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Good morning. Here's what's in your White Sox Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox took advantage of many Minnesota mistakes for an 8-4 victory. TONIGHT: James Shields faces Sox-killing Kyle Gibson.  ON THE FARM: Carson Fulmer's control problems resurface.  AROUND THE LEAGUE: The AL Central still stinks, Kris Bryant hits the DL, and Jose Abreu extends his lead in All-Star voting. Learn more abo...

Here's the rundown for your White Sox Wake-Up Call: MINORS: Michael Kopech returns to form, and the Dash score 19(!) runs. PREVIEW: The Sox host the Twins, and hope to start hitting Lance Lynn. AROUND MLB: Two near no-nos cap Monday's action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Guest: Jonathan Lee The Rundown: We recap the Oakland Athletics series that had quite a few moments, but also some shaky times. Will increase velocity help Lucas Giolito like it has for Dylan Covey? Will Sunday's performance be the spark for Yoan Moncada to catch fire? After four starts, how is Carlos Rodon progressing?  Our guest is Jonathan Lee who reports from Charlotte on Eloy Jimenez's transi...

The Rundown: Chicago White Sox were rained out and will be playing a double header on Friday with James Shields starting Game 1 and Lucas Giolito starting Game 2 Many promotions announced by the White Sox as we list who is going where.  We got to see those new faces in action as Eloy Jimenez is off to a good start in Charlotte, Joel Booker makes a great first impression in Birmingham, and Blake Ru...

Original air date: 6/20/2018 Topics Reynaldo Lopez "Clown" comments Yoan Moncada trying to bounce back from his struggles 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.

Recorded 6-20-2018 The Rundown: After Reynaldo Lopez called his and the team's recent play like "Clowns", manager Rick Renteria has a tough job of helping both veterans and young players work through the funk. We ponder on what ways he can help the ballclub get through this tough stretch.  We preview the four-game weekend series against the Oakland A's The White Sox will be announcing minor league...

Good morning. Here's what's in today's Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: Carlos Rodon's second-inning struggles were too much for the White Sox absorb. Their 6-3 loss to the Indians extended their skid to six games.  TODAY: It doesn't get any easier, as it's Reynaldo Lopez against Corey Kluber.  ON THE FARM: The Garcias lead Charlotte, and just about everybody else is in an All-Star game. AROUND THE LEAGU...

Here's the rundown for your White Sox Wake-Up Call: RECAP: Cy Covey has an off night, as the Sox fall to Cleveland 6-2. ON THE FARM: It's the minor league All-Star break, but one report says several Sox prospects will soon be promoted. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Nationals get a jump on hot stove season by trading for Kelvin Herrera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

The Rundown: Recap the Detroit Tigers series in which the offense let down in crucial situations. With only nine home runs in June, what are the causes in lack of production? This Tuesday, three of the White Sox affliates (Birmingham, Winston-Salem, Kannapolis) are entering their All-Star break. We recap how the prospects have been doing while handing out our awards for best hitter/pitcher, breako...

The Rundown: The Chicago White Sox split with the Cleveland Indians putting them at 8-6 in June. Thanks to the pitching, they've put together a nice little run but how much longer can it last?  Tim Anderson and Yoan Moncada are in a slump. How are pitchers attacking them and what adjustments could they make to get back on track.  Preview the upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers. Can the Whit...

The Rundown: Dylan Covey outduels Trevor Bauer as the White Sox win a tight game over the Indians, 3-2.  Down in the minors, the Winston-Salem Dash magic number shrinks to 2 games for the first half title.  Around the league, Washington's Juan Soto does something only Ken Griffey Jr. has at Yankee Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, a...

Here's what's in your Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox are winless no more against Cleveland. TONIGHT: Dylan Covey will get tested, both by facing an opponent for a second time and facing Trevor Bauer.  FARM: Spencer Adams gets promoted, and the affiliates go 6-0.  LEAGUE: Miguel Cabrera is done for the year, and the bad teams are getting worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Here's the rundown of your White Sox Wake-Up Call: RECAP: Lucas Giolito keeps Giolito-ing. PREVIEW: James Shields faces off against Adam Plutko. ON THE FARM: The Sox get good news about Alec Hansen and Micker Adolfo. AROUND MLB: The Angels insist that Shohei Ohtani does not need Tommy John surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

Guest: Jim Callis, MLBPipeline.com The Rundown: Surprise! The Chicago White Sox won a series in Boston thanks to outstanding starting pitching. Can this level of performance last? We preview the upcoming series against Cleveland who is also pitching very well. Recapping the 2018 MLB Draft is our friend, Jim Callis. He shares his thoughts on why the White Sox picked Nick Madrigal over Brady Singer,...

Guest: Dan Szymborski, ESPN The Rundown: Josh shares his thoughts about the frustration surrounding the worst start ever.  Guest Dan Szymborski shares the latest ZiPS projections which include odds of the White Sox having the first pick of the 2019 MLB Draft. Also, why Lucas Giolito should be sent to AAA, no need to worry about Yoan Moncada, and which teams does ZiPS like the most. Learn more abou...

Recorded: 6/7/2018 The rundown: – Why did the White Sox send Bummer down for Cedeno? – Recap Twins series – Preview Red Sox series and guess what move Rick Hahn will make to add Carlos Rodon in the rotation 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...

The Rundown: White Sox beat the Twins, 5-2, in large thanks to Tim Anderson's big night at the plate.  Today's matchup features James Shields who has five consecutive starts of pitching seven-plus innings without allowing more than three runs.  Day 2 of the Luis Robert watch Kannapolis was fun as he went 2-for-5 with a two RBI and a stolen base. Elsewhere in the majors, Shohei Ohtani left his star...

Good morning. This Wake-Up Call, she's a loaded one. The White Sox made eight picks on the second day of the MLB Draft, including twice as many high schoolers as usual. The Sox split a doubleheader in Minnesota, although they held multiple-run leads in both games. The eighth inning posed problems. Luis Robert made his stateside debut to headline a busy day on the farm.  Max Scherzer is the first t...

Here's the rundown for your White Sox Wake-Up Call for June 5, 2018: DRAFT RECAP: The Sox take Nick Madrigal at #4, despite questions about conflicts in their draft room. DOUBLEHEADER PREVIEW: Reynaldo Lopez and Lucas Giolito take the hill, as the Sox welcome back Matt Davidson and Kevan Smith. DOWN ON THE FARM: Eloy Jimenez's hit streak ends, Zack Collins's hot streak continues. Learn more about...

Recorded: 6/4/2018 Brian Bilek, James Fox, and Jim Osborn join Josh Nelson to analyze the top 2018 MLB Draft picks. 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.

Guest: Burke Granger, 2080 Baseball Rundown: The White Sox won a series! Against the NL's best team! With how well Dylan Covey has been pitching, and Carlos Rodon returning, what will the starting rotation look like next week? Lots of MLB Draft discussion as we tackle the possible drama inside the White Sox war room if the decision comes down to Nick Madrigal or Brady Singer.  Burke Granger from 2...

Rundown: Tonight starts a three-game series as the Milwaukee Brewers come into town.  The White Sox minor league affiliates all won thanks to three terrific starting performances.  Around the league, Clayton Kershaw is back, and the National League race is still a tight one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

Recorded: 5/30/2018 Rundown: Jose Abreu gets frustrated  Lessons learned from Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez starts against Cleveland  Is Tim Anderson finding his groove?  What’s the cause of Yoan Moncada’s slump in May?  Preview the upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...

Here's the rundown for your White Sox Wake-Up Call: RECAP: The Sox fell to the Indians 7-3 behind another shaky outing from Lucas Giolito. PREVIEW: Reynaldo Lopez faces off against Corey Kluber. ON THE FARM: Carlos Rodon dominated AAA hitters in potentially his final rehab start. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Mets lose two, count 'em two starters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Guest: Eric Longenhagen, Fangraphs The rundown: Jose Abreu is having a terrific start to 2018 which naturally raises the question during this rebuilding phase if he will be traded by July 31st? We breakdown how much Abreu still means to the White Sox which two teams could use Abreu the most. Preview the series in Cleveland as the Indians bullpen might finally be a welcome sight for White Sox hitte...