Sox Machine Live!: Rick Renteria's tough task

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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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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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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White Sox Wake Up Call: May 18, 2018: The Rundown: * Good luck was on the White Sox side as they score four in the bottom of the eighth inning to beat the Rangers, 4-2. * Preview tonight's White Sox vs. Rangers game. * Highlight action in the minor leagues that includes Trey Michalczewski's walk-off double * Scores around the league as Manny Machado hit his 14th home run of the season, but Baltimore now has the most losses in the American League. by Sox Machine

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White Sox Wake-Up Call: May 9, 2018: Good morning, White Sox fans. Here's what's in today's Wake-Up Call: * The Sox will still be searching for their first series win against a team that isn't the Royals after [a disheartening loss to the Pirates](https://www.soxmachine.com/2018/05/09/pirates-10-white-sox-6-fast-start-fizzles-as-giolito-bullpen-cant-hold-lead/) on Tuesday night. [* At least the Barons are still good](https://www.soxmachine.com/2018/05/09/pirates-10-white-sox-6-fast-start-fizzles-as-giolito-bullpen-cant-hold-lead/) * The Dash, too. * James Paxton throws a no-hitter, Dylan Bundy can't get anybody out, all AL Central teams are under .500 and there are two AL East teams at 25-10. 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 $10 off tickets using promo code MACHINE - both for new and existing users.$

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 joins Fred and Jurko on ESPN 1000: Original air date: 5/18/2018 * Can the White Sox win 10 home games before July 1st? * Yoan Moncada: taking the good with the bad * State of the rebuild 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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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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17: A Home Series Win!: Guests: Joe Ostrowski, 670 the score Trevor Wilt, Kannapolis Intimidators The Rundown: * The Chicago White Sox won a home series! After starting 3-15 at GRF, the White Sox won 3 out of 4 against the Texas Rangers as we recap the great performance from Reynaldo Lopez. * 670 the Score's Joe Ostrowski brings his insight about the Supreme Court's historic ruling that allows states to open up sports gambling. * Kannapolis Intimidators PxP Trevor Wilt joins the show to share his thoughts about Carlos Rodon's rehab start and the Intimidators torrid pace. by Sox Machine

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