15: MLB Draft Preview with Jim Callis

White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 1, 2018: Here's your White Sox Wake-Up Call for May 1st: * The White Sox had the day off in preparation for a two-game series against the Cardinals, starting tonight in St. Louis. * Birmingham clubbed their way to an 11-7 victory, as Eloy Jimenez, Zack Collins, and Seby Zavala all joined in on the hit parade. * The Dodgers' pennant defense suffered a major blow with the announcement that Corey Seager will be undergoing Tommy John surgery. by Sox Machine

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19: 2018 Draft Day: Guest: Burke Granger, 2080 Baseball Rundown: * The White Sox won a series! Against the NL's best team! With how well Dylan Covey has been pitching, and Carlos Rodon returning, what will the starting rotation look like next week? * Lots of MLB Draft discussion as we tackle the possible drama inside the White Sox war room if the decision comes down to Nick Madrigal or Brady Singer. * Burke Granger from 2080 Baseball will share his scouting reports on the game's top draft prospects, and who would he pick between Madrigal and Singer. * Plus our answers to your questions in P.O. Sox including who we want the White Sox to pick at #4 Presented by SeatGeek and Simple Contacts by Sox Machine

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Sox Machine on the Radio: Josh Nelson on ESPN 1000's Murph and Fred: Air Date: 5/5/2018 Topics * Positive takeaways from Carson Fulmer's start vs. Twins * When should Michael Kopech be called up? * Why did the White Sox trade for Trayce Thompson? * What are the chances the White Sox sign Manny Machado in the offseason? by Sox Machine

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Sox Machine Live!: Bullpen blows it again: Recorded: 5-9-2018 The Rundown: * The Chicago White Sox struggles continue as Nate Jones gives up a three-run lead in the ninth as the Pittsburgh Pirates sweep the Sox * Is Rick Renteria getting carried away pulling starters during games for not hustling? * Is it time for Eloy Jimenez to face AAA pitching? * Cubs/Sox preview by Sox Machine

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14: Dash, Davidson and Drama: Guest: Joe Weil, the voice of the Winston-Salem Dash The rundown: * Chicago White Sox wrap up the first month of the season with Matt Davidson leading the offense. Is his performance a mirage? * We discuss what happened with Tim Anderson and Salvador Perez, and how players should handle on the field issues like this in the future. * Our feature story is a deep dive look at the Winston-Salem Dash with broadcaster Joe Weil. He shares his insight on Dane Dunning, Dylan Cease, the outfield logjam, and how new manager Omar Vizquel handles it all. by Sox Machine

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Sox Machine Live!: Crushed in Cleveland: Recorded: 5/30/2018 Rundown: * Jose Abreu gets frustrated * Lessons learned from Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez starts against Cleveland * Is Tim Anderson finding his groove? * What’s the cause of Yoan Moncada’s slump in May? * Preview the upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers by Sox Machine

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White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 23, 2018: Good morning. Here's what's in your White Sox Wake-Up Call: * The White Sox remembered how to hit with runners in scoring position before it was too late, scoring three runs in the eighth for a 3-2 victory over Baltimore. * Dylan Covey gets his first chance at replacing Carson Fulmer tonight. * Alec Hansen returns to action in extended spring training, and Gavin Sheets finally homered. * The Twins are making a run at the .500 Indians, and Cole Hamels showed what the Sox missed by beating the Yankees. by Sox Machine

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15: MLB Draft Preview with Jim Callis: Guest: Jim Callis, MLBPipeline.com The Rundown: * We recap the weekend bringing back The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly as the White Sox have their worst start to a season since 1948. * Our good friend, Jim Callis, joins the show to share his thoughts about the upcoming MLB Draft and who would be a good fit for the White Sox at pick 4\. Plus, his thoughts about a potential Michael Kopech call up and which prospects are rising up the rankings board. * Of course, we answer your questions in P.O. Sox including one about who would be a good choice as the White Sox radio play-by-play commentator. Presented by SeatGeek. Save $10 off tickets using promo code MACHINE - both for new and existing users. by Sox Machine

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$15: MLB Draft Preview with Jim Callis: Guest: Jim Callis, MLBPipeline.com The Rundown: * We recap the weekend bringing back The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly as the White Sox have their worst start to a season since 1948. * Our good friend, Jim Callis, joins the show to share his thoughts about the upcoming MLB Draft and who would be a good fit for the White Sox at pick 4\. Plus, his thoughts about a potential Michael Kopech call up and which prospects are rising up the rankings board. * Of course, we answer your questions in P.O. Sox including one about who would be a good choice as the White Sox radio play-by-play commentator. Presented by SeatGeek. Save $10 off tickets using promo code MACHINE - both for new and existing users.$

White Sox Wake Up Call: May 11, 2018: The Rundown: * Preview the upcoming series against the Chicago Cubs as Welington Castillo could be a good pick-to-click against Tyler Chatwood. * Recap the action in the minor leagues as Eloy Jimenez extends his hitting streak to 14 games, and the Kannapolis Intimidators improve their record to 22-11. * Highlighting scores around Major League Baseball as there were plenty of Grand Slams smacked around ballparks yesterday. by Sox Machine

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White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 2, 2018: Good morning. Here's your White Sox Wake-Up Call: * **Last night:** The White Sox defense tried to prop up a shaky bullpen, but the contact Joakim Soria allowed couldn't be flagged down, and he blew the save. * **Down on the farm:** Michael Kopech is tested, Dylan Cease isn't, and the organization hands out awards. * **Around the league:** Late homers aplenty, and Adam Eaton's ankle injury continues to be worse than initially expected. by Sox Machine

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Sox Machine Live!: Rick Renteria's tough task: Recorded 6-20-2018 The Rundown: * After Reynaldo Lopez called his and the team's recent play like "Clowns", manager Rick Renteria has a tough job of helping both veterans and young players work through the funk. We ponder on what ways he can help the ballclub get through this tough stretch. * We preview the four-game weekend series against the Oakland A's * The White Sox will be announcing minor league promotions and we guess who could be called up by Sox Machine

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White Sox Wake-Up Call: June 6, 2018: Good morning. This Wake-Up Call, she's a loaded one. * The White Sox made eight picks on the second day of the MLB Draft, including twice as many high schoolers as usual. * The Sox split a doubleheader in Minnesota, although they held multiple-run leads in both games. The eighth inning posed problems. * Luis Robert made his stateside debut to headline a busy day on the farm. * Max Scherzer is the first to 10 wins, and the Dodgers are back to .500 in a hurry. by Sox Machine

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White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 8, 2018: Here's your White Sox Wake-Up Call for May 8, 2018: * The White Sox were off Monday, which means they didn't lose! They also released an encouraging update on Danny Farquhar. * In the minors, Eloy Jimenez, Zack Collins, and the Birmingham Barons continued to mash with a late comeback victory. * Around the majors, there were blowouts abound, plus the Sox two most recent opponents matched up. by Sox Machine

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Sox Machine Live!: Lucas Giolito and James Shields bounce back: Recorded: 5/2/2018 The rundown: * Even though the White Sox lost both games against St. Louis we saw good starts from Lucas Giolito and James Shields. We discuss what has been working for them and which pitches to watch for in upcoming starts to see if this success will continue. * Yoan Moncada is banged up. Should manager Rick Renteria give him a break? * Who should close games for the White Sox moving forward: Nate Jones or Joakim Soria? * Preview the upcoming series against the Minnesota Twins Presented by SeatGeek by Sox Machine

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