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

*LAST NIGHT: The White Sox made the Orioles look like the worst team in baseball, blowing out Baltimore 12-2. 

*TONIGHT: It's Iván Nova against Andrew Cashner, with the hope that the White Sox can score in the first three innings.

*ON THE FARM: Zack Burdi and Luis Basabe are back, and Luis Robert is still hurt, but not too much. 

*AROUND THE LEAGUE: Brad Keller blows up late, Bryce Harper blows up at an umpire, and Nick Burdi's injury looked awful.

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Guest: Dan Szymborski, Fangraphs

Our best friend of the podcast, Dan Szymborski returns to the show to share his thoughts about Tim Anderson’s bat flip, why pitchers and managers should be suspended for intentional beanings, which teams have staying power with their starts, and why Moncada and Rodon can continue to have a great 2019 season.

Josh and Jim recap the Tigers series in which it feels like the White Sox should have won this series. Reynaldo Lopez is looking better, but if the offense doesn’t find ways to score earlier (and more often) in games it’ll look like Anderson and Moncada’s improvements will be wasted.

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

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LAST NIGHT: Eloy Jimenez, Ryan Cordell, and Welington Castillo hit home runs, but the White Sox still lost, 9-7 to Detroit.

TODAY: Carlos Rodon vs. Jordan Zimmermann

ON THE FARM: Luis Robert hits another home run, Blake Rutherford hits his first home run in AA, and Alec Hansen continues to throw scoreless innings.

AROUND THE LEAGUE: Khris Davis signs a two-year extension with Oakland, Royals surprise the Yankees, and Patrick Corbin gets his first win with the Washington Nationals.

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The Rundown:

Josh and Jim recap Wednesday’s activities that saw a fun moment turn into a scuffle and inexcusable ejection for Tim Anderson. Why it’s terrible for the league having pitchers retaliate with a minor penalty, and why umpires should be required to explain their actions.  

Also, explore how the roster could be impacted if Lucas Giolito and Yoan Moncada need to spend time on the injured list and preview the upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers.

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LAST NIGHT: White Sox hit four home runs and Reynaldo Lopez had his first good start in 2019 in a 5-1 win.

TODAY: Brad Keller vs. Lucas Giolito.

ON THE FARM: Luis Robert with another multi-hit game, Jimmy Lambert throws six strong innings, and Charlie Tilson is surprising in Charlotte.

AROUND THE LEAGUE: Chris Sale is roughed up again, Jose Quintana is sharp, and Christian Yelich continues to torment the Cardinals.

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

*LAST NIGHT: Welington Castillo redeemed himself with a go-ahead homer in a 5-4 comeback over Kansas City. 
*TONIGHT: It's Lopez on Lopez, Reynaldo vs. Jorge. 

*ON THE FARM: Luis Robert is named Carolina League Player of the Week, lots of runs, lots of strikeouts.

*AROUND THE LEAGUE: Minnesota's bullpen collapses, Christian Yelich goes off, and the Cubs and Sox are the same.

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Guest: Kurt Badenhausen, Forbes

On this week’s episode we take a look at the White Sox early returns on-and-off the field starting with a look at their most recent valuation with Forbes Senior Editor, Kurt Badenhausen.

Jim and Josh analyze the hot starts for Yoan Moncada and Tim Anderson to see how long these runs will last, and if Eloy Jimenez is poised for a big week.

Preview the Sox vs. Royals series, provide the latest in the minor leagues, and answer fans questions in P.O. Sox.

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

*TONIGHT: The White Sox head to the Bronx to open a series against a banged-up Yankees team. 

*ON THE FARM: Luis Robert steals the show, the Barons break through, and the Intimidators strike out a ton.

*AROUND THE LEAGUE: Ozzie Albies signs the team-friendliest extension ever, Chris Davis and Khris Davis are on opposite paths, and Jose Quintana has a vintage night.

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Recorded: 4-10-2019

The Chicago White Sox losing streak extends to five games as they were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays. Manager Rick Renteria is trying to hold his players accountable of their performance, but who keeps him and the coaching staff, like Don Cooper, accountable? 

Also, is the play of Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada, and Eloy Jimenez enough to keep your attention for all of 2019? 

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Here's the rundown:

• RECAP: The Sox lose their 4th straight, and Ervin Santana looks... not good.
• PREVIEW: Reynaldo Lopez tries to be better than Ervin Santana (and Tyler Glasnow).
• MINORS: Dylan Cease is lights out in his AAA debut.
• AROUND THE LEAGUE: Bryce Harper takes Stephen Strasburg deep, and Mike Trout leaves with an injury.

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