Podcast presented by Ankin Law

The Athletic's Keith Law joins Jim Margalus of Sox Machine to preview the 2026 MLB Draft. Law shares who is his #1 prospect, who the White Sox are leaning towards to taking 1.1, and the depth of this year's draft class.

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Rundown

• [Intro] The Chicago White Sox were swept by Boston in three games, and only scored two runs. White Sox manager Will Venable shares his thoughts on what happened. Then the Sox Machine crew breaks down how the offense was shut down.
• [9:06] How the Crochet Trade Trio fared against their old team
• [11:09] Sam Antonacci getting more run against left-handed pitching
• [13:11] Back-to-back starts which Davis Martin did get past the fifth inning. Already at 100 innings this season, is Martin in need of a break?
• [16:39] Judging Noah Schultz's first 10 starts
• [21:34] ESPN's Jeff Passan wrote a column about trade ideas for contending teams. He suggests the White Sox and Angels work towards a deal for LHP Reid Detmers. In his column, Passan suggests using Noah Schultz in such a hypothetical trade. Would the White Sox actually trade Schultz?
• [38:34] Seranthony Dominguez pitched back-to-back scoreless outings
• [39:56] Series Preview: Sacramento Athletics
• [41:21] Munetaka Murakami returns
• [45:16] The AL Central race is heating up. How important is this last series before All-Star Break for the White Sox?
• [49:40] White Sox are hosting an alumni home run derby. Out of the six participants, who is most likely to hit a home run?

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Rundown

• [Intro] What were the big takeaways from the White Sox series split?
• [8:02] One week before the All-Star Break, and the White Sox are not fading away
• [12:36] We knew that Grant Taylor and Sean Newcomb would play big parts in this series. Are their performances from Saturday and Sunday a jump point to dominance?
• [17:52] What to make of the Seranthony Dominguez situation. It appears there's a level of distrust in his usage.
• [31:30] Who Needed A Big Series recap
• [36:22] Miguel Vargas is an All-Star
• [40:03] Did the White Sox get shafted in All-Star selections?
• [45:14] Series Preview: Boston Red Sox
• [47:12] Taking a look at Davis Martin's home vs. away splits
• [51:11] Facing two tough left-handed pitchers in this series. Good time for Randal Grichuk to make an impact.
• [53:15] Who needs a big series against Boston?

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Rundown

• [Intro] Chicago White Sox snap road series losing streak winning two out of the three games in Baltimore
• [2:13] How soft skills from White Sox coaches is helping hitters
• [5:00] Jacob Gonzalez had a big series against Baltimore with 6 RBI. With Munetaka Murakami returning soon, how does Gonzalez fit with this White Sox roster?
• [11:00] Noah Schultz returned. How did he look and what does Schultz still need to improve upon before his next start?
• [15:16] Colson Montgomery hit his 21st home run of the season, and is four away from joining rare company in White Sox history
• [19:58] Sean Burke put together another great start and is stepping up to become their #2 starter
• [20:54] Series Preview: Cleveland Guardians
• [22:38] A key factor for the White Sox will be their utilization of Sean Newcomb and Grant Taylor out of the bullpen. What could be the possible usage plan against Cleveland?
• [31:30] Who needs a big series? James Fegan picks Anthony Kay and Andrew Benintendi.
• [33:40] Jim Margalus pick is Kyle Teel
• [36:01] Josh Nelson is going with chaos agent, Sam Antonacci, who continues to improve defensively in left field.

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Rundown

[Intro] MLB Draft Combine was last chance for prospects to showcase their talents. How was the combine this year?

[7:10] What is the quality of the 2026 MLB Draft class?

[9:15] Who is the #1 prospect in this draft class?

[22:11] Gut reaction: Who do the White Sox take first overall?

[24:51] Could Roch Cholowsky or Grady Emerson fall to #3 pick for Minnesota?

[29:06] Latest rumors about Landon Thome

[32:08] If Thome is off the board, who could be options at Pick 41?

[40:05] Jim Callis explains how the White Sox could play the bonus pool game

[43:12] Will White Sox fans be upset if Roch Cholowsky is not the pick?

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Rundown

• [Intro] Look how far the Chicago White Sox have come in the first half of 2026 season. Preseason projections had the team finishing with a 68-94 record. Now, the team is on pace to win 85 games. White Sox manager Will Venable shares what he would like the team to improve upon in the second half.
• [5:03] First group to hand out grades is the White Sox offense. A more impressive output considering missing Munetaka Murakami for most of the second quarter.
• [9:45] Starting pitching grades are good for the first half, but this unit still need external help to get through the last 81 games.
• [16:17] The bullpen has standouts in Grant Taylor, Sean Newcomb, and Bryan Hudson. But how does the crew grade the overall unit?
• [24:20] What grade would you give manager Will Venable for the team's first half?
• [33:14] How much credit should Chris Getz get for the team's success in the first 81 games?

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Rundown

• [INTRO] Show Rundown
• [2:16] 22 runs! What it was like inside the White Sox clubhouse after their big win on Friday.
• [6:02] The White Sox are 16-10 against AL Central opponents. Does that start against division foes ease concerns about a late season fade?
• [8:53] Miguel Vargas had a big weekend and continues to impress this season. Is he now a roster fixture? [
• [17:34] Why getting Seranthony Dominguez back on track is a worthwhile project for the White Sox
• [23:55] Chase Meidroth's big weekend
• [26:42] Jacob Gonzalez journey to the majors is impressive
• [32:04] Series Preview: Baltimore Orioles

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Rundown

• [Intro] Recapping the Chicago White Sox wild series win over Cleveland
• [8:30] Was Monday night's walk-off win a Top 10 Win 2026 nominee?
• [11:30] Wednesday's loss to Cleveland highlights missed opportunities to capitalize on RISP [
• [12:20] Breaking down Chase Meidroth's slump
• [18:30] Game Situation: To Bunt or Not Bunt
• [20:08] Pitching Stars: Sean Newcomb, Sean Burke, and Anthony Kay
• [27:48] Cap Tips: Brooke Fletcher and White Sox Charities
• [30:00] Series Preview: Kansas City Royals

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