The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Chuck Garfien is joined by MLB Network and CHSN White Sox analyst Dan Plesac to break down the White Sox's outlook ahead of the trade deadline. They discuss whether the Sox have a postseason-caliber bullpen, Sean Burke's development, the value of postseason experience on a big league roster, and the team's challenging schedule ahead. Dan also weighs in on FanGraphs' playoff projections for the White Sox and explains why he wouldn't trade places with the Dodgers.

Chuck Garfien is joined by USA Today's Bob Nightengale to dive into the White Sox trade deadline outlook, including which starting pitchers, relievers, and position players could be realistic targets as the team pushes to contend. They also discuss when the trade market will heat up, the chances of a Tarik Skubal deal, the AL Central race, and what Bob is hearing about a potential MLB lockout in 2027.

Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox director of amateur scouting Mike Shirley to take fans behind the scenes of the 2026 MLB Draft, from winning the draft lottery to selecting UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the No. 1 overall pick. Shirley explains how the White Sox arrived at their decision, where Cholowsky could play defensively, and how close he is to the majors and shares stories from the team's draft process while breaking down other standouts from the 2026 draft class.

White Sox Director of Amateur Scouting Mike Shirley opens the podcast by discussing how the organization is approaching the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, what they're looking for, and what goes into making the decision. Then, Chuck Garfien is joined by MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo to break down the latest buzz surrounding the race between Roch Cholowsky and Grady Emerson, where each could fit with the White Sox, whether Jim Thome's son, Landon Thome, could be a second-round option, and more.

Chuck Garfien sits down with Sean Burke to discuss the White Sox turnaround, his growth as a pitcher, and the confidence that's fueled his strong 2026 season. Burke reflects on his MLB debut in 2024, being sent back to the minors last season, and how the team has learned how to win at the big-league level. He also shares his thoughts on All-Star teammate Miguel Vargas, the players he believes were snubbed from the All-Star Game, and Shane Smith as he works his way back toward the majors. 

Chuck Garfien is joined by MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince to break down whether the White Sox are baseball’s biggest surprise, which team is the one to beat in the AL Central, and how the division race is shaping up as the season rolls on. They discuss the boom-or-bust nature of the trade deadline, compare this year’s White Sox-Guardians matchup to last season’s, examine the White Sox and Guardians’ young offenses, talk about the recent rise in hamate bone injuries, including José Ramírez’s and wrap up with Chuck and Anthony's predictions for this weekend’s series.

Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox hitting coach Derek Shomon to revisit his bold spring training prediction of a top-10 offense, discuss whether this lineup has become the "pain in the ass" offense he envisioned, and break down the 22-run outburst against the Royals and the dramatic 9th inning back-to-back homers against the Guardians. Shoman also shares insight on Tristan Peters' season, Colson Montgomery's ceiling, Randal Grichuk's impact, and the story behind the White Sox's popular "Strokin'" shirt.

Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk to discuss why he joined the White Sox, his role as a veteran presence and mentor on a young roster, the art of pinch-hitting, and why he believes this team still has a chance to make a run at the postseason.

White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil returns for his third monthly check-in of the season, but this time the fans take over in a special Ask Me Anything episode. Vasil shares the origin story of the famous wizard hat, discusses what Kyle Teel’s return means to the team, provides an update on his rehab, and answers everything from his exchange with Tarik Skubal and the future of the magic wand to Portillo’s orders, potential managerial aspirations, whether he sees the White Sox as a playoff team, and more.

Chuck Garfien sits down with former White Sox Rookie of the Year, All-Star, and fan favorite Ron Kittle to relive the magic of the 1983 “Winning Ugly” team that captured the AL West title. Kittle shares stories about how the White Sox found him, what made that club so special, memorable moments from the division-clinching season, and the heartbreak of the 1983 ALCS. He also looks ahead to the upcoming 1983 team reunion, reflects on the unforgettable 25-inning game in 1984, and shares his thoughts on the up-and-coming 2026 White Sox.