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Here's the rundown: NEWS: Yonder Alonso goes Yonder Away-so. PREVIEW: The Sox open a three-game set against Minnesota. MINORS: The Barons bats are heating up. MLB: The All-Star starters are announced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

Recorded: 6-26-2019 Tim Anderson hurt his ankle and will be on the Injured List as he is walking in a boot. While the White Sox shortstop is on the mend, who is next in line at the vital position?  Plus, Moncada getting better batting right-handed, Jon Jay's first impression, and pondering the thought of James McCann batting leadoff.  Presented by SeatGeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Good morning. Here's what's in this morning's Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox lost to the Red Sox, but more importantly, they lost Tim Anderson to an ankle injury. TODAY: We'll find out more about Anderson's sprain, and the Sox-Sox season series will end with Chris Sale against Reynaldo Lopez. ON THE FARM: The White Sox signed second-round pick Matthew Thompson, and Hector Santiago makes h...

Last night: White Sox bullpen can't handle Boston's offense even though Yoan Moncada and Jose Abreu hit home runs.  Tonight: Carson Fulmer vs. David Price Around MiLB: Nick Madrigal keeps getting hits as he goes 3-for-4 Around MLB: New York Mets have more drama, and things get testy between Willson Contreras and Tyler Flowers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices H...

Guests: Travis Sawchik, co-author The MVP Machine             Chris Cwik, Yahoo! Sports [1:30] Josh and Jim discuss what the White Sox are going to do with Despaigne and Alonso. [18:26 ] Boston Red Sox Preview[23:53 ] Travis Sawchik joins the show to discuss his most recent book, The MVP Machine. How baseball players are finding ways to learn new skills, create drills to improve certain areas of t...

Here's the rundown: PREVIEW: The Sox face the Rangers lineup of random guys you remember from MLB The Show. MINORS: Luis Robert goes yard, but the stacked Barons lose. MLB NEWS: How do the Tampa Bay-Montreal Rays sound to you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u...

Rundown: Josh and Greg recap the White Sox vs. Cubs series at Wrigley Field. Any concern with Lucas Giolito after his first bad start in months? Is the pace Eloy Jimenez is playing at the last 30 days sustainable? Is it time for Jon Jay to join the roster to give Leury Garcia a break?  Plus, a preview of the upcoming series in Texas against the Rangers.  Presented by SeatGeek Learn more about your...

Last night: White Sox win 3-1 with Eloy Jimenez providing an everlasting moment. Tonight: Lucas Giolito vs. Jon Lester MiLB: Luis Robert won the Southern League All-Star MVP and is now a Top 5 prospect according to MLBPipeline Around MLB: Jordan Yamamoto turns in another scoreless performance in his second start Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplec...

TONIGHT: The White Sox play the Cubs at Wrigley Field, and we'll see how the White Sox officially shuffle their roster. ON THE FARM: The AZL White Sox are underway while most of the system is off. AROUND THE LEAGUE: An old White Sox draft pick makes his debut, Edwin Encarnacion made his first start in the Yankee lineup, and Mike Clevinger and Justin Upton returned from injury with varying results....

A recap of the weekend’s action as the White Sox looked really good on Friday, but Saturday and Sunday were harsh reminders of the roster shortfalls.  As the team hovers around .500 mark, some Sox fans want the Front Office to make a push to add more talent through trades. Opposite of those fans are those who wish to have the team to sell again. Then there are those who want the team to be in a ho...

Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox win behind Leury Garcia and Tim Anderson. PREVIEW: Lucas Giolito tries to slay Sox-slayer CC Sabathia. MINORS: Nick Madrigal likes to get hits. MLB: Shohei Ohtani goes for the cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...

Tonight: Ivan Nova vs. JA Happ Down in the Minors: Birmingham wins with only one hit, and Daniel Palka hits his 14th home run of the season.  Around MLB: Cubs and Rockies continue throwing at each other while Grand Slam’s, Walkoffs, and Extra Innings were last night’s themes in MLB.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Eloy Jimenez mashed another long home run in the White Sox win against Washington, and in his last 11 games has displayed to regain the stroke we saw much of last year in the minors. Josh and Jim discuss if Jimenez has graduated from the adjustment period and ready to help carry the White Sox offense.  Plus, a preview of the White Sox/Yankees series and playing Over/Under on how many wins the Whit...

Good morning. Here's what's in your Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: Odrisamer Despaigne was the least of the White Sox' problems in a 12-1 loss the Nationals. TONIGHT: The White Sox will try to avoid the season sweep to Washington, but they'll need to beat Patrick Corbin during a Manny Bañuelos start. ON THE FARM: Winston-Salem was rained out again, and Birmingham joined them. AROUND THE LEAGUE: David O...

The Rundown: Josh and Jim recap the weekend in Kansas City as Lucas Giolito is pitching so well he could be the AL All-Star starter. Reynaldo Lopez threw more curveballs in his successful start on Sunday. Is this a new trend to follow?  Just like any of the White Sox prospects that have joined the team in Chicago, it appears time for Dylan Cease based on talent level. The team also has a need for...

Tonight: Ivan Nova vs. Homer Bailey MiLB: Nick Madrigal makes a great first impression in Birmingham Around MLB: Dallas Keuchel signs with Atlanta, Peter Lambert beats the Cubs in his first MLB Start, and Max Kepler hits 3 HRs vs. Cleveland.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

After the White Sox lost both games to the Nationals, Josh and Jim breakdown two key decisions from manager Rick Renteria. One, did you leave Reynaldo Lopez in too long? Second, what was the point of trying to sacrifice bunt Tim Anderson to second base?  Can Renteria get out of these bad habits of still trying to focus more on player development than winning at any cost?    Plus, a preview of the...

Good morning. Here's what's in your Wake-Up Call:  LAST NIGHT: Reynaldo López wastes a big early lead for a third straight start in a loss to the Nationals. TODAY: Dylan Covey faces old an old AL Central foe in Anibal Sánchez, and Jose Abreu is licking his chops. THE DRAFT: The White Sox open the second round with prep picks, officially sealing a change in strategy. ON THE FARM: Dylan Cease toughs...

2019 MLB Draft Show with Josh Nelson, Jimmy Osborn, James Fox, and Brian Bilek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Rundown: Josh and Jim are feeling the good vibes after this 6-1 homestand, and pondering how long this good play can last?  [31:30] Our guest is Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs sharing the latest rumors tied to the White Sox first round pick and drops some names to keep an eye on for the second round.  Plus, we answer your questions in P.O. Sox including who should the White Sox draft in the fir...

The Rundown:  Last night: White Sox won 10-4 thanks to homers from Yonder Alonso and Jose Abreu Tonight: Trevor Bauer vs. Dylan Covey MiLB: Gavin Sheets hits a grand slam and Nick Madrigal continues his offensive surge MLB: Rockies and Diamondbacks play a wild game in Denver, and the Rays smack the Twins 14-3.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simpleca...

After the game, Tim Anderson calls the rivalry "Forever beef" will this bad blood between the White Sox and Royals continue for 2019 after Anderson being hit in the head?  Plus, Rick Renteria pulling a "Robin Ventura" with Reynaldo Lopez, Lucas Giolito being terrific again, Leury Garcia's hitting ways, and a preview of this weekend's series against Cleveland.  Presented by SeatGeek Learn more abou...

Good morning. Here's what's in your Wake-Up Call: YESTERDAY: The desperate attempt to complete the White Sox-Royals Memorial Day game failed. TODAY: They'll resume the suspended game followed by the second game of the series in full. Tim Anderson's nemesis starts that one. ON THE FARM: Charlotte got shellacked, but the Dash and Intimidators won. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Twins' winning streak is halt...

Josh and Jim recap the White Sox series in Minnesota as problems with outfield defense, struggling offense, and the debut of Seby Zavala were the main takeaways.  This upcoming week starts a seven-game homestand as the Kansas City Royals visit first meaning that Brad Keller returns. Will we see more drama between Keller and Tim Anderson?  Also the week in review down in the minors and answer your...

The Rundown The White Sox split the four-game series with Houston thanks to Eloy Jimenez power, the bullpen stepping up, and Lucas Giolito’s outstanding performance.  Preview the upcoming series as the White Sox travel to Minnesota and once again face the best team in baseball as the Twins offense is on a frenzied pace. Can the White Sox pitching staff step up and meet the challenge as they did in...