BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox host the Cleveland Guardians to begin a four-game series. Chicago has gone 20-26 at home and 31-62 overall. The White Sox have an 18-4 record in games when they scored at least five runs.

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The White Sox are dying for a prep shortstop, but both Billy Carlson and JoJo Parker are almost certain to be gone by No. 10. The plus? Arnold is so highly-regarded that BA imagines him going as high as No.

After the death of former closer Bobby Jenks, the Chicago White Sox will honor him on their home field for the rest of the season.

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First baseman Tim Elko produced some memorable moments with the White Sox, and he's crushed Triple-A pitching all year. But his overall numbers in the major leagues weren't strong enough to warrant consistent playing time.

A double-play combination that can help spirit the Sox out of the abyss, through the wilderness and toward something brighter? Um, maybe.

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