The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

It’s time once again to look into the future and make our season predictions! How many strikeouts for Dylan Cease? Who will the White Sox acquire at the trade deadline? Who throws the next no-hitter? How many wins for the White Sox? What will happen in October?? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Chris Kamka make those predictions and many more! (5:00) - Who pitches more innings, Dallas Keuchel or...

With Lance Lynn out for about 8 weeks with a knee injury, the White Sox need someone to help them fill the void. Hello, Johnny Cueto! The White Sox signed him to a minor league deal. He should be in the majors soon after that. What can we expect from the 36-year-old two-time All-Star? Chuck Garfien discusses the wide-ranging possibilities with Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka! (4:00) - When will John...

You want a big spring training trade? We got one! Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox TV analyst Steve Stone about the AJ Pollock/Craig Kimbrel trade. Plus, Garret Crochet probably needs Tommy John surgery, and what if the White Sox are able to acquire A's pitcher Sean Manaea as well? Lots to talk about!

Chuck Garfien speaks with manager Tony La Russa about Tim Anderson, Jose Abreu, Craig Kimbrel, and the right field situation which caused controversy amongst White Sox fans this week when La Russa questioned the need for them to sign a right fielder from outside the organization. They also talk about this year vs. last year and if the White Sox are in a better position to win in 2022.

What happens when Chuck Garfien gets together with Jason Benetti and Steve Stone? You never know. Among the topics are, Chuck's terrible impression of Keith Jackson, Steve's encounter with Yermin Mercedes, the White Sox right field situation, what happens with Craig Kimbrel, what if Luis Robert plays 155 games, and more.

Chuck Garfien speaks with Michael Kopech at spring training about what he learned as a pitcher last season and now as a starter how he wants to become a "top tier pitcher" in the game. Kopech talks about how he lost his edge in the second half of last season, the thrill of pitching in the Field of Dreams game, his bout with COVID, his favorite game from 2021, and more. (2:15) - Kopech on what he l...

With Andrew Vaughn getting hurt in Sunday’s game against the Dodgers, what do the White Sox do about right field? MLB.com’s Scott Merkin joins the podcast to talk about Vaughn, Michael Conforto, and Yoelqui Cespedes. Plus, Chuck Garfien speaks with Gavin Sheets and Micker Adolfo about the competition for the right-field job. (2:20) - Scott Merkin reacts to the Andrew Vaughn injury (12:56) - Micker...

Dylan Cease might be coming off a breakout season, but he’s looking to be even better in 2022. He speaks with Chuck Garfien at spring training about how he wants to improve, the pitch he’s been working on the most since last year, and how many strikeouts he thinks he can reach this season. Plus, how about that new mustache?! (3:20) - The story behind the 'stache (5:30) - Dylan on wanting more from...

White Sox prized prospect Yoelqui Cespedes is off to a hot start in spring training. He speaks with Chuck Garfien about his love for baseball, not being able to play professionally for two seasons, and what it will take for him to reach his goal of making the major leagues in 2022. And fellow top prospect Oscar Colas makes a cameo appearance!

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito about why he added 20 pounds in the offseason. Plus, Dylan Cease's hunger to improve, Michael Kopech taking the next step, why Dallas Keuchel will turn things around, the White Sox lights out bullpen, and more. (2:33) - Lucas on the decision to add 20 pounds of muscle. (8:00) - Lucas breaks down Vince Velasquez (11:32) - Can Dallas Keuchel...

Chuck Garfien speaks with Yermin Mercedes about his wild 2021 season: coming out of nowhere to win AL Rookie of the Month in April, his old school vs. new school controversy with manager Tony La Russa, and temporarily quitting the game in July. He reveals that he's come to spring training with a new mindset of being a team player. "Everything I'm doing right now, I'm doing it for the White Sox." (...

Chuck Garfien sits down with new White Sox reliever Kendall Graveman for this impactful and emotional interview at Camelback Ranch. Kendall talks about his recent ups and downs, having his Mariners teammates revolt when he was traded to the Astros last season, facing the White Sox in the playoffs, how the Blackout Game weighed into his decision to sign with the White Sox, why he apologized to Jose...

Chuck Garfien sits down with new second baseman Josh Harrison. He explains why he chose to sign with the White Sox over other interested teams, why he’s so hungry to get back to the playoffs, getting up to speed with Tim Anderson, knowing how to play in the cold, and more.

Tim Anderson and Tony La Russa. Best friends? That’s what Tim said to Chuck Garfien in this fun and revealing conversation at spring training. Tim talks about the addition of Josh Harrison at second base, his thrilling walkoff home run in the Field of Dreams game, wanting to be on the White Sox for the rest of his career, and more. (2:20) - Tim on his walk-off home run in the Field of Dreams game...

Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox closer Liam Hendriks for a candid conversation about the lockout, the addition of Joe Kelly to the bullpen, and why he expects the White Sox to be one of the most hated teams in baseball in 2022. (2:40) - Dealing with the lockout and using the time wisely (4:30) - How would an international draft impact overseas players? (9:40) - Liam's thoughts on the additi...

We've got White Sox moves! Two free-agent signings within minutes of each other. Two-time World Series champion and Houston Astros hater Joe Kelly has been added to the bullpen. Two-time All-Star Josh Harrison is coming to play second base opposite Tim Anderson. What do both of them bring to the White Sox? Plus, will Craig Kimbrel be traded or not before Opening Day? And what other moves could be...

BASEBALL IS BACK! The MLB and MLBPA have reached an agreement and he 2022 season will begin in April. In an emergency podcast, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey break down the MLB lockout coming to an end, free agency beginning once again and what it means for the White Sox.

After MLB and the player's union came so close to making a deal, everything fell apart, causing MLB to cancel a second week of the regular season. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey explain what prevented the two sides from making a deal, why the international draft was such a strong sticking point for the players, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin's strong words directed at MLB to play ball, and more. (5...

Coming to you from Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona, Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox assistant GM/player development Chris Getz about their top minor leaguers. Could Yoelki Cespedes make it to the majors in 2022? How special is Oscar Colas? Plus, why pitchers Andrew Dalquist, Jared Kelly, and Matthew Thompson had better seasons than their stats might indicate, the progress Colson Montgomer...

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox first round pick Colson Montgomery is taking part in his first spring training at Camelback Ranch in Arizona. He talks about meeting Lance Lynn soon after being drafted by the White Sox, how he looks and swings like his favorite baseball player Corey Seager, his decision to pursue a baseball career over basketball, and more. (3:00) - From high school to the mino...

What was the biggest mistake the players and owners made that prevented them from making a deal this week? USA Today's Bob Nightengale is here to tell us. Plus, how long he thinks the lockout will last, why it will hurt free agents, how this might help the White Sox, and more. (4:00) - There was optimism over the weekend on both sides (10:41) - Which side is more united, the players or owners? (17...

CBA talks fell apart. The first week of the regular season has been canceled. What the heck happened?! Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are here to try and pick up the pieces of a lockout that unfortunately continues. They'll react to the negotiations that went south as well as the Rob Manfred and Tony Clark press conferences. Then, Chuck speaks with ESPN's Jesse Rogers who was in Jupiter, FL for t...

Chuck and Guff say farewell to Vinnie who is leaving NBC Sports Chicago. A loss for us, but a great opportunity awaits our close friend and colleague. Now, if only we could say goodbye to the lockout. They discuss whether the start of the regular season can be saved by Monday's deadline. (1:00) - Vinnie Duber appreciation (16:24) - Will the owners and players come to terms before Monday? (26:20) -...

The White Sox lost another key member of their 1983 team with the passing of second baseman Julio Cruz, the catalyst for the Winning Ugly White Sox. Chuck Garfien remembers and celebrates Cruz with 1983 Rookie of the Year Ron Kittle who shares stories about their times together as White Sox teammates. You'll also hear memories from Harold Baines, Ozzie Guillen, Tony La Russa, and Jerry Reinsdorf.

It's a pivotal week in the hopes of ending the lockout. What will it take for the players and owners to come to an agreement? Chuck Garfien speaks with MLB Network's Harold Reynolds for his take on the negotiations, how the two sides can find common ground, and why this is such a critical week to make a deal. He also explains why he picked the White Sox to win the World Series last season and why...