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Last night: Justin Verlander strikes out 12 as Jose Abreu's home run is the lone hit in a 5-1 loss. 

Tonight: Ivan Nova vs. Gerrit Cole

MiLB: Jordan Guerrero has a good outing, Steele Walker and Matt Skole hit home runs, and Kannapolis allows eight runs in a single inning

MLB: Todd Frazier and Adam Eaton continue to chirp at each other while the Mets walk-off the Nats.

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Guest: Jim Callis, MLBPipeline

One of our best friends of the show, Jim Callis stops by to discuss the new Top 100 prospect rankings on MLBPipeline.com, the injuries and struggles impacting the White Sox farm system, and a preview of the 2019 MLB Draft on why the Sox could select CJ Abrams.

Josh and Jim discuss Lucas Giolito’s offseason adjustment came from working with his old high school coach, how Aaron Bummer and Evan Marshall are saving the bullpen, but Kelvin Herrera and Jace Fry may be hurting it. Then they preview “Hell Week” as the White Sox travel to Houston and Minnesota.

Plus, the Minor League Report, and your questions in P.O. Sox.

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The Rundown:

MLB: White Sox win, 4-2

Tonight: Aaron Sanchez vs. Ivan Nova

MiLB: Nick Madrigal and Luis Robert hit homers. 

MLB: Christian Yelich hits two more homers and is on pace to hit 63 homers in 2019

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White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 16, 2019

Today: Marcus Stroman vs. Dylan Covey

MiLB: Eloy Jimenez was 1-for-2, Luis Robert had two extra base hits, and the Dash were shutout.

Around MLB: Gleyber Torres hits three home runs in a doubleheader, Tommy La Stella now has 11 home runs in 2019, and Austin Riley hits a home run in his MLB debut.

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Recorded: 5/14/2019

Josh and Jim review the White Sox latest injuries to Carlos Rodon, Nate Jones, and Micker Adolfo. Can the front office count on these three players to help turn the rebuilding efforts to contenders? 

With many injuries on the pitching front, Rick Hahn states that they may need to find outside solutions. What do those solutions look like?

Plus, a preview of the weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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

LAST NIGHT: Rick Hahn announced three season-ending elbow injuries before the White Sox beat Cleveland 5-2.

TODAY: It's Manny Bañuelos-Carlos Carrasco II as the Sox head into the only off day of the month.

ON THE FARM: Luis Robert hits his first Double-A homer, and Steele Walker his first at Winston-Salem.

AROUND THE LEAGUE: Shohei Ohtani takes Jose Berrios deep for his first homer since his Tommy John surgery, and the Royals call up a second baseman in the Kauffman mold.

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Josh and Jim breakdown James McCann’s hot start to 2019. Is this a repeat of Avisail Garcia’s 2017 season? Extreme BABIP luck leads to an All-Star appearance? If so, is McCann now the primary catcher while Welington Castillo becomes the backup? And does McCann have a long-term future with the White Sox?

We also discuss Charlie Tilson’s staying power, Lucas Giolito’s balanced pitch mix, preview the White Sox vs. Indians series, and answer your questions in P.O. Sox.

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Recorded: 5-9-2019

Lucas Giolito was great in his last start against Cleveland. What has been working for him, and more importantly, is it sustainable?

Fans have voiced their concerns about Rick Renteria's lineup configurations. Is it too soon to complain while the team is still piecing together regulars?

Preview the White Sox and Blue Jays series as we get our first look at Vlad Jr. in action

Plus, Albert Pujols reaches 2,000 RBI in his career and we look back in astonishment of his Hall-of-Fame resume.

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Yesterday: Jose Ramirez hit a walk-off home run as the White Sox lose, 5-3. 

Today: Manny Banuelos vs. Carlos Carrasco 

Minors: Winston-Salem completes a crazy comeback 

MLB: Chris Sale strikes out 14, Yelich hits another home run, and the Nationals are 14-22.

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Last Night: White Sox win 2-0 making it three straight wins over the Cleveland Indians as Lucas Giolito was terrific. 

Tonight: Reynaldo Lopez vs. Shane Bieber

Minors: Danny Mendick and Daniel Palka hit dingers, Birmingham blew a late lead, and Nick Madrigal had a multi-hit game. 

MLB: Minnesota improves to 22-12, and Melky Cabrera is off to a good start with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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