The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

In a fun and lively conversation with Chuck Garfien, 7-foot center Frank Kaminsky of the Phoenix Suns talks about his all-time favorite team: the White Sox. He tells the story about why he was in tears during Game 2 of the 2005 World Series, why he likes the hiring of Tony La Russa, hates the Cubs and much more. 03:25 - Growing up a White Sox fan. 06:20 - Why he cried after Paul Konerko’s grand sl...

In a conversation with Chuck Garfien, Ozzie Guillén talks for the first time since being notified by the White Sox that they would not interview him for their managerial opening. Chuck and Ozzie have a long discussion about how Ozzie felt about not getting the chance to interview, his thoughts on Tony La Russa getting the job and whether he thinks La Russa will succeed in his second stint as the W...

Tony La Russa's hiring as the new White Sox manager has been greeted with mixed reactions from South Side baseball fans. But La Russa is undoubtedly one of baseball's all-time winners. Seeking insight on what it's like to play on winning La Russa teams, Chuck Garfien talked to three-time World Series champ and 1989 World Series MVP Dave Stewart, who won it all with La Russa's Oakland A's. The two...

The White Sox have found their guy. Tony La Russa is back for a second stint as the South Side skipper, this time tasked with taking a young, talented team from rebuilders to contenders to World Series champions. Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber and Adam Hoge to discuss the hiring of La Russa and the ensuing fan reaction. (2:30) - First reactions to the hiring of Tony La Russ...

With buzz increasing that Tony La Russa could be the next White Sox manager, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber are joined by longtime St. Louis Cardinals writer Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to discuss what kind of skipper the White Sox would be getting in La Russa. The crew discusses whether La Russa would be on board with bat-flipping, how he would work with younger pl...

Due to the amount of responses to the White Sox Talk bat signal, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber come back to answer another batch of fan questions. In Part 2, the crew discusses whether the White Sox could sign White Sox killer Nelson Cruz, if the White Sox should bring back the 1983 road uniforms and if Rick Hahn should have received more blame for how the season ended. All that an...

Chuck Garfien sent out the White Sox Bat signal and asked for your questions and you delivered. Chuck is joined by teammates Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber as they answer White Sox fans questions about the manager search, the holes in the roster, what Sox fans should be expecting in the 2021 season and more. (3:20) - Will the White Sox hire A.J. Hinch right after the World Series? (10:00) - How mu...

The White Sox continue to search for a new manager to replace Rick Renteria, but this offseason will require them to fill other holes, as well. What better way to do that than with free agents? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber take turns heading down the aisles and picking out free agents for the White Sox to sign this winter. (3:00) - How will the pandemic impact free agency? (9:32)...

Host Chuck Garfien, Chris Kamka and Ryan McGuffey discuss why Tony La Russa might not return to Chicago to manage the White Sox. They review an interview La Russa did last winter explaining his concerns about managing again. They also play sound from Jerry Reinsdorf, Dave Dombrowski and Joe Torre who expressed doubt that La Russa will ever return to the dugout. (3:10) - Is Tony La Russa the right...

To the surprise of many White Sox fans, Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa has seemingly become the front runner for the White Sox managerial opening, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale. In a jam-packed episode, Nightengale joins host Chuck Garfien to discuss how La Russa became the hot candidate and his chances of being the first manager to manage after entering the Hall of Fame. Later in t...

The search is on for the next manager of the White Sox. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Astros broadcaster and former White Sox World Series hero Geoff Blum to discuss two candidates Blum knows from their time with the Astros: A.J. Hinch and Alex Cora. What makes them great managers? Who would be the best fit with the White Sox? How do they overcome the Astros cheating scandal? And could Hinch hel...

The White Sox are officially looking for a new manager and a new pitching coach after parting ways with Rick Renteria and Don Cooper. Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber, and Adam Hoge to discuss what led to these franchise-altering decisions, where the White Sox stand, who they could turn to lead the team from here, and some of the other important issues surrounding the White S...

Chuck Garfien is joined by legendary White Sox broadcaster Steve Stone to discuss the ups and downs of the 2020 White Sox season, what went wrong after clinching a playoff spot and what the future looks like for this team. (2:10) - How will White Sox fans remember the 2020 season? (10:00) - The White Sox issues at DH (19:30) - Dissecting the Game 3 loss to the A's (27:50) - How should the White So...

Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber to analyze what went wrong in the playoffs with the White Sox, what possible changes could be in store in the offseason and what the future looks like in 2021 and beyond. (1:25) - How would you describe the White Sox 2020 season? (9:20) - What did the end of the season reveal about the White Sox and Rick Renteria? (17:50) - How to evaluate...

After a fun rollercoaster ride in 2020, the season came to a screeching halt on Thursday with a 6-4 loss to the A's in Game 3. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ozzie Guillén and Frank Thomas to discuss how it all fell apart, the bullpen decisions made by Rick Renteria in the elimination game and what's in store for the White Sox in the future. (1:40) - Sox fans are hurt and disappointed (10:27) - H...

The White Sox lost Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series with the Oakland Athletics to set up a win-or-go-home Game 3 on Thursday. Chuck Garfien is joined by Ozzie Guillen, Frank Thomas and Ryan McGuffey to break down everything from Game 2: Dallas Keuchel's struggles, Nick Madrigal's errors, the late comeback in the final innings and more. Plus, who will start for the White Sox in the pivotal Game...

Chuck Garfien is joined by Ozzie Guillen, Frank Thomas and Ryan McGuffey to discuss the dominant pitching of Lucas Giolito, the hitting of Adam Engel and Tim Anderson and the MVP-caliber play of José Abreu in the White Sox big win in their playoff opener in Oakland. (2:20) - The White Sox got it done early (7:08) - Lucas Giolito's performance in his postseason debut (13:05) - The A's decision to s...

The White Sox are starting their first playoff series in 12 years, and there's excitement in White Sox Nation. Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey as they preview the AL Wild Card Series between the White Sox and Oakland Athletics. Whether it's pitching matchups, ideal lineups or series predictions, the crew has you covered as what the White Sox hope is a lengthy playoff run...

Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ozzie Guillen and Frank Thomas as they wrap up the White Sox regular season and preview the White Sox playoff series vs. Oakland. The crew dives into the White Sox recent struggles and how they matchup against the A's. (2:00) - White Sox missed a chance to win the division (4:50) - Can't worry about the regular season anymore (11:00) - Luis Robert and Tim Anderson c...

The White Sox have hit a lull, with five straight losses and a 1-6 record on their road trip through Ohio. Who would know what to do in this situation? How about A.J. Pierzynski? Chuck Garfien rants about the horrible week in Cleveland ahead of his conversation with Pierzynski, the White Sox legend. The two discuss what's wrong with the White Sox and how the team can fix its problems before the pl...

The White Sox have lost four straight and are not playing their best baseball as the season nears its end. Chuck Garfien discusses the slumping White Sox and addresses fan doubts about the team heading into the postseason. Chuck is also joined by legendary White Sox broadcaster Hawk Harrelson as they talk about the 2020 season, the contributions of Ozzie Guillén and Frank Thomas on White Sox Postg...

The White Sox are headed to the playoffs for the first time in a dozen years and await their opponent for the wild card round. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey discuss the possible matchups and outline which teams the White Sox might be best to avoid. (1:20) - About those Cleveland Indians... (13:40) - Would the Astros or Blue Jays be a better matchup for the White Sox? (18:23) - What...

After the White Sox clinched their first playoff berth since 2008 with an exciting comeback win over the Twins, host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey to discuss what it means after a long postseason drought and the difficult times of the rebuild. They break down all the big moments of the clinching game and how Jose Abreu was in the middle of it all. And how far can the White Sox go this s...

As the regular season is winding down, the White Sox are close to winning the AL Central after a tough 3-way battle between the Indians and the Twins. How did the Sox come out on top? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Do-Hyoung Park who cover the Indians and Twins to discuss how the AL Central turned out and why the White Sox are winning the AL Central. (2:40) - Ear...

With the White Sox contending for the AL Central title, they have two legitimate MVP candidates in José Abreu and Tim Anderson, but will either of them win the award over the likes of Nelson Cruz, Mike Trout and Shane Bieber? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by a former MVP Frank Thomas and Ozzie Guillén to discuss the MVP race, who they think will win the award and why. (1:20) - MVP candidates José A...