The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Appreciating the legend that is Leury García

14 Sep 2021

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He might be small in stature, but time and time again Leury García has come up big for the White Sox. As Lance Lynn put it after García's walk-off h...

Paul Konerko reflects on 9/11

11 Sep 2021

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On September 11, 2001, the White Sox were in New York City to play the Yankees when the World Trade Center was attacked. Paul Konerko woke up in the ...

Jimmy Lambert takes us behind the scenes of his first major league win

09 Sep 2021

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Oakland might be a house of horrors for the White Sox, but not to Jimmy Lambert. The White Sox starter came up from Triple-A and shut down the A’s f...

Yasmani Grandal’s unicorn season

07 Sep 2021

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There is a method to the madness that is Yasmani Grandal who's putting up a group of numbers we've never seen before in baseball history. Seriously. C...

Gimme the hot sauce! Adam Amin and Stacey King are calling a White Sox game!

02 Sep 2021

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Talk about a fun conversation. It's the Chicago Bulls broadcasting team of Adam Amin and Stacey King who are switching sports on Friday, calling the W...

Are the White Sox ready for October?

31 Aug 2021

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The White Sox have been in first place in the AL Central for over three months, but are they ready for what's to come when the playoffs start in Octob...

White Sox fans take over the podcast! Part 2

27 Aug 2021

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Here comes round two of White Sox fans taking over the podcast. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber to address the question...

White Sox fans take over the podcast! Part 1

26 Aug 2021

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The fans are back to take over the podcast! Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber to answer questions and concerns of White S...

Why the White Sox are a scary matchup for the Rays in October

24 Aug 2021

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After going 3-3 against the defending AL Champion Tampa Bay Rays during the regular season, how would the White Sox do against the Rays if they meet i...

Eloy Jimenez wants to play left field and why it’s best for the White Sox

19 Aug 2021

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Whenever Eloy Jimenez comes on the podcast, you never know what to expect. This time, Eloy opens the conversation by actually interviewing Chuck Garf...

The White Sox vs. winning teams (with surprise guest Carlos Rodon)

17 Aug 2021

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Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber discuss the White Sox struggles against teams with winning records. What's going on? What does it mean? Will it matter ...

Want to have a walk off? Tim Anderson wins an epic Field of Dreams game

13 Aug 2021

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The first ever Field of Dreams game ended in dramatic fashion with Tim Anderson crushing a 2-run homer into the cornfield in the bottom of the ninth t...

The magic of the Field of Dreams

12 Aug 2021

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Coming to you from the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa, Chuck Garfien speaks with actor Dwier Brown who played Kevin Costner’s father...

Luis Robert is back. Let’s go!

10 Aug 2021

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After missing three months with a torn hip flexor injury, Luis Robert is back in our White Sox lives. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan McGuffey t...

Curse words, Kimbrel and everything in between with Liam Hendriks

05 Aug 2021

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Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox closer Liam Hendriks for a fun and unpredictable conversation that goes in many different directions. Liam talk...

He did what??!!! Seby Zavala talks about his incredible 3-homer game

02 Aug 2021

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White Sox catcher Seby Zavala put his name in the record books over the weekend, becoming the first player in MLB history to hit his first three home ...

Emergency White Sox Talk Podcast: The White Sox get Craig ’Freakin’ Kimbrel from the Cubs!

30 Jul 2021

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In a stunning move before the trade deadline, the White Sox acquired 8-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel from the Cubs for Nick Madrigal and Codi Heuer. WOW...

Are Cesar Hernandez and Ryan Tepera enough to make the White Sox World Series contenders?

30 Jul 2021

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The White Sox made trades with two rivals before the deadline on Thursday, acquiring second baseman Cesar Hernandez from the Indians and reliever Ryan...

What deals will the White Sox make before the trade deadline?

28 Jul 2021

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With the trade deadline set for Friday at 3pm Chicago time, the real wheeling and dealing is about to begin. Who's coming to the White Sox? Chuck Garf...

Eloy Jimenez is really, really, really excited to be back with the White Sox

27 Jul 2021

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Hi Eloy! After missing the first four months of the season with a torn pectoral muscle in his left shoulder, Eloy Jimenez has returned to the White S...

The non-retirement of Yermin Mercedes

23 Jul 2021

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It was a surprising and confusing 24 hours for Yermin Mercedes who abruptly left the Triple-A Charlotte Knights in the middle of a game, posting on so...

Getting real with White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn

22 Jul 2021

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It hasn’t taken long for Lance Lynn to become a fan favorite on the South Side. He speaks with Chuck Garfien about his connection with White Sox fan...

Why the White Sox have the best starting rotation in baseball

20 Jul 2021

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Is there a better rotation in all of baseball than what the White Sox have with Lance Lynn, Carlos Rodón, Lucas Giolito, Dallas Keuchel, and Dylan Ce...

White Sox trade talk with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers

15 Jul 2021

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ESPN baseball writer Jesse Rogers is back from Denver to speak with Chuck Garfien about the All-Star Game and possible trade targets for the White Sox...

Distant Replay: AL pounds the NL in the 1983 All-Star Game at Comiskey Park

13 Jul 2021

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Go back in time for the latest edition of Distant Replay! And this one's a gem. The 1983 All-Star Game at old Comiskey Park. It was the 50th Anniversa...

Eloy Jimenez starting rehab assignment feeling ’200 percent healthy’

08 Jul 2021

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Great news for the White Sox! Over three months after tearing his left pectoral muscle in a spring training game, Eloy Jimenez is feeling great and st...

The father-son combo of Larry Sheets and Gavin Sheets

08 Jul 2021

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Baseball is in the blood for Gavin Sheets and his dad Larry Sheets, who was a power hitter in the majors for 8 seasons. Chuck Garfien speaks with both...

Roger Bennett’s love for the White Sox, Joey Cora, and all things Chicago

06 Jul 2021

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How does a young boy in Liverpool, England come to America and become a diehard White Sox fan? Chuck Garfien speaks with popular English soccer broadc...

Yasmani Grandal back to his best self, Adam Eaton on MLB injuries in 2021

02 Jul 2021

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Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal who talks about his unicorn start to the season at the plate, drawing so many walks with s...

White Sox-Twins: Josh Donaldson vs. Lucas Giolito, Ozzie Guillén

01 Jul 2021

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What started out as a "sticky stuff" controversy between White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito and Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson went nuclear after Don...

White Sox trade deadline: Making sense of Eduardo Escobar rumors

29 Jun 2021

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With trade rumors connecting the White Sox to Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eduardo Escobar, it's time to dig into what's happening and separate fact...

Going deep with White Sox announcers Jason Benetti and Len Kasper

24 Jun 2021

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Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with White Sox announcers Jason Benetti and Len Kasper and go deep on a number of topics, including living throu...

What happened in Houston and how the White Sox can turn it around

22 Jun 2021

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In Houston, the White Sox had a problem. They got swept in four games. It was an ugly series from start to finish. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey dis...

Comparing White Sox starting rotations: 2005 vs. 2021

17 Jun 2021

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With White Sox starters leading the American League in wins, ERA, strikeouts, and more, dare we ask the question: Is this rotation better than the one...

White Sox’ Carlos Rodón muses on MLB’s ’sticky stuff’ crackdown

16 Jun 2021

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With Major League Baseball cracking down on the use of foreign substances by pitchers, White Sox lefty Carlos Rodón discussed the topic with Chuck Ga...

How White Sox fill void created by Nick Madrigal’s hamstring tear

11 Jun 2021

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With Nick Madrigal possibly missing the rest of the season with a hamstring injury, what do the White Sox do about second base? Chuck Garfien and Ryan...

White Sox prospect Jake Burger raking in Triple-A

08 Jun 2021

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After missing three full seasons due to injuries and the pandemic, Jake Burger is back in a big way. Chuck Garfien speaks with the White Sox 2017 firs...

A conversation with White Sox legends Paul Konerko and Jim Thome

03 Jun 2021

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Chuck Garfien catches up with Paul Konerko and Jim Thome for a conversation about their White Sox careers, the art of hitting, and much more. The two ...

White Sox are freakin’ good as calendar flips to June

01 Jun 2021

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As the baseball calendar flips from May to June, it’s time to assess all that has happened with the White Sox in the first two months of the season ...

Why White Sox fit best for Cubs’ Kris Bryant at trade deadline

27 May 2021

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With Cubs superstar Kris Bryant potentially on the trading block, MLB.com columnist Anthony Castrovince comes on the podcast to tell Chuck Garfien why...

White Sox-Cardinals: Lucas Giolito, Jack Flaherty go head-to-head

25 May 2021

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White Sox ace Lucas Giolito and St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty were teammates at Harvard-Westlake High School in Los Angeles. Now they’re...

Tony La Russa, Yermín Mercedes and White Sox taking it to Twins

20 May 2021

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In one of the most unforgettable series in recent memory, the battle between the White Sox and Twins was also a dividing line between old-school and n...

White Sox and Twins going in opposite directions

18 May 2021

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The White Sox and Twins were expected to battle it out for the AL Central title, but with Memorial Day approaching, the White Sox are at the top of th...

How the White Sox found Yermín Mercedes, plus Jake Burger’s comeback

13 May 2021

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Yermín Mercedes has been one of the best stories in baseball in the early stages of the 2021 season as he's completed his journey from unknown prospe...

It’s time the White Sox show the Minnesota Twins who’s boss in the AL Central

11 May 2021

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The Minnesota Twins have been taking it to the White Sox for years. How about some revenge! With the Twins limping into town with a 12-20 record, it's...

White Sox manager Tony La Russa taking heat for another loss

06 May 2021

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After a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to the Reds in 10 innings, Tony La Russa is facing criticism for his decision-making in the late innings, specifically ...

BREAKING: How the White Sox can overcome the loss of Luis Robert

04 May 2021

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The injury to Luis Robert is devastating for the White Sox. First Eloy Jiménez, now Robert. The center fielder is out 12 to 16 weeks with a Grade 3 h...

White Sox manager Tony La Russa’s first month back in the dugout

29 Apr 2021

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It's been an up-and-down April for both the White Sox and manager Tony La Russa. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey discuss how La Russa ha...

The White Sox plan for Michael Kopech in 2021

27 Apr 2021

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Following Michael Kopech’s electrifying 10-strikeout victory as a starter on Sunday, how will the White Sox use their fireball pitcher going forward...

White Sox offseason moves: Early returns and overreactions

22 Apr 2021

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We're only three weeks into the baseball season, but after spending months poring over various free agent and trade possibilities for the White Sox, h...

Riding the White Sox roller coaster to start the 2021 season

20 Apr 2021

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It's been a wild roller-coaster ride so far for the White Sox: big highs and big lows. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan McGuffey talk about what ...

White Sox’ Carlos Rodón gets no-hitter after missing on perfect game

15 Apr 2021

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On Wednesday, April 14th 2021, Carlos Rodón nearly went perfect. Literally a foot away, but he did become the 20th White Sox pitcher to throw a no-h...

White Sox look to change fortunes vs. Indians in AL Central race

13 Apr 2021

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Despite trading away several of their best players, the Cleveland Indians are still a formidable bunch, capable of giving the White Sox fits like they...

What we learned about the White Sox in season’s first seven games

08 Apr 2021

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The White Sox started the season with World Series expectations, but so far the results have been underwhelming on the field and in the win column. Wh...

White Sox rookie Yermín Mercedes is baseball’s biggest story

06 Apr 2021

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After winning American League Player of the Week honors, 28-year-old rookie Yermín Mercedes speaks with Chuck Garfien about his incredible start to t...

White Sox predictions: 2021 player stats, win totals and more

01 Apr 2021

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Now that the baseball season is officially here, it's time to make our predictions for 2021. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, Ryan McGuffey, and Chris Kam...

Why Albert Pujols thinks Tony La Russa will prove people wrong

31 Mar 2021

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Chuck Garfien speaks with Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols about Tony La Russa, his longtime manager with the St. Louis Cardinals with whom he...

Carlos Rodon talks about his comeback quest with the White Sox

30 Mar 2021

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Could this be the year for Carlos Rodon? Chuck Garfien speaks with the White Sox left-hander about his impressive spring training, nailing down a spot...

How Emily Blady is making a difference in the White Sox front office | Women’s History Month

28 Mar 2021

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You might not know the name Emily Blady, but you should. She works as a baseball operations analyst in the White Sox front office and speaks with Chuc...

Can the White Sox still contend without Eloy Jiménez?

26 Mar 2021

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In a devastating development, White Sox GM Rick Hahn announced in a press conference that Sox star Eloy Jiménez ruptured a pectoral tendon after tryi...

What is Eloy Jiménez’s future in White Sox outfield after another injury?

25 Mar 2021

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Eloy Jiménez suffered another injury in left field. This time, he hurt his shoulder trying to catch a ball as it sailed over the fence in a spring tr...

Why White Sox catcher Zack Collins thinks he belongs on Opening Day roster

23 Mar 2021

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Zack Collins speaks with Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey about the competition for the White Sox backup-catcher job and why he believes it would be a ...

Tony La Russa on the White Sox being ”the last team standing” in 2021

22 Mar 2021

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Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox manager Tony La Russa about the past, present, and future. They discuss the 1983 ALCS when La Russa and the White ...

White Sox arms Dylan Cease, Jimmy Lambert sharing house at spring training

18 Mar 2021

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White Sox pitchers Dylan Cease and Jimmy Lambert are sharing a house together at spring training. The two hurlers speak with Chuck Garfien about how t...

White Sox tab Lucas Giolito for Opening Day, Dylan Cease goes for No. 4 job

16 Mar 2021

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It's official. Lucas Giolito will start for the White Sox on Opening Day against the Los Angeles Angels. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan McGuffe...

Why Steve Stone thinks White Sox are in for a special 2021 season

15 Mar 2021

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What kind of year could be in store for the White Sox in 2021? Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox TV analyst Steve Stone about the team that’s been...

Why you shouldn’t be alarmed by the White Sox spring training record

13 Mar 2021

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It's been a rough spring training for the White Sox so far in the win column. But does it really matter? Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber go inside what...

White Sox outfielder Eloy Jiménez talks laughs, tears and his MVP goal

11 Mar 2021

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What’s in store for Eloy Jiménez in 2021? Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber speak with the White Sox left fielder about how many home runs he can hit ...

Len Kasper, Darrin Jackson discuss new White Sox radio partnership

10 Mar 2021

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One of the biggest moves of the White Sox offseason came in the broadcast booth, where Len Kasper became the play-by-play voice on the South Side afte...

White Sox fans can return to the ballpark starting on Opening Day

09 Mar 2021

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The White Sox and the City of Chicago have agreed on a plan for fans to return to Guaranteed Rate Field in a limited capacity to start the season. Chu...

Why White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn is a 2005 World Series throwback

05 Mar 2021

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Don’t stop believin’ in Lance Lynn. In his first spring training game with the White Sox, he showed us exactly what he’s all about: He doesn’t...

Jerry Narron’s insight into White Sox catchers and his artistic lineup cards

04 Mar 2021

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Want an inside perspective on the White Sox from someone who came from the outside? Chuck Garfien got it from new White Sox catching coach Jerry Narro...

White Sox fireballer Garrett Crochet recaps rookie year, previews 2021

02 Mar 2021

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White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet joins Chuck Garfien to talk about his electric rookie season, including his major league debut and a memorable perfo...

The return of White Sox baseball, Tony La Russa, Jake Burger and much more

01 Mar 2021

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The White Sox first spring training game Sunday in Glendale, Arizona, represented the return of so much: baseball, fans in the stands, Tony La Russa a...

How Andrew Vaughn is approaching White Sox spring DH competition

26 Feb 2021

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Will Andrew Vaughn start the season as the White Sox everyday DH? The 2019 first-round pick joins Chuck Garfien to talk about his opportunity to win t...

The case for White Sox legend Minnie Miñoso to make the Hall of Fame

25 Feb 2021

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The Athletic's Joe Posnanski says White Sox legend Minnie Miñoso is the biggest void in the Hall of Fame. Chuck Garfien speaks with Posnanski, who ex...

Breaking down White Sox vs. Twins to determine AL Central’s top team

23 Feb 2021

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Everyone seems to believe that the AL Central will be decided between the White Sox and the Twins. So which is the better team? Chuck Garfien and Ryan...

Lucas Giolito describes why the White Sox should contend for years to come

22 Feb 2021

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White Sox ace Lucas Giolito speaks with Chuck Garfien about the team's "World Series or bust" attitude at the outset of spring training. He explains h...

What Michael Kopech learned during time away from White Sox in 2020

21 Feb 2021

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After almost a year away from the game, Michael Kopech is back with the White Sox with a new perspective on life and a new role heading into the 2021 ...

Picking the White Sox biggest X-factor for the 2021 season

19 Feb 2021

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As the White Sox prepare for the 2021 season, which player is going to be the difference between the team making it to the playoffs and making it to t...

White Sox set ’World Series or bust’ expectations as spring training begins

18 Feb 2021

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On Day 1 of spring training, general manager Rick Hahn told reporters that the goal is for the White Sox to win the World Series in 2021. That ought t...

White Sox well represented in preseason American League MVP, Cy Young odds

16 Feb 2021

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If José Abreu wants to repeat as American League MVP in 2021, he's got plenty of competition on his own team. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan M...

Tim Anderson gets you fired up for the 2021 White Sox season

11 Feb 2021

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With spring training about to begin, Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson to get you primed for baseball season. They talk about...

Luis Robert is the White Sox player no one’s talking about this offseason

09 Feb 2021

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With so much focus on who the White Sox did and didn't add to the roster this winter, it seems one of the biggest X-factors for the 2021 season has fl...

Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio says White Sox can win the pennant

05 Feb 2021

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After making the playoffs in 2020 and adding to the club this winter, the White Sox are looking like one of the best teams in the AL, and MLB Network ...

What Nelson Cruz returning to Minnesota means for the Twins and White Sox

04 Feb 2021

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With White Sox killer Nelson Cruz resigning with the Twins, how does this affect not only the Twins but the White Sox in 2021? Chuck Garfien, Ryan Mc...

The White Sox ’Tournament of G.O.A.T.S.’ Which team is the all-time best?

02 Feb 2021

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Which White Sox team is the best in franchise history? 2005? 1906? 1959? 1993? The White Sox and Out of the Park Baseball came together to create a vi...

White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal wants to join MLB’s 3,000-hit club

28 Jan 2021

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Nick Madrigal is ready for big things in 2021 — and over the course of his big league career. Chuck Garfien goes 1-on-1 with the White Sox second ba...

Why MLB Network’s Jon Morosi voted for Mark Buehrle for the Hall of Fame

27 Jan 2021

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White Sox great Mark Buehrle was one of several first-timers on this year's Hall of Fame ballot. He didn't earn election this time around — no one d...

Where’s Nelson Cruz going to sign?

26 Jan 2021

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Nelson Cruz has been a White Sox killer for the past two seasons with the Minnesota Twins, but the free-agent DH could find a new team this offseason....

Gordon Beckham opens up about his White Sox career

21 Jan 2021

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When Gordon Beckham was called up by the White Sox in 2009, it said in the newspaper "The savior is here." What was it like to play under such hype an...

Why Liam Hendriks signed with the White Sox

19 Jan 2021

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The White Sox signed the best closer on the free-agent market, but what convinced Liam Hendriks to come to the South Side? Chuck Garfien goes 1-on-1 w...

Oddsmakers like the White Sox chances of winning the World Series

14 Jan 2021

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The White Sox started the 2019 season with 75-1 odds to win the World Series. Two years later, things have dramatically changed. The White Sox are amo...

Aaron Bummer raves about the White Sox signing Liam Hendriks

13 Jan 2021

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The White Sox made a major move by signing Liam Hendriks. What do his new teammates think about their new closer? White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer join...

White Sox sign Liam Freakin’ Hendriks!

12 Jan 2021

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The White Sox have added another big-time piece to the puzzle, reportedly signing free agent closer Liam Hendriks to a four-year deal. What does the a...

What the Francisco Lindor trade means for the White Sox

08 Jan 2021

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How can one man have all that power to essentially make a 3 team race into a 2 team race? The Cleveland Indians traded away one of the game's best pla...

Will the White Sox sign Liam Hendriks?

07 Jan 2021

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As the White Sox build their roster ahead of the 2021 season, they are reportedly interested in adding a free-agent closer, connected to Liam Hendriks...

Dylan Cease feeling optimistic about 2021

05 Jan 2021

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Last year the White Sox made the playoffs, but this year the team has a bigger goal in mind. Chuck Garfien discusses the feeling around the 2021 White...

IT’S OUR FREAKIN’ 500TH PODCAST PALOOZA!

31 Dec 2020

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It's the 500th episode of the White Sox Talk Podcast and we couldn't have done it without you! The entire White Sox Talk crew of host Chuck Garfien, R...

White Sox get Yoelqui Cespedes, but what about Oscar Colas?

29 Dec 2020

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The White Sox are adding a top-ranked international prospect to their farm system with the signing of Yoelqui Céspedes. And that might not be all, as...