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Good morning, Sox fans! Your rundown for September 4: Last night: The White Sox blasted the Royals, 11-6, but not without those meddling monarchs making it tough. Tonight: It's an all-Florida matchup, as Brady Singer and Dane Dunning square off. Around baseball: Pete Alonso walks it off, Clayton Kershaw achieves a milestone, and the rest of the AL Central were a bunch of lazy layabouts. 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 stood pat on the trade deadline, trusting that the current roster can take it home. Well, after the series in Minneapolis, that might have been a mistake as the bullpen appears to be taxed as the club makes their way for a four-game series in Kansas City. Josh and Jim recap the lack of activity at the trade deadline, the Twins series, and preview the upcoming series at Kansas City. They also remember Tom Seaver's years with the White Sox after news of his passing at the age of 75. 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: LAST NIGHT: Byron Buxton beat the Sox on both sides of the ball TONIGHT: It's not a great matchup on paper thanks to Reynaldo López, but Jose Berríos has been mediocre himself. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Indians grabbed a share of first, blowouts abound, and a blow-up between the Yankees and Rays. 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: RECAP: The Sox win a thriller in Minnesota behind Luis Robert. PREVIEW: Dallas Keuchel faces Michael Pineda today. MLB NEWS: Cleveland deals Mike Clevinger in the biggest trade deadline swap. 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, FanGraphsThe MLB trade market is far busier thanks to the San Diego Padres, making four deals in 32 hours. There are gaps within the pitching staff that Rick Hahn could find outside solutions for the White Sox. Should they though? Which pitchers would be the best targets and how likely are these rumored deals? Josh and Jim break down the current markets for Mike Clevinger, Lance Lynn, and Dylan Bundy. Our Best Friend of the Show, Dan Szymborski, stops by to share his thoughts about the White Sox season after the first half. 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.

Air Date: 8/29/2020Josh joins Steve Rosenbloom and Mark Grote on 670 the Score to discuss the White Sox run of success and trade targets before the deadline. 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.

Stream Date: 8/27/2020The last 24 hours have seen athletes from the various professional sports leagues come together to postpone games in response to the police shooting of James Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Josh and Jim cover what has transpired around the league, and with the White Sox having Thursday off, will they boycott Friday’s game? Also recap Lucas Giolito’s no-hitter, Jose Abreu leading the American League in home runs, and preview the upcoming weekend series against the Kansas City Royals. 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.

Morning, White Sox fans! The rundown for this morning's episode: Yesterday afternoon: the White Sox swept their two-game series against the Pirates in a 10-3 blowout. Dallas Keuchel didn't no-hit, but he didn't need to as the Sox hit 4 more homers to pace him to his fifth victory on the season. Friday: the Sox are off Thursday, but will face the Royals and (likely) Danny Duffy on Friday evening. Around the league: Cleveland beat Minnesota, so the Sox are just a half-game back from the division lead. The Angels and Astros were postponed on account of Hurricane Laura, while multiple teams mutually opted out of playing on account of the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin. 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: LAST NIGHT: Lucas Giolito threw a no-hitter as the White Sox won 4-0, although a literal power surge prevented you from seeing most of the offense. TODAY: Dallas Keuchel tries to keep up his perfect percentage of satisfactory starts against trade bait Trevor Williams. AROUNDTHELEAGUE: Yolmer Sánchez is back, as are Jose Quintana and the Mets, although with diminishing returns. 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: PREVIEW: Lucas Giolito takes on Steven Brault in the series opener. MLB NEWS: The PIrates claim Carson Fulmer, just in time for schadenfreude. 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 White Sox series win over the Cubs in large thanks to Jose Abreu’s historical performance. Plus, a look at how Rick Renteria utilized his starting pitching in the series with a breakdown of Dylan Cease’s sixth inning. Looking ahead, the White Sox host the Pittsburgh Pirates for two games. Does it make sense to give Yoan Moncada another day off? In the end, we answer your questions in P.O. Sox including Nomar Mazara’s role. 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: 8-20-2020 Recap the White Sox four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers to improve to 15-11 in 2020. Tim Anderson was en fuego, Jose Abreu is on a tear, and the White Sox offense clicked for 31 runs in four games. Plus, the debut of Dane Dunning and Lucas Giolito’s 13K game. The second half of the show will preview the first Crosstown Classic series in 2020. With both the White Sox and Cubs having winning records these games carry a lot more importance than in recent years. Can the White Sox continue their winning ways at Wrigley? 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: The White Sox triumphed over the Tigers, 5-3; Dane Dunning and Casey Mize pitched weirdly similar lines. The Twins lost while the Indians won; the Tigers and Sox square off again tomorrow afternoon at 1:10 PM CT. Pujols tied another record; a former Sox did well once again... 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: LAST NIGHT: Tim Anderson and the White Sox extended Detroit's misery with a 10-4 victory, although they suffered yet another injury scare with Luis Robert's hand. TONIGHT: Prospect debuts abound, as Dane Dunning squares off against Casey Mize. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The Twins and Indians survive extra innings, the Royals return to action with Matt Harvey in tow, and Boston's pitching is painful. 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: RECAP: A homer happy evening in Chicago PREVIEW: The Tigers call up two top young starters. MLB NEWS: The Plesac/Clevinger saga continues. 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: Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic DetroitAfter an uninspired performance on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals losing both games of a doubleheader, the White Sox bounced back in a big way on Sunday. However, with an 11-11 record, White Sox fans are calling for Rick Renteria's job. Is Renteria performing poorly? Or are fan's anger misdirected from the real cause for the White Sox inconsistencies? What should help the White Sox is a four-game series against Detroit, which starts on Monday. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen joins the show to provide insight on where the Tigers stand today after losing five straight games. In the end, 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.

Guest: Chris Rongey, 101 ESPN St. LouisJosh and Jim recap what happened in Detroit as Dallas Keuchel lit a fire in his teammate's belly, Tim Anderson returned in a big way, Dylan Cease inconsistencies, and Luis Robert's big moment. The White Sox will be playing the St. Louis Cardinals this weekend, so we have former White Sox pre/postgame radio host now St. Louis Sports Radio Host, Chris Rongey, to join the show. He shares what has been happening with the Cardinals as they deal with their Coronavirus outbreak. 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.

Yesterday afternoon: The White Sox won the rubber-match over the Tigers, 7-5. Tim Anderson nearly hit for the cycle, while Luis Robert came oh-so-close to his first career grand slam. Friday(?): The White Sox face the Cardinals at home, assuming COVID outbreaks allow the game. Adam Wainwright vs. TBD. Around MLB: The Twins won big against the Brewers, Cleveland lost to the Cubs, and MLB is considering a post-season bubble. 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: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox made Dallas Keuchel look inspirational with a four-run first and an 8-4 victory over Detroit. TODAY: Dylan Cease faces Matthew Boyd in a rubber match, where you won't see Yoán Moncada, but you will see more masks. rubber match, and you're going to see more masks. AROUNDTHELEAGUE: Wild games all over the place, Charlie Blackmon is hitting .500, and the rest of the AL Central loses. 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 for your White Sox Wake Up Call: RECAP: The Sox lose a throughly uninspiring opener to the Tigers. PREVIEW: Gio Gonzalez faces off against Tyler Alexander. MLB NEWS: Stroman opts out and Clevinger screws up. 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.

Rundown:Josh and Jim recap the White Sox series against Cleveland. Again, the White Sox lost two out of three against the Tribe thanks to the offense struggling, and more injuries pile up. Looking ahead, the White Sox are supposed to play in Detroit and then home against the St. Louis Cardinals this upcoming weekend. Will they get those games in? 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.

After the White Sox won both games at Milwaukee, it felt like they could win the series outright, needing just one victory at home. Alas, the Brewers came to Chicago and won both games. Josh and Jim recap the series looking at two critical parts of the team. How will the White Sox navigate injuries to their starting rotation? Oh, and what’s wrong with the offense when runners get in scoring position?They also look ahead to the weekend series against Cleveland, which will be the only home games the White Sox have against them. Tough pitching probables will challenge the White Sox offense. Can the bats step up for a series win? 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! The rundown of last night's action: The White Sox couldn't muster the run support to support Dallas Keuchel's effort against the Milwaukee Brewers. On Thursday, the Sox go for the series victory, with Gio Gonzalez heading off against Josh Lindblom. Around the league: the Twins won again, Cleveland made ground against the Sox, Aaron Judge hit another dinger against the Phillies, and Juan Soto made his return to 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.

Good morning. Here's the rundown: TUESDAY:The White Sox overcome two more shoulder injuries to win their sixth consecutive game. TONIGHT: The White Sox return home and bring the Brewers with them for the back half of their four-game season series. AROUND THE LEAGUE: The rosters will stay slightly enlarged, the Marlins return to the field with a whole host of new players, the Cardinals have a plan, the Twins endure a drone delay, and Mike Trout returns in Mike Trout fashion. 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.

Monday: Down 4-2, the White Sox come back to win their fifth straight game thanks to some #WILDPITCHOFFENSE and home runs from Jose Abreu and Yoan Moncada. Tonight: A duel of the aces with Lucas Giolito facing Brandon Woodruff. Around MLB: Mike Soroka is out for the season, the Yankees, Twins, and Cubs now have eight wins, and the Rockies continue to lead the NL West. 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.

What a great weekend for the Chicago White Sox! After sweeping the Kansas City Royals, the Sox find themselves alone in second place of the AL Central. While Luis Robert continues to hit, and bounce back performances from Yasmani Grandal, Dylan Cease, and Nick Madrigal make the team more complete, losing Tim Anderson for the next eight games could hurt. Josh and Jim breakdown the impact of Anderson’s injury and how the White Sox will look without him. Next on the schedule is the Milwaukee Brewers, who had a terrible weekend without playing any games because those scheduled contests with St. Louis are postponed. Brad Ford of Brew Crew Ball joins the show to give a breakdown on the Brewers and what White Sox fans should expect over the next four games. 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.

Live stream date: July 30, 2020Rundown: New 7-Inning doubleheader rule Recap Cleveland Series: Giolito bounces back but can the other starting pitchers? Who do we like better: Cleveland or Minnesota? Preview White Sox vs. Royals 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.

WEDNESDAY: Lucas Giolito was great and the White Sox offense finally produced with RISP in the ninth inning. TONIGHT: The Chicago White Sox are off as they travel to Kansas City. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Nate Pearson made his debut, Lance Lynn might be a dark horse Cy Young candidate, Christian Yelich is 1-for-27 to start 2020, and the Detroit Tigers are 4-2. 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.

Good morning. Here's the rundown: TUESDAY:The White Sox dropped both ends of a doubleheader to the Cleveland Indians, and in similar fashions. TONIGHT:Lucas Giolito will try to redeem himself and help the Sox avoid the sweep, and they won't have to face Shane Bieber. AROUNDTHELEAGUE:The Marlins are paused, the Phillies are on hold, another starter is done for the year, another team gets wrecked early by the Twins, and the Dodgers make their displeasure with the Astros known. 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 for your first (and hopefully not last) Wake-Up Call of 2020: NEWS: A coronavirus outbreak cancels the Marlins home opening series, and Rick Renteria is out with symptoms of an unidentified illness. PREVIEW: The White Sox take on Cleveland in a doubleheader to make for Monday's rain out. AROUND THE LEAGUE: Justin Verlander and Corey Kluber are both out. 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: Matt Lyons, Let’s Go TribeAfter the series loss to the Twins, Josh and Jim discuss the impact of Reynaldo Lopez's pending injury prognosis, Rick Renteria's usage of Nicky Delmonico, and Coronavirus outbreaks with teams traveling on the road. Now that the White Sox kick off an eight-game road trip starting in Cleveland, old friend Matt Lyons from Let's Go Tribe joined the podcast to dish out intel. 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 preview the Chicago White Sox 2020 Opening Day. With Major League Baseball expanding the postseason to 16 teams is the expectation now "Playoffs or Bust" for the White Sox?They also breakdown the weekend's pitching matchups, when Nick Madrigal could arrive and projected lineup cards. 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: Joe Ostrowski, 670 the ScoreBefore Opening Day, it’s time to get our bets in on MLB Futures. With the Chicago White Sox being the most popular public bet to win the World Series, our good friend of the show Joe Ostrowski stops by to help sort things out. Answering questions like which White Sox bets have the most value? Plus, Josh and Joe give their picks for teams that will go over or under their projected win totals, and who is worth putting money for the World Series and Cy Young. 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 White Sox first exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs which featured an explosive six-run inning from the offense. Even though the results don’t count, these games are still important for individual players. Who will be the White Sox fifth starting pitcher? Will Yoan Moncada be ready for Opening Day? Who will start at second base? Who will make the 30-man roster?We answer those questions and yours 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.

Guest: James Fegan, The Athletic After the White Sox Friday night news dump, James Fegan joins the show to share his insight on what is going on with Yoan Moncada and Michael Kopech. There is also some intrigue when it comes to the White Sox starting rotation. Is Gio Gonzalez going to be the fifth starter? Or will that be Carlos Rodon’s role to start 2020? Josh and Jim ponder if it’s a good thing the White Sox are hitting so many home runs during intrasquad games off their teammates pitching, 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.

Guest: Dan Szymborski, FanGraphs The 2020 MLB schedule is released. Josh and Jim comb through the calendar to highlight what they think are the critical games if the White Sox are hoping to reach the postseason in 2020. The best friend of the show, Dan Szymborski, stops by to share his thoughts about the schedule and why Eloy Jimenez is primed to break out big time 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.

With Spring Training 2.0 arriving even though Coronavirus may still impact the 2020 season, Josh and Jim preview the upcoming three weeks of camp. How will the White Sox shuffle their starting pitching options, and will Nick Madrigal make the Opening Day roster? Plus, Minor League Baseball announced the cancellation of the 2020 season. We have audio from President Pat O'Connor about the current situation and how it may impact the White Sox moving forward. 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 will be streaming a special Sox Machine Live! to recap how the 2020 MLB season will work. How Training Camp will work? What happens if a player tests positive? Rule changes The 2020 MLB Schedule with ZiPS Projections 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.com This podcast is split into three parts. First third is looking at the Coronavirus landscape changing this past week and it’s impact on MLB returning. Is it too late for both parties to find middle ground when more positive cases are being reported out of team camps? Second third [32:57] we are joined by our good friend from MLB.com, Jim Callis, to recap the 2020 MLB Draft. The White Sox front-loaded their draft with Garrett Crochet and Jared Kelley. Is this a wise decision to put most of their eggs in two pitchers? Jim also gives a grim preview of how the 2021 draft will be impacted by Coronavirus. The last act is your questions in P.O. Sox. [70:18] 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: 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.