The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

It’s early. Very early. But the White Sox pitching staff has been a mixed bag in April. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about the ups and downs in the rotation and bullpen. Is there reason to be alarmed or is it too early to tell?

Five games into the season, Eloy Jiménez is on the injured list again with a strained hamstring. It’s another setback for one of the White Sox best hitters. Will he ever be able to stay healthy? Can the White Sox rely on him? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are just as frustrated and confused as you are.

The season is underway. What are we seeing so far from the White Sox? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about Yoan Moncada, Dylan Cease, Luis Robert Jr., Michael Kopech, Oscar Colas and more. Then, Chuck is joined by Ozzie Guillen, Gordon Beckham and A.J. Pierzynski for a lively conversation about the White Sox, Pierzynski throwing out the first pitch, Pedro Grifol’s managing style and more.

Opening Day is here! Time to make our predictions for 2023! Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka look into the future and predict what will happen with the White Sox this season. Which hitter will have the biggest comeback season? Who will play in the most games? Who leads the team in saves? Who wins the AL Central? And many more!

After not getting the White Sox managing job, Ozzie Guillen made quite a prediction on the podcast, saying that he believes Pedro Grifol will win the AL Manager of the Year. He and Chuck Garfien talk about Grifol, as well as Jose Abreu's comments that the White Sox weren't a family, their hopes for the upcoming season and more.

Chuck Garfien sits down with GM Rick Hahn for an in-depth conversation at spring training, Why is Rick more excited about this season than he has in the past? Were the White Sox close to trading away one of their core players during the offseason? How close was Ozzie Guillen to getting the managing job? Will money be a factor in deciding if Leury Garcia makes the Opening Day roster? They also disc...

What's it like being an underdog? The White Sox might be that in 2023. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey look at the preseason odds for the White Sox to win the division, make the playoffs and win the World Series. They also look at the odds for Dylan Cease, Lance Lynn and Lucas Giolito for Cy Young, Oscar Colas for Rookie of the Year, which White Sox player is the best longshot for MVP and more.

Chuck Garfien speaks with Matt Flesch, the producer of "Last Comiskey," a new 3-part documentary about the White Sox former home at old Comiskey Park. They talk about what made the park so special for White Sox fans, plus the people and characters who played and worked there. Chuck also speaks with former organist Nancy Faust about the documentary and her memories of the ballpark.

With the regular season getting closer, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey take a closer look at the White Sox roster and tell you who they think will make the team out of spring training. Pedro Grifol describes the kind of bench he'd like to have. Is Leury Garcia a lock to make the team because of his contract? Plus, Chuck speaks with Hanser Alberto about his chances of breaking camp with the team.

Oscar Colas can hit, but he tells Chuck Garfien how much he really wants to win. Colas talks about his hunger to win and tells the story about how he promised manager Pedro Grifol that he would hit a home run in a spring training game--and he did! Grifol talks about how Colas has improved his fundamentals and hitting coach Jose Castro takes you inside Colas the hitter. If you want to learn more ab...

The pitch clock, larger bases and infield shift limits are bringing massive change to the game of baseball this season. But can more be done to improve the sport? Chuck Garfien and White Sox pitcher Joe Kelly continue the conversation they had on the podcast in January. They discuss robotic umps, ghost runners, sticky stuff, putting rivals like the White Sox and Cubs in the same division, and more...

Chuck Garfien goes into the broadcast booth before a spring training game to speak with the White Sox TV team of Jason Benetti and Steve Stone. In a wide-ranging conversation they cover many topics, including how the pitch clock is affecting the game and the broadcast, their expectations for the upcoming season, which White Sox player they think will have a comeback season and much, much more.

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox pitcher Davis Martin about his breakout season last year and how he wants to take his career to the next level this year. Plus, what pitcher in the minor leagues could turn out to be the next Davis Martin for the White Sox in 2023?

Chuck Garfien goes into enemy territory to speak with the Cleveland Guardians about their rivals in Chicago and why they won the AL Central last season and the White Sox didn't. Chuck speaks with Shane Bieber and Steven Kwan, plus former White Sox catcher Zack Collins who signed with the Guardians right before spring training and homered against the White Sox last week. Plus, former Guardian Bryan...

Before spring training, Chuck Garfien told us to keep an eye out for Hanser Alberto. Now we understand. Alberto has been one of the White Sox best hitters in camp, but it's what he can bring to the team off the field that makes him special. Chuck speaks with Alberto about how he can help the White Sox. Plus, Dodgers GM Andrew Friedman talks about Alberto who was one of the most popular players wit...

Chuck Garfien goes to Kansas City Royals camp to speak with catcher Salvador Perez about new White Sox manager Pedro Grifol. Perez talks about what he learned from Grifol when he was a coach with the Royals and explains why he thinks he'll be one of the best managers in the game. Chuck also covers the news that Mike Clevinger will not be disciplined by MLB for allegations of domestic abuse and chi...

The new rules in MLB are some of the biggest changes made to the game in decades. There's a pitch clock, larger bases, a limit on infield shifts, and much shorter game times. What do White Sox players think about all the changes? Chuck Garfien speaks with Lance Lynn, Michael Kopech, Yasmani Grandal, Seby Zavala, Billy Hamilton, Jake Burger and Elvis Andrus about the new rules, how they are adaptin...

If you have doubts about the White Sox this season, you'll want to hear what Elvis Andrus says to Chuck Garfien on this edition of the podcast. Elvis explains what he thought was missing last season and how they get their edge back. He talks about his leadership skills, his decision to sign back with the White Sox to play second base, why he believes in this team and much more.

Chuck Garfien looks back and forward with White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech. They talk about what he's learned so far in his major league career, the balance between being a baseball player and a father, how he battled through his knee injury last season, his hopes of becoming the best pitcher he can be and more.

Chuck Garfien sits down with Pedro Grifol to talk about his first days as White Sox manager at spring training. They discuss the importance of fundamentals, what it will take for Yoan Moncada to have a comeback season, Eloy Jimenez competing to play right field, the impact of Billy Hamilton and more.

Chuck Garfien sits down with Lucas Giolito at White Sox spring training to talk about his struggles last season, plus the changes he's made for this season, both physically and mentally. He picks one White Sox player who he thinks will have a big comeback season. He talks about his important trip this offseason to the Dominican Republic and shares his thoughts about this possibly being his last se...

Chuck Garfien speaks with Andrew Vaughn about taking over at first base for Jose Abreu, why he feels at home at first base, how his body wore down playing the outfield the last two seasons and more.

Tim Anderson is back on the podcast for a candid, behind-the-curtain conversation with Chuck Garfien about the struggles of last season and how the criticism was felt inside the White Sox clubhouse. It's a peek inside Chuck and Tim's working relationship as sportscaster and player when a season goes south. They also talk about Tim being back healthy this season, the return of Elvis Andrus and Bill...

On the day the White Sox full squad reported to spring training, they welcomed Elvis Andrus back to the team. Chuck Garfien also welcomed Ryan McGuffey to Arizona. They discuss the Andrus signing and him moving over to play second base. You'll hear from Andrus as well as Rick Hahn talking about the leadership he provides. Plus, manager Pedro Grifol says something that should be music to the years...

If there is a White Sox player who can best verbalize the feelings inside the White Sox clubhouse, it's Lance Lynn. Chuck Garfien sits down with the veteran leader at spring training to discuss many hot-button topics: computers projecting the White Sox to have a losing record this year, how they need to come together as a team, the Guardians mocking the White Sox after they won the AL Central, wha...