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The Rundown: * Chicago White Sox were rained out and will be playing a double header on Friday with James Shields starting Game 1 and Lucas Giolito starting Game 2 * Many promotions announced by the White Sox as we list who is going where.  * We got to see those new faces in action as Eloy Jimenez is off to a good start in Charlotte, Joel Booker makes a great first impression in Birmingham, and Blake Rutherford and Micker Adolfo go back-to-back.  * Around MLB, both Boston and New York reach 50 wins, and Jesse Winker hits a grand slam against the Cubs.

Original air date: 6/20/2018 Topics * Reynaldo Lopez "Clown" comments * Yoan Moncada trying to bounce back from his struggles

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

Good morning. Here's what's in today's Wake-Up Call: * LAST NIGHT: Carlos Rodon's second-inning struggles were too much for the White Sox absorb. Their 6-3 loss to the Indians extended their skid to six games.  * TODAY: It doesn't get any easier, as it's Reynaldo Lopez against Corey Kluber.  * ON THE FARM: The Garcias lead Charlotte, and just about everybody else is in an All-Star game. * AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Astros finally lost, the Twins weathered Chris Sale, and Jose Abreu extends his lead in All-Star Game voting.

Here's the rundown for your White Sox Wake-Up Call: * RECAP: Cy Covey has an off night, as the Sox fall to Cleveland 6-2. * ON THE FARM: It's the minor league All-Star break, but one report says several Sox prospects will soon be promoted. * AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Nationals get a jump on hot stove season by trading for Kelvin Herrera.

The Rundown: * Recap the Detroit Tigers series in which the offense let down in crucial situations. With only nine home runs in June, what are the causes in lack of production? * This Tuesday, three of the White Sox affliates (Birmingham, Winston-Salem, Kannapolis) are entering their All-Star break. We recap how the prospects have been doing while handing out our awards for best hitter/pitcher, breakout prospect, and most improved.  * We answer your questions in P.O. Sox

The Rundown: * The Chicago White Sox split with the Cleveland Indians putting them at 8-6 in June. Thanks to the pitching, they've put together a nice little run but how much longer can it last?  * Tim Anderson and Yoan Moncada are in a slump. How are pitchers attacking them and what adjustments could they make to get back on track.  * Preview the upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers. Can the White Sox fare better last time they played them at home?

The Rundown: * Dylan Covey outduels Trevor Bauer as the White Sox win a tight game over the Indians, 3-2.  * Down in the minors, the Winston-Salem Dash magic number shrinks to 2 games for the first half title.  * Around the league, Washington's Juan Soto does something only Ken Griffey Jr. has at Yankee Stadium.

Here's what's in your Wake-Up Call: * LAST NIGHT: The White Sox are winless no more against Cleveland. * TONIGHT: Dylan Covey will get tested, both by facing an opponent for a second time and facing Trevor Bauer.  * FARM: Spencer Adams gets promoted, and the affiliates go 6-0.  * LEAGUE: Miguel Cabrera is done for the year, and the bad teams are getting worse.

Here's the rundown of your White Sox Wake-Up Call: * RECAP: Lucas Giolito keeps Giolito-ing. * PREVIEW: James Shields faces off against Adam Plutko. * ON THE FARM: The Sox get good news about Alec Hansen and Micker Adolfo. * AROUND MLB: The Angels insist that Shohei Ohtani does not need Tommy John surgery.

Guest: Jim Callis, MLBPipeline.com The Rundown: * Surprise! The Chicago White Sox won a series in Boston thanks to outstanding starting pitching. Can this level of performance last? * We preview the upcoming series against Cleveland who is also pitching very well. * Recapping the 2018 MLB Draft is our friend, Jim Callis. He shares his thoughts on why the White Sox picked Nick Madrigal over Brady Singer, how good Steele Walker and Konnor Pilkington can be, and names to watch for the 2019 MLB Draft Presented by SeatGeek and RXBAR

Guest: Dan Szymborski, ESPN The Rundown: * Josh shares his thoughts about the frustration surrounding the worst start ever.  * Guest Dan Szymborski shares the latest ZiPS projections which include odds of the White Sox having the first pick of the 2019 MLB Draft. Also, why Lucas Giolito should be sent to AAA, no need to worry about Yoan Moncada, and which teams does ZiPS like the most.

Recorded: 6/7/2018 The rundown: – Why did the White Sox send Bummer down for Cedeno? – Recap Twins series – Preview Red Sox series and guess what move Rick Hahn will make to add Carlos Rodon in the rotation

The Rundown: * White Sox beat the Twins, 5-2, in large thanks to Tim Anderson's big night at the plate.  * Today's matchup features James Shields who has five consecutive starts of pitching seven-plus innings without allowing more than three runs.  * Day 2 of the Luis Robert watch Kannapolis was fun as he went 2-for-5 with a two RBI and a stolen base. * Elsewhere in the majors, Shohei Ohtani left his start early due to a blister, and it got crazy in Wrigley Field as Jason Heyward hit a walk-off grand slam.

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.