CHGO Chicago White Sox Podcast

The Chicago White Sox WON the opener versus the crosstown rival Chicago Cubs Tuesday night. Luis Robert Jr. had the big blast a go-ahead home run in the 7th that was an absolute no-doubter. The Sox bullpen did their job, pitching 5 innings of shutout baseball after Touki Toussaint departed after allowing 3 runs in 4 innings of work. Join Herb Laawrence, Sean Anderson and Vinnie Duber in their elat...

As this disappointing season comes to a close, the CHGO White Sox crew looks to find what to watch for during the remainder of the 2023 season. Currently, the Chicago White Sox are in the midst of their tenth-worst season in 123 seasons of baseball. Has this year been bad enough to get manager Pedro Grifol fired? Plus, after starting the 2023 season on the Opening Day Roster, White Sox right field...

Dylan Cease had a nice outing today, throwing seven innings, allowing five hits, two walks, and striking out seven. However, the Chicago White Sox offense failed to show up versus Milwaukee Brewers starter Freddy Peralta. Carlos Santana added insult to injury with a 3-run home run in the 8th inning off White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer. The Sox could not muster a win in the three-game series and wer...

With the 2023 season lost, Herb Lawrence and Vinnie Duber are joined by Chris Pennant of the CHGO Sky Podcast to discuss the ways the Chicago White Sox can compete in the AL Central with just a couple of savvy moves by the front office. Also, Chris gives his perspective on how the Sox can look at the Chicago Sky as a blueprint for what to do after a mass player exodus on the CHGO White Sox Podcast...

Chicago White Sox Manager Pedro Grifol spoke Pregame and stated his desire to have wins over development. Is this the right path for a team over 20 games below .500? And the Sox defeated the Yankees for their second-consecutive series victory. Are the players FINALLY starting to figure it out? Host Herb Lawrence, Jared Wyllys and Vinnie Duber discuss the pregame comments and talk about the impress...

The Chicago White Sox were done in by 2 bad innings in a loss to the New York Yankees Tuesday night. Touki Toussaint allowed 4 runs, all in the 4th inning, but was otherwise solid, striking out 9 in 5 innings of work. In what has become a familiar story, Luis Robert Jr. provided the only offense, a solo home run in the 4th, his 31st of the season. Join Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber and Sean Anderson...

The Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Yankees in the opener of their series Monday night. Dylan Cease allowed just 1 hit but walked 7 batters while not allowing a run. Andrew Vaughn provided the big blow with a 2-run homer in the 2nd inning to give the Sox a lead they would not relinquish. Overshadowing the game was many reports of White Sox clubhouse culture prior to the game. Rick Hahn, Pe...

The Chicago WhiteSox pulled off the unlikely comeback versus the Cleveland Guardians in the finale of their series Sunday afternoon. The Sox scored 2 in the 1st via a Luis Robert RBI Triple and an Eloy Jimenez sac fly, but that would be all of the scoring the offense would do until the 9th inning. Trailing 3-2, Cleveland 3rd Baseman Brayan Rocchio had back-to-back throwing errors that would have e...

The Chicago White Sox struggled with pitching and hitting Wednesday night, leading to a loss versus the Texas Rangers. Dylan Cease had his worst outing of the season, lasting just 1.2 innings while allowing 7 runs. In even more painful news, it was announced earlier today that Liam Hendriks has undergone Tommy John Surgery and will miss the next 12-14 months. Join Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber and S...

The Chicago White Sox fell in a nail-biter Tuesday night in the series opener versus the Texas Rangers. Despite trading Lucas Giolito and Lance Lynn prior to the MLB Trade Deadline, no one could blame the pitching for this loss. Jesse Scholtens stepped into a starting role and pitched admirably, allowing just 1 run on 3 hits in 6 innings of work. The offense, however, came out flat after trading J...

The Chicago White Sox have made another move at the MLB Trade Deadline, sending Infielder Jake Burger to the Miami Marlins in exchange for LHP Jake Eder. Eder ranks as the #4 prospect in the Marlins organization per MLB Pipeline. What are the Sox getting in exchange for a controllable power hitter? Is this trade a win for the South Siders? Vinnie Duber, Herb Lawrence and Sean Anderson discuss on t...

The MLB Trade Deadline is tomorrow, August 1st, at 3pm CT. Recent reports from The Athletic’s MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal say that while starting pitcher Dylan Cease and centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. are untouchable, the Chicago White Sox are “simply doing their business” and “staying open-minded” by listening to possible trades for the two players. If the White Sox were to make a trade for either o...

The #WhiteSox fell in the finale of their series versus the Cleveland Guardians Sunday afternoon. Michael Kopech struggled with control, allowing 5 walks and 3 runs in his 5 innings of work. What will his role be in the 2024 season and beyond? Plus, Vinnie Duber joins to discuss the moves made by the Sox on Friday that dealt Lance Lynn, Joe Kelly, and Kendall Graveman to other organizations. Could...

Chicago White Sox pitcher, Lance Lynn addressed the media earlier today after his name circled around in rumors across the baseball world. Lance addressed how he has not heard anything from the White Sox and how he is playing the wait-and-see game. Also, Lucas Giolito addressed leaving Chicago and his future in Los Angeles after being traded to the Angels. Plus, Jake Burger hit two home runs in th...

The Chicago White Sox traded starting pitcher, Lucas Giolito, and relief pitcher, Reynaldo López, to the Los Angeles Angels for Top 100 MLB Prospect, catcher Edgar Querro, and pitcher Ky Bush. White Sox General Manager, Rick Hahn addressed the media about the trade and the future of the organization in the next week and for 2024. Are the Sox aiming to be competitive in 2024? Join the CHGO White So...

The Chicago White Sox fell behind early and never showed much life in a loss versus the Chicago Cubs Tuesday night. The Sox were hurt by the long ball, surrendering 4 home runs, including 3 allowed by Michael Kopech. Dansby Swanson homered twice off of Kopechbefore he was lifted after giving up 5 runs in 5 innings. Yoan Moncada returned to the lineup in the loss and showed a willingness to return...

The MLB Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching, and it has become abundantly clear that the Chicago White Sox will be sellers as they sit 19 games under .500. Will we see the sell-off begin this week with marquee names such as Lucas Giolito and Tim Anderson on the move? What other pieces could be dealt? And what should the Sox look for in a return from other teams? Vinnie Duber, Herb Lawrence and S...

The Chicago White Sox jumped out to an early lead but lost in extras to suffer a series sweep versus the Minnesota Twins. Lucas Giolito pitched into and out of jams, never surrendering a run in his 5 innings of work. Giolito struck out 9, including his 1000th career strikeout in the win. Eloy Jimenez started the scoring with a solo home run in the 2nd inning, his 13th of the season. But should Jim...

Michael Kopech bounced back today versus the New York Mets, in the White Sox 6-2 win. Kopech threw 89 pitches over 5.2 innings pitched, and while his walk problem persisted, he was able to limit the damage by only surrendering one earned run. The Sox offense had a successful day with contributions from Eloy Jimenez, Elvis Andrus, Yasmani Grandal, and Oscar Colas. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Sean...

The Chicago White Sox lost to the New York Mets for the second-straight day Wednesday night. Touki Toussaint got the start for the Sox and had his toughest outing so far as a member of the team, allowing 5 runs in 6 innings. Justin Verlander was his typical dominant self versus the Sox, pitching 8 innings and allowing just 1 run. It was the usual bright spot as a silver lining for the South Siders...

The Chicago White Sox fell behind early and could never get back in the game Tuesday night versus the New York Mets. Lucas Giolito struggled from the outset, lasting just 3.2 innings while allowing 8 runs to cross the plate. Yasmani Grandal hit his 7th homer in the loss, while Andrew Benintendi, Tim Anderson, and Jake Burger also batted in runs with multiple hits each. Tim Anderson had a chance to...

After winning two of three in Atlanta versus the Braves, Lucas Giolito will lead the Chicago White Sox in Flushing to take on the struggling New York Mets. Special guest from Jomboy Media Jolly Olive joins the CHGO White Sox podcast to break down what has gone wrong for the Mets in 2023. After that, CHGO White Sox host Sean Anderson will give the two teams most likely to acquire Lucas Giolito's ta...

The Chicago White Sox won the game AND THE SERIES versus the Atlanta Braves Sunday afternoon. The Braves have the best record in the majors, making this one of the best series wins of the season for the Sox. Jake Burger and Luis Robert Jr. each smashed 2-run homers in the victory. Dylan Cease couldn't go deep in the game but was very effective, pitching 5 innings of one-run ball. The win begs the...

Chicago White Sox All-Star, Luis Robert Jr. seems to have unlocked all of his 5-tools and is becoming the star he was promised to be. Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson and South Side Sox writer, Malachi Hayes to discuss the adjustments that Robert Jr. has made to his stance, swing, and approach. Can this approach be spread throughout the White Sox clubhouse?  An ALLCITY Network Production PA...

The Chicago White Sox underperformed to the tune of a "16 games below .500" first half. Is it realistic that they will improve? Will the roster look considerably different following the trade deadline? Sean Anderson and Herb Lawrence give their predictions while answering those questions on the CHGO White Sox LIVE Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z  SUBSCR...