The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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

The MLB players' union isn't happy with the first economic proposal by MLB owners. Will the two sides come to an agreement? If so, how and when? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by NBCS Chicago's White Sox coverage team of Adam Hoge and Vinnie Duber to discuss what made the players so upset, how this can be fixed, and has the latest proposal damaged the trust between the players and owners? (1:28) - Details of the new proposal rejected by the players (12:15) - What a player and agent told Chuck about the current situation (19:19) - Who has the leverage between players and owners? (24:50) - What gives you hope that there will be a season?

Negotiations are expected to heat up this week between MLB and the players union about playing a season in 2020. Host Chuck Garfien shares what he's heard. Then, White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease speaks with Chuck about how he almost caught COVID-19 when he returned home to Georgia, playing games without fans, why he's ready to pitch in a game right now and more. (1:44) - Is momentum building between the owners and players? (3:58) - Dylan Cease interview (7:20) - Why he was worried about getting COVID-19 when he went back home (11:30) - Cease is learning how to play golf (18:15) - What if there isn't a season? (22:20) - How many innings could Cease pitch if the season started right now

MLB owners and players are still working to find a solution to start the 2020 season. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox pitcher Evan Marshall as they discuss the hurdles that still need to be figured out, the way the players have been perceived throughout the process, and his thoughts on if there will be a season this year. (3:00) - Trying to stay in shape during the pandemic (5:40) - Where things stand right now in negotiations between players and owners (12:00) - Are the players being made out to be the bad guys? (16:54) - Problems and questions about the proposed safety rules (20:50) - What it means if there is baseball vs. no baseball

14 years ago today, Michael Barrett socked A.J. Pierzynski in the face, starting a benches clearing brawl between the White Sox and Cubs on the South Side. Six weeks later, Pierzynski got revenge against Barrett and the Cubs, hitting the game-winning home run in the 9th inning at Wrigley Field. On this edition of Distant Replay, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber and Chris Kamka take a look back at the season when Pierzynski's legend crew on the South Side, and he became Public Enemy Number One on the North Side. (2:27) - Why the White Sox/Cubs series had more buzz back then (10:00) - Pierzynski slams into Barrett at home plate, chaos ensues (21:34) - What you probably forgot about this game (30:13) - White Sox and Cubs meet at Wrigley, and there's a surprise announcer in the booth (38:50) - A Cubs fan breaks a baseball rule, Kamka is still upset about it (44:00) - Pierzynski homers off Ryan Dempster, garbage is thrown on the field (52:00) Did this make Pierzynski a White Sox legend or was it the dropped third strike?

Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper who explains why there needs to be a baseball season, why he's optimistic it will happen, why the White Sox pitching staff might get off to a good start if baseball returns and more. (4:50) - Coop says "I believe we're going to play" (6:24) - How much time would be needed to get ready for a season? (10:41) - What will baseball look like with the new MLB health and safety rules (13:10) - The experience of playing games without fans in Baltimore and challenge of doing it again (20:30) -Why the pandemic helps and hurts different White Sox pitchers

Chicago in the '90s was all about Michael Jordan and the Bulls, so what was it like for the other major teams during that time? Host Laurence Holmes discusses this with four coaches who led teams in the shadow of the Bulls during that time. From the Blackhawks former coach Craig Hartsburg, from the Cubs Jim Riggleman, from the White Sox Gene Lamont, and from the Bears Dave Wannstedt, all come together to discuss one of the most important times in Chicago sports history. (0:43) - During the early '90s the White Sox had a shot at a World Series (7:02) - Are there universal rules across sports to coaching a great player like Jordan (14:34) - Was there pressure for Jim Riggleman and the Cubs to win because of the Bulls (21:55) - Difficulties coaching in the same building as the Bulls for then new Blackhawks coach Craig Hartsburg (28:15) - Favorite Jordan story or moment

Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, how Jason is connecting with White Sox fans on Twitter, the chances of baseball in 2020, what music they're playing at home, the White Sox sim game both of them are broadcasting and the podcast Chuck is really excited to tape in the near future. (4:40) - How Chuck and Jason have been dealing with the pandemic (9:14) - Jason reading poignant messages from White Sox fans on Twitter (17:00) - What music they've been listening to lately (23:20) - Will there be baseball? (27:45) - Big lineup changes coming in their MLB the Show White Sox simulation!

MLB owners have approved a plan for a 2020 baseball season, but will the players accept it? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber and Adam Hoge to discuss all of the details in the proposal. When would the season start? What would the schedule look like? Why the players might reject it? Will it be safe enough for the season to begin? (1:55) - Optimistic or pessimistic that baseball will be played this year (9:08) - Details of revenue sharing between players and owners (16:05) - Vinnie's theory about the Field of Dreams game (21:20) - The players have a tough decision to make (27:10) - Who is more harmed by not playing a season, the players or the owners?

Eight years after shocking the baseball world with his perfect game against the Seattle Mariners, former White Sox pitcher Philip Humber opens up to Chuck Garfien about the game that was the highlight of his career--and is also the reason it ended. (2:40) - How often does the perfect game follow Humber? (9:30) - His biggest regret looking back on his career (28:00) - The feeling of throwing a perfect game and getting a phone call from President Obama (35:30) - Living up to expectations and trying to prove the perfect game wasn't a fluke (49:15) - What he's learned about his career and the perfect game

In a world deprived of sports, baseball season has begun in South Korea where former White Sox infielder Tyler Saladino plays for the Samsung Lions. Tyler joins host Chuck Garfien to discuss the significance of playing live sports, playing baseball without fans, South Korea's fight against the virus, the incredible bat flipping in South Korea and more. (3:03) - Saladino on being one of the few people in the world who can play sports (10:00) - What the testing situation is like in South Korea (18:56) - The feeling and atmosphere playing baseball without fans (26:40) - Getting emotional taking the field knowing the world is watching him play (38:20) - The incredible bat flipping in South Korea. Tim Anderson take notice!

On this edition of Distant Replay, the crew takes a deep dive looking back at Philip Humber’s perfect game in 2012. How did he do it? Was it really a perfect game? Why Mark Buehrle’s perfect game has always overshadowed Humber’s—and shouldn’t. Plus, the imperfect broadcast by Fox Sports and more. (2:35) No one was ready for Humber to throw a perfect game. (9:56) Why the game would have been more memorable if Hawk Harrelson called it. (21:14) What was the Mariners game plan against Humber? (29:56) - The incredible Humber strikeout in the 9th inning that no one talks about, but should. (34:06) - Was it really a perfect game?

During our "Be Chicago" telethon to raise money for United Way's COVID-19 relief fund for Chicago, White Sox play-by-play announcer Jason Bennetti spoke with the one and only Bill Walton. The eccentric NBA Hall of Famer provides wisdom, advice and humor in a wide-ranging conversation about Michael Jordan, John Wooden, the Grateful Dead, COVID-19 and calling a White Sox game together last summer. (5:45) - How Bill Walton is staying positive during this time (15:30) - Jason and Bill talk about the White Sox/Angels game they called together in 2019 (23:55) - How Bill got through the toughest times in his life (32:00) - How the world can be better in the future

What happens when you reunite seven key members of the 2005 White Sox on a Zoom call? You’re about to find out. Ozzie Guillen, A.J. Pierzynski, Jermaine Dye, Jon Garland, Aaron Rowand, Geoff Blum and Cliff Politte joined host Chuck Garfien for a 2005 reunion on the “Be Chicago: Together We Can” telethon on NBC Sports Chicago. They shared some of their favorite memories from that championship season. (3:55) - The time Aaron Rowand played a practical joke on Ozzie Guillen (9:57) - Why the 2005 White Sox were so successful (17:16) - Guillen explains why certain players from 2004 couldn't win and changes needed to be made. (18:15) -- Two classic Juan Uribe stories (22:50) - A.J. Pierzynski and Carl Everett almost came to blows before a game?!! (33:49) - Biggest takeaways from the 2005 season

After breaking the story about MLB's new ideas for a 2020 baseball season, USA Today's Bob Nightengale joined host Chuck Garfien to talk about all the details. When the season would start, where games would be played, how the White Sox and Cubs would be in the same division, a wild playoff format and why league officials are optimistic that there will be baseball in 2020. (2:38) - The White Sox and Cubs in the same division? (6:26) - How would the playoffs work? (9:40) - Could fans be allowed in games? (13:25) - Setbacks the league must consider before starting the season (15:55) -Why these changes could be the best thing for baseball going forward

With the "The Last Dance" documentary highlighting Bulls bad boy Dennis Rodman, host Chuck Garfien wanted to know: who are the top 10 White Sox players we hated to love? Chuck is joined by Chris Kamka and Mike Cappozzo. They rank the most hated rivals who later became members of the White Sox. Who will be #1? (3:00) - The one player who ALMOST made the list (9:04) - Carl Everett. Oh yeah, he's in here. (17:50) - An injury to Frank Thomas gave us Jose Canseco??!! (26:30) - Blue Jays fans didn't like David Wells. White Sox fans? Same. (41:04) - The number 1 White Sox player we hated to love.

It was the most exciting batting practice in White Sox history. Michael Jordan taking swings at Old Comiskey Park before a White Sox game in 1990. The site of seeing Jordan in a White Sox uniform hitting home runs was the talk of Chicago. Host Chuck Garfien is joined Ryan McGuffey and former White Sox slugger Ron Kittle who actually brought Ryan who was 10 years old at the time to the game. Lots of great stories in this one. (2:20) - Ron Kittle takes young Ryan McGuffey to see Michael Jordan's batting practice (8:22) - Jordan dreamed he would be a Pittsburgh Pirate? (12:55) - Kittle shares his favorite Jordan stories (16:44) - Bulls GM Jerry Krause couldn't watch (20:00) - The time Kittle played golf with Jordan, Charles Barkley and Bucky Dent.

Host Chuck Garfien and NBCS Chicago White Sox insider Adam Hoge speak about Hoge's interview with White Sox team physician, Dr. Nik Verma who believes there's a real possibility that baseball can be played in 2020. (1:50) - MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred believes baseball will be back in 2020 (7:40) - Dr. Nik Verma explains how and why baseball can return this year (12:10) - Players wouldn't have to be away from their families for weeks or months (16:43) - Details of the White Sox participating in an antibody study (23:18) - Suspension of the season has given injured Sox players more time to heal

With the 'Last Dance' documentary chronicling Michael Jordan's final season with the Bulls, host Chuck Garfien takes an inside look at Jordan's one season playing baseball with the White Sox in 1994. Chuck gets stories from those who were around Jordan during that time: former White Sox players Frank Thomas, Ozzie Guillen, Darrin Jackson and Bill Melton, plus Birmingham Barons broadcaster Curt Bloom who called all of Jordan's games in the minor leagues. (2:40) - White Sox secretly asked Bill Melton to help Michael Jordan learn how to hit (6:56) - Ozzie Guillen and Joey Cora played 2-on-1 basketball against Jordan. Seriously. Ozzie tells the story. (10:45) - Frank Thomas couldn't believe the wild scene at White Sox spring training and talks about if Jordan could have made it to the majors. (15:27) - Darrin Jackson saw women cry when they saw Jordan and played with Jordan in the White Sox-Cubs exhibition game at Wrigley (22:30) - Curt Bloom talks about announcing Jordan's games, his first home run, the bus rides, and crazy things that happened in the minors.

Scott Podsednik will always be remembered for hitting the game-winning home run in Game 2 of the 2005 World Series. But what it took for him to reach that point is a whole other story. Host Chuck Garfien speaks with Scott about his nine-year journey in the minor leagues, how he almost quit the game, what he did to overcome adversity, and eventually win a World Series with the White Sox. (2:10) - Podsednik's long journey in the minor leagues (6:00) - Why it took so long to develop the skills to succeed (9:30) - Almost quitting baseball (12:20) - All the different teams that gave up on him (14:40) - What he learned from his struggles that he still uses today

In his very first game with the White Sox in 1981, Carlton Fisk hit a game-winning 3-run homer in the 8th inning at Fenway Park against his former team. It was madness--not only on the field, but in the broadcast booth with White Sox broadcasters Harry Caray and Jimmy Piersall. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka to discuss everything that led up to that game, Fisk signing with the White Sox, the insane commentary by Caray and Piersall and the home run that is still remembered to this day. (3:35) - History of bad blood between Fisk and the Red Sox enabled the White Sox to sign Fisk (20:00) - The crazy broadcast by Harry Caray and Jimmy Piersall (32:00) - Carlton Fisk's first at-bat with the White Sox vs his old team (39:25) - Fisk's game-winning home run, Piersall called it, and why did the Red Sox even pitch to him? (43:20) - Piersall rips LaMarr Hoyt (46:38) - Ed Farmer closes out the game for the win

Host Chuck Garfien is joined by newly acquired White Sox pitcher, Dallas Keuchel as he discusses the time he couldn't play baseball before the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss why America needs baseball, and Dallas talks about his concerns for his older sister who is on the front lines working as a nurse against COVID-19. (1:56) - Keuchel describes the last month of his life (5:50) - Keuchel describes what it's like trying to prepare with no baseball (9:42) - Keuchel on the chances they have to start the season in Arizona (13:48) - Keuchel's older sister is on the front lines as a registered nurse

Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox catcher James McCann as they discuss the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on McCann and his family, his thoughts on the proposal to start the season in Arizona, how he is maintaining his fitness, how the pandemic has changed him for the better and more. (2:30) - What it's like training for a season that doesn't have a start date (6:00) - McCann's thoughts on playing a season in Arizona without fans (11:20) - What are the chances there will be baseball in 2020? (14:10) - How the pandemic has changed him for the better