The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

What's going on in the White Sox minor league system? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka break it all down from Charlotte to Kannapolis. They talk about Michael Kopech's first start of 2018, Dane Dunning's near no-hitter, Luis Basabe's red-hot start at the plate. Plus, updates on Alec Hansen and Eloy Jimenez, and discussions about Seby Zavala, Luis Robert, Kade McClure and more.

After a solid road trip to the start the season, the White Sox have hit a giant speed bump here at home. What’s going on? Where’s the offense? What about Carson Fulmer? When can Michael Kopech come to the rescues Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber break it all down. Then, Nicky Delmonico comes on the podcast to talk about the Sox offensive woes, playing catch in between innings during a game with his brother, why the Backstreet Boys was his favorite concert ever and more.

The White Sox were on the verge of an exciting win over the Tigers in the home opener. But it all came to a crashing halt in the late innings. What happened? Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber discuss the bad (the bullpen, Leary Garcia’s miscue, Yoan Moncada’s strikeouts) and the good (Tim Anderson, Yolmer Sanchez and Matt Davidson).

The season might be less than a week old, but there are 5 things that stand out with the White Sox already that have us cautiously optimistic about the 2018 season. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Rob Wiatrowski discuss what they like, and also what they don't like so far. Plus, a White Sox fan gave us a great idea on how to close each podcast. It comes to a reality on this edition of the White Sox Talk Podcast.

The White Sox win on Opening Day turned out to be as easy as 1-2-3. One home run by Jose Abreu, two by Tim Anderson and three by Matt Davidson, which tied at MLB Opening Day record. What did we just witness and what does it all mean??! Chuck Garfien, Chris Kamka and Vinnie Duber break it all down in Kansas City.

With the season about to begin, we pull out all the stops to predict the White Sox future.How many wins will the White Sox have in 2018? Who will lead the team in victories?When will Michael Kopech and Eloy Jimenez be called up? Will Matt Davidson make the All-Star team like Paul Konerko predicted? Who will call into Hawk Harrelson's final broadcast? The podcast crew of Chuck Garfien, Chris Kamka, Ryan McGuffey and Rob Wiatrowski answer these questions and many others.

In Part 2 of Chuck Garfien’s interview with Ozzie Guillen, the former White Sox manager has a lot to say about getting the excitement back in the White Sox/Cubs rivalry. He tells a story about Lou Piniella calling him after a Cubs/Sox game in 2010 asking for his help, and why he might be partly responsible for the Cubs renovation of Wrigley Field. Plus, what it was like managing Bartolo Colon, if he thinks his longtime friend Manny Machado will sign with the White Sox and more.

On the 100th episode of the White Sox Talk Podcast, Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox legend Ozzie Guillen. Guillen talks about the 2005 World Series title and what he thought about Bobby Jenks the first time he saw him. Guillen goes in-depth about his future as a major league manager, what has become of his former teammate Sammy Sosa and a lot more.

We opened up the podcast to our favorite people: you the White Sox fan!You asked the questions and we answered them! Who will be the White Sox closer in 2020?Can Avi Garcia be an effective #2 hitter? Who will be the Nicky Delmonico of 2018? Who has been the biggest surprise at spring training? There are questions about Adam Engel, Ryan Cordell, Carson Fulmer, Yoan Moncada, as well as Roger Bossard, Mike Ditka and Rocky Biddle.We also give away a signed Freddy Garcia baseball from 2005.

White Sox fans are gitty about the potential of Eloy Jimenez, the prized prospect who has shown a flare for the dramatic since the White Sox acquired him in the Jose Quintana trade. In this podcast, Chuck Garfien speaks with Jason Benetti who talks about what it was like calling the game on Saturday when Jimenez came off the bench in a game he wasn’t supposed to play and hit the go-ahead home run against the Cubs. They discuss why Jimenez could be a superstar with the White Sox, if it will be difficult for Rick Hahn to keep him in the minors and much more. Plus, Benetti gives Sox fans a sleeper White Sox player in 2018 and he helps Chuck fill out his NCAA Tournament bracket.