Jim Margalus
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Jim Margalus
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Sox Machine is as verified as you can get on Bluesky now:
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Royals hire Marcus Thames, Connor Dawson to hitting coaching staff
Royals hire Marcus Thames, Connor Dawson to hitting coaching staff
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November 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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What Emmanuel Clase is accused of doing is pretty stupid, but allowing gambling on individual pitches is even dumber. (Or gambling at all, but let's focus on achievable goals first.)
Guardians gambling scandal illustrates corrosive potential of prop betting - Sox Machine
The 23-page federal indictment against Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz for alleged pitch-rigging that circulated on Sunday details why both pitchers are now facing decades o...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
What Emmanuel Clase is accused of doing is pretty stupid, but allowing gambling on individual pitches is even dumber. (Or gambling at all, but let's focus on achievable goals first.)
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That Ortiz and Clase reportedly received the EXACT same dollar amount from fixers — in 2025! — as Shoeless Joe Jackson and Lefty Williams did in 1919 is … completely absurd. And another reason why player salaries have very little to do with why these gambling scandals happen.
November 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
That Ortiz and Clase reportedly received the EXACT same dollar amount from fixers — in 2025! — as Shoeless Joe Jackson and Lefty Williams did in 1919 is … completely absurd. And another reason why player salaries have very little to do with why these gambling scandals happen.
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This is a pre pandemic headshot and my eyes have sunken into my haggard face as every day brings new horrors
But otherwise I co-sign this post.
But otherwise I co-sign this post.
The MLB General Manager Meetings start on Monday in Las Vegas. We at @SoxMachine.com, thanks to our wonderful supporters, are sending @jrfegan.soxmachine.com to Vegas to gain insight about Chris Getz and the Chicago White Sox offseason plans.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:32 PM
This is a pre pandemic headshot and my eyes have sunken into my haggard face as every day brings new horrors
But otherwise I co-sign this post.
But otherwise I co-sign this post.
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A @SoxMachine.com Video Short presented by Ankin Law
@jrfegan.soxmachine.com asks new White Sox hitting coach Derek Shomon what is his first course of action as many players are already working with their private coaches.
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@jrfegan.soxmachine.com asks new White Sox hitting coach Derek Shomon what is his first course of action as many players are already working with their private coaches.
www.youtube.com/shorts/iJetT...
Sox Machine: White Sox new hitting coach Derek Shomon's first course of action #whitesox #mlb
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New Chicago White Sox hitting coach Derek Shomon shares what his first course of action will be.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A @SoxMachine.com Video Short presented by Ankin Law
@jrfegan.soxmachine.com asks new White Sox hitting coach Derek Shomon what is his first course of action as many players are already working with their private coaches.
www.youtube.com/shorts/iJetT...
@jrfegan.soxmachine.com asks new White Sox hitting coach Derek Shomon what is his first course of action as many players are already working with their private coaches.
www.youtube.com/shorts/iJetT...
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A @SoxMachine.com Video Short presented by Ankin Law
New Chicago White Sox hitting coach Derek Shoman grew up in Glenview, IL and talked about being a White Sox fan during the 2005 World Series.
New Chicago White Sox hitting coach Derek Shoman grew up in Glenview, IL and talked about being a White Sox fan during the 2005 World Series.
November 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
A @SoxMachine.com Video Short presented by Ankin Law
New Chicago White Sox hitting coach Derek Shoman grew up in Glenview, IL and talked about being a White Sox fan during the 2005 World Series.
New Chicago White Sox hitting coach Derek Shoman grew up in Glenview, IL and talked about being a White Sox fan during the 2005 World Series.
This morning, @josh.soxmachine.com posted his free agent-heavy contribution to the Offseason Plan Project...
Josh Nelson’s 2025-26 White Sox Offseason Plan: Giving Veterans A Second Chance - Sox Machine
Sox Machine's Josh Nelson attempts to take a realistic approach in finding veterans that can help shore up the Chicago White Sox bullpen, starting rotation, and outfield.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:17 PM
This morning, @josh.soxmachine.com posted his free agent-heavy contribution to the Offseason Plan Project...
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Here's an article on White Sox prospects Hagen Smith and Sam Antonacci, because we just had Zooms with them.
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We're about to have Zooms with the new hitting coach, Derek Shomon, whose hire was reported earlier this week.
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We're about to have Zooms with the new hitting coach, Derek Shomon, whose hire was reported earlier this week.
soxmachine.com/2025/11/whit...
White Sox prospects Hagen Smith, Sam Antonacci discuss Fall Stars honors - Sox Machine
Early in his 2021 All-Star season while standing behind protective netting at Target Field, Carlos Rodón balanced his ample frame on one leg. Flipping between resting his weight on his back heel, and ...
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November 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Here's an article on White Sox prospects Hagen Smith and Sam Antonacci, because we just had Zooms with them.
soxmachine.com/2025/11/whit...
We're about to have Zooms with the new hitting coach, Derek Shomon, whose hire was reported earlier this week.
soxmachine.com/2025/11/whit...
soxmachine.com/2025/11/whit...
We're about to have Zooms with the new hitting coach, Derek Shomon, whose hire was reported earlier this week.
soxmachine.com/2025/11/whit...
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Latest on @SoxMachine.com
From @jrfegan.soxmachine.com - Luis Robert Jr. is returning to the Chicago White Sox in 2026 and is determined to get himself right.
soxmachine.com/2025/11/in-s...
From @jrfegan.soxmachine.com - Luis Robert Jr. is returning to the Chicago White Sox in 2026 and is determined to get himself right.
soxmachine.com/2025/11/in-s...
In spite of recent tumbles, Luis Robert Jr. is hopeful for better days, for himself and the White Sox - Sox Machine
White Sox manager Will Venable opened his answer about his hopes for a healthy and productive 2026 season from Luis Robert Jr. with an upbeat tone. “First of all we have a plan with Performance,”…
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November 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Latest on @SoxMachine.com
From @jrfegan.soxmachine.com - Luis Robert Jr. is returning to the Chicago White Sox in 2026 and is determined to get himself right.
soxmachine.com/2025/11/in-s...
From @jrfegan.soxmachine.com - Luis Robert Jr. is returning to the Chicago White Sox in 2026 and is determined to get himself right.
soxmachine.com/2025/11/in-s...
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This is quite something here in Tahoe.
Team Allen is beating Team Whyte -- ranked fifth in the world -- 5-2 as they play in the 4th end. Middaugh, Morris, Smith and Allen making everything.
Watch live right here: watch.rockchannel.com/media/DIfTRpQQ
Team Allen is beating Team Whyte -- ranked fifth in the world -- 5-2 as they play in the 4th end. Middaugh, Morris, Smith and Allen making everything.
Watch live right here: watch.rockchannel.com/media/DIfTRpQQ
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November 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This is quite something here in Tahoe.
Team Allen is beating Team Whyte -- ranked fifth in the world -- 5-2 as they play in the 4th end. Middaugh, Morris, Smith and Allen making everything.
Watch live right here: watch.rockchannel.com/media/DIfTRpQQ
Team Allen is beating Team Whyte -- ranked fifth in the world -- 5-2 as they play in the 4th end. Middaugh, Morris, Smith and Allen making everything.
Watch live right here: watch.rockchannel.com/media/DIfTRpQQ
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White Sox to hire Derek Shomon as hitting coach, Zach Bove as pitching coach
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White Sox to hire Derek Shomon as hitting coach, Zach Bove as pitching coach - Sox Machine
The White Sox are on the precipice of naming their new major league coaching staff under manager Will Venable, with formal announcements expected to begin today. Sources confirm to Sox Machine that th...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
White Sox to hire Derek Shomon as hitting coach, Zach Bove as pitching coach
soxmachine.com/2025/11/whit...
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James names names.
White Sox to hire Derek Shomon as hitting coach, Zach Bove as pitching coach
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White Sox to hire Derek Shomon as hitting coach, Zach Bove as pitching coach - Sox Machine
The White Sox are on the precipice of naming their new major league coaching staff under manager Will Venable, with formal announcements expected to begin today. Sources confirm to Sox Machine that th...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
James names names.
The White Sox picked up Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million club option, probably because the sunk cost fallacy can't do a lot of damage this year.
White Sox exercise Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million option - Sox Machine
Chris Getz is a man of his word, at least when it comes to Luis Robert Jr. He long maintained the White Sox were going to pick up Robert’s $20 million option for 2026 instead of buying him out for $2 ...
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November 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The White Sox picked up Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million club option, probably because the sunk cost fallacy can't do a lot of damage this year.
With 10 days left in the Arizona Fall League season, here's a look at how White Sox prospects are faring. The hitters were already ahead of the pitchers, and with Braden Montgomery aboard, they're running up the score.
Arizona Fall League update: Braden Montgomery joins the fray - Sox Machine
The day after we published the first Arizona Fall League update tracking the progress of White Sox prospects in the desert, Braden Montgomery returned from his broken foot and reached base all four ti...
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November 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
With 10 days left in the Arizona Fall League season, here's a look at how White Sox prospects are faring. The hitters were already ahead of the pitchers, and with Braden Montgomery aboard, they're running up the score.
It was cool seeing a baseball game that impressed its gravity upon everybody who watched it, no matter how much previous interest they had in the sport.
World Series delays offseason as long as possible, but it's arrived nevertheless - Sox Machine
For about half of Game 7 — from the start of the fifth through the middle of the ninth — I limited my intake to glances at Gameday between songs at a The Beths concert. I learned I could’ve been more ...
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November 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
It was cool seeing a baseball game that impressed its gravity upon everybody who watched it, no matter how much previous interest they had in the sport.
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Did not expect one of the best paragraphs I’d read about baseball would come from an Irish newspaper
www.irishexaminer.com/sport-column...
www.irishexaminer.com/sport-column...
November 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Did not expect one of the best paragraphs I’d read about baseball would come from an Irish newspaper
www.irishexaminer.com/sport-column...
www.irishexaminer.com/sport-column...
Needed that one to go 11.
November 2, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Needed that one to go 11.
This postseason dies as it lived: featuring Louis Varland.
November 2, 2025 at 1:46 AM
This postseason dies as it lived: featuring Louis Varland.
Defenses are too good (compliment).
November 2, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Defenses are too good (compliment).
Picturing a sideline reporter interviewing a head coach while his team is driving down the field. Doesn't really seem to respect the profession of manager.
November 2, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Picturing a sideline reporter interviewing a head coach while his team is driving down the field. Doesn't really seem to respect the profession of manager.
Inconvenience No. 1: I didn't consider the possibility of The Beths overlapping with Game 7 of the World Series, so it'd be great if this one could look settled by the sixth or so.
November 2, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Inconvenience No. 1: I didn't consider the possibility of The Beths overlapping with Game 7 of the World Series, so it'd be great if this one could look settled by the sixth or so.
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The South Side Food Drive has now raised over $13,000 for the Greater Chicago Food Depository!
Thanks to @allsportsscene.bsky.social for setting this up.
If you have the means, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Donate here: myfooddrives.org/team/782427
Thanks to @allsportsscene.bsky.social for setting this up.
If you have the means, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Donate here: myfooddrives.org/team/782427
November 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The South Side Food Drive has now raised over $13,000 for the Greater Chicago Food Depository!
Thanks to @allsportsscene.bsky.social for setting this up.
If you have the means, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Donate here: myfooddrives.org/team/782427
Thanks to @allsportsscene.bsky.social for setting this up.
If you have the means, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Donate here: myfooddrives.org/team/782427
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A South Side Food Drive update.
We have raised over $6,700! HUGE THANK YOU to the Chicago White Sox for donating over $1,000!
Thank you to @allsportsscene.bsky.social for getting us organized, and thanks to @soxmachine.com supporters!
Donate to join: myfooddrives.org/team/782427
We have raised over $6,700! HUGE THANK YOU to the Chicago White Sox for donating over $1,000!
Thank you to @allsportsscene.bsky.social for getting us organized, and thanks to @soxmachine.com supporters!
Donate to join: myfooddrives.org/team/782427
October 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
A South Side Food Drive update.
We have raised over $6,700! HUGE THANK YOU to the Chicago White Sox for donating over $1,000!
Thank you to @allsportsscene.bsky.social for getting us organized, and thanks to @soxmachine.com supporters!
Donate to join: myfooddrives.org/team/782427
We have raised over $6,700! HUGE THANK YOU to the Chicago White Sox for donating over $1,000!
Thank you to @allsportsscene.bsky.social for getting us organized, and thanks to @soxmachine.com supporters!
Donate to join: myfooddrives.org/team/782427
Today's the start of the 2025-26 Sox Machine Offseason Plan Project. Three Sox Machine subscribers have already submitted their plans, using the form that's included here.
The 2025-26 Sox Machine Offseason Plan Project - Sox Machine
Coming off a 121-loss season, the Offseason Plan Project generated a proportional amount of enthusiasm, which was understandable. The idea of getting a team from 41 wins to 60-something wins turned a ...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Today's the start of the 2025-26 Sox Machine Offseason Plan Project. Three Sox Machine subscribers have already submitted their plans, using the form that's included here.