The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Eloy Jimenez returns and so do the HRs...we hope

Eloy's back. What about the White Sox? On the verge of getting swept by the first place Twins, Eloy Jimenez returned to the lineup and helped lead the White Sox to a dramatic come-from-behind victory. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the impact of getting Jimenez back in the lineup, the effect he has on the rest of the offense, what the White Sox have to do next to stay in contention, and more.(2:00) - Will Eloy help change the White Sox season around?(8:21) - Breaking down what Eloy brings to the Sox(11:10) - Tony LaRussa puts pressure on himself and the team to be better in the second half of the season(19:00) - The White Sox are getting ZERO production from the 3rd batter in the lineup(21:38) - What do the Sox need to do to turn around their season?

The White Sox BIG series against the Twins

Chuck Garfien speaks with Dan Hayes who covers the Twins for the Athletic about this huge series between the White Sox and Twins on the South Side. Are the Twins the favorites to win the division? Is their starting rotation and bullpen good enough to hold off the White Sox and Guardians? Will the White Sox follow the lead of Lance Lynn and not look back? We can only hope.(4:13) - Should the Twins be concerned about the White Sox?(15:13) - Twins collapse vs the Guardians. We relive those moments.(21:20) - Why are the White Sox in 3rd place in the AL Central?(32:34) - What is it going to take for the White Sox to win the division?

How Josh Harrison broke out of his slump

After a rough two months at the plate to open the season, Josh Harrison has been on fire in June. He speaks with Chuck Garfien about how he broke out of his slump, facing criticism on social media and why he believes the White Sox will turn their season around.

Will the White Sox turn their season around?

Over two months into the season, the White Sox are under .500, not resembling the team that many thought would win the AL Central. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the problems of this season, where the team is at right now, and if they believe the White Sox will turn their season around.(3:50) - White Sox home record has been awful(8:25) - Can the Sox overcome an injury plagued roster?(18:00) - Is it time for the Sox to make moves and shake things up?(33:35) - How can the White Sox turn this season around?

Andrew Vaughn talks about hitting and his breakout season

Chuck Garfien sits down with Andrew Vaughn to discuss the ins and outs of his approach at the plate, why this year is different from last year, what it would mean to make the All-Star team, and more. Later, Chuck breaks down Vaughn's numbers at the plate which reveals plenty more than meets the eye.(3:50) -Vaughn describes his philosophy and approach to baseball(8:00) - Getting himself prepared for a full season(9:45) - Vaughn on what it would mean to make his first All-Star appearance this year(13:40) - Numbers never lie: Andrew Vaughn's season so far through the stats

Why Lenyn Sosa is a red-hot White Sox prospect to watch

Infielder Lenyn Sosa is turning heads in Double-A this season, quickly becoming one of the best players in the Southern League at the age of 22. Chuck Garfien speaks with Birmingham Barons manager Justin Jirschele about Sosa's emergence as a hitter and fielder, his knack for driving in runs, how close he is to the majors and more.

Ozzie Guillen’s stories about Freddy Garcia that make him a 2005 World Series legend

If there's one player on the 2005 White Sox who hasn't been given enough credit, it's Freddy Garcia. Ozzie Guillen speaks with Chuck Garfien about what Garcia meant to their championship team, telling must-listen, untold stories about Garcia winning Game 4 of the ALCS in Anaheim and the World Series clincher in Houston. Ozzie also talks about Mark Buehrle getting the save in Game 3 and the experience of flying back to Chicago after winning the World Series.(2:50) - Freddy Garcia an underrated and underappreciated piece to the 2005 White Sox(8:20) - Freddy Garcia's heroics during the championship run(21:40) - Ozzie on Freddy's start in the World Series(27:20) - Celebrating the 2005 World series

The White Sox season in one word: _____.

How do you explain the rough start to this White Sox season? We asked White Sox fans on Twitter to sum it up in one word. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey read many of the responses and discuss how and why the season has gone south. They discuss injuries, the offense, Tony La Russa, the tough homestand against the Dodgers and Rangers, and more.(7:02) - LaRussa-ific.(13:50) - White Sox issues kept piling up over the weekend(24:26) - Waste.(34:35) - Demoralizing.(43:00) - Is Luis Robert overhyped?(50:40) - Odds the White Sox win the division

How Jake Burger has become Mr. Clutch for the White Sox

Since being called up from the minors, Jake Burger has provided a big spark to the White Sox offense thanks to his clutch hitting in the late innings. Chuck Garfien speaks with Jake about how far he's come in the last few years, controlling his emotions at the plate, the hitting advice he received from Paul Konerko, the quote by Joe DiMaggio that he lives by on the field, and more.

Why the White Sox might be headed for a 1983 turnaround

In June of 1983, the White Sox were under .500, struggling on offense (especially at catcher), and failing to meet expectations. Sound familiar? But in the middle of June, the offense woke up, the starting rotation got hot, and they ran away with the division. Could a similar pattern happen again this year? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey compare and contrast the disappointing starts for both teams, how close Tony La Russa came to getting fired in 1983, plus when and if this year’s White Sox team can turn its season around.