CHGO Chicago White Sox Podcast

After the Chicago White Sox traded away Tommy Pham (and others) at the trade deadline, it opened up some playing time and nobody has taken more advantage of it than right fielder Dominic Fletcher. The rookie already ranks as the best right fielder in baseball (in Defensive Runs Saved). Vinnie Duber, Herb Lawrence and Jared Wyllys (sitting in for Sean Anderson) discuss just how well Fletcher is pla...

After Saturday’s loss to the Houston Astros, the Chicago White Sox officially were eliminated from playoff contention, it is the earliest calendar date in the Divisional Era (since 1969) that a team has achieved this dubious status. CHGO White Sox Crew (Vinnie Duber and Herb Lawrence) discuss this weekend’s series vs the Astros, give their opinions on which players might be September callups, and...

The Chicago White Sox need to avoid going 12-28 or worse over their next 40 games to have a better record than the 1962 New York Mets. The '62 Mets lost 120 games, can the Sox avoid this terrible fate? Plus, CHGO White Sox Beat Writer, Vinnie Duber sits down with new 3rd Base Coach, Justin Jirschele to talk about his call-up from AAA Charlotte. Join the CHGO White Sox crew as they discuss! An ALLC...

The White Sox’s 15 minutes of fame vs. the New York Yankees only lasted for one game. While Davis Martin had a good start, the Sox bullpen could not hold onto Martin’s 2-1. In the 8th inning, Aaron Judge put the cherry on top with his 300th career home run. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence and Sean Anderson as they discuss another beatdown. Later, they’ll be joined by CHGO White Sox Bea...

The honeymoon didn’t last long for Grady Sizemore’s Chicago White Sox. They were dominated by Yankees starting pitcher, Nestor Cortes who threw seven shutout innings. Even with his brilliant performance, Cortes was not tonight’s player of the game as Juan Soto went deep three times for the Bronx Bombers. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence and Sean Anderson as they discuss if Juan Soto wil...

The Chicago White Sox offense exploded tonight on the South Side of Chicago. The Sox hung 12 runs on the Yankees' pitching staff. Ky Bush danced with danger issuing seven walks, but he threaded the needle only allowing one earned run. Has Grady Sizemore made a change in the Sox locker room? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Sean Anderson as they discuss tonight's win, and will later be...

The Chicago White Sox were swept by the Chicago Cubs in this year’s Crosstown Classic. Although some thought Pedro Grifol’s firing could lead to the Sox having a ‘dead cat’s bounce’, they have lost the first two games of Grady Sizemore’s managerial career. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, and Sean Anderson as they discuss the season sweep, Luis Robert Jr.’s recent rotten play, and chat...

The Chicago White Sox and General Manager Chris Getz announced today that they have relieved Manager Pedro Grifol of his duties and the CHGO White Sox crew reacts to this breaking news. This comes on the heels of the Sox tying an American League record for most consecutive losses (21) & Grifol finishes his Sox career with a dismal 89-190 record in his year-plus service as bench boss. Why did they...

On Tuesday, the Chicago White Sox were powered to a 5-1 victory by an Andrew Benintendi two-run home run, breaking the team's 21-game losing streak. Today, even though the team got help from Benintendi recreating his power with another two-run home run and a Davis Martin quality start, the Sox went back to their losing ways. In the 7th inning, the Sox bullpen blew their 2-0 lead allowing three run...

The Chicago White Sox lost their 21st game in a row last night. The team tries to avoid the distinction of the longest American League losing streak in a season. Can Jonathan Cannon and the Sox avoid loss #22? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson as they discuss. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard  BUY OUR NEW CHI...

The Chicago White Sox will roll out rookie pitcher, Ky Bush as their starting pitcher. Bush, who was acquired at last year’s Trade Deadline, will be making his MLB debut as he and the Sox try to break their 20-game losing streak. Plus, on this dreadful team who has been the Sox “best” hitter? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson as they discuss! An ALLCITY N...

The Chicago White Sox have officially dropped their 20th game in a row, after losing to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon. The Sox now become just the 7th team since 1901 to lose 20 or more straight games. The Twins; offense got off to a fast start, roughing up Sox starter, Chris Flexen for 8 runs across the first two innings. Andrew Benintendi went yard for the Sox, but it wasn't enough. Jo...

Chris Getz made some interesting comments regarding Pedro Grifol’s future on Tuesday. “We just wrapped up the deadline. Just wanted to focus on that. We’ll get through tonight and kind of debrief…” Is Grifol’s time in Chicago coming to an end? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson as they discuss! An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.al...

The White Sox's ongoing franchise-record losing streak extends to 17 straight. Today, for the 17th time, the White Sox were swept. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Sean Anderson, and Vinnie Duber as they react to this historic feat. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard  BUY OUR NEW CHICAGO COLLECTION! https://chgolocker.com/collections/th... P...

The MLB trade deadline has come and gone. The Chicago White Sox have moved Paul DeJong and Eloy Jimenez, but held on to their two cornerstone players Garrett Crochet and Luis Robert Jr. Here from White Sox GM Chris Getz and join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Sean Anderson, and Vinnie Duber as they dig into all of the moves. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allc...

Cody Delmendo of CHGO Cubs and Herb Lawrence of CHGO White Sox discuss the best and worst moves by the Cubs and White Sox at the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline. Did the Sox make a mistake in not trading Garrett Crochet? CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Chicago Sports Podcast feed on your favorite provider.  An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A...

Today, the Chicago White Sox completed a three-team trade which saw the St. Louis Cardinals acquire Tommy Pham and Erick Fedde, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquire Tommy Edman, Michael Kopech, and Oliver Gonzalez, and the White Sox acquire Miguel Vargas, Alexander Albertus, and Jeral Perez. Chris Getz addresses the acquisition and the rumors swirling around Garrett Crochet. Join Herb Lawrence, Sean An...

Bob Nightengale recently reported that A.J. Pierzynski is a favorite to become the next Chicago White Sox manager. Would that be a mistake? Join Sean Anderson of CHGO White Sox and Luke Stuckmeyer of CHGO Cubs as they discuss. CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Chicago Sports Podcast feed on your favorite provider.  An ALLCITY Network Produc...

Jon Heyman, Ken Rosenthal, and Katie Woo are reporting that the Chicago White Sox have traded Erick Fedde to the St. Louis Cardinals as a part of a three-team trade including the Dodgers. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence, and Vinnie Duber as they react! An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard  BUY OUR NEW CHICAGO COLLECTION! https:/...

The July 30th MLB Trade Deadline inches closer and closer. While their losing streak climbs to 14 straight losses, the biggest concerns the White Sox have now are getting the most value for Garrett Crochet and Erick Fedde. Will Crochet or Fedde make another start in a White Sox uniform? Will Luis Robert Jr. or Tommy Pham be moved? Hear from Crochet and Fedde as the Deadline approaches. Join the CH...

The 2024 Chicago White Sox are neck and neck with the 1962 New York Mets for the modern day worst MLB record in a season. The Sox drop their 11th straight game today in Arlington falling to 27-78 on the year. The 1962 Mets after 105 games had a 26-79 record. Will the Sox be the worst team ever? The CHGO White Sox crew discusses. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.c...

The 2nd half of 2024 has not been kind to the Chicago White Sox. They are 0-6 after the Midsummer Classic and have an evergrowing 10-game losing streak. Will this be the worst team in MLB history? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson as they discuss. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard  BUY OUR NEW CHICAGO COLLECTI...

Garrett Crochet threw four innings, allowing two runs and striking out seven. Crochet exited the game after 74 pitches. With the MLB Trade Deadline approaching on July 30th, is this the last start in Garrett Crochet's White Sox career? Chicago White Sox Senior Advisor to Pitching, Brian Bannister talked with the Chicago media today and discussed Garrett Crochet's future workload, Michael Kopech's...

What are the top 25 games in Chicago sports history? With 14 titles in the past 39 years, Chicago sports fans have actually had it pretty good. From Michael Jordan’s heroics to both baseball teams ending lengthy World Series droughts, there are a lot of memorable contests to choose from. Join Kevin Kaduk, Herb Lawrence, Mark Carman and Patrick Norton as they end another #CHGORanks week by determin...

Rookie starting pitcher Drew Thorpe had his 5th consecutive start of having at least 6 Innings Pitched, 2 or fewer runs allowed and 3 or fewer hits but it wasn’t enough as the White Sox lose to the Kansas City Royals 4-1 and get swept yet again. Also, the rumor mill is churning with the MLB trade deadline only 9 days away. Hosts Vinnie Duber and Herb Lawrence will discuss the latest developments o...