The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

As opening day gets closer and closer on the 2020 White Sox season, the crew of Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber, and Chris Kamka debate and discuss what they think the opening day lineup should look like. With all the new toys, is there a wrong way? (3:00) - Who sets the tone at lead-off? (7:29) - Who is batting 2nd? (11:24) - Who is locking down the 3 hole (14:02) - Cleanup hitter (17:...

"Why not me?" These three words said by former Chicago Bull and Chicago native Derrick Rose before he became the youngest MVP in NBA history still sends chills down the Chicago sports fan's spine. Tim Anderson had this same sentiment when asked on his chances to be an MVP and it felt all too similar. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Tim Anderson on a ride-along as they discuss his MVP chances, his...

Live from Sox Fest, White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease joins hosts Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey to discuss the new additions to the team, things he's learned so far, and expectations for this new and ready White Sox team. (2:46) - What adding Dallas Keuchel and Yasmani Grandal means for him (6:07) - Remembering his MLB debut (10:38) - Dealing with the mental side of the game (14:54) - Disappointing...

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with Michael Kopech and his wife Vanessa Morgan at SoxFest about their relationship, Michael’s comeback from Tommy John surgery, his battles with mental health, removing himself from social media, handling fame, Morgan’s acting career and more.

Chuck Garfien and Sox play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti host SoxFest at night live from Sox Fest at McCormick Place. They were joined by Rick Hahn, Rick Renteria, Tim Anderson, Yasmani Grandal, Eloy Jimenez and many more!

The offseason is still going on, which means the White Sox could make even more moves. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by NBC Sports Chicago White Sox writer Vinnie Duber and producer Chris Kamka as they discuss various options the Sox could go with to fill out the roster. (1:35) - How will the Sox fill out the rest of the roster? (6:02) - Will Castellanos be on the South Side? (8:15) - Is Yasiel Pui...

Distant replay is back and boy do we have a game for you. What if we told you there was a game where a pitcher threw a no hitter, but lost the game 4-0. This happened to then Yankees pitcher Andy Hawkins vs the White Sox on the last season of Old Comiskey Park. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber, and Chris Kamka to discuss and relive one of the most insane games you will e...

Host Chuck Garfien is joined by the man that predicted a White Sox division title for the 2020 season before the Sox made any moves, Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com. Castrovince also ends up predicting Rick Renteria as Manager of the Year, and Yoan Moncada as a challenger to Mike Trout for AL MVP. Listen to see why he is making these bold predictions. (2:48) - Why Castrovince selected the Sox to wi...

Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper, who is just as excited about the season as you are. Chuck and Don discuss the off-season moves made by the Sox, the chance to start winning a championship this season, and building a pitching staff around Lucas Giolito and Dallas Keuchel. (2:03) - What does the Sox aggressiveness in the off-season mean to you? (4:09) - What does...

The baseball off-season has been great for one organization in Chicago and now's the time to do a progress report. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey, host of Sports Talk Live and the Cubs Talk podcast David Kaplan, and NBC Sports Chicago producer of Sports Talk Live Tom Cooper all discuss and debate who is having the better off-season. As if we don't already know. (2:56) - The Sox are...

After a big off-season for the White Sox some believe they are ready to take that next step and win. One of those people is White Sox star pitcher Lucas Giolito. Host Chuck Garfien talks with Giolito on the Sox being ready to win, the acquisition of Dallas Keuchel and Yasmani Grandal, and his growth after a breakout season. (1:33) - Thoughts on the White Sox offseason (5:42) - Connection to Keuche...

The White Sox offseason just keeps getting better and better as minor league star Luis Robert signs a 6yr $50 million dollar contract extension and makes him ready to join the major league club for the start of the 2020 season. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber, Chris Kamka, and a special appearance by White Sox play-by-play voice Jason Benetti to discuss the exciting new...

Chuck Garfien sat down with controversial umpire Joe West. They spoke about the time he called two balks on Mark Buehrle and kicked him out of the game, being on the receiving end of so much criticism, the most vicious fans in baseball, how he mended fences and became friends with Hawk Harrelson, filming the baseball scene in "Naked Gun," robotic umps and more. (1:39) - Umpiring the 2005 World Ser...

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND HAPPY NEW ERA SOX FANS! In a very special episode of the White Sox talk podcast, host Chuck Garfien is joined by the voice of the White Sox, tv play-by-play guy Jason Benetti as they discuss the new era of White Sox baseball that is on the horizon. (1:40) - The future of the Sox feels pretty amazing (2:56) - Most exciting addition to the Sox (5:35) - White Sox odds to win the di...

Dallas Keuchel is officially a member of your Chicago White Sox and you should be pumped. Keuchel spoke to the media and host Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Vinnie Duber discuss what he had to say. Be careful, listening to Keuchel may get you too amped. (2:12) - Dallas Keuchel sounded like everything you wanted him to be (5:48) - Why Keuchel chose the White Sox (11:36) - Keuchel is excited to b...

Another big free agent is coming to the South Side and that means another emergency White Sox Talk Podcast! Chuck Garfien calls up Steve Stone who raves about the addition of Edwin Encarnación (2:00) and explains what he'll bring to the lineup (6:10). Are the White Sox having the best offseason in baseball? (11:30) Will they sign a stop-gap second baseman until Nick Madrigal arrives? (18:10) The W...

Chuck Garfien calls up Steve Stone to talk about the White Sox huge signing of former Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel. What does Keuchel bring to the pitching staff? (1:30) The symbolic meaning of signing a Scott Boras client (8:00), White Sox "are going for it this year" (9:40), how Keuchel will help their young pitching staff (13:10) Is this like the Jon Lester signing with the Cubs? (16:30...

We opened up the podcast to our favorite people: White Sox fans! You asked the questions. Chuck, Chris and Guff answered them. Among the highlights: When are the White Sox going to sign a premium starting pitcher? (2:05) Will the Sox ever sign a high profile Boras client? (7:05) Can they make a trade for Nolan Arenado? (10:22) Will the front office take more risks? (24:42) Will Chuck visit the guy...

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey look at the current starting pitching market for the White Sox (1:30), then Chuck speaks with agent Scott Boras about the White Sox need for a veteran starting pitcher and his relationship with the White Sox front office (6:20), MLB Network's Peter Gammons reveals the text he received about a possible White Sox-Red Sox trade, why David Price can use a change of scen...

Ford Frick winner and Hall of Famer Ken "Hawk" Harrelson joins Chuck Garfien on the podcast (3:15) - People that have congratulated Hawk on his induction, including some people you would never guess (12:24) - Origin of some of your favorite "Hawk-isms" (15:29) - Great story about the late great Harry Caray (18:46) - His life growing up in Savannah, Georgia

The crew wraps up the final day of the Winter Meetings for the White Sox. On today's podcast, Chuck, Ryan and Vinnie talk about a rumored deal between the White Sox and the Red Sox (2:41) that would move some pieces around. Rick Hahn speaks for the final time in San Diego (9:40) and the guys react to his comments and later on they debate why Sox fans are disappointed with the team and the outcome...

Chuck, Guff and Vinnie react to the legendary White Sox broadcaster receiving the Ford C. Frick award. (2:01) Plus, MLB Network's Matt Vasgersian joins the guys to celebrate Hawk going to the Hall and share their best Hawk stories. (4:03)

The White Sox made a late night trade at the Winter Meetings, acquiring right fielder Nomar Mazara for 2018 2nd round pick Steele Walker. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber discuss the trade, why it was made and love it or hate it is it the right move for the short term? (1:25) Then, Rangers beat writer Evan Grant from the Dallas Morning News answers the question: What are the White Sox...

Chuck Garfien speaks with Yasmani Grandal at the Winter Meetings. The new White Sox catcher talks about why he connects with his former bench coach Rick Renteria (04:22), why he wants to manage one day in the big leagues (05:20), the White Sox fan who told him at Wrigley Field he would sign with the White Sox this offseason (05:47), his burning desire to win (08:00) and much more.

It's Day 2 of the Winter Meetings. USA Today's Bob Nightengale joins Chuck, Guff and Vinnie. He shares his thoughts on what starting pitcher is the right fit (2:00), the message the Grandal signing sends to the rest of the league (6:00), predictions for who the Sox will sign this week (12:00) and when the Sox window is open. (13:30) Plus, he shares some memories of past Winter Meetings including h...