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Good morning. Here's what's in your Wake-Up Call: TODAY: July 2 is upon us, and the White Sox are tied to two prospects, both with familiar names for different reasons. TONIGHT: The White Sox play the first of four against the Tigers over three days in a battle of homer-prone starters. ON THE FARM: Dylan Covey is perfect (for four innings) and the Barons can't be stopped. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Dark news during a light day, as Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room. 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 RundownDylan Cease will be finally arriving on Wednesday to make his first start in the majors. What should we expect from the rookie? Plus, three White Sox players are attending the All-Star Game, the staying power of Ross Detwiler, and why Yoan Moncada should always bat second. With 81 games on the books, it’s time to dish out our 2019 First Half Grades in which we received over 450 submissions from our listeners so thank you for your participation. Finally, your P.O. Sox Questions. Presented by SeatGeek.  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.

Here's the rundown: NEWS: Yonder Alonso goes Yonder Away-so. PREVIEW: The Sox open a three-game set against Minnesota. MINORS: The Barons bats are heating up. MLB: The All-Star starters are announced. 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: 6-26-2019Tim Anderson hurt his ankle and will be on the Injured List as he is walking in a boot. While the White Sox shortstop is on the mend, who is next in line at the vital position? Plus, Moncada getting better batting right-handed, Jon Jay's first impression, and pondering the thought of James McCann batting leadoff. Presented by SeatGeek 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.

Good morning. Here's what's in this morning's Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox lost to the Red Sox, but more importantly, they lost Tim Anderson to an ankle injury. TODAY: We'll find out more about Anderson's sprain, and the Sox-Sox season series will end with Chris Sale against Reynaldo Lopez. ON THE FARM: The White Sox signed second-round pick Matthew Thompson, and Hector Santiago makes himself at home with Charlotte. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Yankees set a home-run record, the Twins thump Blake Snell, the Indians blow a big lead and Manny Machado returns to Baltimore. 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.

Last night: White Sox bullpen can't handle Boston's offense even though Yoan Moncada and Jose Abreu hit home runs. Tonight: Carson Fulmer vs. David PriceAround MiLB: Nick Madrigal keeps getting hits as he goes 3-for-4Around MLB: New York Mets have more drama, and things get testy between Willson Contreras and Tyler Flowers.  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.

Guests: Travis Sawchik, co-author The MVP Machine             Chris Cwik, Yahoo! Sports[1:30] Josh and Jim discuss what the White Sox are going to do with Despaigne and Alonso. [18:26 ] Boston Red Sox Preview[23:53 ] Travis Sawchik joins the show to discuss his most recent book, The MVP Machine. How baseball players are finding ways to learn new skills, create drills to improve certain areas of their game, and how teams are using today’s technology to help further develop talent. [54:47] Tampa Bay Rays made a lot of noise about sharing two homes with St. Petersburg and Montreal. Yahoo! Sports Chris Cwik joins the show to share why he thinks that idea is insane and plays Buy, Sell, or Hold for the White Sox. [78:02] Minor League Report[81:54] P.O. Sox 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.

Here's the rundown: PREVIEW: The Sox face the Rangers lineup of random guys you remember from MLB The Show. MINORS: Luis Robert goes yard, but the stacked Barons lose. MLB NEWS: How do the Tampa Bay-Montreal Rays sound to you? 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.

Rundown:Josh and Greg recap the White Sox vs. Cubs series at Wrigley Field. Any concern with Lucas Giolito after his first bad start in months? Is the pace Eloy Jimenez is playing at the last 30 days sustainable? Is it time for Jon Jay to join the roster to give Leury Garcia a break? Plus, a preview of the upcoming series in Texas against the Rangers. Presented by SeatGeek 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.

Last night: White Sox win 3-1 with Eloy Jimenez providing an everlasting moment. Tonight: Lucas Giolito vs. Jon LesterMiLB: Luis Robert won the Southern League All-Star MVP and is now a Top 5 prospect according to MLBPipelineAround MLB: Jordan Yamamoto turns in another scoreless performance in his second start 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.

TONIGHT: The White Sox play the Cubs at Wrigley Field, and we'll see how the White Sox officially shuffle their roster. ON THE FARM: The AZL White Sox are underway while most of the system is off. AROUND THE LEAGUE: An old White Sox draft pick makes his debut, Edwin Encarnacion made his first start in the Yankee lineup, and Mike Clevinger and Justin Upton returned from injury with varying results. 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.

A recap of the weekend’s action as the White Sox looked really good on Friday, but Saturday and Sunday were harsh reminders of the roster shortfalls. As the team hovers around .500 mark, some Sox fans want the Front Office to make a push to add more talent through trades. Opposite of those fans are those who wish to have the team to sell again. Then there are those who want the team to be in a holding pattern to see how things look next week. We share where we stand today as the trade deadline is six weeks away. Plus, Cubs vs. Sox preview, the MiLB Report, and your questions in P.O. Sox.  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.

Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox win behind Leury Garcia and Tim Anderson. PREVIEW: Lucas Giolito tries to slay Sox-slayer CC Sabathia. MINORS: Nick Madrigal likes to get hits. MLB: Shohei Ohtani goes for the cycle. 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.

Tonight: Ivan Nova vs. JA Happ Down in the Minors: Birmingham wins with only one hit, and Daniel Palka hits his 14th home run of the season.  Around MLB: Cubs and Rockies continue throwing at each other while Grand Slam’s, Walkoffs, and Extra Innings were last night’s themes in MLB.  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.

Eloy Jimenez mashed another long home run in the White Sox win against Washington, and in his last 11 games has displayed to regain the stroke we saw much of last year in the minors. Josh and Jim discuss if Jimenez has graduated from the adjustment period and ready to help carry the White Sox offense. Plus, a preview of the White Sox/Yankees series and playing Over/Under on how many wins the White Sox will have in the final two weeks in June. Presented by SeatGeek 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.

Good morning. Here's what's in your Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: Odrisamer Despaigne was the least of the White Sox' problems in a 12-1 loss the Nationals. TONIGHT: The White Sox will try to avoid the season sweep to Washington, but they'll need to beat Patrick Corbin during a Manny Bañuelos start. ON THE FARM: Winston-Salem was rained out again, and Birmingham joined them. AROUND THE LEAGUE: David Ortiz is on the mend, benches clear between the Braves and Pirates, and the Red Sox waste a Chris Sale gem. 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: Josh and Jim recap the weekend in Kansas City as Lucas Giolito is pitching so well he could be the AL All-Star starter. Reynaldo Lopez threw more curveballs in his successful start on Sunday. Is this a new trend to follow? Just like any of the White Sox prospects that have joined the team in Chicago, it appears time for Dylan Cease based on talent level. The team also has a need for healthy arms to join the rotation. But - the White Sox are skipping Cease for a AAAA starter. Are the White Sox too protective of Dylan Cease? Our guest this week is Jim Callis of MLBPipeline.com to chat about Andrew Vaughn and his expectations. Also, what will be the new White Sox Top 10 order and why that is a tough task to complete at the moment. Presented by SeatGeek and Wix.com. 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.

Tonight: Ivan Nova vs. Homer Bailey MiLB: Nick Madrigal makes a great first impression in Birmingham Around MLB: Dallas Keuchel signs with Atlanta, Peter Lambert beats the Cubs in his first MLB Start, and Max Kepler hits 3 HRs vs. Cleveland.  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.

After the White Sox lost both games to the Nationals, Josh and Jim breakdown two key decisions from manager Rick Renteria. One, did you leave Reynaldo Lopez in too long? Second, what was the point of trying to sacrifice bunt Tim Anderson to second base? Can Renteria get out of these bad habits of still trying to focus more on player development than winning at any cost?   Plus, a preview of the weekend series in Kansas City, and thoughts about the White Sox unique draft strategy. Presented By SeatGeek 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.

Good morning. Here's what's in your Wake-Up Call:  LAST NIGHT: Reynaldo López wastes a big early lead for a third straight start in a loss to the Nationals. TODAY: Dylan Covey faces old an old AL Central foe in Anibal Sánchez, and Jose Abreu is licking his chops. THE DRAFT: The White Sox open the second round with prep picks, officially sealing a change in strategy. ON THE FARM: Dylan Cease toughs out a win, Luis Robert is still hot and Bryce Bush is back. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Andrew McCutchen is done for the year, the Indians are back in second by themselves, and the Marlins wrecked the Brewers. 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.