The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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.

Tony La Russa to retire as manager / Reaction from Ozzie Guillen and Bob Nightengale

Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillen react to the breaking news that Tony La Russa is expected to retire as White Sox manager. They discuss the job Tony did as manager, what kind of manager the White Sox need to hire to replace him, and if Ozzie is interested in the job. USA Today's Bob Nightengale broke the story about La Russa's retirement. He speaks with Chuck about Tony's health problems, possible candidates and if big changes are coming to the roster.

Why the White Sox ‘crumbled’ in 2022

Instead of the Guardians crumbling in September like Elvis Andrus predicted, it was the White Sox who crumbled away the 2022 season. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey break down what went wrong with the White Sox and why Cleveland will be playing in the postseason.

Davis Martin’s unexpected journey to the majors

Chuck Garfien speaks with pitcher Davis Martin who has been one of the White Sox biggest surprises this season. Martin talks about the advice he received from pitching coach Richard Doston that's made him a better pitcher, his first major league start and the beer shower he received after his first major league win. He explains why he'd follow Lance Lynn into a burning building, why he doesn't like the pitch clock and more.

The Guardians have shown why they’re going to win the AL Central

The White Sox needed a sweep to stay in the AL Central race, but the Guardians came to town and showed them who's boss. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey wave the white flag. Why are the Guardians going to win the division? Why won't it be the White Sox? It's the podcast we never saw coming when the season began.

Why the White Sox will sweep the Guardians and why they won’t

It's THE series of the season for the White Sox. Three games at home against the Guardians. Chuck Garfien explains why the White Sox will get a much-needed sweep over their AL Central rivals and have you believing in the White Sox again! He also gives the reasons why the White Sox will not get a sweep, and if you should be bracing for another letdown.

Why the four games against the Guardians are the biggest of the season

It’s must-win time for the White Sox, especially against the first place Guardians. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about the four pivotal games against them in the next week and what it will take for them to overtake them for the division. Plus, they talk about Ken Rosenthal’s article about Tony La Russa and whether he will return this season.

Will Tony La Russa return as manager in 2022?

With Tony La Russa still not cleared by doctors to return to the dugout because of a heart ailment, will he be back this season? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the La Russa situation. They also talk about what it will take for the White Sox to beat the Guardians for the AL Central title.

After all of this, who will win the AL Central??

With four weeks left in the regular season, who is going to end up winning the division?!Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey break down the chances for the White Sox, Guardians and Twins. Who has the best offense, pitching, schedule, health and intangibles? They predict how many wins it will take and who will take home the AL Central when all is said and done.

Why Dylan Cease can win the Cy Young Award

With one month left in the season, Justin Verlander might still be the favorite to win the Cy Young Award, but Dylan Cease is coming on strong! Chuck Garfien breaks down Cease's Cy Young Award case and what needs to happen for him to overtake Verlander and everyone else to take home the award. Then, Chuck speaks with Dylan about his near no-hitter against the Twins, if he regrets how he pitched to Luis Arraez with two outs in the ninth and how the White Sox players-only meeting last week has helped spark the team and get them back in the AL Central race.