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31: Podcast: Jose Abreu Powers White Sox Terrific Week Aug 24, 2020

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Josh and Jim recap the White Sox series win over the Cubs in large thanks to Jose Abreu’s historical performance. Plus, a look at how Rick Renteria utilized his starting pitching in the series with a breakdown of Dylan Cease’s sixth inning.
Looking ahead, the White Sox host the Pittsburgh Pirates for two games. Does it make sense to give Yoan Moncada another day off? In the end, we answer your questions in P.O. Sox including Nomar Mazara’s role.

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Sox Machine Live!: Domination of Detroit Sets The Stage For Crosstown Classic Part I Aug 21, 2020

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Recorded: 8-20-2020

Recap the White Sox four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers to improve to 15-11 in 2020. Tim Anderson was en fuego, Jose Abreu is on a tear, and the White Sox offense clicked for 31 runs in four games. Plus, the debut of Dane Dunning and Lucas Giolito’s 13K game.
The second half of the show will preview the first Crosstown Classic series in 2020. With both the White Sox and Cubs having winning records these games carry a lot more importance than in recent years. Can the White Sox continue their winning ways at Wrigley?

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i. White Sox Wake Up Call: Aug. 20, 2020 Aug 20, 2020

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Good morning!
Here's the rundown:

The White Sox triumphed over the Tigers, 5-3; Dane Dunning and Casey Mize pitched weirdly similar lines.
The Twins lost while the Indians won; the Tigers and Sox square off again tomorrow afternoon at 1:10 PM CT.
Pujols tied another record; a former Sox did well once again...

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White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 19, 2020 Aug 19, 2020

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Good morning. Here's the rundown:

LAST NIGHT: Tim Anderson and the White Sox extended Detroit's misery with a 10-4 victory, although they suffered yet another injury scare with Luis Robert's hand.
TONIGHT: Prospect debuts abound, as Dane Dunning squares off against Casey Mize.
AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Twins and Indians survive extra innings, the Royals return to action with Matt Harvey in tow, and Boston's pitching is painful.

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30: White Sox Wake Up Call: August 18th, 2020 Aug 18, 2020

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Good morning. Here's the rundown:

RECAP: A homer happy evening in Chicago
PREVIEW: The Tigers call up two top young starters.
MLB NEWS: The Plesac/Clevinger saga continues.

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29: Let's Talk About Rick Renteria Aug 17, 2020

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Guest: Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic Detroit
After an uninspired performance on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals losing both games of a doubleheader, the White Sox bounced back in a big way on Sunday. However, with an 11-11 record, White Sox fans are calling for Rick Renteria's job. Is Renteria performing poorly? Or are fan's anger misdirected from the real cause for the White Sox inconsistencies?
What should help the White Sox is a four-game series against Detroit, which starts on Monday. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen joins the show to provide insight on where the Tigers stand today after losing five straight games.
In the end, we answer your questions in P.O. Sox.

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Sox Machine Live!: Tigers Recap and Preview Cardinals Series with Chris Rongey Aug 14, 2020

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Guest: Chris Rongey, 101 ESPN St. Louis
Josh and Jim recap what happened in Detroit as Dallas Keuchel lit a fire in his teammate's belly, Tim Anderson returned in a big way, Dylan Cease inconsistencies, and Luis Robert's big moment.
The White Sox will be playing the St. Louis Cardinals this weekend, so we have former White Sox pre/postgame radio host now St. Louis Sports Radio Host, Chris Rongey, to join the show. He shares what has been happening with the Cardinals as they deal with their Coronavirus outbreak.

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28: White Sox Wake Up Call: Aug. 13, 2020 Aug 13, 2020

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Yesterday afternoon: The White Sox won the rubber-match over the Tigers, 7-5. Tim Anderson nearly hit for the cycle, while Luis Robert came oh-so-close to his first career grand slam.

Friday(?): The White Sox face the Cardinals at home, assuming COVID outbreaks allow the game. Adam Wainwright vs. TBD.

Around MLB: The Twins won big against the Brewers, Cleveland lost to the Cubs, and MLB is considering a post-season bubble.

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White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 12, 2020 Aug 12, 2020

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Good morning. Here's the rundown:

LAST NIGHT: The White Sox made Dallas Keuchel look inspirational with a four-run first and an 8-4 victory over Detroit.
TODAY: Dylan Cease faces Matthew Boyd in a rubber match, where you won't see Yoán Moncada, but you will see more masks. rubber match, and you're going to see more masks.
AROUNDTHELEAGUE: Wild games all over the place, Charlie Blackmon is hitting .500, and the rest of the AL Central loses.

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27: White Sox Wake Up Call: August 11th, 2020 Aug 11, 2020

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Here's the rundown for your White Sox Wake Up Call: