The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

What the Guardians are saying about the White Sox

Chuck Garfien goes into enemy territory to speak with the Cleveland Guardians about their rivals in Chicago and why they won the AL Central last season and the White Sox didn't. Chuck speaks with Shane Bieber and Steven Kwan, plus former White Sox catcher Zack Collins who signed with the Guardians right before spring training and homered against the White Sox last week. Plus, former Guardian Bryan Shaw talks about what it's like being on the White Sox and did Jose Ramirez think Chuck was a White Sox spy when he spotted him in the Guardians clubhouse?

Everything that Hanser Alberto can bring to the White Sox

Before spring training, Chuck Garfien told us to keep an eye out for Hanser Alberto. Now we understand. Alberto has been one of the White Sox best hitters in camp, but it's what he can bring to the team off the field that makes him special. Chuck speaks with Alberto about how he can help the White Sox. Plus, Dodgers GM Andrew Friedman talks about Alberto who was one of the most popular players with the Dodgers last season. And then Royals catcher Salvador Perez explains why Alberto is one of his all-time favorite teammates.

Salvador Perez thinks Pedro Grifol will be ’one of the best managers in the game’

Chuck Garfien goes to Kansas City Royals camp to speak with catcher Salvador Perez about new White Sox manager Pedro Grifol. Perez talks about what he learned from Grifol when he was a coach with the Royals and explains why he thinks he'll be one of the best managers in the game. Chuck also covers the news that Mike Clevinger will not be disciplined by MLB for allegations of domestic abuse and child abuse.

What White Sox players are saying about the new rules in MLB

The new rules in MLB are some of the biggest changes made to the game in decades. There's a pitch clock, larger bases, a limit on infield shifts, and much shorter game times. What do White Sox players think about all the changes? Chuck Garfien speaks with Lance Lynn, Michael Kopech, Yasmani Grandal, Seby Zavala, Billy Hamilton, Jake Burger and Elvis Andrus about the new rules, how they are adapting to them and what it means for the game of baseball.2:40 - Lance Lynn6:28 - Michael Kopech9:08- Yasmani Grandal11:23 - Seby Zavala19:02 - Billy Hamilton22:58 - Jake Burger26:55 - Elvis Andrus

Why Elvis Andrus believes in the 2023 White Sox

If you have doubts about the White Sox this season, you'll want to hear what Elvis Andrus says to Chuck Garfien on this edition of the podcast. Elvis explains what he thought was missing last season and how they get their edge back.He talks about his leadership skills, his decision to sign back with the White Sox to play second base, why he believes in this team and much more.

Michael Kopech’s desire to reach his full potential

Chuck Garfien looks back and forward with White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech. They talk about what he's learned so far in his major league career, the balance between being a baseball player and a father, how he battled through his knee injury last season, his hopes of becoming the best pitcher he can be and more.

Inside Pedro Grifol’s first spring training with the White Sox

Chuck Garfien sits down with Pedro Grifol to talk about his first days as White Sox manager at spring training. They discuss the importance of fundamentals, what it will take for Yoan Moncada to have a comeback season, Eloy Jimenez competing to play right field, the impact of Billy Hamilton and more.

Lucas Giolito: ’I’m going to give it my all’ in 2023

Chuck Garfien sits down with Lucas Giolito at White Sox spring training to talk about his struggles last season, plus the changes he's made for this season, both physically and mentally. He picks one White Sox player who he thinks will have a big comeback season. He talks about his important trip this offseason to the Dominican Republic and shares his thoughts about this possibly being his last season with the White Sox and much more.

Andrew Vaughn on replacing Jose Abreu: ’I just got to be me’

Chuck Garfien speaks with Andrew Vaughn about taking over at first base for Jose Abreu, why he feels at home at first base, how his body wore down playing the outfield the last two seasons and more.

Real talk with Tim Anderson

Tim Anderson is back on the podcast for a candid, behind-the-curtain conversation with Chuck Garfien about the struggles of last season and how the criticism was felt inside the White Sox clubhouse. It's a peek inside Chuck and Tim's working relationship as sportscaster and player when a season goes south. They also talk about Tim being back healthy this season, the return of Elvis Andrus and Billy Hamilton, the loss of Jose Abreu and more.2:50 - The media's working relationship with players9:40 - Chuck Garfien's 1-on-1 with Tim Anderson12:00 - Anderson on what went wrong last season and was it ok for fans and media to criticize the way they did?24:25 - Chuck and Guff discuss if the Sox will be able to overcome the demons of last year