This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Rundown

• [Intro] A big thank you to our supporters at Sox Machine for following the 2025 season with us.
• [5:08] Colson Montgomery delivered a season highlight with his go-ahead two run home run vs. Washington.
• [9:31] Shane Smith finishes 2025 on a very strong note by pitching a gem in Game 162.
• [15:12] Initial assessment of 2025 season. While it was much better than last year, how do the White Sox make up the difference between their actual record (60-102) and their expected record (71-91)?
• [25:31] Thoughts on Will Venable's first season as White Sox manager
• [30:28] Michael A. Taylor retires
• [34:04] Sox Machine Fantasy Baseball Champions announced
• [35:10] 2025 Season Awards: White Sox MVP
• [43:19] 2025 Season Awards: White Sox Best Pitcher
• [48:15] 2025 Season Awards: White Sox Most Improved Player
• [53:21] MLB Postseason Predictions: Jim has the Mariners over Phillies, Josh has the Padres over Blue Jays

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Rundown

• [INTRO] The Chicago White Sox slide in September has been disheartening. After starting 8-2, the White Sox are 1-11 in their last 12 games. What gives? Why did things suddenly turn sour for the White Sox?
• [8:12] Series Preview: Washington Nationals
• [11:19] What's left to play for with the White Sox?
• [21:11] The Birmingham Barons win back-to-back Southern League titles
• [29:55] Why Caleb Bonemer was selected as Baseball America's White Sox MiLB Best Player
• [37:39] Around MLB: It should be a very chaotic ending to determine who wins the AL East and Central.

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The Chicago White Sox hosted a podcast row for their home 2025 season finale.

Rundown

• [Intro] Chicago White Sox Director of Player Personal, Gene Watson, joins Josh Nelson to talk about the 2025 season. What his highlight of the year was, how Watson and Jim Thome help with draft efforts, and breaking down how the White Sox scouts prepare for the offseason.
• [17:05] James Fegan stops by from the press box to share insight from his conversation with Brian Bannister. Why the White Sox feel that Hagen Smith is back on track, and why the Sox want Jonathan Cannon to stop throwing his sinker in pregame warmups.
• [29:21] Chief Marketing Officer, Brooks Boyer, joins Josh in podcast row. How the White Sox marketing tackled promoting a 121-loss team, what the stadium plans are, CHSN broadcasts, and why they stopped wearing black at home this season.

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