The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Our 2023 White Sox season predictions!

Opening Day is here! Time to make our predictions for 2023! Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka look into the future and predict what will happen with the White Sox this season. Which hitter will have the biggest comeback season? Who will play in the most games? Who leads the team in saves? Who wins the AL Central? And many more!

Why Ozzie Guillen predicts that Pedro Grifol will win Manager of the Year

After not getting the White Sox managing job, Ozzie Guillen made quite a prediction on the podcast, saying that he believes Pedro Grifol will win the AL Manager of the Year. He and Chuck Garfien talk about Grifol, as well as Jose Abreu's comments that the White Sox weren't a family, their hopes for the upcoming season and more.

Rick Hahn on last season, roster moves and optimism for 2023

Chuck Garfien sits down with GM Rick Hahn for an in-depth conversation at spring training, Why is Rick more excited about this season than he has in the past? Were the White Sox close to trading away one of their core players during the offseason? How close was Ozzie Guillen to getting the managing job? Will money be a factor in deciding if Leury Garcia makes the Opening Day roster? They also discuss the signing of Elvis Andrus, the play of Oscar Colas and more.

What the oddsmakers are saying about the White Sox

What's it like being an underdog? The White Sox might be that in 2023.Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey look at the preseason odds for the White Sox to win the division, make the playoffs and win the World Series. They also look at the odds for Dylan Cease, Lance Lynn and Lucas Giolito for Cy Young, Oscar Colas for Rookie of the Year, which White Sox player is the best longshot for MVP and more.

Producer of ’Last Comiskey’ brings Comiskey Park back to life

Chuck Garfien speaks with Matt Flesch, the producer of "Last Comiskey," a new 3-part documentary about the White Sox former home at old Comiskey Park. They talk about what made the park so special for White Sox fans, plus the people and characters who played and worked there. Chuck also speaks with former organist Nancy Faust about the documentary and her memories of the ballpark.

Who’s going to make the White Sox Opening Day roster?

With the regular season getting closer, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey take a closer look at the White Sox roster and tell you who they think will make the team out of spring training. Pedro Grifol describes the kind of bench he'd like to have. Is Leury Garcia a lock to make the team because of his contract? Plus, Chuck speaks with Hanser Alberto about his chances of breaking camp with the team.

Oscar Colas and his burning desire to win

Oscar Colas can hit, but he tells Chuck Garfien how much he really wants to win.Colas talks about his hunger to win and tells the story about how he promised manager Pedro Grifol that he would hit a home run in a spring training game--and he did! Grifol talks about how Colas has improved his fundamentals and hitting coach Jose Castro takes you inside Colas the hitter. If you want to learn more about the White Sox prospect making a lot of noise at spring training, this is the podcast for you.

How to make baseball even better with White Sox pitcher Joe Kelly

The pitch clock, larger bases and infield shift limits are bringing massive change to the game of baseball this season. But can more be done to improve the sport? Chuck Garfien and White Sox pitcher Joe Kelly continue the conversation they had on the podcast in January. They discuss robotic umps, ghost runners, sticky stuff, putting rivals like the White Sox and Cubs in the same division, and more. Joe also explains why he has totally changed his mind about MLB commissioner Rob Manfred.

Jason Benetti and Steve Stone!

Chuck Garfien goes into the broadcast booth before a spring training game to speak with the White Sox TV team of Jason Benetti and Steve Stone. In a wide-ranging conversation they cover many topics, including how the pitch clock is affecting the game and the broadcast, their expectations for the upcoming season, which White Sox player they think will have a comeback season and much, much more.

Davis Martin on his breakout season and who’s the next Davis Martin?

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox pitcher Davis Martin about his breakout season last year and how he wants to take his career to the next level this year. Plus, what pitcher in the minor leagues could turn out to be the next Davis Martin for the White Sox in 2023?