The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Are the White Sox turning the corner?

After already surpassing their win total from April, the White Sox are playing better baseball in May.  How much better?  Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox field reporter Connor McKnight to discuss whether the White Sox are turning the corner in the rebuild. They talk about Chase Meidroth, Edgar Quero, Miguel Vargas and Shane Smith.  Plus, is their recent play sustainable and more.  

Nancy Faust and the Sound of the South Side

On the day that famed organist Nancy Faust played her first White Sox game in Chicago in 15 years, Chuck Garfien joined her in the organist booth that bears her name to talk about her career, her connection with White Sox fans, walk-up music, “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” and what it means to be back playing the organ for White Sox games this season. 

How Edgar Quero is setting the tone for the Chicago White Sox

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox rookie catcher Edgar Quero who has quickly made an impact since being called up to the major leagues in mid-April. They talk about the feel in the clubhouse after a heartbreaking loss in Kansas City, why he got so emotional when he was told he was being called up to the majors, his approach with two strikes, the winning attitude he’s bringing to the White Sox, how much he hates to lose and more.  

Harold Baines reflects on his White Sox career and the surgeries that saved his life

Chuck Garfien speaks with Hall of Famer Harold Baines about the biggest moments of his White Sox career, how he learned to be clutch, his thoughts on analytics and the way the game is played today, playing and coaching with Ozzie Guillen, receiving a heart transplant and kidney transplant on back to back days and his hopes of meeting the family that saved his life.  

How Rule-5 pick Mike Vasil went from unprotected to unhittable with the White Sox

Chuck Garfien speaks with pitcher Mike Vasil about his breakout April with the White Sox.  They talk about his struggles last season as a starter in Triple-A, and his 1.10 ERA out of the bullpen with the White Sox.  Plus, his Massachusetts bond with teammates Shane Smith and Sean Burke, how he was the one who told Smith he was picked up by the White Sox in the Rule-5 draft, his own story about coming to the Sox and more.  

What happened to the White Sox and the path forward with Vinnie Duber

Vinnie Duber is back on the podcast for the first time since February of 2022, just as the White Sox were expected to contend for that year’s World Series. But instead, a steep decline was about to begin with many players on that team and their opponent on Opening Day in 2022 now mirrors where the White Sox are right now. Chuck and Vinnie talk about how everything fell apart so quickly and how this new era of White Sox baseball could have a much better ending than the last one. 

Kannapolis manager Chad Pinder on Braden Montgomery, George Wolkow and how the Cannon Ballers lead the minors in stolen bases

Chuck Garfien speaks with former Oakland A's infielder Chad Pinder who is now in his first season as manager for Class-A Kannapolis.  Chad talks about driving in the game-winning run against the White Sox in the 2020 Wildcard Series to joining the White Sox organization as a first time manager and why.  Plus, how the Cannon Ballers are on the attack this year, leading the entire minor leagues in stolen bases.  He gives his impressions of top prospects Braden Montgomery, George Wolkow, and Caleb Bonemer plus under-the-radar prospect Javier Mogollon and why he has a lot of faith in the White Sox future.

Ask Chuck and Ozzie anything!

Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillen answer questions from White Sox fans. What are the positives they’ve seen comparing 2025 to 2024? When will the White Sox be contenders again? When will Tim Elko be called up? Should Cam Booser be the closer? Who was Ozzie’s biggest rival as manager? And more!

How Shane Smith went from Rule-5 pick to the pitcher everyone’s talking about

It took a lot for Shane Smith to get here.  A pandemic wiped out one season. Tommy John surgery ended another.  Chuck Garfien speaks with Smith about his baseball journey, how he ended up with the White Sox in the Rule-5 Draft, the pitch mix that has fooled the likes of Shohei Ohtani, Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez, how much his parents have meant to him in his career and more.  

What Chase Meidroth is already bringing to the White Sox

It didn’t take long for Chase Meidroth to make an impact with the White Sox. Chuck Garfien speaks with CHSN field reporter Brooke Fletcher about the rookie infielder who made history in his MLB debut and prevented history by breaking up Garrett Crochet’s no-hitter in the 8th inning against his former team. Chuck and Brooke share stories about conversations they’ve had with Chase, what other people are saying about him, they give their early thoughts about Will Venable as manager and more.