The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Dylan Cease on trade rumors, his White Sox future and more

15 Feb 2024

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Chuck Garfien sits down with Dylan Cease at White Sox spring training to talk about the trade rumors that followed him all offseason. Did he think he'...

Burning questions from White Sox fans: Spring Training edition!

13 Feb 2024

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With spring training about to begin, we opened up the podcast to White Sox fans. What's on your mind? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey answer questions...

Inside the White Sox farm system with MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis

08 Feb 2024

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How did the White Sox do in the trades for Dominic Fletcher, Prelander Berroa and Zach DeLoach (7:36)? Is Bryan Ramos the White Sox future third basem...

Breaking down the two big White Sox trades (and why we like them)

06 Feb 2024

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With back-to-back trades over the weekend, Chris Getz continues to shake up the White Sox roster. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the deals th...

Getting to know new White Sox TV announcer John Schriffen

01 Feb 2024

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Chuck Garfien speaks with John Schriffen about his new job as White Sox play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports Chicago. They discuss his enthusiastic s...

Why it’s now or never for Yoán Moncada

30 Jan 2024

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As the prize piece of the Chris Sale trade, Yoán Moncada was expected to be a star for the White Sox. But instead, his tenure on the South Side has m...

Inside Dylan Cease trade talks with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers

25 Jan 2024

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Will Dylan Cease be traded this offseason? Chuck Garfien speaks with ESPN's Jesse Rogers about the various trade scenarios and when a deal for the Whi...

How to fix MLB’s offseason with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers

23 Jan 2024

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It’s been another painfully slow winter for offseason moves. What’s going on? Who and what is responsible for it? And how does MLB fix the problem...

Will the White Sox move to a new stadium in the South Loop?!

19 Jan 2024

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Chuck Garfien speaks with Chicago Sun-Times reporter Tim Novak one of the writers who broke the story that the White Sox are in "serious" discussions ...

Should the White Sox take a gamble on Yasiel Puig for right field?

18 Jan 2024

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Talented but controversial outfielder Yasiel Puig has been putting on a show this offseason in the Venezuelan Winter League, hitting .418/.518/.846, a...

Being a White Sox fan in 2024

16 Jan 2024

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Coming out of the 2017-2019 rebuild, the White Sox were expected to have a long period of sustained success. But instead, the contending window slamme...

Ethan Katz on Cease, Kopech and all the new White Sox pitchers and catchers

11 Jan 2024

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Chuck Garfien gets the latest on the White Sox pitching staff from pitching coach Ethan Katz. He explains why he believes Michael Kopech will have a c...

Talking White Sox and legendary Chicago sports stories with George Ofman

09 Jan 2024

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Chuck Garfien speaks with longtime Chicago broadcaster George Ofman about his podcast and book, "Tell Me a Story I Don’t Know: Conversations with Ch...

The most underrated White Sox players of all-time!

04 Jan 2024

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They may not have their jersey numbers retired or a statue on the concourse, but these White Sox players made a huge impact on the franchise and the f...

2023 can GTFO! Bring on 2024!!

02 Jan 2024

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After experiencing one of the worst White Sox seasons in history, it’s time to officially kick 2023 to the curb and welcome in 2024! Chuck Garfien a...

Astros TV analyst Geoff Blum on what Martin Maldonado will bring to the White Sox

28 Dec 2023

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If you have questions about why the White Sox signed catcher Martin Maldonado, Astros TV analyst Geoff Blum has answers. Chuck Garfien speaks with Blu...

Michael Soroka opens up about his comeback quest with the White Sox

26 Dec 2023

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After getting traded from the Braves to the White Sox, Michael Soroka is out to prove that he can be the pitcher who once seemed destined for greatnes...

From Korea to the White Sox. Erick Fedde tells his amazing comeback story

21 Dec 2023

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Chuck Garfien speaks with new White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde, who reinvented himself last season in Korea, winning the MVP and best pitcher award in th...

How will the White Sox fix right field?!?!?!

19 Dec 2023

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The White Sox have been searching for a long-term answer in right field for what feels like forever — or at least since Jermaine Dye locked down the...

Was Pedro Grifol given a fair chance to succeed last season?

14 Dec 2023

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After going 61-101, there is plenty of blame to go around for what happened to the White Sox last season. How much of it falls at the feet of first-ti...

Would White Sox move to Nashville? Why Whit Merrifield is a big fan of Chris Getz

07 Dec 2023

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The Winter Meetings are over and there’s a lot to talk about. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss Jerry Reinsdorf’s meeting with Nashville may...

What team is the best match for Dylan Cease? Who is new White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde?

06 Dec 2023

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The White Sox made one of the few moves at the Winter Meetings, agreeing on a two-year, $15 million contract with starting pitcher Erick Fedde, who st...

Dylan Cease trade rumors, a Luis Robert trade??, and a Jake Burger interview from Winter Meetings

05 Dec 2023

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Chuck Garfien speaks with MLB Network’s Jon Morosi about the Dylan Cease trade rumors (4:12). How close is he to being traded? What team does he thi...

Everything Nicky Lopez wants to bring to his hometown White Sox

30 Nov 2023

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Chuck Garfien speaks with infielder Nicky Lopez who grew up a White Sox fan in the southwest suburbs, was at Game 2 of the 2005 World Series and now g...

Bold White Sox trade predictions with MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince

28 Nov 2023

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With the Winter Meetings coming up next week, what kind of trades are in store for the White Sox? Chuck Garfien is joined by MLB.com’s Anthony Castr...

Inside scoop on the Aaron Bummer trade from Atlanta Braves sideline reporter Kelly Crull

23 Nov 2023

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What kind of players did the White Sox get back in the Aaron Bummer trade? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with Atlanta Braves sideline reporter...

USA Today’s Bob Nightengale on the White Sox quite possibly trading Dylan Cease

21 Nov 2023

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Chuck Garfien speaks with USA Today’s Bob Nightengale about his report that the White Sox are in trade talks with the Dodgers about Dylan Cease. How...

Chris Getz makes a blockbuster Aaron Bummer trade??!!

17 Nov 2023

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Chris Getz made a big splash with his first trade as White Sox GM, sending reliever Aaron Bummer to the Braves for five players. Yes, five! Who are th...

White Sox open for business. Trade rumors, free agents, etc.

16 Nov 2023

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Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey get you up to date on the latest rumors involving the White Sox this off-season. Will Dylan Cease be traded? Could Jon...

Nick Nastrini has BIG goals for his White Sox career

14 Nov 2023

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Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox prospect Nick Nastrini about his ambitious goals with the White Sox. Nastrini opens up about how he almost quit th...

Can Chris Getz make you like the White Sox again?

09 Nov 2023

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Chris Getz had a lot to say at the GM Meetings. From "I don't like this team" to "there are no untouchables," he set the tone for what could be an int...

White Sox say goodbye to Tim Anderson. What now?

07 Nov 2023

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After Tim Anderson’s walkoff in the Field of Dreams Game, who could have seen this coming just two years later? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey reac...

Bobby Jenks paying his dues to become a major league manager

02 Nov 2023

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Chuck Garfien speaks with World Series hero Bobby Jenks about his new job managing the Windy City Thunderbolts in south suburban Crestwood. He talks a...

Why MLB Network’s Dan Plesac is keeping hope alive with the White Sox

31 Oct 2023

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Two years ago, the Rangers and Diamondbacks both lost over 100 games. Now they're in the World Series. What will it take for the White Sox to make a s...

You be the GM! How White Sox fans would fix the White Sox

26 Oct 2023

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The new White Sox front office has a lot of work to do this offseason. If you were in Chris Getz's seat, what moves would you make to improve the team...

Why Jacob Burke is a White Sox prospect to watch

24 Oct 2023

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Chuck Garfien speaks with Jacob Burke, a White Sox prospect who's been flying under the radar. Maybe not for much longer. Burke talks about why he has...

New assistant GM Josh Barfield on the changes coming for the White Sox

19 Oct 2023

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New White Sox GM Chris Getz has already made changes in the front office and coaching staff. What kind of changes are coming to the roster? New assist...

Under the radar names that can change the culture of the White Sox

17 Oct 2023

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Coming off the disaster that was 2023, how do the White Sox turn things around in 2024? One way is to bring in new players who can change the attitude...

Chris Chelios on fixing the White Sox, Eddie Vedder stories and more

12 Oct 2023

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As a diehard White Sox fan, Chris Chelios tells Chuck Garfien what he would do to fix the White Sox. He also talks about leadership and how things wen...

Did Luis Robert Jr. have the best season ever by a White Sox center fielder?

10 Oct 2023

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There are many things we’d like to forget about 2023, but Luis Robert’s breakthrough season is definitely one to remember! Chuck Garfien and Chr...

Has Tim Anderson played his final game with the White Sox?

04 Oct 2023

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Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the different roads that might be taken this off-season with Tim Anderson and the White Sox. Will they pick up...

How the #&@! did the White Sox lose 101 games? And how quickly can this be fixed?

03 Oct 2023

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After the worst White Sox season of our lives, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss all that went wrong in 2023 and why. Plus, what kind of changes...

Mike Clevinger and the White Sox season of ’turmoil’

28 Sep 2023

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Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger about the 2023 season. Why they couldn't meet expectations and didn't recover from an 8-21 ...

Mike Veeck on Disco Demolition and Netflix documentary ’The Saint of Second Chances’

26 Sep 2023

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Chuck Garfien speaks with Mike Veeck, son of Hall of Fame owner Bill Veeck, to talk about the new Netflix documentary “The Saint of Second Chances,”...

Chris Getz adds to the front office/Can you believe in Yoan Moncada?

21 Sep 2023

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New G-M Chris Getz has hired three new members to the front office, all from outside the organization; Josh Barfield, Brian Bannister and Gene Watson....

Liam Hendriks: ’There was no way in hell I wasn’t making it back this year’

19 Sep 2023

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Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox reliever Liam Hendriks who talks about his battle with cancer, making it back to the majors despite pitching wi...

Why Gordon Beckham believes Chris Getz will succeed as White Sox GM

14 Sep 2023

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What kind of GM will Chris Getz be for the White Sox? Chuck Garfien speaks with his former teammate Gordon Beckham who provides insight and perspectiv...

White Sox fans take over the podcast: players edition

12 Sep 2023

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Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey answer questions from White Sox fans about players on the current roster. Can Yoan Moncada be traded in the offseason...

White Sox fans take over the podcast: front office edition

07 Sep 2023

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In part 1 of a 2-part podcast, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey answer questions from White Sox fans, all having to do with the front office, the hirin...

The kind of team Chris Getz wants to build with the White Sox

05 Sep 2023

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Chuck Garfien sits down with new White Sox general manager Chris Getz. They talk about the type of players he wants on the team. Fixing the culture in...

Jerry Reinsdorf opens up about the Chris Getz hire and “the worst season I’ve ever been through”

01 Sep 2023

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On the day that Chris Getz was hired as the White Sox new general manager, chairman Jerry Reinsdorf held a media session with reporters. Chuck Garfien...

What a Chris Getz era might look like for the White Sox

31 Aug 2023

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With Chris Getz on the verge of running baseball operations for the White Sox, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss what they think of the decision...

Colson Montgomery saying everything a White Sox fan wants to hear

29 Aug 2023

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Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox No. 1 prospect Colson Montgomery about his mindset as a baseball player and what winning baseball is to him. He ta...

A.J. Pierzynski on Kenny Williams and Rick Hahn firings, who replaces them and more

25 Aug 2023

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Chuck Garfien speaks with former White Sox catcher and co-host of Foul Territory A.J. Pierzynski about the big shakeup in the White Sox front office. ...

🚨Breaking news: Jerry Reinsdorf fires VP Ken Williams and GM Rick Hahn

23 Aug 2023

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The Chicago White Sox, mired in one of their worst seasons in recent memory, have made a massive change in their front office leadership, firing Execu...

Elvis Andrus puts the 2023 season in perspective

22 Aug 2023

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Chuck Garfien sits down with infielder Elvis Andrus to talk about how and why this season has been such a struggle for the White Sox. They discuss wha...

Touki Toussaint’s unexpected journey to the White Sox

17 Aug 2023

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Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox pitcher Touki Toussaint about the ups and downs of his major league career, trying to live up to expectations as a...

Early winners of the White Sox trade deadline moves

15 Aug 2023

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It’s only been a few weeks, but Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey have some early impressions of the trades the White Sox made at the deadline. They t...

Where is this season going? How will the White Sox be fixed?

10 Aug 2023

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Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey assess the damage of the season, especially the events of the last week with the Keynan Middleton comments about the W...

Ozzie Guillen on White Sox clubhouse culture, Tim Anderson suspension and more

08 Aug 2023

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Chuck Garfien speaks with Ozzie Guillen about Keynan Middleton's scathing comments about the White Sox lacking rules and accountability inside their c...

Everything you want to know about the White Sox new prospects with MLB.com’s Jim Callis

03 Aug 2023

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Chuck Garfien speaks with Jim Callis, senior writer for MLB Pipeline and MLB.com for his thoughts on the prospects the White Sox acquired at the trade...

Trade Deadline Special: White Sox trade Jake Burger, keep Dylan Cease.

02 Aug 2023

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Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey react to the Jake Burger trade and as time clicked down on MLB's trade deadline. Why did the White Sox deal Burger? Wh...

Lynn, Kelly and Graveman traded. Who are the White Sox getting in return?

29 Jul 2023

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The White Sox selloff continued with three more pitchers being traded. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the deals. Rick Hahn explains the moves...

White Sox trade Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez. The window is closed.

27 Jul 2023

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Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey react to the late night trade of Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez to the Los Angeles Angels. They reflect on Giolito's...

Pedro Grifol and the lost season for the White Sox

24 Jul 2023

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It was an ugly series in Minnesota. The White Sox got swept by the first-place Twins. Instead of contending for a division title, the White Sox contin...

Inside the White Sox 2023 draft class with Mike Shirley

20 Jul 2023

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Chuck Garfien goes under the hood to find out what kind of players the White Sox drafted this year by speaking with Mike Shirley, the White Sox direct...

Where has THIS team been for the last three months?

17 Jul 2023

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For two days in Atlanta, the White Sox played like one of the best teams in baseball, beating the first place Braves who hadn’t lost a series since ...

White Sox fans take over the podcast! Part 2

13 Jul 2023

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Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are back to answer pressing questions from White Sox fans. Is Pedro Grifol on the hot seat? Who gets traded before the...

White Sox fans take over the podcast! Part 1

11 Jul 2023

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With the White Sox 16 games under .500 at the All-Star break, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey answer some hard questions from White Sox fans about a ...

Chuck and Ozzie tell it like it is about the White Sox first half

10 Jul 2023

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After the White Sox lost to the Cardinals, dropping them a season-worst 16 games under .500, Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillen had a candid conversation...

USA Today’s Bob Nightengale sees big changes coming to the White Sox roster

06 Jul 2023

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With the White Sox underachieving for the second straight season and the trade deadline coming August 1, USA Today's Bob Nightengale believes the Whit...

How a White Sox fan became an American Hero

04 Jul 2023

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In 2005, Senior Master Sergeant Israel Del Toro had just watched the White Sox win the World Series while stationed in Afghanistan. One month later, h...

Can the White Sox broken offense be fixed?

29 Jun 2023

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The White Sox closed the first half with one of the worst offenses in baseball. Can it be fixed? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey went under the hood a...

Is Luis Robert Jr. the superstar we’ve been waiting for?

27 Jun 2023

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Luis Robert Jr. has taken his game to the next level this season. He's been one of the best players in the majors, while also staying healthy. Is he ...

How Zack Remillard’s baseball dream came true

22 Jun 2023

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After spending 7 years in the minor leagues, Zach Remillard has finally made it to the majors, and he's made an immediate impact. Chuck Garfien speaks...

Why Lucas Giolito believes in the White Sox and his hopes for staying in Chicago

20 Jun 2023

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What's going on with the White Sox this season? Chuck Garfien speaks with Lucas Giolito to ask what's missing and why they aren't winning more games. ...

What James Fegan brought to the White Sox beat

15 Jun 2023

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James Fegan is a prolific baseball writer who went deep inside the White Sox clubhouse and their minor league system to find some of the best stories ...

Why Lance Johnson is one of the most underrated White Sox players of all-time

13 Jun 2023

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The White Sox had a lot of great players in the 1990's, but the one guy who always gets overlooked is Lance Johnson. Not anymore. Chuck Garfien and Oz...

Why the White Sox should win the AL Central

09 Jun 2023

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Coming back from 9.5 games out of first place in May, the White Sox are back in the hunt for the AL Central title. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey exp...

Jake Burger’s comeback story with Nick Hostetler

06 Jun 2023

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The road that Jake Burger has traveled from being drafted by the White Sox in 2017 to his walk off grand slam on Sunday against the Tigers reads like ...

Why Keynan Middleton is having a breakout season with the White Sox

01 Jun 2023

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With a 1.45 ERA in 20 games, Keynan Middleton has been one of the big surprises this season for the White Sox. Chuck Garfien sits down with Middleton ...

Liam Hendriks makes emotional return to the pitcher’s mound

30 May 2023

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Four months after being diagnosed with stage-4 cancer, Liam Hendriks was back on the mound, pitching for the White Sox. Chuck Garfien talks about Liam...

Top 10 burning questions from White Sox fans

25 May 2023

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After an awful April, the White Sox have won three series in a row in May and are suddenly back in the AL Central race. What exactly is happening here...

Michael Kopech takes us inside the best game of his career

22 May 2023

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After almost throwing a perfect game against the Royals, Michael Kopech sits down with Chuck Garfien to talk about his lights out performance, why he ...

Why Gavin Sheets says “this isn’t over”

18 May 2023

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Despite the White Sox rocky start to the season, Gavin Sheets explains in a conversation with Chuck Garfien why he believes they will get back in the ...

What a White Sox rebuild might look like

16 May 2023

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If the White Sox are unable to turn their season around, what kind of changes will be coming? Will there be another rebuild? If so, who might get tr...

Why the time is now for the White Sox

11 May 2023

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For the White Sox to get back in the race, they need to follow the words of manager Pedro Grifol who said, "We have to make a move here soon." Chuck ...

What will it take to believe in the White Sox this season?

09 May 2023

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After living through the misery of the White Sox 7-21 start, is there light at the end of the tunnel for the White Sox? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffe...

Why Elvis Andrus believes the White Sox can turn their season around

04 May 2023

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Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox infielder Elvis Andrus to discuss the team’s rough start and why he believes the White Sox can still win the ...

An improbable win. An awful month. What’s next for the White Sox?

01 May 2023

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Chuck Garfien talks about the White Sox' wild 7-run, ninth-inning comeback victory over the Rays that ended their 10-game losing streak. Hallelujah!! ...

The White Sox are broken. Can they be fixed?

27 Apr 2023

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After a disastrous 7-game losing streak and 0-6 road trip, the White Sox are in a bad place. Why are the Sox this bad? Where is this season going? Can...

Ozzie Guillén’s advice for White Sox manager Pedro Grifol

24 Apr 2023

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With the White Sox off to a very rocky start to the season, what advice would Ozzie Guillén give to new manager Pedro Grifol? Ozzie comes on the podc...

White Sox Jake Burger making the most of his opportunity

20 Apr 2023

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Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox slugger Jake Burger about his hot start at the plate and his home run this week that went into the White Sox recor...

Is this deja vu all over again for the White Sox?

18 Apr 2023

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Through 16 games, the White Sox have the same record as they did last season, with some of the same issues holding them back. Chuck Garfien and Ryan M...

Ready or not, the White Sox toughest stretch is NOW

13 Apr 2023

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After a rough 2-4 road trip, the White Sox are coming back home for the start of a daunting part of their schedule against some of the best teams in b...

Making sense of the White Sox early season pitching struggles

11 Apr 2023

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It’s early. Very early. But the White Sox pitching staff has been a mixed bag in April. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about the ups and downs...

Can the White Sox rely on Eloy Jiménez?

06 Apr 2023

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Five games into the season, Eloy Jiménez is on the injured list again with a strained hamstring. It’s another setback for one of the White Sox best...

EARLY White Sox reactions and overreactions

04 Apr 2023

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The season is underway. What are we seeing so far from the White Sox? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about Yoan Moncada, Dylan Cease, Luis Rober...

Our 2023 White Sox season predictions!

30 Mar 2023

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Opening Day is here! Time to make our predictions for 2023! Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka look into the future and predict what will h...

Why Ozzie Guillen predicts that Pedro Grifol will win Manager of the Year

28 Mar 2023

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After not getting the White Sox managing job, Ozzie Guillen made quite a prediction on the podcast, saying that he believes Pedro Grifol will win the ...