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36: 2019 Arizona Fall League Preview with Jim Callis Sep 02, 2019

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Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.com
Our guest this week is Jim Callis of MLB.com, and he gets the show started with a look at the Arizona Fall League rosters, the White Sox Top 30 prospects, and how stacked the upcoming 2020 MLB Draft will be.
Josh and Jim ponder if this is the last September of the rebuild. Plus, remembering the Jon Jay era and the important lessons to be learned by the front office, and answer your questions in P.O. Sox.

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Sox Machine Live!: Worst kept secret Aug 30, 2019

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The worst kept secret in Chicago is the White Sox are not calling up Luis Robert after the Charlotte Knights season is over. So why are they so sensitive and requiring video to be taken down when Frank Thomas reports it? We examine the odd handling of the situation by the White Sox and how they may be alone in manipulating service time in 2019.
Plus, a look at Dylan Cease's first 10 starts, and preview White Sox vs. Braves.
Presented by SeatGeek

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White Sox Wake Up Call: August 29, 2019 Aug 29, 2019

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Last night: Twins beat up the White Sox, again, 8-2
Today: Dylan Cease vs. Jose Berrios
Down on the Farm: Luis Robert and Andrew Vaughn hit homers
Around MLB: Cubs gain a game on the Cardinals in NL Central, and the AL Wild Card remains tight

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White Sox Wake-Up Call: August 28, 2019 Aug 28, 2019

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Here's the rundown:

RECAP: The Sox offense drags down Lucas Giolito.
PREVIEW: Ross Detwiler looks to prolong the magic.
MINORS: Zack Collins hits his 19th dinger.
MLB NEWS: The Royals owner looks to sell.

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White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 27, 2019 Aug 27, 2019

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Good morning. Here's the rundown:

TONIGHT: Lucas Giolito tries to topple the Twins for the second time in as many weeks.
ON THE FARM: The Knights can't reduce their magic number, and the Dash can't score.
AROUND THE LEAGUE: Jose Ramirez undergoes surgery, the Cardinals create some space in the NL Central, and Oakland runs up the score on Kansas City.

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35: RBIs, MLB Payrolls, and a British Invasion Aug 26, 2019

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Guests: Craig Edwards, FanGraphs
Joey Mellows, Baseball Brit
A jam-packed episode as Josh and Jim discuss the merit of RBIs and if Jose Abreu reaching 100 is still a significant milestone.
(31:11) Craig Edwards of FanGraphs joins the show for the first time to discuss the correlation between MLB Payrolls and a team's winning percentage.
(50:05) Joey Mellows, known as Baseball Brit on Twitter, is on a once-in-a-lifetime trip visiting every MLB stadium and being at a game in 162 days. He shares his amazing experience and why he prefers Guaranteed Rate Field over Wrigley Field.
Presented by SeatGeek

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White Sox Wake Up Call: August 23, 2019 Aug 23, 2019

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Last night: Rick Hahn spoke to the media about Luis Robert's status and competing in 2020. On the field, Yoan Moncada and James McCann provided the power while Ross Detwiler pitched his best game with the White Sox.
Tonight: Lance Lynn vs. Dylan Cease
Down on the Farm: Nick Madrigal had a big night at the plate, and Andrew Vaughn hit his 2nd home run with the Dash.
Around MLB: Cubs, Cardinals, and Nationals all win to keep the races in the NL Central and Wild Card tight.

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Sox Machine Live!: The making of an Ace Aug 22, 2019

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Lucas Giolito pitched another masterful performance against Minnesota. With his turnaround in 2019, how close is Giolito to earning the title of "Ace"? Where does he sit for the American League Cy Young award?
Plus, breaking down Rick Renteria's comments about his lineups, Jose Abreu trying to leverage Jerry Reinsdorf to getting a new deal done, and preview White Sox vs. Rangers four-game series.
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White Sox Wake-Up Call: Aug. 21, 2019 Aug 21, 2019

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Good morning. Here's the rundown:

LAST NIGHT: A Jose Abreu error opened the floodgates en route to a 14-4 loss in Minnesota.
TODAY: Lucas Giolito and Jake Odorizzi square off in the rubber match.
ON THE FARM: A great night for Charlotte, and a perfect day for Yolbert Sanchez.
AROUND THE LEAGUE: Chris Sale is done for the year, more two-homer games and some changes in the league leaderboard.

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White Sox Wake-Up Call: August 20, 2019 Aug 20, 2019

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