The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Elvis Andrus is back in the building!

On the day the White Sox full squad reported to spring training, they welcomed Elvis Andrus back to the team. Chuck Garfien also welcomed Ryan McGuffey to Arizona. They discuss the Andrus signing and him moving over to play second base. You'll hear from Andrus as well as Rick Hahn talking about the leadership he provides. Plus, manager Pedro Grifol says something that should be music to the years of White Sox fans in terms of getting ready for the season.

Lance Lynn speaks the truth about 2022, the season ahead

If there is a White Sox player who can best verbalize the feelings inside the White Sox clubhouse, it's Lance Lynn. Chuck Garfien sits down with the veteran leader at spring training to discuss many hot-button topics: computers projecting the White Sox to have a losing record this year, how they need to come together as a team, the Guardians mocking the White Sox after they won the AL Central, what he'd say to White Sox fans who are skeptical about them having a comeback season and much more.

Garrett Crochet is “really close to feeling like myself again”

White Sox reliever Garrett Crochet speaks with Chuck Garfien about coming back from Tommy John surgery, how close he is to competing again, and his hopes for this season. Plus, who will be the White Sox closer without Liam Hendriks? Manager Pedro Grifol gives an update on the White Sox plan going forward.

Dylan Cease looks back at 2022 and what’s in store for 2023

Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease at spring training to talk about his breakout season in 2022. They discuss how he turned his wipeout slider into one of the best pitches in the game, the changeup he's working on for this season, why he's not playing in the World Baseball Classic, being overlooked as a Top 10 starting pitcher in baseball, the land he recently bought to build a disco golf course and more.

White Sox spring training begins, Mike Clevinger speaks

On the day pitchers and catchers reported to spring training, the big story was new White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger who spoke with the media for the first time since being accused of domestic and child abuse by the mother of his child. Chuck Garfien covers the story from Arizona with reaction from Clevinger, his accuser and GM Rick Hahn. Chuck also has updates on Liam Hendriks, Garrett Crochet, the second base job and more.

White Sox fans take over the podcast: Spring Training edition (Part 2)

With pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training on Wednesday, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey answer your most pressing questions about the White Sox Who's going to start at second base? Are we overlooking Lenyn Sosa? Will Oscar Colas be major league ready in right field? What about Mike Clevinger and the fifth spot in the rotation? Is this a make or break season for Luis Robert? PLUS....make a major trade with every team in the AL Central and more.

White Sox fans take over the podcast: Spring Training edition (Part 1)

What's it like being a White Sox fan right now? Chuck and Guff answered questions about fan frustrations, the team's underperformance last season, the moves made during the offseason, team spending, which player will have the biggest comeback season, SoxFest, Pedro Grifol vs. Tony La Russa and more.

Offseason grades for every team in the AL Central

With spring training about to begin, Chuck and Guff look back at all of the big moves made in the AL Central this offseason and assign grades for each team. Who did the best? Who did the worst? Which White Sox signing is Chuck the most curious about? Plus, could another move be coming for the White Sox?

What if Andrew Vaughn becomes the White Sox next great first baseman?

Following in the footsteps of Frank Thomas, Paul Konerko and Jose Abreu, does Andrew Vaughn have what it takes to become the next great White Sox first baseman? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey take a closer look at Vaughn's first two seasons and project what kind of hitter he will be during his White Sox career. What's his floor? What's his ceiling? And which former White Sox first baseman does he compare with the most?

Is a breakout season coming for Michael Kopech?

If you're looking for a breakout candidate in 2023, this could be the year for Michael Kopech. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about his up-and-down season last year and why big things could be ahead for the White Sox fireballer in 2023.