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White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 7, 2019 May 07, 2019

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*LAST NIGHT: Iván Nova and the White Sox routed Trevor Bauer in the Indians. Yes, that is in the correct order. Also, two of three injury updates are bad.

*TONIGHT: It's Lucas Giolito vs. Jefry Rodriguez in a series that suddenly looks more favorable.

*ON THE FARM: Pitching rules the day when half the affiliates were off.

*AROUND THE LEAGUE: Minnesota expands its lead, CC approaches win No. 250, and Cincinnati battles bees.

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19: Where has the pitching gone? May 06, 2019

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Guest: James Fegan, The Athletic

Our guest, James Fegan, joins the show to share the latest from the White Sox clubhouse which includes injury news for Carlos Rodon, Jon Jay, and Eloy Jimenez.

Josh and Jim look at the bleak outlook for the White Sox pitching staff. How long can they manage this “Charlotte Shuffle” of pitchers from AAA to the majors? What’s the long-term impact of Rodon’s injury? Why the failure of Carson Fulmer is painful at the moment? And is this the last we’ll see of Adam Engel?

Recap the action down on the farm in this week’s Minor League Report, and answer your questions in P.O. Sox.

Presented by SeatGeek

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White Sox Wake Up Call: May 3, 2019 May 03, 2019

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Last Night: White Sox won, 6-4, thanks to Nicky Delmonico's walk-off three-run homer.

Tonight: Chris Sale vs. Reynaldo Lopez

Minors: Zack Collins hit another home run, and Luis Robert is still searching for his first AA hit.

MLB: The Minnesota Twins have the best record in MLB.

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Sox Machine Live!: Playing Ugly May 02, 2019

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Recorded: 5-1-2019

Josh and Jim recap the White Sox series against the Orioles that featured a lot of ugly play by both sides. Poor starting pitching, poor defense, and questionable managerial decisions. Yet, the White Sox won two out of three games and four of their last five.

The Boston Red Sox come visit which means Chris Sale returns to the South Side. How will he fare after his worst start in his career? Plus, can Reynaldo Lopez duplicate his last start?

Presented by SeatGeek

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White Sox Wake Up Call: May 1, 2019 May 01, 2019

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TODAY: The White Sox play two as Carlos Rodon and Ivan Nova will start.

MINORS: Soundbites from Luis Robert and Dylan Cease as Robert gets promoted, Cease K’s 11, Dash walk 13 batters (and win), and Kannapolis’s rally falls short.

MLB: Sabathia reaches 3,000 strikeouts, Tigers upset Phillies, and Astros blank the Twins 11-0.

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White Sox Wake-Up Call: April 30, 2019 Apr 30, 2019

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Good morning. Here's what's in your Wake-Up Call:

*LAST NIGHT: The White Sox are now 3-0 on the homestand after beating the Orioles 5-3 behind Manny Bañuelos.

*TONIGHT: Iván Nova will try to get in the win column as the offense seeks revenge against Andrew Cashner.

*ON THE FARM: Micker Adolfo is on the IL, which makes Luis Robert's big night more intriguing than usual.

*AROUND THE LEAGUE: Jake Odorizzi outduels Justin Verlander to expand Minnesota's AL Central lead, and Detroit's top prospect throws a no-hitter.

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18: White Sox Wild Weekend Apr 29, 2019

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Guest: Danny Knobler, Bleacher Report

Josh and Jim recap the wild weekend for the White Sox that saw a seven-run comeback, a walk-off home run, Jose Abreu hitting the longest two-run single, Eloy Jimenez getting hurt, and Reynaldo Lopez leading the way in striking out 20 Detroit Tigers batters.

Our guest this week is Bleacher Report’s Danny Knobler who has a new book called Unwritten: Bat Flips, the Fun Police, and Baseball’s New Future. We chat about the central theme about baseball’s ever-changing culture which of course includes Tim Anderson.

Minor League Report has a soundbite from Dylan Cease on what he’s hoping to achieve in his next start, and we answer your questions in P.O. Sox.

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White Sox Wake Up Call: April 26, 2019 Apr 26, 2019

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Today: Carlos Rodon vs. Daniel Norris

Weekend: Reynaldo Lopez starts on Saturday, Manny Banuelos on Sunday against Matthew Boyd.

Minors: Dylan Cease was roughed up, but Luis Basabe and Steele Walker had good nights.

Around MLB: Trevor Bauer wins the pitchers duel over Gerrit Cole, and tonight is Vlad Jr.'s debut.

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Sox Machine Live!: Why the results matter Apr 25, 2019

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Recorded 4-24-2019

After the White Sox lose two out of three to Baltimore, and now are 5-7 against the Orioles, Tigers, and Royals to start 2019, why are they losing to lesser teams? We explore the reasons and explain why winning does matter even in the third year of the rebuild.

Also, preview the upcoming 10-game homestand and await Vlad Jr.'s much anticipated debut.

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White Sox Wake-Up Call: April 24, 2019 Apr 24, 2019

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