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The Rundown: White Sox shuffle players around in the minors, and no it doesn't involve Eloy Jimenez and Michael Kopech. Instead Nick Madrigal heads to Winston-Salem, and we wonder how much of a test he'll face there. The White Sox only won one game against Kansas City, but we discuss if the way Rick Renteria managed these three games will be the way he'll always manage the Sox, regardless of talen...

The Rundown: The White Sox lost 10-5, but Yoan Moncada hit his 14th homer of 2018 and reached on base four times.  Minors: Birmingham split a doubleheader vs. Mississippi and remain 0.5 GB of the division lead.  Around MLB: The Oakland A's have caught the Seattle Mariners in the standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...

Good morning. Here's what's in this morning's Wake-Up Call: YESTERDAY: The White Sox traded pool money for a lefty relief prospect, and then lost to the Royals 4-2. TONIGHT: Dylan Covey vs. Jake Junis, who gives up a ton of homers. ON THE FARM: Michael Kopech checked off boxes and Luis Robert is back in action. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Trade deadline news, and Chris Sale goes on the DL. Learn more about...

Here's the rundown for your White Sox Wake-Up Call: MLB NEWS: The stove is piping hot, as we recap Monday's biggest deadline deals. IN THE MINORS: Eloy Jimenez continues to "check boxes." PREVIEW: James Shields starts against the Royals, assuming he doesn't get traded first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

The Rundown: We guess at what could be left on Eloy Jimenez's "Checklist" before he's called up to Chicago, and wonder what the real reasons why Rick Hahn is hesitant calling up his #1 prospect.  Trade deadline ends in two days. Who else can Hahn deal before Tuesday? Jim Thome is now a Hall-of-Famer. Jim shares his experience getting to meet with Thome and his lasting impression.  The ninth inning...

Recorded: 7-26-2018 The Rundown: Joakim Soria is traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. Did the White Sox get a good return for the closer? Who will take Soria's place on the roster?  Multiple trades involving starting pitching have taken place. Does this help the White Sox in their efforts to move James Shields? Jose Abreu had a terrific series in Anaheim. Is this a launch pad to a big month for Abreu?...

The Rundown: White Sox lose 11-3 as James Shields and Chris Volstad get crushed.  In the Minors: Dylan Cease retired the first 20 hitters he faced, Zack Collins hit a home run, and Luis Gonzalez and Luis Curbelo played the heroes in their respective contests.  Around MLB: The Oakland A's can't be stopped, the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-game winning streak is snapped, and Sergio Romo plays third base. L...

Good morning. Here's what's in your White Sox Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: Carlos Rodon drove the White Sox to yet another win at Angel Stadium.  TONIGHT: It's Potential Final White Sox Start time for James Shields.  ON THE FARM: Alex Call goes off for Birmingham, and Steele Walker leaves Great Falls' game early.  AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Yankees get Zach Britton from the Orioles, and so much extra-inn...

Here's the rundown for your White Sox Wake-Up Call: RECAP: The Sox pick up a win again the Angels in a well-played (if not entirely well-managed) game. PREVIEW: Carlos Rodon takes the mound for Game 2 in Anaheim. MINORS: Alec Hansen alternates between whiffs and walks. AROUND MLB: Daniel Poncedeleon's magical major league debut gets spoiled by a blown save. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Guest: Joe Ostrowski, 670 the Score  The Rundown: Jim calls from Seattle as the White Sox drop two out of three to the Mariners. He shares his thoughts being at SafeCo, and what it was like to see Gordon Beckham in action again.  With daily activities back in swing, it was time to look at the ZiPS projections and play Over/Under's with Joe Ostrowski from 670 the Score. He makes his picks if Jose A...

The Rundown: Preview the first series after the All-Star Break as the White Sox head to Seattle  Debate if baseball has a marketing problem which ties in Mike Trout, and Josh Hader’s tweets.  Manny Machado to Hollywood, Brad Hand to Cleveland, and Francisco Mejia to San Diego.  White Sox demoting Charlie Tilson for Nicky Delmonico. What does Delmonico need to do in his return to feel better about...

Guest: Rob Hart, WBBM Radio The Rundown: Recap the Kansas City Royals series as Yoan Moncada is almost back to his April form, and Lucas Giolito is getting better but still struggles in the first inning [2:25 - 12:40] All-Star week is upon us and we give our picks for the game, and who will win the Home Run Derby [12:41 - 16:43] Looking at the MLB races and ponder which teams are in the best posit...

The Rundown: Series Preview: James Shields has a 3.91 ERA in his 11 starts as he faces the Kansas City Royals, Brad Keller.  In the Minors: Charlotte, Birmingham, Winston-Salem, and Kannapolis all won last night.  Around MLB: The Oakland Athletics are 23-13 since June 1st, the Yankees beat the Indians, and Mookie Betts Grand Slam keeps the Red Sox in first place. Learn more about your ad choices....

The Rundown: Carlos Rodon was brilliant against the St. Louis Cardinals as he sequenced his fastball, changeup, and slider well for 7.1 scoreless innings. We ponder if the changeup will be the difference between a very good Carlos Rodon, and future All-Star Carlos Rodon.  Dylan Covey didn't have anything near the success Rodon did. Should Sox fans begin to lose hope that Covey can't hold up as a s...

Good morning. Here's what's in your White Sox Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: The Cardinals beat up Dylan Covey the second time through, then piled it on against the bullpen in a 14-2 stomping. TONIGHT: Carlos Rodon vs. Luke Weaver, with an off day afterward.  ON THE FARM: So many injury updates, including a big one for Micker Adolfo.  AROUND THE LEAGUE: All-Star roster alterations, Home Run Derby lineu...

Here's the rundown for your White Sox Wake-Up Call: NEWS: The Sox claim an outfielder from the Twins. PREVIEW: The Cardinals visit Chicago, led by the Lizard King. MINORS: The Dash bash 10 doubles to win again. MLB NEWS: Buster Posey goes on the DL, and MLB won't stop blowing up my phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Guest: Dan Szymborski The Rundown: Jose Abreu made the All-Star team as a starter! That's the good news. The bad news is that Abreu has been performing poorly since May 27th. What's causing Abreu issues? Recap the Houston Astros series as Avisail Garcia may need to go on the DL again, Lucas Giolito had a good outing, and is Omar Narvaez's offense make up the shortfalls in his defense? Our guest th...

Recorded: 7/5/2018 The Rundown: Avisail Garcia is on a hitting tear. Are we witnessing the next evolution of his hitting abilities?  Lucas Giolito, Dylan Covey, and Chris Volstad struggles in Cincinnati  Houston Astros series preview  Nick Madrigal signing  Donn Roach departing for Japan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

The Rundown: White Sox end up losing two out of three as Dylan Covey collapsed in the fourth inning. Good news - Yoan Moncada hit his 11th home run of 2018 and Avisail Garcia extended his hitting streak to 14 games.  Tonight's starting pitching matchup is Carlos Rodon vs. Justin Verlander. Hopefully, the White Sox score more than two runs in this series against the Astros.  Down in the minors, Cha...

Good morning, and Happy Fourth. Here's what's in your Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox dug themselves out of an early hole to beat the Reds 12-8 in 12 innings. It was one of the best games of the year. TONIGHT: Will Jose Abreu get a real day off this time? How about the bullpen? ON THE FARM: White Sox affiliates go 0-for-6, although there are some bright spots. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Indian...

The Rundown: Despite having a 3-1 lead thanks to Yoan Moncada, Yolmer Sanchez, and Avisail Garcia, the White Sox allow four runs in the 8th inning as they lose 5-3.  Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert are both going to miss action for a few weeks.  Birmingham is now tied for first place in the Southern League as they won 2-0.  Around MLB, Francisco Lindor had a monster day hitting two home runs and seve...

The Rundown: Jim and Josh share the voting results from the 1st Half Survey.  Why the White Sox deserve an "F" for the first half.  Why Tim Anderson was the best position player, and how some Sox fans will never be pleased with him.  Why Rick Renteria gets a pass managing. . . for now.  Our guesses if Eloy Jimenez and Michael Kopech will be called up before September 1st. Learn more about your ad...

The Rundown: The Injury Expert, Will Carroll, joins the show to share his insight on what Dane Dunning and Nate Jones are dealing with their injuries. Plus, what is PRP, and can it help pitchers like Shohei Ohtani? Showing improvements in power and his ability to convert run-scoring opportunities, Blake Rutherford joins the show from Winston-Salem to discuss the adjustments he's made in 2018.  Jim...

Recorded 6/28/2018 The Rundown: The White Sox won 2 out of 3 against the Minnesota Twins thanks to the Garcia's (Leury and Avi), quality starts from Lucas Giolito and James Shields, and the bullpen.  Can James Shields be moved by end of July if continues to lower his ERA below 4.00? Should the Minnesota Twins sell? Preview the road series against Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

The Rundown:  The 2018 White Sox will avoid setting the worst 81-game start in franchise history thanks to last night's 6-1 victory. Jose Abreu and Avisail Garcia hit home runs to help support James Shields who tossed seven scoreless innings.  Speaking of home runs, Eloy Jimenez hit his second home run in AAA as we cover what happened with the minor leagues last night.  Around MLB, Alex Bregman hi...