The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

It hasn’t taken long for Lance Lynn to become a fan favorite on the South Side. He speaks with Chuck Garfien about his connection with White Sox fans and the decision to sign a contract extension during the season to remain with the White Sox for the future. He talks about his bond with Mark Buehrle, the will to win inside the White Sox clubhouse, the competitive fire that burns inside him, and mo...

Is there a better rotation in all of baseball than what the White Sox have with Lance Lynn, Carlos Rodón, Lucas Giolito, Dallas Keuchel, and Dylan Cease? Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber talk about the White Sox elite starting staff, how it sent a message against the Houston Astros last weekend and how it compares with the Milwaukee Brewers' rotation 80 miles to the north. Plus, what happens if Mich...

ESPN baseball writer Jesse Rogers is back from Denver to speak with Chuck Garfien about the All-Star Game and possible trade targets for the White Sox, including two players he spoke with at the All-Star Game: Eduardo Escobar and Adam Frazier. Could the White Sox and Cubs make a deal? If so, what Cubs player has the best chance to be headed to the South Side? They also discuss relief help, Tony La...

Go back in time for the latest edition of Distant Replay! And this one's a gem. The 1983 All-Star Game at old Comiskey Park. It was the 50th Anniversary of the very first All-Star Game held at Comiskey Park in 1933. As a rookie, Ron Kittle was the White Sox only All-Star. Kittle joins the podcast to talk about his memories of this historic game and playing in front of the hometown fans (13:00). Af...

Great news for the White Sox! Over three months after tearing his left pectoral muscle in a spring training game, Eloy Jimenez is feeling great and starting a rehab assignment on Friday for Class-A Winston-Salem. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss when he'll likely be back in the White Sox lineup, if he'll play left field when he returns, and more. Plus, they talk about the White Sox decision...

Baseball is in the blood for Gavin Sheets and his dad Larry Sheets, who was a power hitter in the majors for 8 seasons. Chuck Garfien speaks with both of them about Gavin's journey to the major leagues, how Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr coached Gavin during the pandemic last year, the excitement of going home to Baltimore this weekend to play against the Orioles, and more. (2:45) - Gavin on being t...

How does a young boy in Liverpool, England come to America and become a diehard White Sox fan? Chuck Garfien speaks with popular English soccer broadcaster Roger Bennett about his love for the White Sox and the city of Chicago. He explains why Joey Cora is his all-time favorite White Sox player, the life advice he received from William "The Refrigerator" Perry, his infatuation with John Hughes mov...

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal who talks about his unicorn start to the season at the plate, drawing so many walks with so few hits. They also discuss the feud between Lucas Giolito and Josh Donaldson. Then, Chuck speaks with White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton about the rash of hamstring injuries that have spread throughout the game. Eaton is dealing with a hamstring inju...

What started out as a "sticky stuff" controversy between White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito and Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson went nuclear after Donaldson brought Ozzie Guillén into the mix, criticizing the NBC Sports Chicago analyst for the comments he made on Tuesday night's postgame show. Here on the podcast, hear what Giolito said about Donaldson, what Donaldson said about both Giolito and G...

With trade rumors connecting the White Sox to Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eduardo Escobar, it's time to dig into what's happening and separate fact from fiction. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey discuss the Escobar-to-the-White Sox speculation and explain why a trade hasn't happened and if it eventually will. (3:10) - Reasons why the White Sox should trade for Eduardo Escobar (10:0...

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with White Sox announcers Jason Benetti and Len Kasper and go deep on a number of topics, including living through the pandemic, being storytellers, and their new podcast, "Sox Degrees." They also discuss the challenges of calling games from a studio and the importance of broadcasting games from inside the ballpark when the team goes on the road. Plus a whole...

In Houston, the White Sox had a problem. They got swept in four games. It was an ugly series from start to finish. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss what happened, the struggles of Yermin Mercedes, and why they got swept by the Astros. After that, they talk about the upcoming schedule, explaining why it’s time to rack up wins, and what kind of moves the White Sox might make before the trade...

With White Sox starters leading the American League in wins, ERA, strikeouts, and more, dare we ask the question: Is this rotation better than the one from 2005? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are joined by 2005 World Series hero Scott Podsednik to compare and contrast the two rotations and discuss whether the 2021 White Sox can keep this going. Plus, Pods shares a classic Orlando Hernandez story...

With Major League Baseball cracking down on the use of foreign substances by pitchers, White Sox lefty Carlos Rodón discussed the topic with Chuck Garfien. Rodón talks about why he doesn't use any extra substances while he pitches and criticizes the decision to punish pitchers and not Houston Astros players who cheated in 2017 and 2018. The conversation also covers his no-hitter, his increased vel...

With Nick Madrigal possibly missing the rest of the season with a hamstring injury, what do the White Sox do about second base? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the loss of Madrigal, the rash of hamstring injuries that have hit the White Sox, and one name that's already been mentioned as a possible trade target. Plus, they react to Rick Hahn's comments regarding the team's optimism that Elo...

After missing three full seasons due to injuries and the pandemic, Jake Burger is back in a big way. Chuck Garfien speaks with the White Sox 2017 first-round pick about his impressive start with the Charlotte Knights and what it means to be playing competitive baseball again. They talk about his first three hits in Triple-A (all home runs), how an unexpected fan found his first home run ball and g...

Chuck Garfien catches up with Paul Konerko and Jim Thome for a conversation about their White Sox careers, the art of hitting, and much more. The two White Sox legends get into the nitty gritty about hitting in the big leagues, being teammates, and playing in the “Blackout Game.” They talk about the memorabilia they have inside their homes, and Chuck gives them a pop quiz about their baseball care...

As the baseball calendar flips from May to June, it’s time to assess all that has happened with the White Sox in the first two months of the season and wonder what comes next. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey break down what they’ve learned about the White Sox, the team's strengths and weaknesses, why they should win the AL Central, what player the White Sox could add at the trade deadline, and mor...

With Cubs superstar Kris Bryant potentially on the trading block, MLB.com columnist Anthony Castrovince comes on the podcast to tell Chuck Garfien why he believes the White Sox are the best fit for the former MVP. The guys talk about what kind of trade package it will take to acquire Bryant, if the Cubs would be willing to deal him to the South Side, and more. (3:00) - Castrovince explains why Bry...

White Sox ace Lucas Giolito and St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty were teammates at Harvard-Westlake High School in Los Angeles. Now they’re facing off against each other as big leaguers for the very first time Tuesday night on the South Side. Chuck Garfien speaks with their high school baseball coach, Matt LaCour, who tells stories about their prep careers and what it took for them to bec...

In one of the most unforgettable series in recent memory, the battle between the White Sox and Twins was also a dividing line between old-school and new-school baseball. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber talk about everything from Yermín Mercedes launching a home run on a 3-0 pitch in a blowout to Tony La Russa sticking to the unwritten rules of baseball to the White Sox taking two of...

The White Sox and Twins were expected to battle it out for the AL Central title, but with Memorial Day approaching, the White Sox are at the top of the division and the Twins are fighting to stay out of the cellar. Can the Twins turn their season around, or will they be forced to make an early surrender and sell before the trade deadline? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with Twins beat write...

Yermín Mercedes has been one of the best stories in baseball in the early stages of the 2021 season as he's completed his journey from unknown prospect to the American League Rookie of the Month. So how did the White Sox find him? Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox assistant general manager Chris Getz, who explains how the team came upon Mercedes in 2017, the path Mercedes took to the majors, how...

The Minnesota Twins have been taking it to the White Sox for years. How about some revenge! With the Twins limping into town with a 12-20 record, it's time for the first place White Sox to knock them down and keep them down. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Chris Kamka talk about their frustrations with the Twins over the years and why it's important for the White Sox to make a statement against...

After a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to the Reds in 10 innings, Tony La Russa is facing criticism for his decision-making in the late innings, specifically for not being aware of a wrinkle in the extra-inning rules that would have prevented Liam Hendriks from running the bases. How did things go so wrong for La Russa and the White Sox coaching staff? Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan McGuffey break...