CHGO Chicago White Sox Podcast

The Chicago White Sox over the next 18 games will face six teams with a combined record of 200-158. White Sox General Manager, Rick Hahn said a week ago, “…it’s the responsibility of all of us in the front office to realize where objectively we’re at and what’s best for the club going forward. We’re not at that date yet.” Can this stretch against top competition in MLB make things clearer for the...

The Chicago White Sox won the finale of their series behind a WALK-OFF GRAND SLAM to earn a sweep versus the Tigers Sunday afternoon. Michael Kopech was electric, making just one mistake, a 2-run homer to Spencer Torkelson. Kopech allowed just 3 hits and finished with 9 strikeouts. Tied 2-2 in the bottom of the 9th , Burger launched the decisive hit, a grand slam to send the Sox into their off day...

The Chicago White Sox enter June 12 games under .500 at 23-35. Are they destined to be sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline? Would Lucas Giolito be the most likely piece to be moved since he's on an expiring contract? Where would that leave the Sox rotation in 2024? AND Vinnie Duber sat down with Jake Burger for an exclusive interview. Hear what the slugger had to say. Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence, a...

The Chicago White Sox fell in the rubber match of their series versus the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday afternoon. Lance Lynn struggled mightily, giving up 8 runs in just 4 innings of work, including home runs to Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani twice. Join Herb Lawrence, Sean Anderson, and Vinnie Duber as they discuss the brutal loss and Lance Lynn's roster spot on the CHGO White Sox LIVE Postgame Pod...

The Chicago White Sox fell behind early but battled back to even their series versus the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday night. Andrew Vaughn and Romy Gonzalez led the way offensively. Vaughn hit a go-ahead 3-run double in the 4th, and Gonzalez provided the insurance from there with an RBI double and a solo home run. Join Herb Lawrence, Sean Anderson and Vinnie Duber to recap the game and discuss Rick...

Dylan Cease allowed his first grand slam since July 21, 2019 today to Akil Baddoo. Dylan struggled to find the strike zone consistently and faced multiple bases-loaded situations. How much concern should White Sox fans have for CY Cease’s start? Also, Eloy Jiménez returned to the White Sox lineup and hit 2nd in the lineup. Can Eloy provide a much-needed spark to the Sox or did they possibly bring...

The Chicago White Sox fell to the Detroit Tigers in the opener of their series Thursday night. Lucas Giolito struggled with control, walking a season-high 7 batters. He didn't make it out of the 4th inning, surrendering 4 runs in 3.2 innings of work. Gavin Sheets hit the lone HR for the Sox, a solo shot with the team struggling to get runners on base. Join Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean And...

Michael Kopech was electric again pitching 7 innings, allowing 2 hits, 1 walk, and striking out 9. What does Kopech growing as a starter mean for the Chicago White Sox for 2023 and beyond? The White Sox offense opened up as well with Luis Robert Jr. on the bench, as he deals with a sore hip. Runs were driven in by Tim Anderson, Jake Burger, Romy Gonzalez, and Seby Zavala. After a tough April where...

The Chicago White Sox evened their series versus the Cleveland Guardians Tuesday night. Dylan Cease pitched well, surrendering 2 runs in his 6 innings of work, but it was a big 7th inning for the Sox offense that earned them the win. The first 5 batters of the inning reached base, capped off by a huge 2-run double Romy Gonzalez. The bullpen did their job from there, and they will look to win the s...

Tim Anderson and the Chicago White Sox only got three hits off Cleveland Guardians starter, Hunter Gaddis. The White Sox's three-game win streak snaps after a putrid offensive output after they only recorded three hits. The Sox pitching did their part as Jesse Scholtens only allowed 1 run in 5 innings of work. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and Sean Anderson as they rec...

Luis Robert Jr. continued his red-hot month of May with ANOTHER home run as the White Sox finished off the sweep of the Kansas City Royals. Lance Lynn let up the lead early on Sunday, but tighten things down as the Sox would climb their way back to a victory. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Sean Anderson, and Vinnie Duber as they discuss the sweep and roster moves. An ALLCITY Network...

Dylan Cease had an efficient outing through 6 innings but in the 7th, Cease and the White Sox defense behind him could not hold the tie. For the second time this season, the White Sox had an AL Central foe in position for a sweep, but due to poor pitching, defense, and hitting, the White Sox could not complete winning their first three games v. the Guardians. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Law...

Jake Burger, Gavin Sheets, and Andrew Vaughn all homered for the Chicago White Sox tonight as they defeated the Cleveland Guardians for the second straight night, 7-2. The White Sox are now 7-7 when they hit 2+ HR in a game. Can the White Sox build on this momentum after winning their 3rd series this season? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Herb Lawrence, Sean Anderson, and Vinnie Duber as they discu...

Lance Lynn had a much-needed bounce-back start tonight v. the Cleveland Guardians. Lynn surrendered one earned run, striking out seven over seven innings of work. He got run support from Jake Burger, Gavin Sheets, and Luis Robert Jr.'s home runs. How important is a Lance Lynn turnaround to the White Sox's success? How sustainable is "Shurger"'s success? Also, the return of Garrett Crochet. Join th...

Tim Anderson and Andrew Benintendi have been the main faces of the struggle for the Chicago White Sox in 2023. With the team sitting with a 14-28 record and the 2nd worst run differential in MLB, the White Sox need improvements from every facet of their roster. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Vinnie Duber, Herb Lawrence, and Sean Anderson as they discuss the first quarter of the 2023 Chicago White S...

The White Sox couldn't win the rubber match vs the Astros and leave Houston on the losing end of the series. Lucas Giolito struggled today, allowing 4 earned runs in 6 innings vs a high powered Astros lineup. Luis Robert and Jake Burger homered to keep it close, but the Sox fell to the Astros, 4-3. Join Vinnie, Herb, and Sean on the CHGO White Sox Podcast as they break down tonight's game and look...

The Chicago White Sox welcomed Jose Abreu back to the south side for the first time, and he was greeted with a familiar sight, a White Sox loss. The lone run for the Sox came via a mammoth shot from Luis Robert Jr, his 9th home run of the year. Michael Kopech allowed just 1 hit, but control was once again an issue, allowing 6 walks and 2 runs. Abreu went 1-4 with a single in his return. Join Sean...

The Chicago White Sox fell in the finale versus the Kansas City Royals and lost 3-of-4 in the series. It's a disappointing series for the Sox in what was supposed to be an easy part of their schedule. The Royals walked off the Sox in the bottom of the 9th with a safety squeeze to end it. Adding injury to insult, Yasmani Grandal left the game in the 4th inning with what the team is calling right ha...

Needing a win after a blowout loss the day prior, Lucas Giolito delivered in a big way, firing 6 innings of 2-run ball to defeat the Royals and even the series. Luis Robert Jr. and Andrew Vaughn brought the lumber, each delivering a long ball to power the Sox to their 5th win of the month. Join Sean Anderson, Vinnie Duber and Herb Lawrence to recap the much-needed win on the CHGO White Sox Live Po...

Dylan Cease got through 5 innings, somewhat cleanly. He left the 5th inning with no outs and the bases loaded and the game tied. Aaron Bummer came in and left with a 9-4 deficit. Jimmy Lambert couldn't stop the bleeding and the tie game quickly ballooned to an eight-run lead for the Kansas City Royals. What should fans make of this ugly game? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Sean Anderson and Vinnie...

The Chicago White Sox buoyed by AN 11-RUN INNING (!) defeated the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday afternoon. The Sox entered the 2nd inning trailing 1-0 after Michael Kopech struggled in the opening frame. By the time the Sox were done batting that inning, Kopech had all of the support he would need. Hander Alberto and Gavin Sheets each homered, Andrew Vaughn added his second career triple, and the offe...

It’s May 4th so we’re getting our #MayThe4thBeWithYou vibes on with a Star Wars character draft. But first we talk about Emperor Palpa … err, Jerry Reinsdorf. The Chicago White Sox and Bulls owner made headlines this week as he talked about owning professional sports teams in the year 2023. What did we make of his comments? Join Kevin Kaduk, Kacy Standohar, Mark Carman and Lawrence Benedetto as we...

A game that was a pitchers' duel through 11 innings rapidly turned into a blowout Thursday afternoon. Lucas Giolito was magnificent, pitching 7 innings of one-run ball to out-duel Pablo Lopez, who have up 2 runs in his identical 7 innings of work. Those 2 runs came via a 2-run homer from Eloy Jimenez as his hot hitting continued. Reynaldo Lopez entered the game with a 2-1 lead and served up a game...

The Chicago White Sox made it three-in-a-row AND won their first series of the season by defeating the Minnesota Twins Wednesday night. Luis Robert put the Sox ahead early with a 3-run homer and Eloy Jimenez broke a 4-4 tie in the 7th with an RBI single. Pinch runner Billy Hamilton added insurance on the basepaths by scoring from 2nd on a ground ball. Dylan Cease wasn't up to his usual standard, a...

Michael Kopech carried a no-hitter into the 6th inning, Eloy Jimenez brought the lumber with him in the 7th, and Andrew Benintendi walked it off in the 10th to propel the Chicago White Sox to their first 2-game winning streak of the season Tuesday night. Kopech allowed just a sac fly and had to settle for the no-decision. Alexander Colome was called on in the 8th inning to protect a 2-1 lead after...