The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

The White Sox lost Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series with the Oakland Athletics to set up a win-or-go-home Game 3 on Thursday. Chuck Garfien is joined by Ozzie Guillen, Frank Thomas and Ryan McGuffey to break down everything from Game 2: Dallas Keuchel's struggles, Nick Madrigal's errors, the late comeback in the final innings and more. Plus, who will start for the White Sox in the pivotal Game 3? (1:58) - Odd moves by A's manager Bob Melvin (5:54) - Nick Madrigal's play in Game 2 (8:00) - Who's in the lineup in Game 3? (13:40) - Dane Dunning should get the start in Game 3 (18:15) - Breaking down Dallas Keuchel's start (27:50) - Which team is feeling the most pressure?

Chuck Garfien is joined by Ozzie Guillen, Frank Thomas and Ryan McGuffey to discuss the dominant pitching of Lucas Giolito, the hitting of Adam Engel and Tim Anderson and the MVP-caliber play of José Abreu in the White Sox big win in their playoff opener in Oakland. (2:20) - The White Sox got it done early (7:08) - Lucas Giolito's performance in his postseason debut (13:05) - The A's decision to start a left-handed pitcher (21:44) - Chuck and Guff break down the Game 1 win

The White Sox are starting their first playoff series in 12 years, and there's excitement in White Sox Nation. Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey as they preview the AL Wild Card Series between the White Sox and Oakland Athletics. Whether it's pitching matchups, ideal lineups or series predictions, the crew has you covered as what the White Sox hope is a lengthy playoff run begins. (2:40) - The White Sox fell to the No. 7 seed in the AL (10:08) - Game 1 is an excellent opportunity for the White Sox (18:33) - How should the White Sox set their lineup? (26:14) - Chances the White Sox win the series (35:04) - Series predictions

Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ozzie Guillen and Frank Thomas as they wrap up the White Sox regular season and preview the White Sox playoff series vs. Oakland. The crew dives into the White Sox recent struggles and how they matchup against the A's. (2:00) - White Sox missed a chance to win the division (4:50) - Can't worry about the regular season anymore (11:00) - Luis Robert and Tim Anderson could be the keys to the series (14:00) - Yasmani Grandal should move down in the order (18:00) - Renteria not pinch-hitting for Mazara vs. the Cubs

The White Sox have hit a lull, with five straight losses and a 1-6 record on their road trip through Ohio. Who would know what to do in this situation? How about A.J. Pierzynski? Chuck Garfien rants about the horrible week in Cleveland ahead of his conversation with Pierzynski, the White Sox legend. The two discuss what's wrong with the White Sox and how the team can fix its problems before the playoffs start. Plus, A.J. shares some of his text-message conversation with Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper. (1:55) - An ugly week for the White Sox (13:49) - A.J. Pierzynski joins the podcast (17:25) - Rick Renteria getting heat from fans for his bullpen decisions (22:47) - Adversity for the White Sox is good (25:05) - The text-message exchange between A.J. and Len Kasper

The White Sox have lost four straight and are not playing their best baseball as the season nears its end. Chuck Garfien discusses the slumping White Sox and addresses fan doubts about the team heading into the postseason. Chuck is also joined by legendary White Sox broadcaster Hawk Harrelson as they talk about the 2020 season, the contributions of Ozzie Guillén and Frank Thomas on White Sox Postgame Live and what Hawk finds most interesting about this year's team. (2:02) - Chuck has a chat with White Sox fans (9:45) - Hawk Harrelson joins the podcast (18:30) - Thoughts on the White Sox fighting to win the division at the end of the season (28:20) - How can Ricky Renteria get Luis Robert out of his slump? (35:00) - Hawk on Ozzie and Frank

The White Sox are headed to the playoffs for the first time in a dozen years and await their opponent for the wild card round. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey discuss the possible matchups and outline which teams the White Sox might be best to avoid. (1:20) - About those Cleveland Indians... (13:40) - Would the Astros or Blue Jays be a better matchup for the White Sox? (18:23) - What about the Yankees....? (22:35) - Who would start a potential Game 3 for the White Sox?

After the White Sox clinched their first playoff berth since 2008 with an exciting comeback win over the Twins, host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey to discuss what it means after a long postseason drought and the difficult times of the rebuild. They break down all the big moments of the clinching game and how Jose Abreu was in the middle of it all. And how far can the White Sox go this season? How about winning it all.

As the regular season is winding down, the White Sox are close to winning the AL Central after a tough 3-way battle between the Indians and the Twins. How did the Sox come out on top? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Do-Hyoung Park who cover the Indians and Twins to discuss how the AL Central turned out and why the White Sox are winning the AL Central. (2:40) - Early season predictions for the division and why the Indians and Twins regressed (9:14) - Impressions of the White Sox from the rest of the division (21:24) - Who wins AL MVP? (29:44) - Who will win the 2020 World Series?

With the White Sox contending for the AL Central title, they have two legitimate MVP candidates in José Abreu and Tim Anderson, but will either of them win the award over the likes of Nelson Cruz, Mike Trout and Shane Bieber? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by a former MVP Frank Thomas and Ozzie Guillén to discuss the MVP race, who they think will win the award and why. (1:20) - MVP candidates José Abreu, Tim Anderson and Nelson Cruz (4:28) - Will Nelson Cruz lose MVP votes because he's a DH? (6:20) - What about Abreu and Anderson finishing 1-2? (9:06) - Should a pitcher win the MVP?

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 two managers and ball clubs. (2:35) - Gardenhire on being friends and rivals with Ozzie (5:05) - Gardenhire explains how he has grown as a manager (7:56) - Who's the most dangerous hitter in the White Sox lineup? (9:47) - Memories of Ozzie as a manager

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 take you back to that unforgettable game. (2:30) - The significance of Tom Seaver's 300th win as a part of White Sox history (14:02) - Background notes on the 1985 White Sox and Yankees squads (23:10) - Howard Cosell visited the booth during the game and talked with Hawk Harrelson (30:00) - White Sox manager Tony La Russa was ejected from the game (49:40) - Tom Seaver's thoughts after winning his 300th game

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 each team's schedules, how well each team is doing at the plate and how each pitching staff will hold up the rest of the way. (3:34) - How can the White Sox win the AL Central? (10:25) - Looking at each teams' schedule going forward (17:40) - Who's hot and who's not for each team (27:00) - Which bullpen will come through at the end of the season? (31:40) - Final conclusions: Who wins the Central?

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 organization, his journey to the big leagues and his performance so far in 2020. (2:10) - Flying under the radar with so many big-name prospects around him (7:50) - Things finally clicking in the big leagues (10:20) - How the birth of his son changed his life (15:22) - Having success in his first season in the majors (20:50) - Does this season feel like a rookie season?

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 respecting the game (8:20) - Ozzie on Seaver winning his 300th game with the White Sox (12:05) - Seaver was a real leader

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 Robert's play this season (13:08) - Some guys aren't hitting well, and the White Sox are still in first-place (18:28) - The White Sox pursuit of Mike Clevinger (23:00) - The Twins aren't going anywhere just yet

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 Blake (5:39) - Rick Giolito joins the podcast (11:30) - What was it like to to see Lucas throw a no-hitter? (19:40) - Lucas believes he can be better (30:00) - The Washington Nationals weren't right for Lucas (37:20) - Rick Hahn believed in Lucas

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 of feats the White Sox have accomplished over the last nine days (11:15) - Giolito's relationship with catcher James McCann (17:00) - Giolito speaks to the media on throwing a no-hitter (19:30) - Close calls that almost ended the no-hitter

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 the trade deadline? (18:30) - Should the White Sox rest Yoan Moncada? (26:20) - José Abreu named AL Player of the Week (33:40) - Biggest moment of the 2020 season so far

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 the Cubs (4:04) - Luis Robert's growth as a hitter in his first season (6:55) - Adding another starting pitcher to the roster before the trade deadline (10:20) - Can the Sox match up with the Twins now?

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 Anderson or Javy Báez? And what does it mean for the city to have good baseball being played on both sides of town? (1:45) – The Cubs and White Sox are both playing meaningful baseball for the first time in a long time (8:30) – Would the White Sox want to be the Cubs of the last five years? (14:00) – White Sox and Cubs hitters each team should fear most (18:00) – Who is better: Anderson or Báez? (20:00) – Will the White Sox move on from Rick Renteria like the Cubs did?

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 strong opinions on Fernando Tatis Jr.’s 3-0 grand slam and the reaction from the baseball world. They also dive into where the White Sox stand more than a third of the way through the 2020 season and the team’s hunt for a playoff spot. (2:50) - Embracing Chicago and the Southside (8:00) - Becoming a baseball player and not just an athlete (15:20) - Being competitive at his position when the Sox were looking to sign Manny Machado (18:20) - There was nothing wrong with what Fernando Tatis Jr. did (25:30) - Is baseball moving in a positive direction? (32:20) - Being an aggressive hitter but working at-bats

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 the White Sox in 2021? (31:50) What are the realistic expectations for this season? (42:42) - Is socially distant tailgating an option for fans?

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) - Keuchel's importance to the White Sox (6:40) - Should Rick Renteria have called out the team instead of Keuchel? (11:00) - Tim Anderson's lead-off home run trot (16:30) - White Sox bullpen is coming through

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 Nick Swisher (33:00) - Stop pitching to Nelson Cruz

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 when Tim Anderson comes back? (1:40) - Is it crazy to consider Robert an MVP candidate already? (5:50) - Robert is playing like a seasoned veteran (11:50) - Ozzie Guillén believes Robert is an MVP candidate (14:50) - Who will leadoff when Tim Anderson returns to the lineup?

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 staff (19:00) - Why this is a big week for MLB with the COVID-19 outbreak (25:00) - Why the Indians are the best at drafting and developing pitchers

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 (5:00) - White Sox dealing with the expectations (7:00) - Luis Robert looks like he's already on his way to superstardom (14:00) - Ozzie says that the 2020 White Sox are more talented than the 2005 White Sox (17:06) - Are the Sox progressing?

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) - Can the White Sox stay with the Twins? (8:12) - Reynaldo Lopez vs Dylan Cease (18:10) - Can White Sox pitching catch up with the offense? (24:00) - Should Eloy have a glove or become a DH? (27:00) - Miami Marlins coronavirus outbreak

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 so far (9:40) - Managing a team in a pandemic (12:40) - Was there concern that there might not be a season this year?

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 World Series the next season before? (15:50) - This unprecedented season will be filled with surprises (24:10) - Will there even be a champion this year (31:00) - Can the Sox get past the Yankees and Astros?

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? (2:14) - What we've seen so far from Robert in 2020 (10:00) - Is there too much hype? (16:00) - The Mike Trout comparisons (22:00) - Where should Robert bat in the White Sox lineup?

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 the season will start and finish (7:20) - Comparing the best players between the two teams (11:40) - Who will be playing for a playoff spot at the end of the season? (22:05) - Who will have the better record this year

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 bond with fellow pitching prospect Dane Dunning, Michael Kopech's decision to opt out for the 2020 season, if Lambert can pitch in the majors this season and more. (1:56) - Coming back from Tommy John surgery (5:24) - Mowing down some of the best White Sox hitters in an intrasquad game (13:30) - Michael Kopech's decision to opt out of the 2020 season (19:30).- Does he think he can pitch in the majors this year?

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 the face of Chicago baseball in 2020? (19:00) - Comparisons to Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (26:20) - Tim and Chuck's White Sox promos that are coming out soon (34:06) - Chuck's wrap-up

Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber inside Guaranteed Rate Field to discuss if MLB will be able to complete the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic. What are the biggest hurdles? Will players stay safe away from the ballpark? Why this 60-game season could be fascinating and more. (1:30) - What's it going to take for the season to start and finish? (5:50) - The safety experience being inside Guaranteed Rate Field (10:20) - Players being responsible when away from the ballpark (18:00) - Why this 60-game season could be fascinating

Live from Guaranteed Rate Field host Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber give you the sights and sounds from Summer Camp as the White Sox get prepared to start the season. Luis Robert looks like a natural in centerfield. What's with Andrew Vaughn playing third base? They also talk Eloy Jimenez, Dylan Cease, Gio Gonzalez and more. in batting practice, and can the young players of the White Sox impact the 2020 season, with little time to adjust. (2:30) - Andrew Vaughn is playing third base. (6:00) - Chuck is losing focus watching Luis Robert in centerfield (10:30) - How will the White Sox look after the long layoff? (14:46) - Gio Gonzalez finally gets his shot with the White Sox (21:28) - More sights and sounds from Guaranteed Rate Field

Host Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito about playing baseball during the pandemic, facing the Twins on Opening Day, his impressions of Luis Robert and Carlos Rodon, why he's better prepared for the season now vs. spring training in Arizona, the challenges of finishing the season and more. (3:15) - How testing is working with the White Sox (8:20) - Challenges of not only playing the season, but finishing it (14:20) - Opening regular season vs. the Twins and closing it vs. the Cubs (21:20) - Luis Robert: "Oh my goodness"

With only 60 games to play in the 2020 MLB season it seems like there will be a 3 team race to the top of the AL Central. To discuss and debate, host Chuck Garfien is joined by Anthony Castrovince and Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com to discuss who will be crowned the winner of the AL Central. (4:30) - Is the AL Central a 3 team race or will the Twins win it again (10:30) - Who will have the best hitting in the division (16:49) - Who has the best starting pitching (23:38) - Bullpen break down (31:52) - Final rankings on who should win the AL Central

In the 2020 MLB Draft, the White Sox selected pitcher Garrett Crochet 11th overall in the first round. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Crochet to discuss the events that led to him being drafted by the Sox, how he could have ended up with the Cubs, and why he feels like he's ready for the Majors this year. (1:45) - The feeling on draft day, waiting to be picked (5:50) - Comparisons to Chris Sale and how he learned to throw his slider (7:30) - The story behind getting hit in the face by a line drive, breaking his jaw (14:05) - Why he and the White Sox believe his best pitching is ahead of him (22:20) -Being ready for the Majors right now!

With baseball starting up again this week with spring training 2.0, what can we expect from the White Sox in this unprecedented season? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by NBCS Chicago White Sox color analyst Steve Stone who predicts that the White Sox will make the playoffs. They also dive into the oddity of the 2020 season and why Stone believes exciting times are ahead for the White Sox. (2:44) - Do the White Sox have an advantage in a shortened season? (8:15) - Steve explains why he thinks the White Sox will make the playoffs (11:35) - What it's like calling a baseball game without fans (21:25) - What kind of damage has the labor fight done to baseball? (23:00) - Why this is going to be the start of a special era for the White Sox

Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox catcher and White Sox player rep James McCann in an interview where McCann did not hold back on the long negotiations between the owners and players and his thoughts on what needed to be prioritized during the long back and forth between the two sides. They also dive into preparing for a short season, and expectations for the Sox. (3:09) - Why did it get so ugly in negotiations between the owners and the players (6:42) - Priority in negotiations should have been on the virus, not money (12:18) - New health and safety protocols when players return (16:22) - How will players get ready in this new league (21:00) - Everyone will remember the year 2020

After months of squabbling, it seems like baseball is finally happening. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber to discuss the latest developments, the current state of the game, and the potential start of the 2020 season. (1:56) - The plan for a 60-game season (8:25) - Will some big name players decide not to play? (14:40) - Words of wisdom from Trevor Bauer (21:02) - MLB's missed opportunity and how the lack of leadership led to this

In the span of 48 hours, baseball fans everywhere went from despair to excitement with rumors that the players and owners are close to a deal. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Adam Hoge, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan McGuffey as they discuss the massive turnaround from the chances of no baseball to chance of having a season. (1:42) - Surprising that a deal is close after Rob Manfred's latest comments? (8:26) - Why did it take so long for Rob Manfred to meet with Tony Clark (13:42) - Why a 66-game schedule makes sense (20:55) - Is this a real baseball season?

Just a week after he said there will be a baseball season, the commissioner of the MLB Rob Manfred announced in an interview that he is not confident that there will be a season. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber as they discuss why the big change in direction from Manfred, why can't the players and the league come to an agreement, and how this can possibly ruin baseball. (2:28) - Rob Manfred does a 180 on the MLB season (7:40) - Are the players right on this one? (15:36) - Are the MLB owners being tone deaf? (20:50) - If there is no baseball, how will it impact young fans? (22:52) - How Rob Manfred became MLB Commissioner (30:16) - Confidence level that there will be a season

Former White Sox slugger Albert Belle speaks with host Chuck Garfien about his 1998 season which he says is “one of the greatest second halves in the history of baseball without an asterisk next to it.” Belle explains why he thinks he had a better season than Sammy Sosa in 1998, how many home runs he would have hit if he took PEDs, his relationship with White Sox fans and Chicago media and more. (2:30) Belle on McGwire and Sosa’s home run chase (5:00) His incredible second half (.387/.451/.816) and the hitting tip that made it happen (8:30) Belle says he didn’t take PEDs and had a better season than Sosa (19:20) How many home runs he thinks he could have hit with PEDs (22:10) Should Sosa and McGwire be in the Hall of Fame, and what about Pete Rose?

Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey, Adam Hoge and Vinnie Duber to discuss the White Sox drafting Garrett Crochet from the University of Tennessee. He’s been compared to Chris Sale?! What do they think about ACE product Ed Howard being drafted by the Cubs? Plus, their reaction to Rob Manfred’s message that baseball will be played in 2020. (2:45) What are the White Sox getting in Garrett Crochet? (13:00) Did the Cubs really have to draft Ed Howard? (19:00) Manfred says there will be a baseball season in 2020. This is good news, right?

With owners and players unable to come to an agreement on a 2020 baseball season, White Sox legend Paul Konerko speaks with host Chuck Garfien, explaining why he sides with the players standing firm against the league. Also, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Blackhawks winning the Stanley Cup, Konerko talks about playing hockey growing up, his memories of the 2010 championship season and more. (2:15) Konerko’s love for hockey (8:25) 2005 White Sox vs. 2010 Blackhawks (15:55) Why he agrees with the players (21:55) How will history judge a shortened 2020 season?

Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline and MLB.com, to discuss next week's MLB draft. Jim discusses how the draft will be different with it being reduced to only five rounds this year. Then, he talks about several players who could be on the White Sox radar, the best player they could potentially draft and much more. (2:45) - How this draft will be like none we've seen before--and what that means (12:50) - "The best player" the White Sox could realistically get with the 11th overall pick (13:25) - Where will former Jackie Robinson West little leaguer Ed Howard land in the draft? (20:00) - Should the White Sox draft this intriguing catcher? (27:08) - The position player he keeps hearing being connected to the White Sox

As the country faces rough times not only with the pandemic but the many demonstrations of protest against police brutality, it's time we had a real discussion on the issues. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by radio host and host of the Under Center podcast Laurence Holmes to discuss the murder of George Floyd, the reactions and solutions. Later, Tim Anderson joins to discuss what he's doing to get involved to help with change. (5:44) - Getting justice for George Floyd (14:06) - How to get police reform (22:00) - What gives us hope (29:25) - Laurence getting emotional on the radio (41:10) - Tim Anderson on the protest in Chicago (49:10) - Trying to remain positive during this time