The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

To help get you over this uncertain time in sports, host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox television play-by-play voice Jason Benetti as they discuss what it's like with no baseball to cover, favorite tv shows to watch and other fun and entertaining topics. (2:40) - Harry Carey was the voice of the White Sox at one point (5:50) - Dreaming about Hawk Harrelson (11:40) - How are you spending you...

As the MLB suspends all baseball activities, White Sox GM Rick Hahn speaks to the media no how the Sox are handling the current situation. Host Chuck Garfien provides the rundown on the Sox's plan and discusses what the season could look like in the near future. (1:10) - This is still crazy (4:00) - Special podcast announcement (6:00) - What went into the MLBs decision to suspend activities (8:00)...

MLB has stopped all Spring Training games and could suspend all baseball activities until May due to preventative measures against COVID-19. Host Chuck Garfien discusses what happens now and why this is disappointing for White Sox fans. (1:35) - The sports world has stopped (4:02) - What should baseball fans do with no baseball? (7:35) - WTF is happening!? (10:00) - Real life issues affecting spor...

After a long absence due to injury from baseball White Sox young pitcher Michael Kopech is back. Kopech pitched in a spring training game 11 pitches but registered 100+ mph on the radar gun. Host Chuck Garfien recaps the outing, with sound from Kopech and gets reaction from his fellow White Sox teammates. (1:52) - Watching Michael Kopech pitch and throw 100mph (4:00) - Michael Kopech describes wha...

White Sox pitcher Zack Burdi has been through a lot since being the 26th overall pick by the White Sox and he is ready to come back and perform. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Zack as they discuss his career so far, the injuries that have held him back, and his brutally honest self assessment of his play. (2:07) - Excited about his improvement (5:06) - Dealing with multiple injuries (10:20) - "I...

In another off-season move, Rick Hahn and the White Sox extend 3rd basemen Yoan Moncada by giving him 5 years and $70 million dollars. Host Chuck Garfien drops an emergency podcast to discuss with Scott Merkin of MLB.com. (1:50) - Reaction to the Moncada contract (5:00) - Keys to the White Sox rebuild (9:36) - This team is built to last (14:05) - Reasons why Moncada took the extension (17:50) - Th...

Host Chuck Garfien caught up with former White Sox hitter and Hall of Famer Jim Thome in Arizona for White Sox Spring training as they discuss why there has been so much hype around this team, the lineup that could be great, and should Paul Konerko be in the Hall of Fame. (2:20) - This is an exciting time for the White Sox (6:00) - This lineup could great (11:00) - Eloy Jimenez could hit 50 home r...

The hype around Luis Robert is starting to feel like more than just hype. Host Chuck Garfien does a deep dive live in Arizona on the White Sox rookie with his teammates James McCann, Danny Mendick, and Eloy Jimenez, and his hitting coach Frank Menechino. From what is being said about Robert, soon the league will be put on notice. (1:52) - Eloy Jimenez's assessment of Luis Robert (6:07) - James McC...

White Sox legend Paul Konerko has found his calling, being a little league coach for his son's team. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Konerko and former White Sox relief pitcher J.J. Putz as they discuss what the transition is like from playing in the majors to coaching little league, and would they have any interest in coaching at the pro level. (5:12) - How did Paul and J.J. start coaching little...

NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. In the final episode of the series, Laurence Holmes is joined by his "Football Aftershow" teammate and former Chicago Bear Alex Brown to discuss, making coaching in the NFL more diverse, is the Rooney Rule helping, and the common practice of moving black quarterbacks to other...

The man the fans are clamoring for, Yermin Mercedes sits down with host Chuck Garfien to discuss why Sox fans love him, and his goals as a player. Chuck also gets some inside information on Yermin from teammates Carson Fulmer and Danny Mendick, and White Sox director of player development Chris Getz. You wanted Yermin, we got you Yermin. (2:05) - Who the heck is Yermin Mercedes? (6:41) - Interview...

Carlos Rodon has been apart of the White Sox organization for 5 years and has never had a winning season and has been injured. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Carlos to discuss his career so far as a White Sox, getting over his injuries, and the determination to start winning now. (2:13) - Where Rodon is physically (7:00) - What it's like to come back from Tommy John surgery (11:30) - It's time to...

New White Sox slugger Edwin Encarnación has known rising star Eloy Jiménez since he was 14 and he sees Eloy being one of the best players in the league. Host Chuck Garfien sits down with Edwin and Eloy to discuss their history with one another back in the Dominican Republic, and what it's going to be like now that they are on the same team. (1:55) - Eloy's thoughts when the Sox signed Edwin (5:10)...

Kobe Bryant and his daughter is being memorialized today. His impact has reached across cultures, countries, and sports. One person who was impacted by Kobe and his legacy is White Sox ace Lucas Giolito, who grew up in L.A. and described in detail the mark Kobe's life has left on him. (2:10) - Kobe was part of the culture in Los Angeles (4:10) - Working out at the Kobe Academy days after Kobe pass...

NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. Chicago Sun Times feature story writer Evan F. Moore sits down with former Blackhawk and analyst for NBCS Chicago Jamal Mayers to discuss being a black athlete in hockey and what he's doing to help grow hockey in non traditional hockey communities. (3:00) - Why was it importa...

Can Nomar Mazara live up to all the potential he has? Can he fit in well with this new powered up lineup? Why hasn't he been as productive as he would've liked? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey as they discuss the White Sox newcomer and Chuck sits down with Mazara to discuss all the concerns Sox fans may have about the young right fielder. (2:00) - Sox fans expectations for Mazara aft...

In Durham, North Carolina in August of last year, White Sox youngster Luis Robert hit one of the most jaw dropping home runs anyone has ever seen or heard. Host Chuck Garfien relives that legend starting home run with Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber, and White Sox players Zack Collins, Danny Mendick, and Nick Madrigal. The link to the homer is below. INDULGE! https://twitter.com/NBCSWhiteSox/status/11...

Making it to the majors is a fantastic and rare feat in itself, but White Sox pitcher Gio Gonzalez's path to the White Sox, and from the White Sox, several times over is a journey baseball fans everywhere should listen to. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Gio to discuss his pro career and what he sees in this young White Sox team. (1:40) - Surprised the White Sox wanted him to comeback (6:00) - Wan...

Host Chuck Garfien sits with one of the newest White Sox players, Dallas Keuchel as they go over his decision to ultimately sign with the Chicago White Sox. (3:30) - What information did he have/find out about the White Sox (5:42) - Why he eventually made up his mind to sign with the Sox (9:00) - What does he see in the White Sox young pitching staff (12:00) - Relationship with Ricky Renteria (17:...

How legitimate is the Astro's World Series win? How did they effect baseball? Will playing the Astros be different now? Host Chuck Garfien discusses all of this with White Sox Pitcher Evan Marshall plus gets his opinion on how the White Sox are handling it with former Houston Astro and big free agent signee Dallas Keuchel on the team. (1:39) - Cheating is a part of baseball history (4:14) - Reacti...

There are a lot of expectations for the 2020 White Sox and they know it and embrace it. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by NBCS Chicago White Sox writer Vinnie Duber and Scott Merkin of MLB.com to discuss the collective proclamation by the Sox on the 1st day pitchers and catchers report, that they fully intend to strive for the playoffs. (1:49) - There is a different feeling in White Sox camp for the...

GM of the White Sox Rick Hahn sits down with host Chuck Garfien as they discuss how the new and exciting 2020 White Sox were built. Hahn gives details into what went into each extension and signing of each major move that was made this off-season. They also discuss the expectations that come with building this team. (3:10) - Went after Yasmani Grandal as soon as free agency opened up (7:20) - How...

NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. To start the series Laurence Holmes interviews former Cub, now baseball analyst Doug Glanville as they discuss his experience in baseball, and the change that black athletes have brought in baseball. (0:53) - The legacy of Black history and sports (5:47) - Should an athlete s...

During Soxfest, host Chuck Garfien sat down with White Sox newcomer Yasmani Grandal who made it absolutely clear that he didn't come to the South Side to lose. Chuck and Yasmani discuss how he became so competitive, how he can help a young pitching staff, and his intentions with the White Sox. (2:10) - How do you win? (4:40) - How he learned to not accept losing (7:24) - What was it like catching...

Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox prospect Nick Madrigal as they discuss the open 2nd base spot on the Sox, his struggles at Winston Salem single A, and his dreams of the big leagues. (1:15) - What he's done to get stronger (2:38) - His struggles at high single A (3:27) - "I'm ready right now!" (5:49) - Coolest thing he's seen Luis Robert do (6:40) - What he dreams his major league debut w...