The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Nick Nastrini has BIG goals for his White Sox career

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox prospect Nick Nastrini about his ambitious goals with the White Sox. Nastrini opens up about how he almost quit the game after struggling at UCLA, how the Dodgers saved his career, the opportunity he has with the White Sox, the talent he sees in the White Sox minor league system, his love for surfing and more.

Can Chris Getz make you like the White Sox again?

Chris Getz had a lot to say at the GM Meetings. From "I don't like this team" to "there are no untouchables," he set the tone for what could be an interesting offseason for the White Sox. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey break it all down. Plus, will Dylan Cease be traded? What about Luis Robert Jr.? Was Getz sending a message to Yoan Moncada about playing first base or the outfield? Plus, Pedro Grfiol says he miscalculated how to fix the culture in the clubhouse, the new coaching staff, Tony La Russa's role with the team, and more.

White Sox say goodbye to Tim Anderson. What now?

After Tim Anderson’s walkoff in the Field of Dreams Game, who could have seen this coming just two years later? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey react to the White Sox declining Anderson’s option for next season, making him a free agent. What does the decision say about what Chris Getz is looking to do to the roster this offseason? Who plays shortstop in 2024? Chuck has a guy. When will Colson Montgomery be ready? And more.

Bobby Jenks paying his dues to become a major league manager

Chuck Garfien speaks with World Series hero Bobby Jenks about his new job managing the Windy City Thunderbolts in south suburban Crestwood. He talks about his managing style, why he likes coaching independent baseball right now vs. the minor leagues, his hope to one day manage in the majors, the 2005 World Series and more.

Why MLB Network’s Dan Plesac is keeping hope alive with the White Sox

Two years ago, the Rangers and Diamondbacks both lost over 100 games. Now they're in the World Series. What will it take for the White Sox to make a similar comeback and become contenders again? Chuck Garfien speaks with MLB Network's Dan Plesac, who's in Arizona covering the World Series. They discuss what went wrong in 2023 (3:56), the free agents Dan thinks are good fits for the White Sox (12:19), and why he believes the White Sox are "a sleeping giant" (25:09).

You be the GM! How White Sox fans would fix the White Sox

The new White Sox front office has a lot of work to do this offseason. If you were in Chris Getz's seat, what moves would you make to improve the team? White Sox fans sent us their plans for the offseason. Which players would they sign? Who would they trade? Who would they acquire? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey dig through your ideas and select the best offseason plan!

Why Jacob Burke is a White Sox prospect to watch

Chuck Garfien speaks with Jacob Burke, a White Sox prospect who's been flying under the radar. Maybe not for much longer. Burke talks about why he has something to prove as an 11th-round draft pick (3:10), his 52-game on-base streak this past season in the minors (11:00), what he's learned playing in the Arizona Fall League (14:30), what makes top prospect Colson Montgomery so special (16:40) and more.

New assistant GM Josh Barfield on the changes coming for the White Sox

New White Sox GM Chris Getz has already made changes in the front office and coaching staff. What kind of changes are coming to the roster? New assistant GM Josh Barfield speaks with Chuck Garfien about the kind of players they're looking to add this off-season. Josh also talks about why he left the Diamondbacks for this opportunity with the White Sox (3:10), his role in helping develop some of the Diamondbacks' young stars (7:19), what he's learned from his dad (former Yankee and Blue Jay Gold Glove outfielder Jesse Barfield) (11:00), his impressions of the White Sox farm system (17:15) and more.

Under the radar names that can change the culture of the White Sox

Coming off the disaster that was 2023, how do the White Sox turn things around in 2024? One way is to bring in new players who can change the attitude, vibes and approach on the field every day. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the players they’d be targeting this off-season who can fill those large voids inside the White Sox clubhouse. They also talk about Kim Ng leaving the Florida Marlins and if she could possibly end up with the White Sox.

Chris Chelios on fixing the White Sox, Eddie Vedder stories and more

As a diehard White Sox fan, Chris Chelios tells Chuck Garfien what he would do to fix the White Sox. He also talks about leadership and how things went backward in the last two seasons with the White Sox. Chris shares his thoughts on the NHL debut of Blackhawks rookie sensation Connor Bedard. Plus, how Eddie Vedder surprised Chris in the middle of a Pearl Jam concert that he's getting his jersey retired by the Blackhawks.