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Here's the rundown: RECAP: Giolito wobbles, Gomez falls down. PREVIEW: Michael Kopech doesn't start tomorrow. MLB NEWS: The NL Central race gets tighter. 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: Rick Gregg, 780 AM WBBM Guest Rick Gregg joins the show to share his reaction to the news of Michael Kopech requiring Tommy John surgery. Also Tim Anderson's improved defense, the clubhouse vibe, and manager Rick Renteria's long-term status.   [19:58] Jim and Josh further discuss the impact of Kopech's injury. How it will impact the 2019 season, and if this delays the rebuild.   [52:47] Jim delivers the last Minor League Update and we answer your questions in P.O. Sox  Presented by Mack Weldon and 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.

The Rundown: Recap the Tigers series where we saw both Lucas Giolito and Michael Kopech struggle  First impressions for the new faces coming out of the bullpen.  Down in the minors, Dylan Cease was named Pitcher of the Year by MLBPipeline. Fangraphs, well, might have a different opinion about that title as they are concerned about his ability to be a 200 innings SP. Where does Cease go from here and what is his stock at?  Preview the upcoming series against the Angels as Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani come into town. How should the Angels handle Ohtani after news he’ll need Tommy John surgery. 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: White Sox lose 10-2 as the Detroit Tigers bash four home runs off Michael Kopech.  Down in the Minors: Both Winston-Salem and Kannapolis start their postseason runs.  Around MLB: Shohei Ohtani responds to Tommy John surgery by hitting two home runs, and Trevor Story records the farthest hit home run in Statcast history. 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 White Sox Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: Lucas Giolito can't finish batters in the second in an 8-3 loss to the Tigers. TONIGHT: Michael Kopech, if weather allows.  ON THE FARM: Most of the system rests before the postseason begins.  AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Mariners fight in the clubhouse, and NL races tighten. 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 walk-off against Detroit to claim 3rd place in the AL Central. PREVIEW: Lucas Giolito looks to continue his hot streak. FARM REPORT: Eloy Jimenez is done for 2018 :-( MLB NEWS: The NL Wild Card race stays tight. 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: Joe Weil, Winston-Salem Dash The Rundown: We discuss the latest service time manipulation attempts by the Chicago White Sox with Eloy Jimenez, and the Minnesota Twins with Byron Buxton. Why service time manipulation isn't part of the rules but teams can get away with it. Recap Hawk Day and ponder if AJ Pierzynski would be a good broadcast partner with Jason Benetti.   Our guest this week is Joe Weil of the Winston-Salem Dash as they head into the Carolina League Play-offs. He shares his thoughts about Nick Madrigal, Luis Robert, Luis Gonzalez, and if Omar Vizquel will be a one-and-done with the Dash.   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.

The Rundown:  Lucas Giolito was great, the bullpen wasn’t: White Sox lose 9-4 despite Giolito’s gem as the Red Sox beat up Jeanmar Gomez and Thyago Vieira.   Tonight: Michael Kopech makes his third career start  Down in the minors: Eloy Jimenez hits another home run, and the Winston-Salem Dash run wild smashing 16 hits.   Around Major League Baseball, Andrew McCutchen is traded to the Yankees, but the Bronx Bombers lose to the Detroit Tigers, 8-7 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 8-29-2018 The Rundown: The Chicago White Sox win two out of three in the Bronx! We discuss Reynaldo Lopez's unique pitch mix, the Ryan LaMarre Game, Game 2 bullpen collapse, and the outstanding defense from Yolmer Sanchez, Tim Anderson, and Adam Engel this series.  Preview the upcoming Boston Red Sox series while addressing the biggest question heading into this weekend: Will we see Eloy Jimenez? A pair of game theory scientists at NYU suggested a new rule called Catch Up. We debate if it's a good rule, and offer our suggestions if MLB is still trying to improve pace of play without drastically changing the rules of the game. 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: Three Yankee homers spoiled the White Sox' first chance at a five-game winning streak.  TONIGHT: Reynaldo Lopez's last best start came against the Yankees, and CC Sabathia's against the Sox. ON THE FARM: Three affiliates won in extra innings, and in crazy ways.  AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Cardinals take the interim tag off Mike Schildt, and the Braves extend 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.

Here's the rundown: RECAP: A great game from Tim Anderson and another solid start from Carlos Rodon lead the Sox over the Yankees. PREVIEW: James Shields faces Sox-killer Lance Lynn. ON THE FARM: Eloy Jimenez is perfect. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Phillies claim Jose Bautista. 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: Eno Sarris, The Athletic The Rundown: Eno Sarris joins the show to share his thoughts about the White Sox young pitching staff. What kind of pitcher can Michael Kopech become? Can Lucas Giolito ever reach his prospect ceiling? Is Reynaldo Lopez pitching arsenal good enough to be a starter? Will Carlos Rodon develop into the staff's ace? Jim and Josh discuss how the young guns fared in Detroit as the White Sox win three out of four in Mo-town We answer your questions in P.O. Sox about the best prospect seasons and should the Sox trade Jace Fry in the near future. 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: James Shields wears it against Detroit. PREVIEW: Reynaldo Lopez hopes not to wear it against Detroit. FARM REPORT: Eloy Jimenez wears out Myrtle Beach. MLB NEWS: Javy Baez wrecks one against the Reds. 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 The White Sox have won 6 of their last 8 games and are 11-9 in August. Are they playing their best baseball in 2018? Michael Kopech's first start was short. What adjustments does he need to make for his second start in Detroit? Carlos Rodon recovered from the first inning to have another quality start. Is his recent stretch sustainable? Is Nicky Delmonico back to 2017 form? Our thoughts on the Home Run Chain and preview Sox vs. Tigers this weekend.  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 White Sox Wake-Up Call: LAST NIGHT: Rain limited Michael Kopech to two innings, the White Sox crumbled late to the Twins, and a bunch of health issues had to be addressed. TODAY: Carlos Rodon gives the Sox their best chance at innings during the matinee against the Twins.  DOWN ON THE FARM: The Knights worked late, and Romy Gonzalez went off.  AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Nationals sell, the Cubs are still limited to a solo homer a day, and the Cardinals are now leading the wild card race. 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: White Sox win, 8-5: Rick Renteria was hospitalized overnight as the White Sox are now 9-7 in August. Lucas Giolito had a good night and picked up his ninth win thanks to multi-hit games from Jose Abreu, Matt Davidson, Tim Anderson, and Daniel Palka.  Tonight: It's Kopech Day.  Down in the Minors: Luis Basabe powered Birmingham to victory, Kannapolis split a doubleheader, and Bryce Bush hit his second home run of the season.  Around MLB: Cleveland comes back to beat Boston, Andrew McCutchen is rumored to be traded this week, and the Braves get a much-needed win. 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: Alex Call, Birmingham Barons The Rundown: Michael Kopech has been called up by the Chicago White Sox (finally). We discuss what fans should expect from Kopech, guess how Hahn will shuffle the roster to fit Kopech, and how Eloy Jimenez will join Kopech in Chicago.  Rick Renteria is not having a good week after benching Avisail Garcia for not hustling hard enough, and requiring Adam Engel to bunt with two strikes. Have these tendencies changed our mind about Renteria moving forward? Our guest this week is Alex Call. He shares his journey bouncing back from injury in 2017, what has been different for him this season, and how launch angle/exit velocity helps him improve.  Finally, we answer your questions in P.O. Sox.  Presented by SeatGeek and RXBar 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: 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. 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: 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. Could we see Michael Kopech this weekend? If not, is this the last straw for Dylan Covey as a starting pitcher on Saturday if he suffers another poor start? Looking at a big weekend of series with postseason implications, we share our favorites to come out ahead, and if teams like the Athletics and Braves generate hope that the White Sox could have a breakout season soon.  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 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 Central and AL West, Ronald Acuna Jr. keeps homering, and Trevor Bauer goes on the DL. 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.