Sox Machine

Stream Date: 5/20/2021

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Josh and Jim talk about Tony La Russa, Lucas Giolito's bounce-back start, Leury Garcia becoming more useful, and preview the upcoming White Sox vs. Yankees series. 

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Yesterday: Lucas Giolito was brilliant in eight innings of work racking up 11 strikeouts. Leury Garcia was the offensive catalyst as the White Sox beat the Twins, 2-1. 

Down in the Minors: All of the White Sox affiliates lost, but Micker Adolfo hit a home run. 

Around MLB: Corey Kluber threw a no-hitter. 

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Last night: Tony La Russa threw Yermin Mercedes under the bus for hitting a home run. Then the White Sox blew a four-run lead losing to the Twins. 

And La Russa told the media he was fine with how the Twins intentionally threw at Mercedes. 

Today: Unless the clubhouse mutiny occurs before the first pitch, it's Lucas Giolito vs. Matt Shoemaker. 

Down in the Minors: Jake Burger hit his fourth home run and Birmingham wins its 10th game of the season. 

Around MLB: Mike Trout is out 6-8 weeks which opens up the AL MVP race. 

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Good morning. Here's the rundown:

• LAST NIGHT: The White Sox spread it on with a 16-4 rout of the Minnesota Twins, featuring a Nick Madrigal homer and so much more.
• TONIGHT: The Sox will probably face tougher sledding against Michael Pineda. Probably.
• AROUND THE LEAGUE: Giancarlo Stanton goes on the IL and Mike Trout might follow him, Cleveland loses and Jon Lester returns to Wrigley.

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Rundown:

1:29: Jose Abreu’s mad dash to home

5:08: Jose Abreu’s eventful weekend

7:25: Jose Abreu’s eye-opening performance against sliders and changeups

12:40: Odd wind patterns at Guaranteed Rate Field

16:06: How Tim Anderson and Jose Abreu are the White Sox most important position players

22:37: Cold hitters - Nick Madrigal and Adam Eaton

35:20: Minor League Report

40:40: White Sox vs. Twins preview

48:05: P.O. Sox

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Live stream date: 5/13/2021

Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox sweep the Minnesota Twins. Now they carry the best winning percentage in all of MLB. Are they really the best team in baseball? They discuss that topic and preview this weekend's series against the Kansas City Royals. 

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Last night: Jose Abreu and Yasmani Grandal hit big home runs as the Minnesota Twins bullpen issues continue

Tonight: Dallas Keuchel vs. JA Happ. 

Around MiLB: Jake Burger and Micker Adolfo hit home runs, Taylor Varnell struck out six in three innings of work, and Kannapolis is off to a tough start. 

Around MLB: The Oakland A’s threaten to move (again), meanwhile, Detroit avoids a complete bullpen meltdown against Kansas City, and Cleveland remains a game behind the White Sox.

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Rundown

1:27: White Sox Starting Pitching is the new team strength

4:42: Ranking the White Sox starting pitchers

7:17: Addressing Lucas Giolito’s “Struggles”

18:11: Golden Cog of the Week

19:02: Andrew Vaughn’s progress

22:20: How to manage future playing time between Vaughn, Mercedes, and a healthy Jimenez

28:54: Tony La Russa’s changes in lineup construction and pregame managing

35:49: Minor League Report

40:04: Minnesota Twins series preview

50:40: P.O. Sox

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Rundown:

2:36: New #1 White Sox Prospect coming May 17

4:19: Yermin Mercedes surprising start

6:09: Lack of impact prospects in AAA/AA

9:40: Most interesting White Sox prospects

12:08: Which prospects other teams may ask in a trade with the White Sox

15:05: Timing of MLB Draft in 2021 influencing the trade market

17:47: New Mock Draft with a new #1 pick

22:34: Draft Debate: If equal talent, do you take prep INF or college SP?

26:30: White Sox 1st round mock pick

29:11: Who Josh hopes is still available at Pick 22

34:20: Draft Debate: Drafting for future or present need

37:06: College Senior class 

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Stream Date: 5/6/2021

Josh, Jim and Bennett recap the troubles with Tony La Russa's managing record in just 29 games. Are the bad patterns in his decision-making going to prevent the White Sox from winning the AL Central? 

We'll know soon enough as the White Sox enter  The Gauntlet part of their schedule. 68 games in 76 days with 16 of those games against the Minnesota Twins. 

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