The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Want an inside perspective on the White Sox from someone who came from the outside? Chuck Garfien got it from new White Sox catching coach Jerry Narron, a former major league catcher, bench coach, and manager who talks about how Tony La Russa is impacting the team at spring training, his thoughts on every White Sox catcher, and how he writes his artistic lineup cards that are creating a buzz in ca...

White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet joins Chuck Garfien to talk about his electric rookie season, including his major league debut and a memorable performance against the Cubs. They discuss what it was like pitching in the playoffs, the feeling in camp with new manager Tony La Russa, his recent proposal to his girlfriend, and why Chuck thinks he’s found the perfect nickname for Crochet. (2:45) - Wha...

The White Sox first spring training game Sunday in Glendale, Arizona, represented the return of so much: baseball, fans in the stands, Tony La Russa and Jake Burger, back on the field three years after tearing his Achilles tendon. And that's only the beginning. Yoán Moncada is back and healthy, and José Abreu returned from a brief COVID-induced absence, reporting to camp over the weekend. Chuck Ga...

Will Andrew Vaughn start the season as the White Sox everyday DH? The 2019 first-round pick joins Chuck Garfien to talk about his opportunity to win the job out of spring training, how the pandemic affected his 2020 season, getting hitting tips from Hall of Famer Jim Thome, being “a pain in the rear” in the batter’s box against Lucas Giolito, the respect the players have for new manager Tony La Ru...

The Athletic's Joe Posnanski says White Sox legend Minnie Miñoso is the biggest void in the Hall of Fame. Chuck Garfien speaks with Posnanski, who explains why Miñoso belongs in the Hall and why he's "very optimistic" that Miñoso will get into Cooperstown later this year. Posnanski also shares his thoughts about the White Sox decision to bring Hall-of-Fame manager Tony La Russa back for another go...

Everyone seems to believe that the AL Central will be decided between the White Sox and the Twins. So which is the better team? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with The Athletic's Dan Hayes to get the lowdown on the White Sox division rivals. They compare and contrast both clubs, breaking down seven major categories before deciding which is the superior squad. (5:20) -The AL Central division...

White Sox ace Lucas Giolito speaks with Chuck Garfien about the team's "World Series or bust" attitude at the outset of spring training. He explains how Yasmani Grandal's work behind the plate really stands out, how Michael Kopech is already throwing effortless gas, why he thinks the White Sox bullpen is the best in the majors, which South Side pitcher has the nastiest pitch in the league, why And...

After almost a year away from the game, Michael Kopech is back with the White Sox with a new perspective on life and a new role heading into the 2021 season. Kopech met the media Saturday and talked about the changes to his on- and off-field life. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Vinnie Duber react to Kopech's first public comments since he opted not to play during the 2020 season. Plus, White So...

As the White Sox prepare for the 2021 season, which player is going to be the difference between the team making it to the playoffs and making it to the World Series? In other words: Who's the biggest X-factor? Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan McGuffey discuss a host of candidates, plus hear Liam Hendriks and Yasmani Grandal talk about a couple of them before the crew comes up with its pick f...

On Day 1 of spring training, general manager Rick Hahn told reporters that the goal is for the White Sox to win the World Series in 2021. That ought to get South Side fans fired up for baseball season. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Vinnie Duber react to Hahn's comments, as well as Tony La Russa's interview with Bob Nightengale and the idea that Michael Kopech could possibly start the season as...

If José Abreu wants to repeat as American League MVP in 2021, he's got plenty of competition on his own team. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan McGuffey go over the preseason MVP odds put out by PointsBet Sportsbook, which include several White Sox stars. Is there a lack of respect for Abreu? Should Eloy Jiménez and Tim Anderson have even better odds? Then there are the preseason Cy Young odds...

With spring training about to begin, Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson to get you primed for baseball season. They talk about the White Sox offseason moves, how new manager Tony La Russa will fit with the team, why Anderson didn't do any bat flips last season, and MLB Network ranking Anderson the 10th best shortstop in the game (hint: he's not happy about it). Plus, the tw...

With so much focus on who the White Sox did and didn't add to the roster this winter, it seems one of the biggest X-factors for the 2021 season has flown a little bit under the radar. Luis Robert had an impressive rookie season, displaying his immense talent and five-tool ability. But what awaits in 2021, now that he's gotten his first taste of the major leagues? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and...

After making the playoffs in 2020 and adding to the club this winter, the White Sox are looking like one of the best teams in the AL, and MLB Network Radio host Mike Ferrin agrees. Chuck Garfien speaks with Ferrin about the White Sox offseason moves and why he believes they can make it to the World Series. The guys also examine whether the White Sox need to add more before the season begins and wh...

With White Sox killer Nelson Cruz resigning with the Twins, how does this affect not only the Twins but the White Sox in 2021? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber discuss where the White Sox stand after the big move by their division rivals, and will rookie Andrew Vaughn be ready to be the White Sox regular DH? Plus, can the White Sox rely on Carlos Rodon and is the White Sox front offic...

Which White Sox team is the best in franchise history? 2005? 1906? 1959? 1993? The White Sox and Out of the Park Baseball came together to create a video game simulation where 16 of the best White Sox teams battle it out in the Tournament of G.O.A.T.S., to determine which squad is the all-time greatest. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with Rich Grisham, COO of Out of the Park Developments ab...

Nick Madrigal is ready for big things in 2021 — and over the course of his big league career. Chuck Garfien goes 1-on-1 with the White Sox second baseman, discussing Madrigal’s rookie season, what he looks to build off of, what he is looking to do in 2021, and his career goal of joining the 3,000-hit club. (2:15) - Nick Madrigal breaks down his rookie season and what it was like to debut in the mi...

White Sox great Mark Buehrle was one of several first-timers on this year's Hall of Fame ballot. He didn't earn election this time around — no one did this year — but a noticeable amount of voters included Buehrle on their ballots. That group included MLB Network's Jon Morosi, who joins Chuck Garfien to discuss why he put Buehrle on his ballot this year and why he believes the legendary White Sox...

Nelson Cruz has been a White Sox killer for the past two seasons with the Minnesota Twins, but the free-agent DH could find a new team this offseason. Where will he land? Could it be with the White Sox? Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber discuss how Cruz moving could affect the AL Central, the benefits of him hypothetically heading to the South Side, and why this year’s free-agent market is a particul...

When Gordon Beckham was called up by the White Sox in 2009, it said in the newspaper "The savior is here." What was it like to play under such hype and expectations? Beckham speaks with Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey about the pressure he faced from fans and Chicago media and how he grew from that experience. He talks about the popularity of his walkup song "Your Love" by the Outfield, gives his...

The White Sox signed the best closer on the free-agent market, but what convinced Liam Hendriks to come to the South Side? Chuck Garfien goes 1-on-1 with the White Sox new ninth-inning man to find out what brought him to Chicago. Hendriks also shares his expectations for the upcoming season and explores the way he plays the game, his competitive nature, and his experience being a free agent. (2:46...

The White Sox started the 2019 season with 75-1 odds to win the World Series. Two years later, things have dramatically changed. The White Sox are among the teams with the best odds to win the World Series in 2021. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Vinnie Duber discuss why the White Sox are suddenly among the favorites and compare the White Sox to other potential World Series contenders. (2:30) -...

The White Sox made a major move by signing Liam Hendriks. What do his new teammates think about their new closer? White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer joins Chuck Garfien to discuss what Hendriks will bring to the bullpen and why the White Sox will "win a heck of a lot of games" with him as their closer. Bummer also talks about what he's working on with new pitching coach Ethan Katz, his thoughts on ne...

The White Sox have added another big-time piece to the puzzle, reportedly signing free agent closer Liam Hendriks to a four-year deal. What does the addition of Hendriks do for the bullpen and the White Sox quest to win a World Series title in 2021? Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber to break down the latest offseason splash. (2:40) - First impressions of the signing of Liam...

How can one man have all that power to essentially make a 3 team race into a 2 team race? The Cleveland Indians traded away one of the game's best players in Francisco Lindor to the New York Mets, seemingly leaving the White Sox and Twins to battle for the crown in the AL Central division. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan McGuffey discuss the impact the trade will have on the division and can...