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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*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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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.

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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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