I was not prepared to see the guy listed as the DH on that 1999 Cleveland team. www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CLE/19...

The Athletics were the only team with a smaller franchise-record contract than the White Sox, but that's no longer the case after extending Tyler Soderstrom for $89 million.

The Athletics were the only team with a smaller franchise-record contract than the White Sox, but that's no longer the case after extending Tyler Soderstrom for $89 million.

Merry Christmas. I'm currently enjoying @josh.soxmachine.com's gift of Christmas morning content.

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.

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-...

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.

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.

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...

The White Sox finally announced their growing coaching staff, and two new faces had words come out of their mounts on a Zoom call.

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. soxmachine.com/2025/12/whit...

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. soxmachine.com/2025/12/whit...

Give it a decade and the White Sox will have as many coaches as they do players.

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...

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.

Is like, 15 somewhat interesting White Sox minor league/player development tidbits strung together an article? @soxmachine.com investigates soxmachine.com/2025/12/whit...

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...

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...

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.

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...

My grandma would still be trying to rush me off the phone because long distance charges cost too much.

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...

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...

The Rule 5 draft happens in a few hours, and there's literally no better person to talk about it than @jjcoop36.bsky.social, who physically stopped by the Sox Machine Podcast at the Winter Meetings to spread Rule 5 Fever.

The White Sox won the 2026 MLB draft lottery, and so did @josh.soxmachine.com and his draft coverage.

The White Sox have the first overall pick and we're one subscriber richer. Truly a blessed night.

The mood of the White Sox's suite hangs in the balance.

The White Sox announced Anthony Kay's signing today. Had they done it yesterday, they would've given Will Venable a tangible external solution to talk about.

This morning on @soxmachine.com Jim Margalus wrote about Will Venable and how he doesn't have a whole lot to talk about, which isn't his fault. soxmachine.com/2025/12/will...

Good morning, White Sox fans. NEW @SoxMachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law Recap Monday at 2025 Winter Meetings where Chris Getz speaks about process, and @mikeferrin.bsky.social joins the show. soxmachine.com/2025/12/2025...

We've arrived at the Winter Meetings and all the accompanying convention-center splendor. Here's @jrfegan.soxmachine.com's primer.

Good morning, White Sox fans. NEW @soxmachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law The crew has arrived in Orlando, and recorded an episode sharing what we hope to learn from Chris Getz and Will Venable today. soxmachine.com/2025/12/2025...

Good morning, White Sox fans. NEW @SoxMachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law It's our 2025 Winter Meetings Preview episode as we recap Anthony Kay signing, chat about Luis Robert Jr. trade market, and make our predictions what could happen. soxmachine.com/2025/12/podc...

Every White Sox pitcher has either added a two-seamer or is trying to, so Anthony Kay fits right in as somebody who has already done the work.

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Tonight, we record our @SoxMachine.com 2025 Winter Meetings Preview episode before making our way to Orlando this weekend. I'll open the social media floor for any questions / thoughts you may have in what the White Sox accomplish in these Winter Meetings. Reply below to make the show.

All killer no filler.

Jim wrote up the signing @soxmachine.com soxmachine.com/2025/12/look...

Back in October, @jrfegan.soxmachine.com listed Anthony Kay as a potential "next Erick Fedde" for the White Sox. Well, here he is.

Can confirm that the White Sox are signing lefty starter Anthony Kay, a 30-year-old former first round pick who dominated in NPB last season (1.78 ERA, 155 IP). It's a two-year deal for $12 million guaranteed with a mutual option for a third, along with some incentives.

Robert Murray says Anthony Kay to the White Sox.

Maybe Luis Robert Jr.'s trade value is a paint color that looks different in the winter light.

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