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Recorded 5/24/2018 Rundown: With Welington Castillo's suspension we discuss what the impacts are short and long-term at the catching position.  Leury Garcia on the DL also forces Rick Hahn to promote Charlie Tilson. But why are they signing minor league outfielders for Charlotte and not promoting Eloy Jimenez? Preview the upcoming road series against the Detroit Tigers Learn more about your ad cho...

Rundown: Later today it will be announced that Welington Castillo will be suspended 80 games for PED use and Leury Garcia left last night's game with a twisted left knee. Who will Rick Hahn call up to replace both players on the 25-man roster? Michael Kopech was decent in his start against the Norfolk Tide, Eloy Jimenez had a good night at the plate, and the Kannapolis Intimidators keep winning. S...

Good morning. Here's what's in your White Sox Wake-Up Call: The White Sox remembered how to hit with runners in scoring position before it was too late, scoring three runs in the eighth for a 3-2 victory over Baltimore.  Dylan Covey gets his first chance at replacing Carson Fulmer tonight.  Alec Hansen returns to action in extended spring training, and Gavin Sheets finally homered.  The Twins are...

Rundown: Another frustrating loss by the White Sox last night as manager Rick Renteria made some questionable decisions.  Down on the farm, Charlotte won big and Eloy Jimenez hit his 8th home run of the season.  MLB Scoreboard highlights Juan Soto hitting his first career home run on the very first pitch he sees. Oh, and nobody in the AL Central is above .500 again. Learn more about your ad choice...

Guests: Joe Ostrowski, 670 the score               Trevor Wilt, Kannapolis Intimidators The Rundown: The Chicago White Sox won a home series! After starting 3-15 at GRF, the White Sox won 3 out of 4 against the Texas Rangers as we recap the great performance from Reynaldo Lopez.  670 the Score's Joe Ostrowski brings his insight about the Supreme Court's historic ruling that allows states to open u...

Original air date: 5/18/2018 Can the White Sox win 10 home games before July 1st? Yoan Moncada: taking the good with the bad State of the rebuild 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: Good luck was on the White Sox side as they score four in the bottom of the eighth inning to beat the Rangers, 4-2.  Preview tonight's White Sox vs. Rangers game.  Highlight action in the minor leagues that includes Trey Michalczewski's walk-off double Scores around the league as Manny Machado hit his 14th home run of the season, but Baltimore now has the most losses in the American L...

The Rundown: Jim shares his notes visiting the Charlotte Knights, Winston-Salem Dash, and the Kannapolis Intimidators.  Recap the Pirates series trying to figure out why the starters are having such a tough time in the first inning.  Discuss the idea of Yolmer Sanchez playing in the outfield Preview the Rangers series With Robinson Cano suspended for PEDs should MLB's stance soften to allow star p...

Good morning. Here's what's in your White Sox Wake-Up Call:  The White Sox once again got thumped in the first inning, and this time it resulted in a shutout. Jameson Taillon is coming back from a cut on his pitching hand that healed so slowly that he entertained the thought of using urine to fix it.  The minor-league affiliates were 0-4, although Eloy Jimenez had a nice night.  Robinson Cano is s...

Here's what's in your White Sox Wake-Up Call for May 15th, 2018: GOOD NEWS: Yoan Moncada will return to the Sox lineup on Tuesday. DOWN ON THE FARM: Birmingham was on the wrong side of a no-no and Kannapolis won thanks to Laz Rivera and Lincoln Henzman. AROUND MLB: the Supreme Court struck down a ban on sports gambling, and the Indians continued to be mediocre. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

The Rundown: Preview the upcoming series against the Chicago Cubs as Welington Castillo could be a good pick-to-click against Tyler Chatwood.  Recap the action in the minor leagues as Eloy Jimenez extends his hitting streak to 14 games, and the Kannapolis Intimidators improve their record to 22-11.  Highlighting scores around Major League Baseball as there were plenty of Grand Slams smacked around...

Recorded: 5-9-2018 The Rundown: The Chicago White Sox struggles continue as Nate Jones gives up a three-run lead in the ninth as the Pittsburgh Pirates sweep the Sox Is Rick Renteria getting carried away pulling starters during games for not hustling? Is it time for Eloy Jimenez to face AAA pitching? Cubs/Sox preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Si...

Good morning, White Sox fans. Here's what's in today's Wake-Up Call: The Sox will still be searching for their first series win against a team that isn't the Royals after a disheartening loss to the Pirates on Tuesday night. * At least the Barons are still good The Dash, too.  James Paxton throws a no-hitter, Dylan Bundy can't get anybody out, all AL Central teams are under .500 and there are two...

Here's your White Sox Wake-Up Call for May 8, 2018: The White Sox were off Monday, which means they didn't lose! They also released an encouraging update on Danny Farquhar. In the minors, Eloy Jimenez, Zack Collins, and the Birmingham Barons continued to mash with a late comeback victory. Around the majors, there were blowouts abound, plus the Sox two most recent opponents matched up. Learn more a...

Guest: Jim Callis, MLBPipeline.com The Rundown: We recap the weekend bringing back The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly as the White Sox have their worst start to a season since 1948.  Our good friend, Jim Callis, joins the show to share his thoughts about the upcoming MLB Draft and who would be a good fit for the White Sox at pick 4. Plus, his thoughts about a potential Michael Kopech call up and whic...

Air Date: 5/5/2018 Topics Positive takeaways from Carson Fulmer's start vs. Twins When should Michael Kopech be called up? Why did the White Sox trade for Trayce Thompson? What are the chances the White Sox sign Manny Machado in the offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

The Rundown: Down 5-1, the White Sox comeback thanks to home runs by Daniel Palka and Trayce Thompson to beat the Twins, 6-5.  Micker Adolfo and Luis Basabe homer to power the Dash to a sweep of Lynchburg Albert Pujols gets hit 2,999 but falls short of reaching the accomplishment at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Recorded: 5/2/2018 The rundown: Even though the White Sox lost both games against St. Louis we saw good starts from Lucas Giolito and James Shields. We discuss what has been working for them and which pitches to watch for in upcoming starts to see if this success will continue.  Yoan Moncada is banged up. Should manager Rick Renteria give him a break? Who should close games for the White Sox movin...

Good morning. Here's your White Sox Wake-Up Call: Last night: The White Sox defense tried to prop up a shaky bullpen, but the contact Joakim Soria allowed couldn't be flagged down, and he blew the save.  Down on the farm: Michael Kopech is tested, Dylan Cease isn't, and the organization hands out awards. Around the league: Late homers aplenty, and Adam Eaton's ankle injury continues to be worse th...

Here's your White Sox Wake-Up Call for May 1st: The White Sox had the day off in preparation for a two-game series against the Cardinals, starting tonight in St. Louis. Birmingham clubbed their way to an 11-7 victory, as Eloy Jimenez, Zack Collins, and Seby Zavala all joined in on the hit parade. The Dodgers' pennant defense suffered a major blow with the announcement that Corey Seager will be und...

Guest: Joe Weil, the voice of the Winston-Salem Dash The rundown: Chicago White Sox wrap up the first month of the season with Matt Davidson leading the offense. Is his performance a mirage?  We discuss what happened with Tim Anderson and Salvador Perez, and how players should handle on the field issues like this in the future.  Our feature story is a deep dive look at the Winston-Salem Dash with...