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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 collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Rodon is the best starting pitcher in Chicago right now. Can Adam Engel win a Gold Glove in 2018? Preview not only White Sox vs. Tigers, but also Eloy Jimenez vs. Vlad Guerrero Jr. this week.  PO Sox we cover who might get traded this month, if Zack Collins will be promoted to AAA, and if this rebuild is actually building waves of talent or if it's just one wave.  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 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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? Preview the Cleveland Indians series. 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 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 wins, and they'll be getting Chris Sale back. 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, 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 AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 White Sox Top 30 prospects. What does he think of the current status of Eloy Jimenez and Michael Kopech? Will Dylan Cease become a starter in the major leagues? Who is the most improved, and how have injuries impacted some of the prospects? Preview the Yankees series, recap action in the Minor Leagues, and answer your questions in P.O. Sox. 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: 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 talent on the roster. Preview the Rays vs. Sox series which includes a Carlos Rodon vs. Blake Snell matchup. 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 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. 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: 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 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 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.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 is going to be an adventure after Joakim Soria was dealt. How will Rick Renteria handle closing duties moving forward? Plus your questions in P.O. Sox 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.

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? Preview the Blue Jays series. 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 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. 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: 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-inning drama. 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 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 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 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 Abreu will hit more than 25 home runs, if Yoan Moncada will strikeout more than 207 times, and if the Sox can win more than 60 games in 2018.  Patrick Nolan answers your questions in P.O. Sox, including one about how Eloy Jimenez could join the Sox 25-man roster.  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: 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 his 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.

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 position to make the postseason [16:44 - 36:55] The 1993 team was celebrated with a 25th year reunion, but Robin Ventua wasn't in attendance. How long will fans need to wait to see Ventura appear at Sox events? [36:55 to 41:15] Speaking of the 1993 team, there are a lot of lessons to learn how that roster came to win the AL West. Our guest, Rob Hart, joins the show to share that team's story, and the parallels to the present day White Sox. [41:16 - 1:06:25] Jim covers the action with the Minor League Report. We answer your questions in P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad

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. 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.