The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey assess the damage of the season, especially the events of the last week with the Keynan Middleton comments about the White Sox culture inside their clubhouse. Chuck explains why he sees positives potentially coming out of these controversies. Plus, will Rick Hahn be the GM next year? What they think about the White Sox reportedly trying to acquire Salvador Perez before the deadline and more.

Chuck Garfien speaks with Ozzie Guillen about Keynan Middleton's scathing comments about the White Sox lacking rules and accountability inside their clubhouse. They also discuss how manager Pedro Grifol has handled the situation, Tim Anderson's suspension for fighting with Jose Ramirez and much more.

Chuck Garfien speaks with Jim Callis, senior writer for MLB Pipeline and MLB.com for his thoughts on the prospects the White Sox acquired at the trade deadline. Callis explains why he likes the Jake Burger trade for the White Sox, the catcher he thinks has the higher upside, the jump Colson Montgomery is about to make in their top 100 prospect list, the ceiling for Noah Schultz and more.

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey react to the Jake Burger trade and as time clicked down on MLB's trade deadline. Why did the White Sox deal Burger? Who are they getting in left-handed pitcher Jake Eder? And how close was Dylan Cease to getting traded? Chuck reads tweets from White Sox fans, Guff vents about the current state of the team, they discuss what might happen in the offseason and more.

The White Sox selloff continued with three more pitchers being traded. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the deals. Rick Hahn explains the moves in his press conference. Chuck shares information he received from a scout about catchers Korey Lee (for Graveman) and Edgar Cuero (for Giolito and Lopez). And what White Sox players could be traded next?

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey react to the late night trade of Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez to the Los Angeles Angels. They reflect on Giolito's White Sox career and what made him a special player. Who are the White Sox getting in switch-hitting catcher Edgar Quero and left-handed pitcher Ky Bush? What other players could be dealt? And more.

It was an ugly series in Minnesota. The White Sox got swept by the first-place Twins. Instead of contending for a division title, the White Sox continue to go backwards. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about this lost season and how Pedro Grifol isn’t helping himself with the fans and media.

Chuck Garfien goes under the hood to find out what kind of players the White Sox drafted this year by speaking with Mike Shirley, the White Sox director of amateur scouting. They talk about Jacob Gonzalez, Grant Taylor, Calvin Harris, George Wolkow, Jake Peppers, Mathias LaCombe and more.

For two days in Atlanta, the White Sox played like one of the best teams in baseball, beating the first place Braves who hadn’t lost a series since May. Can this continue? Is it way too late to get back in the race? Chuck Garfien, Frank Thomas, Ozzie Guillen and Ryan McGuffey react to the White Sox' best series of the season.

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are back to answer pressing questions from White Sox fans. Is Pedro Grifol on the hot seat? Who gets traded before the deadline? Can Tim Anderson turn his season around? Should you question your White Sox fandom? Should the White Sox have done a rebuild in the first place? Plus, Chuck and Guff are asked to write a poem about the first part of the White Sox season, and more.

With the White Sox 16 games under .500 at the All-Star break, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey answer some hard questions from White Sox fans about a team that is headed in the wrong direction. They're asked about the front office, trades, the contention window, the struggles of Tim Anderson and more.

After the White Sox lost to the Cardinals, dropping them a season-worst 16 games under .500, Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillen had a candid conversation on the post-game show, reacting to a season that has been a major disappointment.

With the White Sox underachieving for the second straight season and the trade deadline coming August 1, USA Today's Bob Nightengale believes the White Sox will be selling at the deadline. He tells Chuck Garfien how many players he believes will be dealt, what he hears is not working inside the White Sox clubhouse and more.

In 2005, Senior Master Sergeant Israel Del Toro had just watched the White Sox win the World Series while stationed in Afghanistan. One month later, he was seriously wounded in action and his life would be changed forever. Chuck Garfien speaks with Israel about his miraculous recovery, the promise he made to his dad that shaped the rest of his life, his friendships with President George W. Bush, Jon Stewart and Ozzie Guillen, his love for the White Sox and more

The White Sox closed the first half with one of the worst offenses in baseball. Can it be fixed? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey went under the hood and didn't like what they found. What kind of offense is this? What's happened with Tim Anderson? What Chuck didn't fully realize about Luis Robert Jr. Why they appreciate Andrew Benintendi and more.

Luis Robert Jr. has taken his game to the next level this season. He's been one of the best players in the majors, while also staying healthy. Is he finally reaching his superstar potential? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about Robert's special year, his desire to play as many games as possible, how he can improve and if he can possibly save the White Sox season.

After spending 7 years in the minor leagues, Zach Remillard has finally made it to the majors, and he's made an immediate impact. Chuck Garfien speaks with the 29-year-old rookie about his journey to the White Sox, why he never gave up, his memorable major league debut that made history and more.

What's going on with the White Sox this season? Chuck Garfien speaks with Lucas Giolito to ask what's missing and why they aren't winning more games. They also talk about the possibility of him being traded before the deadline, why he thinks he can be better this season and more. And then, Chuck gives the one word that is the key to the White Sox turning their season around.

James Fegan is a prolific baseball writer who went deep inside the White Sox clubhouse and their minor league system to find some of the best stories on the beat. So when news broke this week that he was among the layoffs at the Athletic, it was a shock to White Sox fans and baseball media across the country. Chuck Garfien speaks with James about what happened, the outpouring of support he has received on social media and what happens next with his career. They also talk about the White Sox struggles this season, what’s gone wrong with Lance Lynn, the team’s plate discipline, who will win the AL Central and more.

The White Sox had a lot of great players in the 1990's, but the one guy who always gets overlooked is Lance Johnson. Not anymore. Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillen give it up for the One-Dog, talking about everything he brought to the team as a hitter and center fielder, his hunger for winning and hitting triples, how he made the players around him better, and yes, why he's one of the most underrated White Sox players of all-time.

Coming back from 9.5 games out of first place in May, the White Sox are back in the hunt for the AL Central title. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey explain how they got here and why the White Sox should overtake the Twins, Guardians and Tigers for the division crown. They also talk about the latest injury to Eloy Jimenez.

The road that Jake Burger has traveled from being drafted by the White Sox in 2017 to his walk off grand slam on Sunday against the Tigers reads like a Hollywood movie. Chuck Garfien speaks with Nick Hostetler, the team’s scouting director from 2015-2019, about what he saw in Jake when they drafted him, his two Achilles tendon injuries and what Jake told Nick in the trainers room after he suffered the first one, what it took for him to find his way to the majors, Burger’s surprising speed on the bases, the emotion Nick feels when Burger does something great with the White Sox and more.

With a 1.45 ERA in 20 games, Keynan Middleton has been one of the big surprises this season for the White Sox. Chuck Garfien sits down with Middleton to talk about his unique, up and down journey to the majors, why he’s having a breakout season with the White Sox, the great advice Pedro Grifol gave him during spring training, why he really dislikes Carlos Correa and everyone who cheated on the Houston Astros and more.

Four months after being diagnosed with stage-4 cancer, Liam Hendriks was back on the mound, pitching for the White Sox. Chuck Garfien talks about Liam's cancer battle and the emotion that swelled on the South Side for his season debut. Plus, hear Hendriks’ entire post-game press conference as he talks about his first game, the road back and what White Sox fans have meant to him during his fight with cancer. Then, Chuck speaks with Andrew Vaughn and Seby Zavala about Liam's return to the roster and how he's inspired the entire team.

After an awful April, the White Sox have won three series in a row in May and are suddenly back in the AL Central race. What exactly is happening here? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey answer the top 10 burning questions from White Sox fans. How did we get here? Will the AL Central champion finish with a losing record? Will Tim Anderson be dropped in the lineup? Who will get traded at the deadline? What has to happen for the White Sox to go on a serious run? And more!

After almost throwing a perfect game against the Royals, Michael Kopech sits down with Chuck Garfien to talk about his lights out performance, why he lost the perfect game and how manager Pedro Grifol helped him deal with his emotions following a rough start against the Astros. They also talk about Joe Kelly, Lance Lynn and if the White Sox have turned the corner after their rough start to the season.

Despite the White Sox rocky start to the season, Gavin Sheets explains in a conversation with Chuck Garfien why he believes they will get back in the race. They also talk about Luis Robert Jr.’s scorching month at the plate, getting back Liam Hendriks and much more.

If the White Sox are unable to turn their season around, what kind of changes will be coming? Will there be another rebuild? If so, who might get traded? And who’s making the decisions? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey look into the future and wonder who the White Sox are going to be at the end of this season and beyond.

For the White Sox to get back in the race, they need to follow the words of manager Pedro Grifol who said, "We have to make a move here soon." Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are joined by 2005 World Series hero Scott Podsednik to discuss the White Sox sense of urgency, if they have what it takes to embrace the challenge of turning their season around, and much more.

After living through the misery of the White Sox 7-21 start, is there light at the end of the tunnel for the White Sox? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss what it will take for the White Sox to get back in the race and if they are capable of turning their season around. They also talk about Luis Robert Jr's big week, the latest setback for Eloy Jimenez and Chuck provides the one stat that shows how much injuries have crushed the White Sox chances the last few seasons.

Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox infielder Elvis Andrus to discuss the team’s rough start and why he believes the White Sox can still win the division despite putting themselves in a deep hole. He also talks about what he told the team before they ended their 10-game losing streak, Luis Robert’s decision not to tell his coaches or trainers about his sore hamstring, the Sox new home run celebration in the dugout and more.

Chuck Garfien talks about the White Sox' wild 7-run, ninth-inning comeback victory over the Rays that ended their 10-game losing streak. Hallelujah!! After that, he is joined by Gordon Beckham to discuss why the White Sox struggled so much in April, the Luis Robert saga from Saturday, what it says about Robert as a teammate, the White Sox bullpen problems and where they go from here.

After a disastrous 7-game losing streak and 0-6 road trip, the White Sox are in a bad place. Why are the Sox this bad? Where is this season going? Can they be fixed? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about the White Sox lost April and if they have what it takes to recover.

With the White Sox off to a very rocky start to the season, what advice would Ozzie Guillén give to new manager Pedro Grifol? Ozzie comes on the podcast with Chuck Garfien to explain what he'd tell Grifol about managing players on the field and in the clubhouse when things go south, and what he'd be saying to the media during the White Sox current struggles. They also look back at 2008 and 2010 when the White Sox were able to snap out of early season funks and contend for the division.

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox slugger Jake Burger about his hot start at the plate and his home run this week that went into the White Sox record books. They talk about Jake's connection with White Sox fans, the burger bite he's doing after home runs with Elvis Andrus, and how the team is battling through the rough start to the season. You'll also hear the story from 2018 when Chuck took Jake out for a burger at spring training, which started a long feud over Chuck's decision to order 7-Up instead of Sprite. Plus, Chuck gives his thoughts on the White Sox struggles and where they go from here.

Through 16 games, the White Sox have the same record as they did last season, with some of the same issues holding them back. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the White Sox biggest problems (injuries and walks), what's been different and better about this year (Yasmani Grandal and Jake Burger) and if this is going to be a repeat of last year. Hopefully not!

After a rough 2-4 road trip, the White Sox are coming back home for the start of a daunting part of their schedule against some of the best teams in baseball. Are they ready for it? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss who and what the White Sox have been so far and what they need to do in the next three weeks against some of MLB’s toughest opponents.

It’s early. Very early. But the White Sox pitching staff has been a mixed bag in April. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about the ups and downs in the rotation and bullpen. Is there reason to be alarmed or is it too early to tell?

Five games into the season, Eloy Jiménez is on the injured list again with a strained hamstring. It’s another setback for one of the White Sox best hitters. Will he ever be able to stay healthy? Can the White Sox rely on him? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are just as frustrated and confused as you are.

The season is underway. What are we seeing so far from the White Sox? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about Yoan Moncada, Dylan Cease, Luis Robert Jr., Michael Kopech, Oscar Colas and more. Then, Chuck is joined by Ozzie Guillen, Gordon Beckham and A.J. Pierzynski for a lively conversation about the White Sox, Pierzynski throwing out the first pitch, Pedro Grifol’s managing style and more.

Opening Day is here! Time to make our predictions for 2023! Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka look into the future and predict what will happen with the White Sox this season. Which hitter will have the biggest comeback season? Who will play in the most games? Who leads the team in saves? Who wins the AL Central? And many more!

After not getting the White Sox managing job, Ozzie Guillen made quite a prediction on the podcast, saying that he believes Pedro Grifol will win the AL Manager of the Year. He and Chuck Garfien talk about Grifol, as well as Jose Abreu's comments that the White Sox weren't a family, their hopes for the upcoming season and more.

Chuck Garfien sits down with GM Rick Hahn for an in-depth conversation at spring training, Why is Rick more excited about this season than he has in the past? Were the White Sox close to trading away one of their core players during the offseason? How close was Ozzie Guillen to getting the managing job? Will money be a factor in deciding if Leury Garcia makes the Opening Day roster? They also discuss the signing of Elvis Andrus, the play of Oscar Colas and more.

What's it like being an underdog? The White Sox might be that in 2023. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey look at the preseason odds for the White Sox to win the division, make the playoffs and win the World Series. They also look at the odds for Dylan Cease, Lance Lynn and Lucas Giolito for Cy Young, Oscar Colas for Rookie of the Year, which White Sox player is the best longshot for MVP and more.

Chuck Garfien speaks with Matt Flesch, the producer of "Last Comiskey," a new 3-part documentary about the White Sox former home at old Comiskey Park. They talk about what made the park so special for White Sox fans, plus the people and characters who played and worked there. Chuck also speaks with former organist Nancy Faust about the documentary and her memories of the ballpark.

With the regular season getting closer, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey take a closer look at the White Sox roster and tell you who they think will make the team out of spring training. Pedro Grifol describes the kind of bench he'd like to have. Is Leury Garcia a lock to make the team because of his contract? Plus, Chuck speaks with Hanser Alberto about his chances of breaking camp with the team.

Oscar Colas can hit, but he tells Chuck Garfien how much he really wants to win. Colas talks about his hunger to win and tells the story about how he promised manager Pedro Grifol that he would hit a home run in a spring training game--and he did! Grifol talks about how Colas has improved his fundamentals and hitting coach Jose Castro takes you inside Colas the hitter. If you want to learn more about the White Sox prospect making a lot of noise at spring training, this is the podcast for you.

The pitch clock, larger bases and infield shift limits are bringing massive change to the game of baseball this season. But can more be done to improve the sport? Chuck Garfien and White Sox pitcher Joe Kelly continue the conversation they had on the podcast in January. They discuss robotic umps, ghost runners, sticky stuff, putting rivals like the White Sox and Cubs in the same division, and more. Joe also explains why he has totally changed his mind about MLB commissioner Rob Manfred.

Chuck Garfien goes into the broadcast booth before a spring training game to speak with the White Sox TV team of Jason Benetti and Steve Stone. In a wide-ranging conversation they cover many topics, including how the pitch clock is affecting the game and the broadcast, their expectations for the upcoming season, which White Sox player they think will have a comeback season and much, much more.

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox pitcher Davis Martin about his breakout season last year and how he wants to take his career to the next level this year. Plus, what pitcher in the minor leagues could turn out to be the next Davis Martin for the White Sox in 2023?