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Guest: Evan Marshall, Chicago White Sox RPOver the weekend, the MLBPA decided that talks with the commissioner’s office were “futile” and now wait for Rob Manfred to determine when the 2020 season begins and for how long. After attempts to work out a deal with the owners, MLBPA has decided that their best course of action is to stop playing along. To provide insight and perspective on why the MLBPA would conduct themselves in this manner is Evan Marshall, relief pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. Marshall shares how the process has gone within the players association, what the owners refuse to share, and why the players are taking a firm stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest: James Fox, Future SoxJosh and James recap Day 2 of the 2020 MLB Draft that saw the White Sox make a big splash by selecting Jared Kelley in the second round. They give their grades on how the White Sox did, and what a future looks like the Garret Crochet and Kelly in tow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Josh Nelson recaps Day 1 of the 2020 MLB Draft. What Garrett Crochet brings to the White Sox after being selected 11th overall. Other first-round surprises (there were many), and a preview of Day 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest: Keanan Lamb, Baseball Prospectus Josh and Jim discuss the latest happenings with the protests of police brutality and the death of George Floyd. The White Sox have been quiet during this ordeal and raises questions if they shouldn’t be more active at a time the South Side community needs them. Keanan Lamb of Baseball Prospectus swings by to preview this week’s MLB Draft. Who he thinks could be available for the White Sox at pick 11, and his picks for favorite prospect and who could slide in the draft. Show Rundown: 0:00 - 15:34: White Sox response to George Floyd and Black Lives Matter protests15:35: MLB's plan to return in 2020 and the NY Daily News report on lack of awareness of the safety plan from city health officials30:36: 2020 MLB Draft Preview with Keanan Lamb63:30: P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With MLB planning on meeting with the MLBPA on Tuesday to discuss the economics for a 2020 season, Josh and Jim discuss how likely the two sides will compromise. Should the players give more to help the owners, and how financially stable is MLB as a whole? In P.O. Sox, Oscar Colas comes up and which video game themes we’d enjoy hearing during a fan-less MLB broadcast this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.comMajor League Baseball is working to resume operations in 2020, but there are drastic changes. Jim Callis of MLB.com joins the show to discuss the ramifications of the draft reduced to five rounds. On the flip side, the owners are asking the players association to take further pay cuts to play games. Josh and Jim ponder if the labor war expecting to happen after the 2021 season will happen this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest: Keith Law, The AthleticJim sits down with Keith Law who just had his new book published, "The Inside Game: Bad Calls, Strange Moves, and What Baseball Behavior Teaches Us about Ourselves." A fascinating way to view baseball (and life) through the prism Law presents and how it relates to the White Sox. (Bonus Patreon content available). Josh and Jim also discuss how the MLB Draft can follow the NFL in a remote broadcast, Cape Cod league cancellations, and Lucas Giolito's Twitch channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will it be three shows-in-a-row to have a contestant answer all nine questions correctly? This week's themes include former Cy Young winners, and Rookie of the Year's. Contestants:Michael KennyBart BishoffTrooper Galactus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest: Eric Longenhagen, FanGraphs and author of Future Value: The battle for baseball’s soul and how teams will find the next superstar. Early Spring usually brings new baseball books, and our good friend of the show, Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs, released his first one. It’s called Future Value, and it takes a look into how baseball works behind the scenes. He shares his unique insight on the MLB draft, International Signings, and how the league will handle those two critical processes in 2020. We also breakdown another proposed solution by MLB to having games in 2020, watching Lucas Giolito on Twitch, and answer your questions in P.O. Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will we see another contestant answer all nine questions? This week's themes: Cubs vs. White Sox, Managers, and Active Leaders.Contestants:- Tom Pauly- James Fox- Jeff Feyerer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The third episode will go down in history as one of our contestants answered all nine questions correctly! Listen to find out who went the distance. Contestants:Nick SullivanJordan LazowskiZach Ferguson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ed Farmer passed away on April 1, 2020, at the age of 70. He left behind a last legacy in the Chicago White Sox radio broadcast booth that had his voice tied to many great memories. Joining us to remember Ed Farmer and share stories of what he was like on and off the air:- Rob Hart, 780 AM WBBM- Dave Zaslowsky, WGN Radio Sports Operations Manager and White Sox Executive Producer, Radio- Chris Rongey, former White Sox pre-game/post-game host, current 101.1 FM ESPN St. LouisAudio Credits: Chicago White Sox and MLB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest: Emily Waldon, The AthleticAfter a brief hiatus, Josh and Jim are back to recap MLB's new plans are for 2020. How the possible schedule and Service Time would work if games do return this year. Emily Waldon of The Athletic joins the show [33:00] to share her insight on Coronavirus's impact on the minor leagues, and ways fans can help those in need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our second episode of Nine Innings will challenge your home run history knowledge. Contestants will try to answer nine questions in-a-row for a chance to win the grand prize!Contestants:Bennett KarrollMike CozzolinoJimbo Mihalovich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The premiere episode of Nine Innings! A new game show brought to you by Sox Machine that will test your baseball knowledge. Contestants will try to answer nine questions in-a-row for a chance to win the grand prize! Contestants:Robert MontgomeryKyle NelsonDan Frystack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emergency Podcast which Josh and Jim try to answer these questions: Will the delay just be two weeks? Could it be longer? How will MLB handle the missed games? Will those games be cancelled or rescheduled? Speaking of rescheduling - how will MLB move forward? Will they carry on with the original schedule, or scrap it and create a new schedule focused on not losing divisional games? What will happen with the MLB Draft this year with college baseball's season cancelled? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest: Dan Szymborski, FanGraphsA lot of show this week with over 100 minutes of discussion about Yoan Moncada’s new contract and Luis Robert’s impact on the White Sox playoff odds with Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs. Plus: What could a contract extension for Lucas Giolito look like? Who is currently leading the position battle at second base? Nomar Mazara and Eloy Jimenez preview’s with Patrick Nolan Your P.O. Sox questions including our thoughts about Luis Robert’s nickname Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jim is joined by Greg Nix, filling in for Josh. We discuss the results from the first week of Spring Training, including positive and negative overreactions. Then it's time to preview Shortstop and Third Base: Can Tim Anderson make the All-Star team? What does the next step in Yoan Moncada's evolution look like? Who's filling in if they miss time? Finally, we answer your questions in P.O. Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Josh and Jim breakdown Aaron Bummer's contract extension while previewing the upcoming 2020 season for the catcher, first and second base positions. Could Yasmani Grandal be a Top 10 position player? Will Nick Madrigal be the Opening Day starter at second base? Can Jose Abreu slow down the decline phase of his career? They explore each of those questions and answer yours in P.O. Sox. Presented by Clear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.comThis episode is split into two halves. The first part is having one of our best friends of the show, Jim Callis of MLB.com, joining the show to share his predictions for Luis Robert's rookie season, the White Sox top prospects, and which players to track for the 2020 MLB Draft. Patrick Nolan breaks down the White Sox 2020 bullpen and what each pitcher needs to improve upon from 2019 to become a Top-10 unit in baseball. Jim Margalus answers your P.O. Sox questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Josh and Jim start the 2020 Season Preview with a deep dive into the White Sox starting pitching staff. Looking at what worked for each starter in 2019 that they need to carry over in 2020, and what didn't work that they need to improve upon. Plus, thoughts about Mookie Betts being traded to the Dodgers, and how the Twins adding Kenta Maeda to their pitching staff impacts the AL Central. Presented by Visit Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guests: Collin Whitchurch and Nick Schaefer, Baseball ProspectusThe Baseball Prospectus Top 101 prospect list was just released, and editors Collin Whitchurch and Nick Schaefer join the show to discuss Luis Robert, Nick Madrigal, Michael Kopech, and Andrew Vaughn. They also answer questions from Sox Machine Patreon supporters about the overall state of the farm system and the prospects they think can breakout in 2020. Jim and Josh speculate how the Mookie Betts situation will unfold, and what impact that may have on the White Sox chances for a postseason spot. In the end, they answer your questions in P.O. Sox. Presented by Visit Arizona Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SoxFest 2020 Recap We kick off our seventh season podcasting about the Chicago White Sox recapping the 2020 SoxFest. Hear from Rick Hahn, Yasmani Grandal, Eloy Jimenez, and Andrew Vaughn discuss the upcoming season. Other topics we chat about: Yasmani Grandal’s impact on the pitching staff Can Luis Robert be the next Mike Trout? Dallas Keuchel apologizes but the Houston Astros don’t Will Yoan Moncada or Lucas Giolito receive an offer to sign a contract extension? We also answer your P.O. Sox questions about Michael Kopech, defense concerns, and Justin Jirschele’s coaching future. Presented by Visit Arizona Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guests: James Fegan, The Athletic Connor McKnight, 670 the Score Kevin Powell, 720 AM WGN Discussing the White Sox 2020 offseason, which moves were our favorites, who thinks the White Sox will win more than 84.5 games in 2020, and our bold predictions for the upcoming season. Recorded live at Reggie's on 1/24/2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest: Connor McKnight, 670 the ScoreMajor League Baseball delivered punishment to the Houston Astros for using technology to inform hitters of what pitches were coming. The fallout has been widespread with multiple firings from teams. When including the juiced baseball, and negotiations with both MiLB and MLBPA, is there a trust issue with Major League Baseball? To help answer is guest Connor McKnight from 670 the Score. Plus, we answer your questions in P.O. Sox involving topics on how the White Sox can squeeze out extra wins in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another week, another White Sox signing as they add Steve Cishek to their bullpen. Where does he fit with the relief pitchers, and who is the leading contender to fill in the eighth reliever spot? Plus, the White Sox finalize arbitration signings and have an estimated payroll of $122 million. Does the front office have another move left this offseason? Presented by Visit Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rick Hahn surprised most observers by locking down top prospect Luis Robert to a 6-year, $50 million contract. Jim and guest host Greg Nix analyze what this means for the 2020 season and beyond.Plus we project the Opening Day roster, break down the Twins' pitching signings, and of answer your questions in P.O. Sox.Presented by Visit Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chicago White Sox delivered a nice holiday gift with the reported signing of Edwin Encarnacion. What are the positive aspects of adding the veteran slugger, how it will impact the DH rotation, and what could be possible red flags? Plus, we take a look at the available free-agent relievers, give our 2020 New Year resolutions, and answer your questions in P.O. Sox. Presented by Visit Arizona. (Audio clip from Nacho Libre / Paramount Pictures) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago White Sox are signing left-handed starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel. We discuss what will he bring to the White Sox and does this signing make them a serious contender in the American League Central? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recapping the White Sox Winter Meetings activity, Josh and Jim discuss the Nomar Mazara trade, and the dwindling starting pitching options in free agency. Will the White Sox pony up the money to sign Hyun-Jin Ryu or Dallas Keuchel? Or, is a trade looming with Boston for David Price? Plus, the impact of Corey Kluber traded to Texas and your questions in P.O. Sox. Presented by Visit Arizona, SeatGeek, and Wix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The most active Winter Meetings ever as Anthony Rendon follows Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg is signing a mega-deal with the Los Angeles Angels. With the top free agents now locked up, the market will shift with more urgency in Tier 2 starting pitcher targets which the White Sox needs to come away with at least one. Is it possible that the White Sox front office has read the market incorrectly and now they must press into action? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A lot going on in Day 3 of the Winter Meetings as several starting pitchers and relievers have signed. Instead of waiting in the morning to release the show here is a special edition podcast with our best friend, Dan Szymborski, to discuss starting pitching options for the White Sox and Nomar Mazara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Day 3 of the Winter Meetings saw Gerrit Cole break records signing a nine-year, $324 million contract with the New York Yankees, and the Chicago White Sox making a trade with the Texas Rangers for Nomar Mazara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Day 2 of the 2019 Winter Meetings featured a bombshell signing as Stephen Strasburg returns to the Washington Nationals. For White Sox news, GM Rick Hahn stresses that there is no urgency in getting moves down during the Winter Meetings, and how he handles false rumors like that of Marcell Ozuna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hello from the Winter Meetings in San Diego. This is the Day 1 report of the rumors and news concerning the Chicago White Sox. - Latest rumors about Marcell Ozuna- White Sox starting pitching targets- Marvin Miller and Ted Simmons elected to Hall of Fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emergency podcast time as the Chicago White Sox sign top free-agent catcher, Yasmani Grandal, to a four-year deal. Greg Nix and Josh Nelson record an emergency podcast to discuss Grandal’s impact on the White Sox and the next move the front office makes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest: James Fegan, The AthleticThe Rundown: Helping to provide additional insight on the happenings from the GM Meetings, White Sox beat reporter James Fegan of The Athletic joins the show to discuss Jose Abreu, other offseason plans, and his MVP ballot. Josh and Jim discuss Abreu being a win-win situation for all parties, plus ponder what could the punishment be for the Houston Astros cheating scandal With a clearer sense of who is actually available as free agents after the GM Meetings, Josh and Jim share their Top 5 Free Agent Targets for the White Sox This week’s P.O. Sox mailbag with questions about Michael Kopech, White Sox FO working well together, and which players would hurt to lose after a 40-man crunch. Presented by Wix and SeatGeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A jam-packed episode touching on a lot of topics to prep for the upcoming offseason which will begin five days after the World Series conclusion. Josh and Jim dish out their 2019 grades to White Sox coaching staff and front office. They will be joined by a few folks who completed the Sox Machine Offseason Plan Project to share their unique trade ideas and free agent targets. Presented by SeatGeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Josh and Ted recap the 2019 season for the Chicago White Sox pitchers. How close is this unit to help make the team's transition from rebuilder to a contender? A look at which performances in 2019 could carry over in 2020, and what are options in free agency that could provide a boost. Plus, a World Series preview between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals, MLB's fight with MiLB, and your questions in P.O. Sox. Presented by SeatGeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Josh and Jim catch up on a couple of White Sox news items from last week. Looking for what ways new hitting coach, Frank Menechino, could provide an immediate impact, and Steve Stone being a broadcast free agent. Pnoles was kind enough to recap the Chicago White Sox 2019 outfielders who repeated last season's achievement of being the worst in MLB according to FanGraphs WAR. While sharing grades, which you can see on soxmachine.com, we take a look towards next season and who would be ideal to plug in the right field gap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greg Nix joins Josh to hand out final grades for the Chicago White Sox 2019 infielders. Jose Abreu had a strong offensive season, but what would be a fair contract extension to offer him? Will Yolmer Sanchez return in 2020? Has Tim Anderson hit his ceiling? What are the reasonable expectations for James McCann next season? Plus, Rick Hahn decided to part ways with hitting coach Todd Steverson. Jim shares his thoughts on what direction he would prefer the White Sox take replacing him, and he answers your questions in P.O. Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Josh and Jim recap the final series of 2019 for the White Sox. Rick Hahn mentioned that the organization is transitioning to the next stage of the rebuild. What will that look like? Are we back to where the team was after the 2014 season, but with more depth?Plus, a breakdown of each of the MLB postseason series with predictions on who will meet in the World Series, and who we think will win it all. In the end, we answer fans questions in P.O. Sox. Presented by SeatGeek and Wix.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cleveland really needed a series win, and the White Sox spoiled their chances of making the postseason. Winning two out of three games, and the season series, the White Sox made friends in Minneapolis, St. Petersburg, and Oakland. Driving the White Sox series win was the emergence of 2018 Daniel Palka, Kelvin Herrera, bullpen arms sticking together, and timely offense. Looking ahead to the final series of the season against Detroit, can the White Sox finish 2019 with a winning divisional record? Plus, a look ahead to the final weekend and how the MLB postseason races could shape up. Presented by SeatGeek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Last night: Welington Castillo dealt the big blow as the Sox win, 8-3. Tonight: Dylan Cease vs. Aaron CivaleAround MLB: Twins clinch AL Central. Brewers clinch postseason birth. Charlie Morton shuts down the Yankees, and Matt Chapman saves the day for Oakland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox lose a "squeaker" against Cleveland. PREVIEW: Ross Detwiler tries for cromulence. MLB: At least the Cubs suck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Good morning. Here's the rundown: TONIGHT: The White Sox play the first of three against the Indians after their last off day of the season. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Ned Yost is calling it a career, and the Nationals and Rays each gain a half-game edge on their wild card spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guests:Scott Merkin, MLB.comJon Greenberg, The AthleticThe Chicago White Sox wrap up their last road series in Detroit, and our good friend Scott Merkin joins the show to share his insight from the White Sox clubhouse. [21:57] You may have noticed the ticker ads during White Sox games about NBC Sports Chicago relaunching on October 1st. Jon Greenberg of The Athletic joins the show to discuss what that means for the White Sox and their fans as they still have to resolve carriage disputes. Plus, a look ahead to the White Sox final week with a crucial series against Cleveland. Presented by SeatGeek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today: Dylan Cease vs. Jordan ZimmermannAround the League: Domingo German suspended, Don Mattingly is getting a contract extension, and the Yankees clinch the American League East. Meanwhile, in the National League, the Cardinals beat the Cubs in extras allowing the Brewers to move ahead in the division and Wild Card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recorded: 9/18/2019Thanks to Wednesday's victory, the Chicago White Sox have clinched third place in the AL Central. They are getting great performances from Yoan Moncada, Tim Anderson, and Eloy Jimenez at the plate. Zack Collins and Adam Engel are even contributing, too. However, the team is still struggling to put wins together and will have a tough time to find enough starting pitching to finish the season. Josh and Jim discuss those topics, plus a preview of the last road series in 2019 to Detroit, and the latest MLB postseason races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's the rundown: RECAP: The Sox blow a wild extra-inning game (twice!). PREVIEW: Dylan Covey's scratched with shoulder soreness MLB NEWS: On Biggios and Yastrzemskis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.