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The Rundown: Today: James Shields takes the mound as the White Sox square off with the Royals for three games.  Down in the Minors: Michael Kopech struck out nine in six innings, Steele Walker had a multi-hit game, and Nick Madrigal struck out.  Around MLB: The New York Mets put up 24 runs against Philadelphia, Rockies shock the Braves late, and Nationals get a much needed win over the Cardinals....

The Rundown: White Sox win two out of three in Detroit as Carlos Rodon pitched eight strong innings, Lucas Giolito avoids disaster, and Jose Abreu keeps hitting.  Moving forward as Matt Davidson is hitting as many home runs since July 1st (just three), how will the White Sox handle playing time for Nicky Delmonico, Daniel Palka, and Matt Davidson in 2019? Preview the White Sox vs. Royals series. C...

Good morning. Here’s what’s in your White Sox Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox finally found a three-run lead that worked, beating Detroit 6-3.  TODAY: Carlos Rodon tries to avoid giving up his first earned run of August against Jordan Zimmermann in the rubber match.  ON THE FARM: Seby Zavala is heating up, and Luis Gonzalez was cooled off. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The plots thicken in the NL Cen...

Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox lose an up-and-down game to the Tigers. PREVIEW: Lucas Giolito tries to be not bad in Game Two. ON THE FARM: Eloy Jimenez does nothing but homer AROUND MLB: Ronald Acuna Jr. also does nothing but homer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

Guest: Scott Merkin, MLB.com The Rundown: MLB.com's Scott Merkin joins the show to share the latest out of the White Sox clubhouse. Is Carlos Rodon ready to take the next step forward and lead the White Sox rotation? Are the White Sox ready to move Dylan Covey to the bullpen? What is the mood in the locker room with the team 42-75? Greg Nix fills in for Jim Margalus this week as we discuss if Rodo...

Here's the rundown for your White Sox Wake-Up Call: PREVIEW: Carlos Rodon takes on Shane Bieber in Game 1 of the weekend series against Cleveland. ON THE FARM: Alex Call keeps raking in Birmingham. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The A's acquire Fernando Rodney and Mookie Betts hits for the cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

The Rundown: Yoan Moncada is having an ugly month hitting 14-for-91 with 39 strikeouts. We explore on what the issues are, and why Juan Soto and Gleyber Torres are having better seasons than Moncada.  Lucas Giolito had a rough second inning. What was the source of his struggles on Wednesday night? Jose Abreu is heating up. Should opposing teams make a claim on him if available on the waiver wire?...

Good morning. Here's what in your White Sox Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox lost a long one to the Yankees amid some inspiring performances but far more strikeouts.  TONIGHT: It's Lucas Giolito vs. Luis Severino in a pitching matchup that looked scarier a month ago.  ON THE FARM: Luis Robert is back, but Eloy Jimenez is still out.  AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Red Sox are the first team to 80 wi...

The Rundown: White Sox lose, 7-0, but Matt Davidson pitched again.  Around MiLB: Both Birmingham and Winston-Salem were victorious. Zack Collins hit two doubles, and Nick Madrigal drove in two runs.  Around MLB: Cleveland stomps Minnesota, Seattle gets a much needed win, and Houston shocks San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.com The Rundown White Sox are on their longest winning streak of 2018 thanks to some big performances this weekend. Is Lucas Giolito’s past five starts progress, or a mirage? Is this peak Carlos Rodon? Should Thyago Vieira and Tyler Danish get more high leverage opportunities? Our good friend, Jim Callis of MLB.com, joins the show to discuss MLBPipeline’s new Top 100 and the...

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...