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Guest: Dan Szymborski, Fangraphs Our best friend of the podcast, Dan Szymborski returns to the show to share his thoughts about Tim Anderson’s bat flip, why pitchers and managers should be suspended for intentional beanings, which teams have staying power with their starts, and why Moncada and Rodon can continue to have a great 2019 season. Josh and Jim recap the Tigers series in which it feels like the White Sox should have won this series. Reynaldo Lopez is looking better, but if the offense doesn’t find ways to score earlier (and more often) in games it’ll look like Anderson and Moncada’s improvements will be wasted. Plus, the Minor League Report, and your questions in P.O. Sox. Presented by SeatGeek

LAST NIGHT: Eloy Jimenez, Ryan Cordell, and Welington Castillo hit home runs, but the White Sox still lost, 9-7 to Detroit. TODAY: Carlos Rodon vs. Jordan Zimmermann ON THE FARM: Luis Robert hits another home run, Blake Rutherford hits his first home run in AA, and Alec Hansen continues to throw scoreless innings. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Khris Davis signs a two-year extension with Oakland, Royals surprise the Yankees, and Patrick Corbin gets his first win with the Washington Nationals.

The Rundown: Josh and Jim recap Wednesday’s activities that saw a fun moment turn into a scuffle and inexcusable ejection for Tim Anderson. Why it’s terrible for the league having pitchers retaliate with a minor penalty, and why umpires should be required to explain their actions.   Also, explore how the roster could be impacted if Lucas Giolito and Yoan Moncada need to spend time on the injured list and preview the upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers. Presented by SeatGeek.

**LAST NIGHT:** White Sox hit four home runs and Reynaldo Lopez had his first good start in 2019 in a 5-1 win. **TODAY:** Brad Keller vs. Lucas Giolito. **ON THE FARM**: Luis Robert with another multi-hit game, Jimmy Lambert throws six strong innings, and Charlie Tilson is surprising in Charlotte. **AROUND THE LEAGUE:** Chris Sale is roughed up again, Jose Quintana is sharp, and Christian Yelich continues to torment the Cardinals.

Good morning. Here's what's in this morning's Wake-Up Call: *LAST NIGHT: Welington Castillo redeemed himself with a go-ahead homer in a 5-4 comeback over Kansas City.  *TONIGHT: It's Lopez on Lopez, Reynaldo vs. Jorge.  *ON THE FARM: Luis Robert is named Carolina League Player of the Week, lots of runs, lots of strikeouts. *AROUND THE LEAGUE: Minnesota's bullpen collapses, Christian Yelich goes off, and the Cubs and Sox are the same.

Guest: Kurt Badenhausen, Forbes On this week’s episode we take a look at the White Sox early returns on-and-off the field starting with a look at their most recent valuation with Forbes Senior Editor, Kurt Badenhausen. Jim and Josh analyze the hot starts for Yoan Moncada and Tim Anderson to see how long these runs will last, and if Eloy Jimenez is poised for a big week. Preview the Sox vs. Royals series, provide the latest in the minor leagues, and answer fans questions in P.O. Sox. Presented by SeatGeek and Wix.com

Good morning. Here's what's in today's Wake-Up Call: *TONIGHT: The White Sox head to the Bronx to open a series against a banged-up Yankees team.  *ON THE FARM: Luis Robert steals the show, the Barons break through, and the Intimidators strike out a ton. *AROUND THE LEAGUE: Ozzie Albies signs the team-friendliest extension ever, Chris Davis and Khris Davis are on opposite paths, and Jose Quintana has a vintage night.

Recorded: 4-10-2019 The Chicago White Sox losing streak extends to five games as they were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays. Manager Rick Renteria is trying to hold his players accountable of their performance, but who keeps him and the coaching staff, like Don Cooper, accountable?  Also, is the play of Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada, and Eloy Jimenez enough to keep your attention for all of 2019?  Presented by SeatGeek.

Here's the rundown: * RECAP: The Sox lose their 4th straight, and Ervin Santana looks... not good. * PREVIEW: Reynaldo Lopez tries to be better than Ervin Santana (and Tyler Glasnow). * MINORS: Dylan Cease is lights out in his AAA debut. * AROUND THE LEAGUE: Bryce Harper takes Stephen Strasburg deep, and Mike Trout leaves with an injury.

The Rundown: * Carlos Rodon got wild as Blake Snell dominated to lead the Rays to a 5-1 victory.  * Today is the debut for Ervin Santana in a White Sox uniform. He'll start opposite of Charlie Morton for the Rays.  * Down in the Minors, Luis Robert hit another home run, Micker Adolfo and Luis Gonzalez had a clutch hits.  * Around MLB, Chris Davis sets a new major league record.

The Rundown: Josh recaps the White Sox weekend series with the torrid starts for both Yoan Moncada and Tim Anderson, and the struggles with starters Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez, and Ivan Nova. [17:24] Joe Weil of the Winston-Salem Dash will talk about Luis Robert's very hot start, Nick Madrigal, and how long both will be the team. [35:00] Jonathan Lee calls from Charlotte to share what he has learned about the adjustments Zack Collins has made to hit three home runs in the opening weekend. [46:37] Curt Bloom of the Birmingham Barons will see the majority of the White Sox top prospects this season. What will the outfield rotation look like and what’s the latest with Luis Basabe’s injury? Presented by SeatGeek and Draft

The Rundown: * Happy Opening Day (again) as this White Sox for the first time play at home in 2019\. Preview the weekend probable pitching matchups that might include another roster move by the White Sox as Sunday's starter is TBD.  * It was the Minor League's Opening Day which saw Zack Collins and Luis Robert start the season with a bang! Both hit two home runs as the Charlotte Knights and Winston-Salem Dash went on to win.  * Around MLB, the Blue Jays broke up the Indians no-hitter in the ninth inning, Tigers are 5-3, and the Cubs lose again.  Presented by SeatGeek

The Rundown: * The Chicago White Sox split a two-game series at Cleveland thanks to the hot hitting of Yoan Moncada and great pitching from Carlos Rodon. We break down what's working for them early in 2019. * Yolmer Sanchez and Daniel Palka are not playing well. With the White Sox needing to add Ervin Santana soon to the roster, is Sanchez or Palka at risk of losing their spot on the 25-man?  * We preview the first home series in 2019 for the White Sox as Seattle heads to the South Side.  Presented by SeatGeek

Here the rundown for your White Sox Wake-Up Call: * PREVIEW: Carlos Rodon faces off against Corey Kluber in today's two-game series finale. * MLB NEWS: Ronald Acuna Jr. signs an extension and Bryce goes deep in DC.

Here's what's in this morning's White Sox Wake-Up Call: *The White Sox bullpen collapsed and undermined heroics from Ryan Cordell of all people in another nightmare loss to the Indians. *The Red Sox announced Xander Bogaerts' extension, while Miguel Andujar may be lost for the season with a torn labrum.