The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Why Elvis Andrus believes the White Sox can turn their season around

Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox infielder Elvis Andrus to discuss the team’s rough start and why he believes the White Sox can still win the division despite putting themselves in a deep hole. He also talks about what he told the team before they ended their 10-game losing streak, Luis Robert’s decision not to tell his coaches or trainers about his sore hamstring, the Sox new home run celebration in the dugout and more.

An improbable win. An awful month. What’s next for the White Sox?

Chuck Garfien talks about the White Sox' wild 7-run, ninth-inning comeback victory over the Rays that ended their 10-game losing streak. Hallelujah!! After that, he is joined by Gordon Beckham to discuss why the White Sox struggled so much in April, the Luis Robert saga from Saturday, what it says about Robert as a teammate, the White Sox bullpen problems and where they go from here.

The White Sox are broken. Can they be fixed?

After a disastrous 7-game losing streak and 0-6 road trip, the White Sox are in a bad place. Why are the Sox this bad? Where is this season going? Can they be fixed? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about the White Sox lost April and if they have what it takes to recover.

Ozzie Guillén’s advice for White Sox manager Pedro Grifol

With the White Sox off to a very rocky start to the season, what advice would Ozzie Guillén give to new manager Pedro Grifol? Ozzie comes on the podcast with Chuck Garfien to explain what he'd tell Grifol about managing players on the field and in the clubhouse when things go south, and what he'd be saying to the media during the White Sox current struggles. They also look back at 2008 and 2010 when the White Sox were able to snap out of early season funks and contend for the division.

White Sox Jake Burger making the most of his opportunity

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox slugger Jake Burger about his hot start at the plate and his home run this week that went into the White Sox record books. They talk about Jake's connection with White Sox fans, the burger bite he's doing after home runs with Elvis Andrus, and how the team is battling through the rough start to the season. You'll also hear the story from 2018 when Chuck took Jake out for a burger at spring training, which started a long feud over Chuck's decision to order 7-Up instead of Sprite. Plus, Chuck gives his thoughts on the White Sox struggles and where they go from here.

Is this deja vu all over again for the White Sox?

Through 16 games, the White Sox have the same record as they did last season, with some of the same issues holding them back. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the White Sox biggest problems (injuries and walks), what's been different and better about this year (Yasmani Grandal and Jake Burger) and if this is going to be a repeat of last year. Hopefully not!

Ready or not, the White Sox toughest stretch is NOW

After a rough 2-4 road trip, the White Sox are coming back home for the start of a daunting part of their schedule against some of the best teams in baseball. Are they ready for it? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss who and what the White Sox have been so far and what they need to do in the next three weeks against some of MLB’s toughest opponents.

Making sense of the White Sox early season pitching struggles

It’s early. Very early. But the White Sox pitching staff has been a mixed bag in April. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about the ups and downs in the rotation and bullpen. Is there reason to be alarmed or is it too early to tell?

Can the White Sox rely on Eloy Jiménez?

Five games into the season, Eloy Jiménez is on the injured list again with a strained hamstring. It’s another setback for one of the White Sox best hitters. Will he ever be able to stay healthy? Can the White Sox rely on him? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are just as frustrated and confused as you are.

EARLY White Sox reactions and overreactions

The season is underway. What are we seeing so far from the White Sox? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about Yoan Moncada, Dylan Cease, Luis Robert Jr., Michael Kopech, Oscar Colas and more. Then, Chuck is joined by Ozzie Guillen, Gordon Beckham and A.J. Pierzynski for a lively conversation about the White Sox, Pierzynski throwing out the first pitch, Pedro Grifol’s managing style and more.