The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Over the years, there have been certain players who have inflicted a special kind of pain on the White Sox. Everyone from Mike Trout, Eddie Murray and Babe Ruth to Mike Sweeney, Ryan Raburn and Bruce Chen. Chuck Garfien and Chris Kamka go deep into the White Sox abyss to find the biggest White Sox killer of their lifetimes and of all-time. Brace yourself–and heal yourself–as they go face to face with these notorious White Sox enemies.

Chuck and Guff look into the future with a whole bunch of predictions for next season. They discuss Andrew Vaughn, Tim Anderson, Liam Hendriks, Oscar Colas, Andrew Benintendi, Lucas Giolito, Yoan Moncada and more. What White Sox player are they buying stock in for 2023? Will the home run power return? Plus, who’s winning the AL Central?

Need a good laugh during the holidays? We’ve brought in a ringer! Chuck and Guff get together with Chicago comedian and diehard White Sox fan Pat McGann to talk about life, comedy, going on tour with Sebastian Maniscalco, his upcoming shows at The Chicago Theatre, his beloved White Sox and more.

The rumor mill is churning this holiday season with buzz that teams are interested in acquiring closer Liam Hendriks. Would the White Sox trade Hendriks? Should they?? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the possibility and what would be a fair deal in return. Plus, James McCann was traded to the Orioles. Did he really put the White Sox on his no-trade list? Chuck explains why Whit Merrifield makes sense for the White Sox and they both agree that Gleyber Torres would be a grand slam addition for second base.

After experiencing a nightmare season in 2022, White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal is doing everything in his power to make sure it doesn't happen again. He sits down with Chuck Garfien to discuss all that went wrong with him and the White Sox last season. He also talks about his grueling 7-day-a-week workouts, his approach to the final year of his contract, losing Jose Abreu, why he's excited about the shift being banned, the "knockout punch" for the White Sox in 2022 and more.

It's an early and surprising Christmas present for the White Sox. 2022 All-Star Andrew Benintendi is coming to the South Side! Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the big news as the White Sox fill two major needs: a left-fielder and left-handed bat.

Former White Sox speedster Scott Podsednik is licking his chops at the new rules coming to MLB next season. Chuck Garfien speaks with the 2005 World Series champion about why the pitch clock and larger bases will be a big advantage for base stealers. Should teams be adding speedsters to their rosters? Will the White Sox try to steal more? What kind of speed do they have in their minor league system? Chuck and Pods look into baseball’s future and see stolen bases coming back!

There’s no budget here on the podcast. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey give you the free agents they’d sign for the White Sox right now. Will they happen? Well, they did on the podcast!

From White Sox killer to White Sox player? Chuck Garfien speaks with 7-time All-Star and free agent Nelson Cruz about his interest in playing for the White Sox. What would he bring to the clubhouse? Would he be a good fit? Can he still hit at 42? Cruz also talks about Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert.

With the White Sox not pursuing big free agents at the Winter Meetings, there's definitely a lot of frustration being felt by White Sox fans. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about what's not happening in San Diego and why the White Sox are where they are. Then Chuck speaks with new White Sox manager Pedro Grifol about replacing Jose Abreu, Yoan Moncada wanting to have a comeback season, how Grifol will manage the White Sox and more.

On Day 1 of the Winter Meetings, general manager Rick Hahn said the White Sox are open to making a blockbuster trade this offseason. Who would they trade? Who might they acquire? Chuck Garfien discusses the possibilities with MLB.com's Scott Merkin in San Diego.

Chuck Garfien speaks with pitcher Mike Clevinger in a candid conversation about his recent injury troubles, his decision to sign with the White Sox, why he believes he can be an elite starter again, wanting revenge against the Guardians for trading him, and much more.

Time for an appreciation for White Sox pitching with the Pitching Ninja Rob Friedman. A pitching analyst/influencer for MLB, ESPN and Peacock TV, Rob talks to Chuck about Dylan Cease, Lance Lynn, Liam Hendriks, Mike Clevinger and more. He explains how he’s helped pitchers like Yu Darvish, Alek Manoah and Jake Diekman. They discuss the pitch clock, the loss of the shift, Craig Grebeck vs. Nolan Ryan and more.

Steve Stone is back on the podcast to talk about his legendary broadcasting career, which could get him into the Hall of Fame when the Ford Frick Award is announced next week. Steve speaks with Chuck about calling games with Harry Caray, Hawk Harrelson and Jason Benetti, as well as Al Michaels, Pat Summerall, Bob Costas, Bill Murray, Ronald Reagan and many others. He also talks about the White Sox hiring of Pedro Grifol. signing Mike Clevinger and more.

White Sox fans are feeling the burn of the Hot Stove with José Abreu signing with the Astros. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about losing Abreu, if Andrew Vaughn is ready to take over at first base and if the White Sox should sign one of the biggest voices in the Astros clubhouse. Plus, what will Mike Clevinger bring to the rotation and what other moves might be coming?

We received so many questions from White Sox fans, we had to make two podcasts! Among the topics in Part Two, Chuck and Guff are asked about a White Sox surprise trade or signing nobody will see coming, who will play second base and left field, if the White Sox should trade Liam Hendriks, the one change the Sox should make to Guaranteed Rate Field, the White Sox use of analytics, why SoxFest was canceled and much more.

Since it's Thanksgiving week, we're giving White Sox fans control of the podcast. You asked the questions. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are here for the answers! Among the topics: What will make this offseason a success? Why aren't the White Sox spending more money? Can Oscar Colas win Rookie of the Year? Why do the White Sox have so many soft tissue injuries? What will the White Sox slogan be in 2023? And much more!

GM Rick Hahn isn’t ruling out the possibility of Oscar Colas being the White Sox starting right fielder in 2023. Is he ready for the big leagues after only one season in the minors? Chuck Garfien speaks with Birmingham Barons manager Justin Jirchele who coached Colas in 2022. He talks about Colas' huge power, his defense and if Jirschele thinks he can play in the majors next season. They also discuss other White Sox prospects such as Bryan Ramos, Jose Rodriguez and Jared Kelley.

It's time to take out our crystal baseballs and look into the White Sox future! Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are joined by ESPN's Jesse Rogers to make their offseason predictions for the White Sox. Who will they get to play second base and right field? Will a core White Sox player be traded? If so, who? Where will Jose Abreu end up? Plus, they give their biggest surprises of the offseason, their boldest predictions and more!

With Rick Hahn saying that the White Sox might be more active in the trade market than free agency this offseason, MLB Network's Jon Morosi came on the podcast from the GM Meetings to play a game of "Let's Make a Deal." Which players are available that could fit the White Sox needs? Jon tells us what he's hearing and has some suggestions. Chuck is targeting three players. Guff has a trade in mind with the Blue Jays. Jon also talks about why Pedro Grifol is a great fit for the White Sox and more.

Chuck Garfien speaks with former Kansas City Royals All-Star Eric Hosmer who talks about why the White Sox made the right decision to make Pedro Grifol their new manager. He explains how Grifol made him a better hitter, what he meant to catcher Salvador Perez, why he's ready to be a big league manager and why as Hosmer said, "It's going to be fun times for everyone in Chicago on the South Side."

Chuck Garfien speaks with Ethan Katz about returning next season as White Sox pitching coach and his impressions of new manager Pedro Grifol. After that, it's a deep dive into the White Sox pitching staff. How Dylan Cease became a Cy Young Award candidate, why Lucas Giolito struggled last season, if Johnny Cueto wants to be back with the White Sox, how much Michael Kopech's knee affected his season, and Garrett Crochet's role next season. They also talk about the pitch clock and why Mark Buehrle should speak to the team before the season.

After holding his introductory press conference, new White Sox manager Pedro Grifol came on the podcast to speak with Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey about getting his dream managing job with the White Sox. Grifol explains what kind of baseball the White Sox will play, why former catchers make great managers, what he saw was missing from the White Sox as Royals bench coach and more. Plus, Rick Hahn explains how and why they ended up hiring Grifol. Chuck and Guff also give their impressions of Grifol and what they believe is coming next for the White Sox.

Well, this was a surprise. The White Sox are hiring Pedro Grifol to be their next manager. Who is he? What does he stand for? What will he bring to the South Side? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak to the perfect guy. Royals broadcaster Rex Hudler comes on the podcast to deliver the inside scoop about Grifol and then some. Hudler explains why he thought the Royals were going to hire Grifol to be THEIR manager. Plus, why he's the right fit for the White Sox. Chuck and Guff also talk about the decision by the White Sox to not hire Ozzie Guillen.

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox beat writer James Fegan of The Athletic about what’s going on with the White Sox managerial search. What’s the latest? Who’s the best fit? What do White Sox fans want (and not want) in the new manager? And who does James think will win the job in the end?

Former White Sox teammates Bobby Jenks and Toby Hall are quickly making names for themselves in the baseball coaching ranks. In their first season together, Jenks (manager) and Hall (hitting coach) led the Grand Junction Rockies to their first Pioneer League championship in 41 years. They join Chuck Garfien on the podcast to talk about their coaching styles and hopes of getting back to the majors as coaches in the future. Plus, Jenks opens up about his past troubles with alcohol, his memories of the 2005 World Series and more.

Picked by many to win the division and contend for a World Series, the White Sox came up way short in 2022. Why did the season go backward? Chuck Garfien and Chris Kamka dig into what happened and explain the biggest reason why the White Sox struggled in 2022. They also discuss what needs to happen to fix their problems for next season.

Chuck Garfien sits down with baseball visionary Mike Veeck, son of former White Sox owner Bill Veeck to talk about the game’s past, present and future. They discuss how his idea of Disco Demolition became the best and worst promotion in baseball history, how actor Bill Murray saved Veeck's baseball career, why the pitch clock will be a huge win for baseball, what MLB should do to improve the game going forward and more.

One of the greatest hitters in White Sox history could be wearing a different uniform next season. Is this a done deal? What would it take for the White Sox to bring José Abreu back? Should they?? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss all of the Abreu scenarios, the future for Andrew Vaughn and Chuck’s crazy idea if the Sox really decide to shake things up at first base.

Willie Harris might be the third base coach for the Cubs, but after scoring the game-winning run in Game 4 of the 2005 World Series, the White Sox are clearly in his blood. One day he hopes to manage. What about on the South Side? Chuck Garfien speaks with Harris about his managing ambitions, what he learned as a player from Ozzie Guillen, Terry Francona and Bobby Cox, why he thinks he'd be a good fit right now with the White Sox, stories of him managing Eloy Jimenez and Danny Mendick in the minors and more.

With potential candidates starting to emerge for the White Sox managerial job, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey go over the top names, discussing everyone from Bruce Bochy to Ron Washington to Ozzie Guillen. Who’s the best fit? Who gets the job? Chuck and Guff give their thoughts and the odds for each candidate.

With the 2022 season in the books, Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn to talk about what he learned about the team this season, what was missing this year, leadership inside the clubhouse, what kind of manager they should hire, how close the White Sox are from being an elite team and more. Chuck closes the podcast with thoughts about the season and his hopes for 2023.

On the day that Tony La Russa announced that he is leaving the White Sox due to health reasons, GM Rick Hahn addressed many pressing topics in his season-ending press conference. What kind of manager are they looking for? Will they bring back Jose Abreu? What roster changes are coming? Will they break up the core? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss all of this and more.

Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillen react to the breaking news that Tony La Russa is expected to retire as White Sox manager. They discuss the job Tony did as manager, what kind of manager the White Sox need to hire to replace him, and if Ozzie is interested in the job. USA Today's Bob Nightengale broke the story about La Russa's retirement. He speaks with Chuck about Tony's health problems, possible candidates and if big changes are coming to the roster.

Instead of the Guardians crumbling in September like Elvis Andrus predicted, it was the White Sox who crumbled away the 2022 season. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey break down what went wrong with the White Sox and why Cleveland will be playing in the postseason.

Chuck Garfien speaks with pitcher Davis Martin who has been one of the White Sox biggest surprises this season. Martin talks about the advice he received from pitching coach Richard Doston that's made him a better pitcher, his first major league start and the beer shower he received after his first major league win. He explains why he'd follow Lance Lynn into a burning building, why he doesn't like the pitch clock and more.

The White Sox needed a sweep to stay in the AL Central race, but the Guardians came to town and showed them who's boss. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey wave the white flag. Why are the Guardians going to win the division? Why won't it be the White Sox? It's the podcast we never saw coming when the season began.

It's THE series of the season for the White Sox. Three games at home against the Guardians. Chuck Garfien explains why the White Sox will get a much-needed sweep over their AL Central rivals and have you believing in the White Sox again! He also gives the reasons why the White Sox will not get a sweep, and if you should be bracing for another letdown.

It’s must-win time for the White Sox, especially against the first place Guardians. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about the four pivotal games against them in the next week and what it will take for them to overtake them for the division. Plus, they talk about Ken Rosenthal’s article about Tony La Russa and whether he will return this season.

With Tony La Russa still not cleared by doctors to return to the dugout because of a heart ailment, will he be back this season? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the La Russa situation. They also talk about what it will take for the White Sox to beat the Guardians for the AL Central title.

With four weeks left in the regular season, who is going to end up winning the division?! Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey break down the chances for the White Sox, Guardians and Twins. Who has the best offense, pitching, schedule, health and intangibles? They predict how many wins it will take and who will take home the AL Central when all is said and done.

With one month left in the season, Justin Verlander might still be the favorite to win the Cy Young Award, but Dylan Cease is coming on strong! Chuck Garfien breaks down Cease's Cy Young Award case and what needs to happen for him to overtake Verlander and everyone else to take home the award. Then, Chuck speaks with Dylan about his near no-hitter against the Twins, if he regrets how he pitched to Luis Arraez with two outs in the ninth and how the White Sox players-only meeting last week has helped spark the team and get them back in the AL Central race.

Chuck Garfien has a candid conversation with outfielder Gavin Sheets about the White Sox challenging season, not meeting expectations, and what they need to do to turn their season around. They discuss Tony La Russa’s absence from the team, Gavin's extraordinary home and road splits, how teams are taking advantage of their aggressive hitters and more.

For the second year in a row, the White Sox have been decimated by injuries. Why can’t they stay healthy? Chuck Garfien has a candid conversation with former White Sox outfielder Scott Podsednik about his injury history as a player and what the White Sox need to do to stay on the field. Later, they’re joined by Scott’s 2005 World Series teammate Joe Crede who talks about his White Sox career, Tadahito Iguchi, how Joe was unprepared for Podsednik’s walk-off homer in the World Series and more.

Chuck Garfien gets together with Roger Bossard for a riveting conversation with the longest-tenured groundskeeper in major league history. Roger talks about his family's lineage (he and his dad Gene have been the only White Sox groundskeepers in the last 82 years), his 110-hour work weeks, Disco Demolition, his signed baseball from the Rolling Stones, his favorite White Sox players, why he and Rickey Henderson didn't get along and so much more.

After a rough loss in Kansas City, Chuck and Guff discuss another injury to a key White Sox player. This time it's Michael Kopech. Did the White Sox take too long to remove him from the game? Plus, why the 2022 season is great for singles! What happened to the homers? Chuck explains why he believes Johnny Cueto is the MVP of the White Sox, and not Dylan Cease. Plus, we celebrate going over 5 million downloads of the podcast by giving away an autographed baseball signed by Jose Abreu!

After sweeping the Tigers and winning dramatic games against the Astros, the White Sox are looking like the team many expected in 2022. They’re back, but are they really back? Chuck Garfien and Gordon Beckham talk about the White Sox recent play and if they’re poised for a big finish to the regular season. Then, Dylan Cease speaks with Chuck, Gordon and Ozzie Guillen about his start against Justin Verlander, why he intentionally balked with Alex Bregman on second base and more.

Chuck Garfien speaks with Lucas Giolito about the White Sox struggles this season and Johnny Cueto’s comments that the White Sox need to show more fight. They talk about Dylan Cease’s chances of winning the Cy Young Award and Cease's matchup against Justin Verlander. Plus, the story behind the Randy Moss jersey inside the clubhouse, what it’s going to take for the White Sox to win the division and more

With Tim Anderson out approximately six weeks with a torn ligament in his left middle finger, how do the White Sox overcome such a big injury? Chuck Garfien speaks with Ozzie Guillen about the loss off TA, what’s been missing from the White Sox and more.

When he’s not hosting shows for the Big Ten Network, Dave Revsine is living and dying with the White Sox. Chuck Garfien speaks with Dave about how he became a diehard White Sox fan as a child and the frustrations he’s having with the 2022 season. They also talk about how they met as co-workers at ESPN in the 1990’s, the Big Ten adding USC and UCLA and if more teams will be added to the conference in the future.