The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Who the White Sox are getting in new manager Pedro Grifol

Well, this was a surprise. The White Sox are hiring Pedro Grifol to be their next manager. Who is he? What does he stand for? What will he bring to the South Side? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak to the perfect guy. Royals broadcaster Rex Hudler comes on the podcast to deliver the inside scoop about Grifol and then some. Hudler explains why he thought the Royals were going to hire Grifol to be THEIR manager. Plus, why he's the right fit for the White Sox. Chuck and Guff also talk about the decision by the White Sox to not hire Ozzie Guillen.

Inside the White Sox manager search with The Athletic’s James Fegan

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox beat writer James Fegan of The Athletic about what’s going on with the White Sox managerial search. What’s the latest? Who’s the best fit? What do White Sox fans want (and not want) in the new manager? And who does James think will win the job in the end?

The Bobby Jenks/Toby Hall podcast you didn’t see coming

Former White Sox teammates Bobby Jenks and Toby Hall are quickly making names for themselves in the baseball coaching ranks. In their first season together, Jenks (manager) and Hall (hitting coach) led the Grand Junction Rockies to their first Pioneer League championship in 41 years. They join Chuck Garfien on the podcast to talk about their coaching styles and hopes of getting back to the majors as coaches in the future. Plus, Jenks opens up about his past troubles with alcohol, his memories of the 2005 World Series and more.

How were we (and everybody) so wrong about the 2022 White Sox?

Picked by many to win the division and contend for a World Series, the White Sox came up way short in 2022. Why did the season go backward? Chuck Garfien and Chris Kamka dig into what happened and explain the biggest reason why the White Sox struggled in 2022. They also discuss what needs to happen to fix their problems for next season.

Mike Veeck on Disco Demolition, baseball’s future and more

Chuck Garfien sits down with baseball visionary Mike Veeck, son of former White Sox owner Bill Veeck to talk about the game’s past, present and future. They discuss how his idea of Disco Demolition became the best and worst promotion in baseball history, how actor Bill Murray saved Veeck's baseball career, why the pitch clock will be a huge win for baseball, what MLB should do to improve the game going forward and more.

Has José Abreu played his final game with the White Sox?

One of the greatest hitters in White Sox history could be wearing a different uniform next season. Is this a done deal? What would it take for the White Sox to bring José Abreu back? Should they?? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss all of the Abreu scenarios, the future for Andrew Vaughn and Chuck’s crazy idea if the Sox really decide to shake things up at first base.

Why Willie Harris is ready to be a major league manager

Willie Harris might be the third base coach for the Cubs, but after scoring the game-winning run in Game 4 of the 2005 World Series, the White Sox are clearly in his blood. One day he hopes to manage. What about on the South Side? Chuck Garfien speaks with Harris about his managing ambitions, what he learned as a player from Ozzie Guillen, Terry Francona and Bobby Cox, why he thinks he'd be a good fit right now with the White Sox, stories of him managing Eloy Jimenez and Danny Mendick in the minors and more.

Who will be the White Sox next manager?

With potential candidates starting to emerge for the White Sox managerial job, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey go over the top names, discussing everyone from Bruce Bochy to Ron Washington to Ozzie Guillen. Who’s the best fit? Who gets the job? Chuck and Guff give their thoughts and the odds for each candidate.

Lance Lynn on leadership, lost swagger, and the hunger to win next season

With the 2022 season in the books, Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn to talk about what he learned about the team this season, what was missing this year, leadership inside the clubhouse, what kind of manager they should hire, how close the White Sox are from being an elite team and more. Chuck closes the podcast with thoughts about the season and his hopes for 2023.

Rick Hahn on 2022, the next manager, Jose Abreu, possibly breaking up the core

On the day that Tony La Russa announced that he is leaving the White Sox due to health reasons, GM Rick Hahn addressed many pressing topics in his season-ending press conference. What kind of manager are they looking for? Will they bring back Jose Abreu? What roster changes are coming? Will they break up the core? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss all of this and more.