Jim Margalus
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Paying attention to the White Sox so you don't have to at soxmachine.com. VP, Nashville Curling Club.
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Jim Margalus
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· Nov 27
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Morbidly curious about what the White Sox are attempting to do? Follow us, add us to starter packs, etc.
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.
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Chris Getz keeps on saying he "can't understate" instead of "can't overstate" when it comes to his excitement level during his best month as White Sox GM, but if Munetaka Murakami somehow hits, he better learn how to properly express hopes and ambitions.
For Chris Getz and White Sox, the time for understatement is nearing its end - Sox Machine
By this point, Chris Getz has said it enough times that we have to take him at his word. I’m not talking about his emphasis of organizational infrastructure, the importance of a new Dominican Republic...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Chris Getz keeps on saying he "can't understate" instead of "can't overstate" when it comes to his excitement level during his best month as White Sox GM, but if Munetaka Murakami somehow hits, he better learn how to properly express hopes and ambitions.
Chris Getz keeps on saying he "can't understate" instead of "can't overstate" when it comes to his excitement level during his best month as White Sox GM, but if Munetaka Murakami somehow hits, he better learn how to properly express hopes and ambitions.
For Chris Getz and White Sox, the time for understatement is nearing its end - Sox Machine
By this point, Chris Getz has said it enough times that we have to take him at his word. I’m not talking about his emphasis of organizational infrastructure, the importance of a new Dominican Republic...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Chris Getz keeps on saying he "can't understate" instead of "can't overstate" when it comes to his excitement level during his best month as White Sox GM, but if Munetaka Murakami somehow hits, he better learn how to properly express hopes and ambitions.
Sean Newcomb gives the White Sox a fourth pitcher from Massachusetts and an 18th 2017 Top 100 prospect to wear their uniform at some point. He also should help in more meaningful ways.
White Sox sign Sean Newcomb to one-year contract - Sox Machine
While it remains unclear whether the surprise signing of Munetaka Murakami will crimp the White Sox’s ability to spend in other areas, it didn’t stop them from making their first addition to the bullp...
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December 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Sean Newcomb gives the White Sox a fourth pitcher from Massachusetts and an 18th 2017 Top 100 prospect to wear their uniform at some point. He also should help in more meaningful ways.
As he heads to Rate Field for Munetaka Murakami's introduction, @jrfegan.soxmachine.com offers his first impressions of the White Sox's biggest signing of the Chris Getz era. soxmachine.com/2025/12/the-...
The White Sox and Munetaka Murakami have nothing to lose - Sox Machine
Two-time NPB MVP Munetaka Murakami is the largest free-agent signing in three offseasons of Chris Getz’s leadership of the White Sox, yet the announcement of his two-year, $34 million contract was lar...
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December 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
As he heads to Rate Field for Munetaka Murakami's introduction, @jrfegan.soxmachine.com offers his first impressions of the White Sox's biggest signing of the Chris Getz era. soxmachine.com/2025/12/the-...
Take a slugger, leave a slugger.
December 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Take a slugger, leave a slugger.
The White Sox hadn't employed a Japanese player since Kosuke Fukudome in 2012, which is a lesser reason why today's Munetaka Murakami news surprises.
White Sox signing Munetaka Murakami to two-year, $34M deal - Sox Machine
The White Sox hadn’t entirely ruled out a significant free agent outlay this winter, but Chris Getz described it as needing the right set of circumstances for it to make sense. Somehow, Munetaka Murak...
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December 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The White Sox hadn't employed a Japanese player since Kosuke Fukudome in 2012, which is a lesser reason why today's Munetaka Murakami news surprises.
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Can confirm Jeff Passan’s report that the White Sox are signing Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million deal
December 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Can confirm Jeff Passan’s report that the White Sox are signing Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million deal
They actually did it.
December 21, 2025 at 4:31 AM
They actually did it.
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Will Venable spoke to the media today.
For eight months out of the year, he’s talking to us so often that it occasionally devolves into me reading him his head-to-head numbers against old, but still active pitchers.
But today, it was a more unique occasion.
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For eight months out of the year, he’s talking to us so often that it occasionally devolves into me reading him his head-to-head numbers against old, but still active pitchers.
But today, it was a more unique occasion.
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Will Venable talks new White Sox coaching staff structure - Sox Machine
It’s mid-December, the holiday season is nearing, and most everyone reading this is fed up and just wants the White Sox to sign someone new, or trade someone old, or even just find some different way ...
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December 19, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Will Venable spoke to the media today.
For eight months out of the year, he’s talking to us so often that it occasionally devolves into me reading him his head-to-head numbers against old, but still active pitchers.
But today, it was a more unique occasion.
soxmachine.com/2025/12/will...
For eight months out of the year, he’s talking to us so often that it occasionally devolves into me reading him his head-to-head numbers against old, but still active pitchers.
But today, it was a more unique occasion.
soxmachine.com/2025/12/will...
The White Sox finally announced their growing coaching staff, and two new faces had words come out of their mounts on a Zoom call.
José Leger and Chris Denorfia join a White Sox coaching staff that knows it needs to find small advantages - Sox Machine
New White Sox first base and outfield coach José Leger’s hiring process began in the sort of formalized fashion that has become common among Will Venable’s assistant coaches. “The first approach came ...
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December 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The White Sox finally announced their growing coaching staff, and two new faces had words come out of their mounts on a Zoom call.
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The White Sox are hiring former Rays' AGM Carlos Rodriguez to be an AGM for them. In 15 years with Tampa, Rodriguez wound up wearing a lot of different hats and focused on a lot of different areas, and it sounds like that'll be the case here too.
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White Sox finalizing hire of former Rays executive Carlos Rodriguez to assistant general manager role - Sox Machine
The White Sox are in the final stages of hiring former Tampa Bay Rays assistant general manager Carlos Rodriguez to a role in their front office, sources confirmed to Sox Machine. When his hire is com...
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December 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The White Sox are hiring former Rays' AGM Carlos Rodriguez to be an AGM for them. In 15 years with Tampa, Rodriguez wound up wearing a lot of different hats and focused on a lot of different areas, and it sounds like that'll be the case here too.
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White Sox are close to adding former Rays assistant general manager Carlos Rodriguez to their front office. Sounds like he’ll also be an AGM with the Sox.
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White Sox finalizing hire of former Rays executive Carlos Rodriguez to assistant general manager role - Sox Machine
The White Sox are in the final stages of hiring former Tampa Bay Rays assistant general manager Carlos Rodriguez to a role in their front office, sources confirmed to Sox Machine. When his hire is com...
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December 18, 2025 at 3:07 AM
White Sox are close to adding former Rays assistant general manager Carlos Rodriguez to their front office. Sounds like he’ll also be an AGM with the Sox.
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Give it a decade and the White Sox will have as many coaches as they do players.
White Sox announce Will Venable's new, expanded coaching staff for 2026 season - Sox Machine
Six weeks after pitching coach Zach Bove officially led the first wave of new additions to Will Venable’s coaching staff, but only a week later than it was announced last year, the White Sox have thei...
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December 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Give it a decade and the White Sox will have as many coaches as they do players.
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Good morning, White Sox fans.
NEW @SoxMachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law
99 days away from Opening Day, and the White Sox have been mostly quiet so far in making moves. We try to guess what's next, and a deep dive into the new Rule 5 draftees.
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NEW @SoxMachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law
99 days away from Opening Day, and the White Sox have been mostly quiet so far in making moves. We try to guess what's next, and a deep dive into the new Rule 5 draftees.
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Podcast: 99 Days Until 2026 Opening Day - Sox Machine
2026 Opening Day is within 100 days for the Chicago White Sox. Roster still feels incomplete while the free agent market has been steadily moving. What's the next move for Chris Getz?
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December 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Good morning, White Sox fans.
NEW @SoxMachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law
99 days away from Opening Day, and the White Sox have been mostly quiet so far in making moves. We try to guess what's next, and a deep dive into the new Rule 5 draftees.
soxmachine.com/2025/12/podc...
NEW @SoxMachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law
99 days away from Opening Day, and the White Sox have been mostly quiet so far in making moves. We try to guess what's next, and a deep dive into the new Rule 5 draftees.
soxmachine.com/2025/12/podc...
Every five years or so, Major League Baseball restricts spending in a way that helps the White Sox. This time around, the league is regulating data at the minor league level.
MLB's data regulation could be a shortcut to help White Sox finish what they've started - Sox Machine
Whenever Major League Baseball regulates spending of any sort, it almost always serves to benefit the White Sox. The Luis Robert Jr. signing back in 2017 — $26 million, or $52 million when including t...
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December 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Every five years or so, Major League Baseball restricts spending in a way that helps the White Sox. This time around, the league is regulating data at the minor league level.
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Is like, 15 somewhat interesting White Sox minor league/player development tidbits strung together an article?
@soxmachine.com investigates
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@soxmachine.com investigates
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White Sox minor league notes: Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith might be able to earn workload breathing room next season - Sox Machine
The White Sox originally hoped for a world where top lefty pitching prospects Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith pushed to make their major league debuts in 2025, and both cleared the 100-inning threshold f...
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December 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Is like, 15 somewhat interesting White Sox minor league/player development tidbits strung together an article?
@soxmachine.com investigates
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@soxmachine.com investigates
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It’s the best part of the winter meetings: I’m home and get to lay about, promoting work I’ve already completed.
Are the White Sox going to trade Edgar Quero or not? Would they really pay a reliever? Mike Tauchman reunion? Endless questions with no clear answers?
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Are the White Sox going to trade Edgar Quero or not? Would they really pay a reliever? Mike Tauchman reunion? Endless questions with no clear answers?
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White Sox end a happy, if secretly uneventful Winter Meetings - Sox Machine
ORLANDO, Fla. — White Sox manager and human metronome Will Venable was his typical upbeat and energetic self at the 8 a.m. manager’s “luncheon” on Wednesday, and the club’s baseball operations departm...
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December 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
It’s the best part of the winter meetings: I’m home and get to lay about, promoting work I’ve already completed.
Are the White Sox going to trade Edgar Quero or not? Would they really pay a reliever? Mike Tauchman reunion? Endless questions with no clear answers?
soxmachine.com/2025/12/whit...
Are the White Sox going to trade Edgar Quero or not? Would they really pay a reliever? Mike Tauchman reunion? Endless questions with no clear answers?
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Good morning from Key West.
On @SoxMachine.com, Jim Margalus wrote about the new Chicago White Sox Rule 5 draftees, and the hope they can help with the bullpen in 2026
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On @SoxMachine.com, Jim Margalus wrote about the new Chicago White Sox Rule 5 draftees, and the hope they can help with the bullpen in 2026
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White Sox select Jedixson Paez and Alexander Alberto in Rule 5 draft - Sox Machine
ORLANDO, Fla. — After striking gold in last year’s Rule 5 draft with the selection of Shane Smith and the subsequent claim of Mike Vasil, the White Sox will be hard-pressed for an encore. Still, they’...
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December 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Good morning from Key West.
On @SoxMachine.com, Jim Margalus wrote about the new Chicago White Sox Rule 5 draftees, and the hope they can help with the bullpen in 2026
soxmachine.com/2025/12/whit...
On @SoxMachine.com, Jim Margalus wrote about the new Chicago White Sox Rule 5 draftees, and the hope they can help with the bullpen in 2026
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USA IS GOING TO THE OLYMPICS
Danny Casper makes a draw for four in the 9th end to defeat China 9-4 and clinch an Olympic berth.
And the celebration is on for the Americans here in Kelowna.
Danny Casper makes a draw for four in the 9th end to defeat China 9-4 and clinch an Olympic berth.
And the celebration is on for the Americans here in Kelowna.
December 11, 2025 at 5:51 AM
USA IS GOING TO THE OLYMPICS
Danny Casper makes a draw for four in the 9th end to defeat China 9-4 and clinch an Olympic berth.
And the celebration is on for the Americans here in Kelowna.
Danny Casper makes a draw for four in the 9th end to defeat China 9-4 and clinch an Olympic berth.
And the celebration is on for the Americans here in Kelowna.
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USA MENS CURLING MADE THE OLYMPICS
December 11, 2025 at 5:34 AM
USA MENS CURLING MADE THE OLYMPICS
The White Sox were the only team to select two players in the Rule 5 draft because that's how they roll. soxmachine.com/2025/12/whit...
White Sox select Jedixson Paez and Alexander Alberto in Rule 5 draft - Sox Machine
ORLANDO, Fla. — After striking gold in last year’s Rule 5 draft with the selection of Shane Smith and the subsequent claim of Mike Vasil, the White Sox will be hard-pressed for an encore. Still, they’...
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December 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The White Sox were the only team to select two players in the Rule 5 draft because that's how they roll. soxmachine.com/2025/12/whit...
My grandma would still be trying to rush me off the phone because long distance charges cost too much.
IN DEPTH | If you could speak to your dead grandmother forever, would you?
If you could speak to your dead grandmother forever, would you?
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December 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
My grandma would still be trying to rush me off the phone because long distance charges cost too much.
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For your lunch time listening:
NEW @soxmachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law
The Chicago White Sox are on the clock. Hear from Chris Getz and Mike Shirley talk about what this means for the rebuild.
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NEW @soxmachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law
The Chicago White Sox are on the clock. Hear from Chris Getz and Mike Shirley talk about what this means for the rebuild.
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2025 Winter Meetings Podcast Day 4: White Sox on the Clock - Sox Machine
Chicago White Sox will have the #1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Hear from Chris Getz and Mike Shirley's reaction to the news. Sox Machine's Josh Nelson lays out the upcoming outlook for the Whi...
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December 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
For your lunch time listening:
NEW @soxmachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law
The Chicago White Sox are on the clock. Hear from Chris Getz and Mike Shirley talk about what this means for the rebuild.
soxmachine.com/2025/12/2025...
NEW @soxmachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law
The Chicago White Sox are on the clock. Hear from Chris Getz and Mike Shirley talk about what this means for the rebuild.
soxmachine.com/2025/12/2025...
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Realized I should probably post this so I can find it later.
Here is my rundown of all 19 draws for the draft lottery yesterday. Yes it took 19 runs of the ping pong balls to get the six picks distributed.
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Here is my rundown of all 19 draws for the draft lottery yesterday. Yes it took 19 runs of the ping pong balls to get the six picks distributed.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/insi...
December 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Realized I should probably post this so I can find it later.
Here is my rundown of all 19 draws for the draft lottery yesterday. Yes it took 19 runs of the ping pong balls to get the six picks distributed.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/insi...
Here is my rundown of all 19 draws for the draft lottery yesterday. Yes it took 19 runs of the ping pong balls to get the six picks distributed.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/insi...