The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Rivalries are long lasting, and some produce friendships between rivals who share a mutual respect. Chuck Garfien is joined by two former AL Central rivals, World Series winning White Sox skipper Ozzie Guillén and former Minnesota Twins manager and current Detroit Tigers field boss Ron Gardenhire. The two relive the heated battles between the White Sox and Twins and discuss the respect between the...

Winning 300 games in a career is no small feat for a big league pitcher. But Tom Seaver did it during his Hall of Fame career, and he reached the milestone in a White Sox uniform. To honor and remember the late Seaver, Chuck Garfien and Chris Kamka go back and relive his 300th win from Aug. 4, 1985. The guys dive into everything that went into that White Sox matchup vs. the New York Yankees and ta...

The White Sox are on a roll, and as the regular season nears its end, it looks like they not only have a chance to be in the playoffs but to win the AL Central crown. Chuck Garfien is joined by NBC Sports Chicago White Sox writer Vinnie Duber to discuss the three-team race for divisional supremacy between the White Sox, Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians. Chuck and Vinnie dissect the rest of ea...

Today's White Sox stars got a lot of attention when they were minor leaguers, and they earned every bit of it. But there was a prospect who was not as highly touted that you should definitely be paying attention to now. Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox relief pitcher Matt Foster, who is quietly putting together a great season. The two discuss Foster flying under the radar in the White Sox orga...

Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver died this week at the age of 75. Seaver became a legend as a New York Met, but during his time with the White Sox he won his 300th game and he made a big impact on Ozzie Guillen's career. Chuck Garfien is joined by Ozzie to discuss Seaver's legacy and what he meant to the game of baseball. (1:25) - Seaver's time with the White Sox (3:10) - Seaver taught Ozzie about...

After a slow start to the season, the White Sox are now in the driver's seat atop the AL Central standings after a thrilling comeback win over the Minnesota Twins. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey discuss the victory, the White Sox getting to first place after a long rebuild and the play of Luis Robert and José Abreu. (1:30) - The rebuild is going according to plan (6:40) - Luis Rober...

Lucas Giolito went from being the worst pitcher in baseball to accomplishing a feat only 18 other pitchers have done in a White Sox uniform. How did he do it? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by the person who knows Lucas best, his father Rick Giolito, to discuss Lucas' career and what led to him throwing a no-hitter. (2:20) - Chuck's thoughts on the Milwaukee Bucks strike and the shooting of Jacob Bl...

White Sox ace Lucas Giolito pitched the 19th no-hitter in team history against the Pittsburgh Pirates! In a performance for the ages, Giolito threw 13 strikeouts and only 101 pitches. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka to discuss one of the greatest pitching performances in White Sox history. (1:50) - Giolito's no-hitter game was weird and crazy all around (6:34) - List...

Being a White Sox fan should feel pretty good right now. After the South Siders took two of three games from the Cubs in the first Crosstown series of 2020, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber take more questions from fans as the team approaches the season’s halfway point. (2:12) - Impressions of the White Sox series win against the Cubs (10:56) - Will the White Sox target pitching at th...

White Sox great and Hall of Famer Frank Thomas joins host Chuck Garfien to discuss Frank's early World Series prediction for the White Sox. They get into what makes them a contender, what needs to happen to put themselves over the top, and what a series win over the Cubs could mean going forward. (1:10) - Frank Thomas' early prediction for the White Sox (3:20) - Jose Abreu's big weekend against th...

The last time the White Sox and Cubs met in the regular season with a pair of winning records was 2008. This season, both teams have playoff ambitions and rosters filled with talent. Chuck Garfien and White Sox Insider Adam Hoge are joined by David Kaplan and Cubs Insider Gordon Wittenmeyer to discuss the first Crosstown series of 2020. Who wins the series? Who is the better shortstop: Tim Anderso...

Tim Anderson returned from a short stint on the injured list, and it’s like he never left. But Anderson hasn’t just picked up with production at the plate, he’s continuing his mission to bring more fun to the field. Chuck Garfien is joined by the defending big league batting champ to discuss his desire to change baseball and make it more fun and more appealing for everyone. Anderson shares his str...

The fans take over the podcast! Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber to answer the questions and concerns of White Sox fans. Rick Renteria's job security, other options for right field, possible moves at the trade deadline and much more. (2:00) - How long is the leash for Rick Renteria? (8:40) - Bring Ozzie back! What about Pierzynski? (18:40) - Who plays right field for...

After an embarrassing loss to the Detroit Tigers on Monday, Dallas Keuchel called out his teammates in person and in the media to be better and it seems to have worked. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey to discuss Keuchel's leadership in the White Sox clubhouse and the team's response to his comments. They also dive into the return of Tim Anderson and what he means to the lineup. (2:00...

The White Sox are doing alright but there are things to be concerned about so far. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Adam Hoge as they discuss the things they like and don't like about the Sox so far. (1:54) - Too many injuries that keep piling up (10:20) - Unsung heroes are keeping the ship afloat (21:20) - We don't like the Indians pitching staff at all (26:10) - Ozzie's hate for...

The buzz is growing about rookie Luis Robert who's been playing like a breakout superstar in his first season with the White Sox. So much so, could he actually win the American League MVP? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey to discuss the possibility and why Robert is not like any other rookie. Ozzie Guillen explains why he's an MVP candidate, plus where does he bat whe...

Host Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are joined by MLB Network's Dan Plesac. He explains why he's so impressed with Luis Robert, why he thinks the White Sox will make the playoffs, COVID's impact on the season, his love for Hawk Harrelson and more. (3:30) - Dan thinks Luis Robert is must-see TV (10:45) - White Sox should make the playoffs (14:20) - Work that needs to be done with the pitching staf...

A slow start to the season has White Sox fans in a panic. What does Ozzie Guillen think about it? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by the former Sox manager and NBCS Chicago baseball analyst to get his thoughts on the first week of the season, superstar in the making Luis Robert, and how the 2020 White Sox are better than the 2005 White Sox. (1:00) - One word to describe the 2020 White Sox so far (5:0...

It was only three games, but after giving up 27 runs to the Twins in the first series of the season, we're left wondering: can the White Sox compete with them for the division in 2020? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber, Adam Hoge and Ryan McGuffey to discuss what happened, the bright spots from the opening weekend, if the Miami Marlins outbreak will derail the season and more (1:40) - C...

Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox GM Rick Hahn, to discuss the 2020 White Sox. Hahn and Chuck discuss the roster, the young phenom Luis Robert, and did Hahn think that there would be a season at all. All that and more on the White Sox Talk Podcast. (1:45) - What does Hahn see on the field when he looks at the 2020 White Sox roster? (5:04) - Thoughts on how Luis Robert has handled himself s...

What if you were told that the 2020 White Sox could win the World Series? How would you react? Well, prepare yourself. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber, Ryan McGuffey, and Adam Hoge to discuss the chance that your White Sox could win the World Series and dive into the details of how it can happen. (1:57) - White Sox look to be in a great place in 2020 (6:54) - Has a 70 win team won the...

White Sox rookie Luis Robert is showing signs that he could dominate baseball for a long time. But considering he has yet to play in a regular season game, is there too much hype?? Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber, Adam Hoge and Chris Kamka to discuss the early play of Robert. Is this too much too fast? And should we believe Eloy Jimenez who says that Robert will be the next Mike Trout? (2:...

In a rivalry like no other, Chicago's 2 baseball teams clash not on the diamond, but on a podcast. Host Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber are joined by David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Maddie Lee of the Cubs Talk Podcast to discuss and compare rosters, rank the best players, and debate which team will have the better record by the end of the season. Let's GO! (2:16) - How confident are you that t...

If White Sox pitching prospect Jimmy Lambert has been flying under your radar, he shouldn't be. In his first game action since having Tommy John surgery last year, Lambert struck out Eloy Jimenez, Luis Robert, Tim Anderson and Yasmani Grandal in an intrasquad game at Guaranteed Rate Field. Host Chuck Garfien speaks with Lambert about his impressive performance, coming back from Tommy John, his bon...

Tim Anderson won the batting title last season. What does he have in store for this season? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by the White Sox shortstop to discuss the excitement surrounding the White Sox, his growth as a player and teammate, bat flips, Luis Robert, and much more. (3:45) - How he's better this year vs. last year (7:40) - Anderson bat flipping in an instrasquad game (13:30) - Will he be...