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As Major League Baseball shifts into offseason mode, Sox Machine's Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus look at 5 potential free-agent targets to help the Chicago White Sox improve their rotation. Visit the NEW Sox Machine Store at SoxMachineShop.com to pick up your new White Sox and Sox Machine Gear. Sam Antonacci, Munetaka Murakami, Tristan Peters, Chase Meidroth, and the celibate-for-Sean Burke shirt! Plus new Sox Machine 3/4-zipup Sweaters, and Coffee Mugs. Officially licensed gear from the MLB Players Association. Visit SoxMachineShop.com Presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made PersonalSupport the show: https://soxmachine.com/productsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lots to catch up on as the Milwaukee Brewers won the 2026 World Series in five games. The Chicago White Sox hired Matt Roffe to lead MLB Draft efforts. The White Sox parted ways with John Schriffen, opening the TV play-by-play announcer role to an interesting list of candidates. The Chicago Sun-Times put a Chicago Bears stadium rendering in Bridgeport on its cover, but hours later Crain's Chicago reported a deal is almost done for the Bears in Arlington Heights. Why do we keep hearing about the Bears having a new stadium in Bridgeport? Presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made PersonalSupport the show: https://soxmachine.com/productsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Josh Nelson's upcoming Offseason Plan Project on Sox Machine, he technically shares seven players who are not returning, but four are grouped into two boats: backup catchers and inefficient (hurt) relievers. From this exercise, Josh and Jim Margalus agree that left field needs further discussion about how it plays out in 2027. Also, what to do about Andrew Benintendi? If he doesn't hit well early in the season, is he at risk of being waived? Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Visit the NEW Sox Machine Store at SoxMachineShop.com to pick up your new White Sox and Sox Machine Gear. Sam Antonacci, Munetaka Murakami, Tristan Peters, Chase Meidroth, and the celibate-for-Sean-Burke shirt! Plus new Sox Machine 3/4-zip quarter-zips, Sweaters, and Coffee Mugs. Presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made PersonalSupport the show: https://soxmachine.com/productsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the World Series beginning, it's time to launch Sox Machine's Offseason Plan Project (OPP). If you're new to the OPP, step into the role of Chicago White Sox GM. With a $130 million payroll budget, how would you build a 26-man roster to improve on the 84-78 record? This episode will guide you through the decisions you'll need to make before wheeling and dealing in free agency and trade markets. To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Territory. That’s it; there’s no catch.  Visit the NEW Sox Machine Store at https://SoxMachineShop.com to pick up your new White Sox and Sox Machine Gear. Presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made PersonalSupport the show: https://soxmachine.com/productsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the annual quiz to name every player who appeared in a Chicago White Sox game in 2026. The total list includes 59 players who played at least one game. Link to play the quiz: https://soxmachine.com/2026/10/sporcle-saturday-your-2026-chicago-white-sox Plus, a World Series preview, and Josh Barfield is rumored to be running for the Houston Astros GM opening. Visit the NEW Sox Machine Store at SoxMachineShop.com to pick up your new White Sox and Sox Machine Gear. Presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made PersonalSupport the show: https://soxmachine.com/productsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.