.soxmachine.com, learn more about Alexander Alberto:
soxmachine.com/2026/01/hard...
A @SoxMachine.com Video Short presented by Ankin Law
New Chicago White Sox outfielder Jarred Kelenic shares his excitement joining the organization
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New Chicago White Sox outfielder Jarred Kelenic shares his excitement joining the organization
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Sox Machine: Jarred Kelenic excited to be with the Chicago White Sox #whitesox #jarredkelenic
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New Chicago White Sox outfielder Jarred Kelenic shares why he's excited to join the organization.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
A @SoxMachine.com Video Short presented by Ankin Law
New Chicago White Sox outfielder Jarred Kelenic shares his excitement joining the organization
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New Chicago White Sox outfielder Jarred Kelenic shares his excitement joining the organization
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Coach Taylor and Tami Taylor 10 times out of 10
In light of Breaking Bad guy wanting a return to genuinely admirable protagonists, what is your favorite example of one? I’d argue Picard from TNG is a really strong example in that he isn’t infallible but is unrelentingly concerned with the moral costs of decisions and the power placed in his hands
January 14, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Coach Taylor and Tami Taylor 10 times out of 10
New @SoxMachine.com Video Short presented by Ankin Law
@jrfegan.soxmachine.com asks Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable what his early plans are for new LHP Sean Newcomb
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@jrfegan.soxmachine.com asks Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable what his early plans are for new LHP Sean Newcomb
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Sox Machine: #WhiteSox Manager Will Venable on Sean Newcomb role in pitching staff
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Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable shares his thoughts about the team signing LHP Sean Newcomb and what his expected role will be in the rotation.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:47 PM
New @SoxMachine.com Video Short presented by Ankin Law
@jrfegan.soxmachine.com asks Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable what his early plans are for new LHP Sean Newcomb
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@jrfegan.soxmachine.com asks Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable what his early plans are for new LHP Sean Newcomb
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New @SoxMachine.com Video Short presented by Ankin Law
@jrfegan.soxmachine.com asks new #whitesox LHP Sean Newcomb how he is preparing for 2026 knowing that he might get asked to start games.
@jrfegan.soxmachine.com asks new #whitesox LHP Sean Newcomb how he is preparing for 2026 knowing that he might get asked to start games.
January 12, 2026 at 6:31 PM
New @SoxMachine.com Video Short presented by Ankin Law
@jrfegan.soxmachine.com asks new #whitesox LHP Sean Newcomb how he is preparing for 2026 knowing that he might get asked to start games.
@jrfegan.soxmachine.com asks new #whitesox LHP Sean Newcomb how he is preparing for 2026 knowing that he might get asked to start games.
New @SoxMachine.com Video presented by Ankin Law
Following up on @jrfegan.soxmachine.com feature story about Edgar Quero, I asked him how the White Sox catcher is planning on improving their power hitting numbers in 2026?
Following up on @jrfegan.soxmachine.com feature story about Edgar Quero, I asked him how the White Sox catcher is planning on improving their power hitting numbers in 2026?
January 12, 2026 at 4:31 PM
New @SoxMachine.com Video presented by Ankin Law
Following up on @jrfegan.soxmachine.com feature story about Edgar Quero, I asked him how the White Sox catcher is planning on improving their power hitting numbers in 2026?
Following up on @jrfegan.soxmachine.com feature story about Edgar Quero, I asked him how the White Sox catcher is planning on improving their power hitting numbers in 2026?
Reposted by Josh Nelson
Ballot #159 is from Dan McGrath. Andy Pettitte gains again and is now +23. Jimmy Rollins also gains and reaches +10, the seventh candidate to do so this cycle. Four other holdovers retain his vote. Beltrán has been named on 35 of the last 36 ballots & is at 89.3%.
In the Tracker: tracker.fyi
In the Tracker: tracker.fyi
January 12, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Ballot #159 is from Dan McGrath. Andy Pettitte gains again and is now +23. Jimmy Rollins also gains and reaches +10, the seventh candidate to do so this cycle. Four other holdovers retain his vote. Beltrán has been named on 35 of the last 36 ballots & is at 89.3%.
In the Tracker: tracker.fyi
In the Tracker: tracker.fyi
Good morning, White Sox fans.
NEW @soxmachine.com Podcast presented by @ankinlaw
- Audio from Will Venable and LHP Sean Newcomb
- @jrfegan.soxmachine.com joins to talk about his recent Edgar Quero feature, and how the young Sox catcher is hoping to improve in '26
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NEW @soxmachine.com Podcast presented by @ankinlaw
- Audio from Will Venable and LHP Sean Newcomb
- @jrfegan.soxmachine.com joins to talk about his recent Edgar Quero feature, and how the young Sox catcher is hoping to improve in '26
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Podcast: Meeting Sean Newcomb and Catching Up with Edgar Quero - Sox Machine
Audio from Will Venable and Sean Newcomb's press conferences. Plus, James Fegan catches up with White Sox catcher, Edgar Quero.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Good morning, White Sox fans.
NEW @soxmachine.com Podcast presented by @ankinlaw
- Audio from Will Venable and LHP Sean Newcomb
- @jrfegan.soxmachine.com joins to talk about his recent Edgar Quero feature, and how the young Sox catcher is hoping to improve in '26
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NEW @soxmachine.com Podcast presented by @ankinlaw
- Audio from Will Venable and LHP Sean Newcomb
- @jrfegan.soxmachine.com joins to talk about his recent Edgar Quero feature, and how the young Sox catcher is hoping to improve in '26
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Today on @soxmachine.com :
@jrfegan.soxmachine.com recaps the latest Will Venable media session that includes an interesting nugget about Kyle Teel possibly playing for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic.
Story:
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@jrfegan.soxmachine.com recaps the latest Will Venable media session that includes an interesting nugget about Kyle Teel possibly playing for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic.
Story:
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White Sox notes: Will Venable talks WBC, Sean Newcomb addition - Sox Machine
In 1992, when his son Will would have been nine, outfielder Max Venable began a two-year stint playing for the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan. Over a decade later, the experience would at partly inspire...
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January 8, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Today on @soxmachine.com :
@jrfegan.soxmachine.com recaps the latest Will Venable media session that includes an interesting nugget about Kyle Teel possibly playing for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic.
Story:
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@jrfegan.soxmachine.com recaps the latest Will Venable media session that includes an interesting nugget about Kyle Teel possibly playing for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic.
Story:
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Long form @soxmachine.com Video presented by @ankinlaw
Eric Longenhagen and @jrfegan.soxmachine.com breakdown @fangraphs.com 2026 Top Chicago White Sox Prospects
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Eric Longenhagen and @jrfegan.soxmachine.com breakdown @fangraphs.com 2026 Top Chicago White Sox Prospects
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FanGraphs 2026 Top Chicago White Sox Prospects
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January 7, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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Eric Longenhagen and @jrfegan.soxmachine.com breakdown @fangraphs.com 2026 Top Chicago White Sox Prospects
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Eric Longenhagen and @jrfegan.soxmachine.com breakdown @fangraphs.com 2026 Top Chicago White Sox Prospects
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New @SoxMachine.com Video presented by Ankin Law
I asked Eric Longenhagen of @FanGraphs.com what he's hoping to see from Billy Carlson in his first professional season.
I asked Eric Longenhagen of @FanGraphs.com what he's hoping to see from Billy Carlson in his first professional season.
January 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM
New @SoxMachine.com Video presented by Ankin Law
I asked Eric Longenhagen of @FanGraphs.com what he's hoping to see from Billy Carlson in his first professional season.
I asked Eric Longenhagen of @FanGraphs.com what he's hoping to see from Billy Carlson in his first professional season.
Good morning, White Sox fans.
NEW @SoxMachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law
We review @fangraphs.com top White Sox prospects with @jrfegan.soxmachine.com and Eric Longenhagen
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NEW @SoxMachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law
We review @fangraphs.com top White Sox prospects with @jrfegan.soxmachine.com and Eric Longenhagen
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Podcast: 2026 FanGraphs Top Chicago White Sox Prospects - Sox Machine
Eric Longenhagen joins the Sox Machine Podcast to breakdown FanGraphs Top 37 Chicago White Sox prospects for 2026 season.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Good morning, White Sox fans.
NEW @SoxMachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law
We review @fangraphs.com top White Sox prospects with @jrfegan.soxmachine.com and Eric Longenhagen
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NEW @SoxMachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law
We review @fangraphs.com top White Sox prospects with @jrfegan.soxmachine.com and Eric Longenhagen
soxmachine.com/2026/01/podc...
Today on @SoxMachine.com:
Looking at the Chicago White Sox THE BAT X 2026 projections and there are a few that fuel optimism for the upcoming season. Like, Munetaka Murakami's home run total and Miguel Vargas taking a step forward offensively.
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Looking at the Chicago White Sox THE BAT X 2026 projections and there are a few that fuel optimism for the upcoming season. Like, Munetaka Murakami's home run total and Miguel Vargas taking a step forward offensively.
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A look at THE BAT X 2026 Chicago White Sox projections - Sox Machine
A review of THE BAT X 2026 projections for Chicago White Sox hitters. Leading with Munetaka Murakami projected for 34 home runs in his rookie season.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Today on @SoxMachine.com:
Looking at the Chicago White Sox THE BAT X 2026 projections and there are a few that fuel optimism for the upcoming season. Like, Munetaka Murakami's home run total and Miguel Vargas taking a step forward offensively.
soxmachine.com/2026/01/a-lo...
Looking at the Chicago White Sox THE BAT X 2026 projections and there are a few that fuel optimism for the upcoming season. Like, Munetaka Murakami's home run total and Miguel Vargas taking a step forward offensively.
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Today on @SoxMachine.com:
- Tatsuya Imai sweepstakes
- Mark Buehrle is gaining voting share for the Hall of Fame
Story:
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- Tatsuya Imai sweepstakes
- Mark Buehrle is gaining voting share for the Hall of Fame
Story:
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Mark Buehrle, starting pitchers gaining ground on 2026 Hall of Fame ballot - Sox Machine
After getting caught flat-footed by the White Sox’s signing of Munetaka Murakami, I feel obligated to post at least a passing reference to the rumor on Yahoo! Japan connecting the White Sox to…
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December 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Today on @SoxMachine.com:
- Tatsuya Imai sweepstakes
- Mark Buehrle is gaining voting share for the Hall of Fame
Story:
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- Tatsuya Imai sweepstakes
- Mark Buehrle is gaining voting share for the Hall of Fame
Story:
soxmachine.com/2025/12/mark...
A @SoxMachine.com Video presented by @AnkinLaw
@jrfegan.soxmachine.com shared one of his favorite moments from the Chicago White Sox clubhouse with Davis Martin and Len Kasper.
@jrfegan.soxmachine.com shared one of his favorite moments from the Chicago White Sox clubhouse with Davis Martin and Len Kasper.
December 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A @SoxMachine.com Video presented by @AnkinLaw
@jrfegan.soxmachine.com shared one of his favorite moments from the Chicago White Sox clubhouse with Davis Martin and Len Kasper.
@jrfegan.soxmachine.com shared one of his favorite moments from the Chicago White Sox clubhouse with Davis Martin and Len Kasper.
A @SoxMachine.com Video presented by Ankin Law
Today on the podcast, I asked @jrfegan.soxmachine.com what he has heard about the Chicago White Sox and Yoan Moncada rumors.
Today on the podcast, I asked @jrfegan.soxmachine.com what he has heard about the Chicago White Sox and Yoan Moncada rumors.
December 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A @SoxMachine.com Video presented by Ankin Law
Today on the podcast, I asked @jrfegan.soxmachine.com what he has heard about the Chicago White Sox and Yoan Moncada rumors.
Today on the podcast, I asked @jrfegan.soxmachine.com what he has heard about the Chicago White Sox and Yoan Moncada rumors.
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Here's my first HOF ballot. Wasn't easy, put a lot of thought into it.
The way I did this was ...
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The way I did this was ...
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December 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Here's my first HOF ballot. Wasn't easy, put a lot of thought into it.
The way I did this was ...
(1/3)
The way I did this was ...
(1/3)
Good morning, White Sox fans.
NEW @SoxMachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law
⚾ Yoan Moncada rumors
⚾ What we got for Christmas
⚾ Top 10 White Sox Moments of 2025
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NEW @SoxMachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law
⚾ Yoan Moncada rumors
⚾ What we got for Christmas
⚾ Top 10 White Sox Moments of 2025
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Podcast: Chicago White Sox Top 10 2025 Moments - Sox Machine
Sox Machine's Top 10 Moments for the Chicago White Sox in 2025
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December 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Good morning, White Sox fans.
NEW @SoxMachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law
⚾ Yoan Moncada rumors
⚾ What we got for Christmas
⚾ Top 10 White Sox Moments of 2025
soxmachine.com/2025/12/podc...
NEW @SoxMachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law
⚾ Yoan Moncada rumors
⚾ What we got for Christmas
⚾ Top 10 White Sox Moments of 2025
soxmachine.com/2025/12/podc...
Today on @soxmachine.com:
Jim Margalus takes a stab in trying to guess what the Chicago White Sox 26-man roster would like today.
The White Sox could use some help in the outfield.
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Jim Margalus takes a stab in trying to guess what the Chicago White Sox 26-man roster would like today.
The White Sox could use some help in the outfield.
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Projecting a White Sox 26-man roster from what's on hand at the end of December - Sox Machine
If you were looking to the Cincinnati Reds to bring years of Luis Robert Jr. trade speculation to an end, they’ve instead looked to other options by signing JJ Bleday and trading for Dane Myers. Neith...
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December 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Today on @soxmachine.com:
Jim Margalus takes a stab in trying to guess what the Chicago White Sox 26-man roster would like today.
The White Sox could use some help in the outfield.
soxmachine.com/2025/12/proj...
Jim Margalus takes a stab in trying to guess what the Chicago White Sox 26-man roster would like today.
The White Sox could use some help in the outfield.
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Ha! Thank you. With George Kittle on the mend, I'm not expecting good things. Wish for no injuries on either side tonight!
December 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Ha! Thank you. With George Kittle on the mend, I'm not expecting good things. Wish for no injuries on either side tonight!
They also traded for Dane Myers, so I wonder if they are rolling out a platoon with Bleday and Myers to start 2026?
I'm not sure what the direction Cincinnati is going with, but it's a lot cheaper than Robert's $20 million salary.
I'm not sure what the direction Cincinnati is going with, but it's a lot cheaper than Robert's $20 million salary.
December 27, 2025 at 9:47 PM
They also traded for Dane Myers, so I wonder if they are rolling out a platoon with Bleday and Myers to start 2026?
I'm not sure what the direction Cincinnati is going with, but it's a lot cheaper than Robert's $20 million salary.
I'm not sure what the direction Cincinnati is going with, but it's a lot cheaper than Robert's $20 million salary.
New @SoxMachine.com Video presented by Ankin Law
I try to make the case for the Chicago White Sox to keep Luis Robert Jr. with the hopes that after signing Munetaka Murakami, that this lineup clicks immediately.
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I try to make the case for the Chicago White Sox to keep Luis Robert Jr. with the hopes that after signing Munetaka Murakami, that this lineup clicks immediately.
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Sox Machine: Should the Chicago White Sox keep Luis Robert Jr.?
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After the Chicago White Sox made a big free agent splash signing Munetaka Murakami, should they keep Luis Robert Jr. to start 2026 season?
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December 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
New @SoxMachine.com Video presented by Ankin Law
I try to make the case for the Chicago White Sox to keep Luis Robert Jr. with the hopes that after signing Munetaka Murakami, that this lineup clicks immediately.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyZp...
I try to make the case for the Chicago White Sox to keep Luis Robert Jr. with the hopes that after signing Munetaka Murakami, that this lineup clicks immediately.
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Good morning, White Sox fans, and Merry Christmas!
NEW @soxmachine.com Podcast catching up on the latest White Sox news with audio from Munetaka Murakami, Chris Getz, Will Venable, and Chris Denorfia.
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NEW @soxmachine.com Podcast catching up on the latest White Sox news with audio from Munetaka Murakami, Chris Getz, Will Venable, and Chris Denorfia.
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Podcast: White Sox staying busy through the Christmas season - Sox Machine
New Sox Machine Podcast catching up on Chicago White Sox news during Christmas 2025.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Good morning, White Sox fans, and Merry Christmas!
NEW @soxmachine.com Podcast catching up on the latest White Sox news with audio from Munetaka Murakami, Chris Getz, Will Venable, and Chris Denorfia.
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NEW @soxmachine.com Podcast catching up on the latest White Sox news with audio from Munetaka Murakami, Chris Getz, Will Venable, and Chris Denorfia.
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Reposted by Josh Nelson
Merry Christmas. I'm currently enjoying @josh.soxmachine.com's gift of Christmas morning content.
Podcast: White Sox staying busy through the Christmas season - Sox Machine
New Sox Machine Podcast catching up on Chicago White Sox news during Christmas 2025.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Merry Christmas. I'm currently enjoying @josh.soxmachine.com's gift of Christmas morning content.