Good morning, White Sox fans. Here's the rundown for my final Wake-Up Call of the season:
LAST NIGHT: Early heroics from Eloy Jiménez were wiped out by 14 unanswered Arizona runs in the White Sox's 15-4 loss to the Diamondbacks, which justified Chris Getz's hesitation to say the White Sox had big plans for 2024. Also, Luis Robert Jr. is done for the year.
TODAY: Luis Patiño leads a bullpen game against Brandon Pfaadt in a day game where fans had to pay retail prices.
AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Cubs collapse in spectacular fashion, the Phillies and Brewers clinch, the AL Wild Card race remains jumbled, and the baseball world says goodbye to Brooks Robinson.
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White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 27, 2023

The Sox Machine podcast covers Chicago White Sox news, interviews, analysis, and more. Hosted by Josh Nelson, Jim Margalus, and James Fegan. 
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Record Date: 5/15/2024
Rundown


[Intro] The Chicago White Sox are 11-8 since Tommy Pham joined, and he's provided a spark to the ballclub. What are his thoughts about the current White Sox as they embark on a tough part of the schedule


[12:57] Korey Lee has been a pleasant surprise but is still splitting playing duties with Martin Maldonado. With audio from manager Pedro Grifol, James Fegan and Jim Margalus debate the merits from Grifol of continuing to play Maldonado.


[30:36] Another pleasant surprise has been Erick Fedde. Has he become the White Sox best trade asset?


[43:08] The schedule gets a lot tougher for the White Sox. What are reasons to stay optimistic during this 39-game stretch


[53:59] Series Preview: New York Yankees


[61:01] Early thoughts about the new hit tracking data from Baseball Savant


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White Sox keep rolling as schedule gets tougher

Record Date: 5/12/2024
Rundown


[Intro] Chicago White Sox are 9-7 in their last 16 games. Are we currently witnessing the best stretch run of 2024?


[10:54] Andrew Vaughn is waking up with a big series against Cleveland


[17:24] Outstanding pitching from Erick Fedde and Garrett Crochet help build a more confident feeling about the White Sox entering games


[25:15] How much longer with Michael Soroka?


[33:19] John Schriffen's attempt at fan outreach is much appreciated


[39:09] Series Preview: Washington Nationals


[44:15] CJ Abrams vs. Andrew Vaughn: Would this current White Sox front office go in a different direction if offered same situation in 2019?


[56:52] Look around MLB: Paul Skenes, Baltimore and Kansas City both off to hot starts.


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White Sox playing their best baseball in 2024

Rundown


[Intro] With the White Sox splitting their six-game road trip, and playing .500 baseball their last 12 games, is the regression pendulum swinging back to their favor?


[7:02] How much runway does Michael Soroka have left to keep his starting pitching role?


[16:36] Searching for accountability, how should the White Sox shuffle their lineup? Who needs more plate appearances with runners on?


[27:51] Should the White Sox be building their offense around Gavin Sheets?


[31:41] Recapping the Robbie Grossman trade to Texas


[42:39] Speaking of trades, the fellas are hoping the White Sox got enough from San Diego for Dylan Cease


[47:01] Series Preview: Cleveland Guardians


[52:42] Buying or Selling the Cleveland Guardians in AL Central


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White Sox split road trip visiting St. Louis and Tampa

Record Date: 5/5/2024
Rundown


[Intro] Pedro Grifol feels a lot better than he did earlier this week


[4:47] Are the White Sox a chaos team?


[8:49] Welcome, Bryan Ramos. How all of a sudden the White Sox middle infield depth is being tested due to injuries.


[20:54] What James Fegan did during a three hour rain delay


[23:08] The Athletic reported that Standard Media Group, not Stadium, will have broadcast rights for Chicago White Sox after 2024 season. What does this mean for the White Sox and fans watching games?


[35:51] John Schriffen Minute: No South Side Stand-up calls this weekend


[45:16] Tampa Bay Rays series preview


[51:23] Around MLB has James focusing on Spencer Torkelson struggles, Jim impressed by Milwaukee, Josh poking fun at James for dropping CJ Abrams in fantasy baseball.


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White Sox take two from St. Louis

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Guest: Ken Smoller, Author of "Last Comiskey"
Rundown


[Intro] Chicago White Sox are swept again by Minnesota and manager Pedro Grifol can't be happy with how poorly the veterans are playing defense


[10:36] Are the White Sox fun bad?


[12:54] Andrew Vaughn had five hits against Minnesota. Is he beginning to show signs of life?


[14:55] Can the White Sox play a big factor in who wins the AL Central in 2024?


[18:44] Series Preview: St. Louis Cardinals


[31:20] John Schriffen Minute with Jim Margalus


[42:35] New book about the final days of Comiskey Park, "Last Comiskey" author Ken Smoller joins the show to reminisce about the old stadium


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White Sox Wake-Up Call: Sept. 27, 2023

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