The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Playing winning baseball with new infielder Josh Rojas

Josh Rojas saw firsthand how the Arizona Diamondbacks went from losing 110 games in 2021 to advancing to the World Series two years later. He speaks with Chuck Garfien about how seasons can go off the rails like it did with the White Sox last season and what it takes to quickly turn things around. He talks about why he focuses so much on his defense, what he’s doing to improve his offense, his quest for a starting job with the White Sox and more.  

How new bench coach Walker McKinven will help the White Sox win more games

Chuck Garfien speaks with bench coach Walker McKinven about what he does behind the scenes before and during games that will put the White Sox in a better position to win 2025. He talks about his relationship with new manager Will Venable and how he is bringing what was successful with the Milwaukee Brewers to the White Sox. Plus, catcher Omar Narvaez explains why McKinven is responsible for turning his career around as a catcher.  

Why Martin Perez believes the White Sox will be a surprise team in 2025

Chuck Garfien speaks with new White Sox pitcher Martin Perez who explains why the World Series champion signed with the White Sox and believes they will surprise people after losing 121 games last season.  Plus, why he considers himself a leader, the importance of having a good clubhouse, what will be Will Venable’s greatest strength as a manager. All that and more on The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien.

Braden Montgomery won’t stop until he makes it to the major leagues

Chuck Garfien speaks with prospect Braden Montgomery about getting traded to the White Sox in the Garrett Crochet deal this offseason, overcoming a broken ankle at Texas A&M in June, the importance of bringing energy to the field and being a great teammate, his desire to reach the majors this season and more.  

Ethan Katz breaks down the White Sox pitching staff on Day One of spring training

Chuck Garfien speaks with pitching coach Ethan Katz about Jonathan Cannon’s emergence last season, the new pitch that might change the arc of Davis Martin’s career, the wow factor coming from Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith, the pitcher who made the biggest impression on the first day of spring training and more.  

10 burning questions for Sox Machine’s James Fegan

With the White Sox starting spring training in Arizona, Chuck Garfien is at Camelback Ranch asking Sox Machine’s James Fegan 10 pressing questions about the White Sox heading into camp. Among the topics: what will be the starting infield on Opening Day? Who's going to be the closer? Will Luis Robert be traded during spring training? What prospect will have the biggest impact this year? The player no one is talking about now, but will at the end of camp.  How many wins will the White Sox have in 2025 and more.  

Spring training prospect preview with Director of Player Development Paul Janish

With many of the White Sox top prospects invited to big league camp for spring training, Chuck Garfien gets a preview of what’s ahead, speaking with Paul Janish about all of the big names (Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, Colson Montgomery, etc.) and others to watch during the Cactus League. Paul explains what they’re doing to make sure this rebuild works, and reveals which former White Sox players will be coming to camp to do some spring training coaching. 

Why the Reds are the “perfect fit” for Luis Robert Jr.

If the White Sox end up trading Luis Robert Jr., Reds beat writer Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Inquirer believes the White Sox and Reds are a perfect fit. Chuck Garfien speaks with Gordon about why the Reds need Robert, who the White Sox could get in return, what held up trade talks last week, what will it take for the two sides to make a deal, when a trade could happen and more.

Edgar Quero dreaming about his major league debut

Chuck Garfien speaks with catcher Edgar Quero about his journey from Cuba to the United States, the importance of learning English, modeling his game after Yadier Molina, and how he dreams of playing in the major leagues every night he goes to sleep. Plus, Chuck shares one stat the White Sox should be much better at this season.

Mark Buehrle gets a statue, buys beers for White Sox fans, 2005 memories and more!

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 2005 World Series, Chuck Garfien hosts a panel at SoxFest with Mark Buehrle, Freddy Garcia, Jose Contreras and Harold Baines. They talk about the four straight complete games in the World Series, how Garcia guaranteed they’d win it all after Game 2 of the World Series, Buehrle drinking beers before getting the save in Game 3, the announcement that the White Sox are making a Buehrle statue to be unveiled this summer and more!