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Host of the @SoxMachine Podcast - Part of the @bluewirepods network. White Sox contributor on @670TheScore

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Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · Aug 5

New @soxmachine.com Video presented by Ankin Law

Colson Montgomery has been showing off the power in his first 25 MLB games. I asked @jrfegan.soxmachine.com how much the torpedo bat is helping with the slugging?

The bat has helped Montgomery refine his swing.

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Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 13h

Hello, Seattle.

Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 17h

A @SoxMachine.com video highlight presented by Ankin Law

There's going to be a lot of discussion regarding bat speed this postseason and into the offseason. It appears the Chicago White Sox are already seeking for upgrades, and a good reason why Will Robertson got playing time.

Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 21h

Good morning, White Sox fans.

NEW @SoxMachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law

⚾ Can Andrew Vaughn continue being the Brewers hero?

⚾ The Blue Jays neat trick

⚾ White Sox arb cases

⚾ Will MLB chase the Bananas 100,000+ fans in a game goal?

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Podcast: 2025 Championship Series Preview - Sox Machine

Diving into the Championship Series, White Sox upcoming arbitration options, and if MLB would ever play games in front of 100,000 fans.

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Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 22h

A @SoxMachine.com video highlight presented by Ankin Law

Big congratulations to @jrfegan.soxmachine.com and all of the runners who completed the Chicago Marathon this weekend.

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James Fegan @jrfegan.soxmachine.com · 1d

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Jim Margalus @soxmachine.com · 1d

Chicago White Sox beat writer.
Chicago Marathon finisher.
@jrfegan.soxmachine.com: Glutton for punishment.

Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 1d

Congrats to @jrfegan.soxmachine.com for finishing the Chicago Marathon!

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Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 1d

Congrats to @jrfegan.soxmachine.com for finishing the Chicago Marathon!

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josé quintana fan club president @jdvalenzuela.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like a MILLION BUCKS

Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 1d

Awesome job @jdvalenzuela.bsky.social !!

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Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 1d

James made it to the 22 Mile mark @jrfegan.soxmachine.com

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Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 1d

Awesome job @jdvalenzuela.bsky.social !!

Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 1d

Just saw @jdvalenzuela.bsky.social at Chicago Marathon Mile 23

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Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 1d

Chilling at the Mile 23 mark.

1) I admire the hell out of everyone running this race

2) I still think y'all are crazy running this far

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Jim Margalus @soxmachine.com · 1d

Andrew Vaughn is a perfect fit with the Brewers, and not only in terms of production.

Spare Parts: Andrew Vaughn, Milwaukee Brewers stretch further into October - Sox Machine

After the Mariners outlasted the Tigers over 15 innings in their Game 5 to set the matchup with the Blue Jays in the ALCS on Friday, the Brewers took care of business in a still-tense-but-far-more-eff...

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Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 1d

Best of luck to @jrfegan.soxmachine.com who is running the Chicago Marathon today.

Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 2d

Here is Travis Sawchik's full piece on Driveline Baseball

www.drivelinebaseball.com/2025/10/how-...

How power ages (It might surprise you) - Driveline Baseball

Conventional wisdom posits that power improves with age. It suggests slugging prowess is a rare skill that ages well, becoming ...read more

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Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 2d

A @soxmachine.com video highlight presented by Ankin Law

After reading Travis Sawchik's analysis on Driveline Baseball about how power ages in MLB, one of my takeaways is that teams are waiting too long to call up position players.

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Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 3d

Good morning, White Sox fans.

NEW @soxmachine.com Podcast as Travis Sawchik joins the show to talk about his recent feature on Driveline Baseball about how power ages in MLB. As players get older, what happens with bat speed, exit velocity, and Pull Air %

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Podcast: How Power Ages with Travis Sawchik - Sox Machine

Travis Sawchik joins the Sox Machine Podcast to talk about his study in how power ages for MLB hitters.

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Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 6d

Today on @SoxMachine.com

@jrfegan.soxmachine.com sat down with White Sox manager Will Venable to talk about his first season on the job. Great insight in how lineups are made, messaging to players, and Venable's approach with the media.

Full story for subscribers: soxmachine.com/2025/10/will...

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Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 6d

A @SoxMachine.com podcast highlight presented by Ankin Law

The moment when we aced Chicago White Sox 2025 Roster Quiz. Clutch timing from @jrfegan.soxmachine.com

Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ6G...

Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 7d

I saw them at Riot Fest of all places a few weeks ago. It was a great show!

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Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 7d

Good morning, White Sox fans.

NEW @SoxMachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law

⚾ White Sox pitching and hitting coach opportunities

⚾ Who to follow in the Arizona Fall League

⚾ @jrfegan.soxmachine.com, Jim, and I take the 2025 White Sox roster quiz

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Podcast: White Sox Coaching Changes and 2025 Roster Quiz - Sox Machine

Chicago White Sox add finding new pitching and hitting coaches to the offseason must-do list. Plus, we attempt the 2025 Chicago White Sox roster quiz.

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Jim Margalus @soxmachine.com · 8d

Did we go 62-for-62? Find out in a matter of hours.

Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 8d

A tease for tomorrow's @soxmachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law

The gang tries to ace the 2025 Chicago White Sox Roster Quiz

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Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 8d

A tease for tomorrow's @soxmachine.com Podcast presented by Ankin Law

The gang tries to ace the 2025 Chicago White Sox Roster Quiz

Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 13d

I joined @chgo-whitesox.bsky.social to chat with Sean Anderson about the White Sox coaching changes and what to expect this offseason.

Watch:
www.youtube.com/live/cegCgG9...

Chicago White Sox MOVE ON from Ethan Katz, Marcus Thames. What's next? | CHGO White Sox Podcast

YouTube video by CHGO Sports

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Josh Nelson @josh.soxmachine.com · 13d

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