CHGO Chicago White Sox Podcast

With MLB’s hot stove heating up it seems like Free Agent 2B/RF Whit Merrifield is getting rumored to be linked to numerous teams. Does another’s teams interest in a player make you re-think your position on him? CHGO White Sox beat writer Vinnie Duber and community leader Herb Lawrence discuss how other team’s rumored interest can sway opinions. Also, they will discuss Luis Robert Jr’s music video...

It’s mailbag monday! Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Vinnie Duber, Herb Lawrence, and Sean Anderson, as they open up the CHGO Diehard mailbag and answer their pressing questions! How would you convince a premier superstar to play for Chicago? What free agent acquisition would you be MOST excited to watch? What were the highs and lows of the last rebuild? Join the CHGO White Sox crew as they discuss!...

Happy Black Friday! On today's show, the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson will draft the best numbers in White Sox history. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z  SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports  WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH:  http://CHGOLocker.com  FOLLOW ON SOC...

2023 has been another rough year for Chicago sports, but there are still reasons to be thankful. Remember when the Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL Draft Lottery and the right to draft Connor Bedard? Join Kevin Kaduk, Mark Carman Kacy Standohar and Greg Braggs Jr. from Ray CDJR in Fox Lake as they give gratitude for the things in Chicago sports that make them happy on THE Chicago Sports Podcast. An...

Yesterday, it was reported that the Chicago White Sox came to terms with free-agent shortstop, Paul Dejong. What does this mean for the 2024 Opening Day Roster? Will the middle infield consist of Paul Dejong at short and Nicky Lopez at second? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson, along with special guest Jared Wyllys as they discuss! An ALLCITY Network Prod...

White Sox General Manager, Chris Getz said that the team wants to use pitcher Garrett Crochet in a multi-inning role. How effective can Crochet be in a long role? Should the Sox tried to bring Reynaldo López back if they were looking for depth? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Vinnie Duber, Herb Lawrence, and Sean Anderson as they discuss! An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3...

White Sox General Manager, Chris Getz has made it clear that he is "willing to listen" on trade including any of their players. This Sunday, USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported that the White Sox and Dodgers have been discussing a trade for Dylan Cease, which has the CHGO White Sox mailbag FULL of questions about Cease. Does a trade with the Dodgers for Cease make the most sense? Do the Orioles o...

Last night, the Chicago White Sox and Atlanta Braves agreed on a deal that sent Relief Pitcher, Aaron Bummer to Atlanta for Major Leaguers, Nicky Lopez, Mike Soroka, and Jared Shuster, and Minor Leaguers, Riley Gowens and Braden Shewmake. Hear from General Manager, Chris Getz on why he made this deal and hear reaction from the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence and Sean Anderson. An ALLCITY Networ...

CHGO White Sox Community Leader, Herb Lawrence braved a conversation with an Orioles podcast to hear their offers for Dylan Cease. Did they offer enough to make the idea of trading Cease palatable? Plus, a Choose Your Own Free Agent Adventure! Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson as they discuss! An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3S...

Last week, Chicago White Sox General Manager, Chris Getz said, “I don’t want to set limitations on Colson Montgomery”. Is Getz right that the sky is the limit for top prospect, Colson Montgomery? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson as they discuss if Colson Montgomery can be the White Sox starting shortstop in 2024. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH...

With seemingly every option on the table this off-season for the Chicago White Sox and new General Manager, Chris Getz, how much value do the White Sox players hold in the trade market? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson as they discuss the MLB Trade Market. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z  SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube...

A recent report from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale linked former Chicago White Sox, Tim Anderson to the Los Angeles Angels. The report says LA would be interested in TA playing 2B. Has Tim lost all upside at shortstop? Has a reunion with the Sox been ruled out? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson as they discuss where TA7 will play in 2024 and open up the CHG...

The White Sox announced their new coaching staff on Tuesday, which included the addition of new Hitting Coach, Marcus Thames. Thames comes from the Los Angeles Angels and addressed what attracted him to the Chicago White Sox. Join the CHGO White Sox Crew, Vinnie Duber and Sean Anderson as they discuss the addition of Thames and talk about Luis Robert Jr.'s Silver Slugger Award. An ALLCITY Network...

Today, the Detroit Tigers announced that they inked former Chicago White Sox play-by-play announcer, Jason Benetti to be the new voice of the Tigers, leaving the White Sox without a leading man in the booth. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson as they react to the news and discuss the future of the White Sox broadcast team. Plus, has Vinnie avoided illness...

Chicago White Sox General Manager, Chris Getz addressed the media in an hour-long session yesterday. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Sean Anderson, and CHGO White Sox Beat Writer Vinnie Duber, who is LIVE from the GM Meetings in Scottsdale, Arizona. Getz addresses what the budget may look like for the Sox, gives insight into his efforts to fix the White Sox's recent defensive woes, an...

The 2023 General Manager Meetings start today in Scottsdale, Arizona and CHGO has you covered. Join CHGO White Sox Beat Reporter, Vinnie Duber as he reports live from AZ on what White Sox General Manager, Chris Getz has to say on his first offseason as GM, including there being "no untouchables" on the roster. What does Getz have to say about declining Tim Anderson’s and Liam Hendriks’ options for...

On Saturday, the Chicago White Sox declined Tim Anderson’s option for the 2024 season making him a free agent. This move pays Anderson $1m in buyout money and frees up $13m for the upcoming White Sox budget. Along with Anderson, the team declined the team option for Closer Liam Hendriks and Mike Clevinger declined his option for the 2024 season. In total from all of the declined options, the Chica...

The day after he was announced to be the 2023 American League Comeback Player of the Year, Liam Hendriks is reportedly going to become a free agent this off-season. The New York Post's Jon Heyman is reporting that the Chicago White Sox will decline their team option for closer Liam Hendriks and defer the $15m buyout money over time. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Se...

Today, the Chicago White Sox announced their new Farm Director, Paul Janish. Janish is bringing 13 years of baseball experience to the Sox, with nine years in the majors, and most recently, 6 years at Rice University. Find out what Janish will bring as the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson react to Janish’s introductory press conference. An ALLCITY Network Product...

After losing 100+ games in 2021, the Texas Rangers had an aggressive off-season where they signed two-star middle infielders, Corey Seager and Marcus Semien. They are now seeing the fruits of their labor pay off as they are one game away from their franchise's first World Series title. If the White Sox are looking to be competitive in 2024 and 2025, they will have to explore the free-agent market....

After being acquired at the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline for Jake Burger, starting pitching prospect Jake Eder is looking to make his mark in the Arizona Fall League. White Sox General Manager, Chris Getz recently said Eder was “not far off”. Is Eder making the MLB rotation in 2024 too lofty of a goal? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson as they discuss! An ALLC...

After his incredible rookie season where he hit 25 home runs and stole over 50+ bases, while leading his team to the World Series, Corbin Carroll is drawing a lot of attention as a future superstar. While, Luis Robert Jr. might not have enjoyed the team success Carroll has in 2023, his individual success was remarkable. Robert hit over 35 doubles and 35 home runs and is currently a finalist for th...

During Spring Training this year, Eloy Jimenez said, "Everybody knows I hate playing designated hitter" and came into camp, slimmed down, and prepared to help the team in the outfield. However, after nagging injuries continued to plague Jimenez, he became a DH-only player. How did he grade out in 2023 because of this? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence and Sean Anderson as they discuss th...

The White Sox have been trying to right field since…Jermaine Dye? With off-season hype surrounding Cuban prospect, Oscar Colás, Sox fans finally felt there would be stability at the position. However, expectations came crashing down, Colás was sent down to AAA, and Sox fans were greeted with a friendly face, Gavin Sheets. How did the right fielders grade out? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Sean And...

Luis Robert Jr.‘s goal for 2023 was to play 150 games. Did he fail this year after only playing 145 games? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence and Sean Anderson as they discuss La Pantera’s All-Star season. Plus, apologies need to be made to PHNX and the PHNX Diamondbacks after the Sox crew called them “lowly” in the 2022 season. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/...