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Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox win a legitimately fun battle with the Astros behind Charlie Tilson and great defense. PREVIEW: Lucas Giolito tries to stay hot in the series finale MINORS: A pair of Luises lead the Barons to victory MLB NEWS: Giancarlo Stanton is back on the DL, but the Yankees keep crushing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplec...

Here's the rundown: RECAP: The offense fails the bullpen, as the Sox lose to the Astros. PREVIEW: Justin Verlander presents a sturdy opponent in tonight's game. MINORS: Nick Madrigal works his way past a slump. MLB NEWS: Yoenis Cespedes is likely out for the season after an accident on his ranch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Last night: Justin Verlander strikes out 12 as Jose Abreu's home run is the lone hit in a 5-1 loss.  Tonight: Ivan Nova vs. Gerrit Cole MiLB: Jordan Guerrero has a good outing, Steele Walker and Matt Skole hit home runs, and Kannapolis allows eight runs in a single inning MLB: Todd Frazier and Adam Eaton continue to chirp at each other while the Mets walk-off the Nats. Learn more about your ad cho...

Guest: Jim Callis, MLBPipeline One of our best friends of the show, Jim Callis stops by to discuss the new Top 100 prospect rankings on MLBPipeline.com, the injuries and struggles impacting the White Sox farm system, and a preview of the 2019 MLB Draft on why the Sox could select CJ Abrams. Josh and Jim discuss Lucas Giolito’s offseason adjustment came from working with his old high school coach,...

The Rundown: MLB: White Sox win, 4-2 Tonight: Aaron Sanchez vs. Ivan Nova MiLB: Nick Madrigal and Luis Robert hit homers.  MLB: Christian Yelich hits two more homers and is on pace to hit 63 homers in 2019 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 f...

White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 16, 2019 Today: Marcus Stroman vs. Dylan Covey MiLB: Eloy Jimenez was 1-for-2, Luis Robert had two extra base hits, and the Dash were shutout. Around MLB: Gleyber Torres hits three home runs in a doubleheader, Tommy La Stella now has 11 home runs in 2019, and Austin Riley hits a home run in his MLB debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Recorded: 5/14/2019 Josh and Jim review the White Sox latest injuries to Carlos Rodon, Nate Jones, and Micker Adolfo. Can the front office count on these three players to help turn the rebuilding efforts to contenders?  With many injuries on the pitching front, Rick Hahn states that they may need to find outside solutions. What do those solutions look like? Plus, a preview of the weekend series ag...

Good morning. Here's what's in your White Sox Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: Rick Hahn announced three season-ending elbow injuries before the White Sox beat Cleveland 5-2. TODAY: It's Manny Bañuelos-Carlos Carrasco II as the Sox head into the only off day of the month. ON THE FARM: Luis Robert hits his first Double-A homer, and Steele Walker his first at Winston-Salem. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Shohei Ohtani...

Josh and Jim breakdown James McCann’s hot start to 2019. Is this a repeat of Avisail Garcia’s 2017 season? Extreme BABIP luck leads to an All-Star appearance? If so, is McCann now the primary catcher while Welington Castillo becomes the backup? And does McCann have a long-term future with the White Sox? We also discuss Charlie Tilson’s staying power, Lucas Giolito’s balanced pitch mix, preview the...

Recorded: 5-9-2019 Lucas Giolito was great in his last start against Cleveland. What has been working for him, and more importantly, is it sustainable? Fans have voiced their concerns about Rick Renteria's lineup configurations. Is it too soon to complain while the team is still piecing together regulars? Preview the White Sox and Blue Jays series as we get our first look at Vlad Jr. in action Plu...

Yesterday: Jose Ramirez hit a walk-off home run as the White Sox lose, 5-3.  Today: Manny Banuelos vs. Carlos Carrasco  Minors: Winston-Salem completes a crazy comeback  MLB: Chris Sale strikes out 14, Yelich hits another home run, and the Nationals are 14-22. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Last Night: White Sox win 2-0 making it three straight wins over the Cleveland Indians as Lucas Giolito was terrific.  Tonight: Reynaldo Lopez vs. Shane Bieber Minors: Danny Mendick and Daniel Palka hit dingers, Birmingham blew a late lead, and Nick Madrigal had a multi-hit game.  MLB: Minnesota improves to 22-12, and Melky Cabrera is off to a good start with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Learn more abo...

*LAST NIGHT: Iván Nova and the White Sox routed Trevor Bauer in the Indians. Yes, that is in the correct order. Also, two of three injury updates are bad. *TONIGHT: It's Lucas Giolito vs. Jefry Rodriguez in a series that suddenly looks more favorable. *ON THE FARM: Pitching rules the day when half the affiliates were off. *AROUND THE LEAGUE: Minnesota expands its lead, CC approaches win No. 250, a...

Guest: James Fegan, The Athletic Our guest, James Fegan, joins the show to share the latest from the White Sox clubhouse which includes injury news for Carlos Rodon, Jon Jay, and Eloy Jimenez. Josh and Jim look at the bleak outlook for the White Sox pitching staff. How long can they manage this “Charlotte Shuffle” of pitchers from AAA to the majors? What’s the long-term impact of Rodon’s injury? W...

Last Night: White Sox won, 6-4, thanks to Nicky Delmonico's walk-off three-run homer.  Tonight: Chris Sale vs. Reynaldo Lopez Minors: Zack Collins hit another home run, and Luis Robert is still searching for his first AA hit.  MLB: The Minnesota Twins have the best record in MLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

Recorded: 5-1-2019 Josh and Jim recap the White Sox series against the Orioles that featured a lot of ugly play by both sides. Poor starting pitching, poor defense, and questionable managerial decisions. Yet, the White Sox won two out of three games and four of their last five. The Boston Red Sox come visit which means Chris Sale returns to the South Side. How will he fare after his worst start in...

TODAY: The White Sox play two as Carlos Rodon and Ivan Nova will start.  MINORS : Soundbites from Luis Robert and Dylan Cease as Robert gets promoted, Cease K’s 11, Dash walk 13 batters (and win), and Kannapolis’s rally falls short. MLB: Sabathia reaches 3,000 strikeouts, Tigers upset Phillies, and Astros blank the Twins 11-0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Ho...

Good morning. Here's what's in your Wake-Up Call: *LAST NIGHT: The White Sox are now 3-0 on the homestand after beating the Orioles 5-3 behind Manny Bañuelos. *TONIGHT: Iván Nova will try to get in the win column as the offense seeks revenge against Andrew Cashner. *ON THE FARM: Micker Adolfo is on the IL, which makes Luis Robert's big night more intriguing than usual. *AROUND THE LEAGUE: Jake Odo...

Guest: Danny Knobler, Bleacher Report Josh and Jim recap the wild weekend for the White Sox that saw a seven-run comeback, a walk-off home run, Jose Abreu hitting the longest two-run single, Eloy Jimenez getting hurt, and Reynaldo Lopez leading the way in striking out 20 Detroit Tigers batters. Our guest this week is Bleacher Report’s Danny Knobler who has a new book called Unwritten: Bat Flips, t...

Today: Carlos Rodon vs. Daniel Norris Weekend: Reynaldo Lopez starts on Saturday, Manny Banuelos on Sunday against Matthew Boyd.  Minors: Dylan Cease was roughed up, but Luis Basabe and Steele Walker had good nights.  Around MLB: Trevor Bauer wins the pitchers duel over Gerrit Cole, and tonight is Vlad Jr.'s debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simp...

Recorded 4-24-2019 After the White Sox lose two out of three to Baltimore, and now are 5-7 against the Orioles, Tigers, and Royals to start 2019, why are they losing to lesser teams? We explore the reasons and explain why winning does matter even in the third year of the rebuild.  Also, preview the upcoming 10-game homestand and await Vlad Jr.'s much anticipated debut. Learn more about your ad cho...

Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Orioles destroy Ivan Nova. PREVIEW: The Orioles will probably destroy Ervin Santana. MINORS: Danny Mendick snaps out of his slump. MLB NEWS: Zack Wheeler goes 100-100. 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 adve...

Good morning. Here's what's in this morning's Wake-Up Call: *LAST NIGHT: The White Sox made the Orioles look like the worst team in baseball, blowing out Baltimore 12-2.  *TONIGHT: It's Iván Nova against Andrew Cashner, with the hope that the White Sox can score in the first three innings. *ON THE FARM: Zack Burdi and Luis Basabe are back, and Luis Robert is still hurt, but not too much.  *AROUND...

Guest: Dan Szymborski, Fangraphs Our best friend of the podcast, Dan Szymborski returns to the show to share his thoughts about Tim Anderson’s bat flip, why pitchers and managers should be suspended for intentional beanings, which teams have staying power with their starts, and why Moncada and Rodon can continue to have a great 2019 season. Josh and Jim recap the Tigers series in which it feels li...

LAST NIGHT: Eloy Jimenez, Ryan Cordell, and Welington Castillo hit home runs, but the White Sox still lost, 9-7 to Detroit. TODAY: Carlos Rodon vs. Jordan Zimmermann ON THE FARM: Luis Robert hits another home run, Blake Rutherford hits his first home run in AA, and Alec Hansen continues to throw scoreless innings. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Khris Davis signs a two-year extension with Oakland, Royals surpr...