The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Rick Hahn on last season, roster moves and optimism for 2023

Chuck Garfien sits down with GM Rick Hahn for an in-depth conversation at spring training, Why is Rick more excited about this season than he has in the past? Were the White Sox close to trading away one of their core players during the offseason? How close was Ozzie Guillen to getting the managing job? Will money be a factor in deciding if Leury Garcia makes the Opening Day roster? They also discuss the signing of Elvis Andrus, the play of Oscar Colas and more.

What the oddsmakers are saying about the White Sox

What's it like being an underdog? The White Sox might be that in 2023.Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey look at the preseason odds for the White Sox to win the division, make the playoffs and win the World Series. They also look at the odds for Dylan Cease, Lance Lynn and Lucas Giolito for Cy Young, Oscar Colas for Rookie of the Year, which White Sox player is the best longshot for MVP and more.

Producer of ’Last Comiskey’ brings Comiskey Park back to life

Chuck Garfien speaks with Matt Flesch, the producer of "Last Comiskey," a new 3-part documentary about the White Sox former home at old Comiskey Park. They talk about what made the park so special for White Sox fans, plus the people and characters who played and worked there. Chuck also speaks with former organist Nancy Faust about the documentary and her memories of the ballpark.

Who’s going to make the White Sox Opening Day roster?

With the regular season getting closer, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey take a closer look at the White Sox roster and tell you who they think will make the team out of spring training. Pedro Grifol describes the kind of bench he'd like to have. Is Leury Garcia a lock to make the team because of his contract? Plus, Chuck speaks with Hanser Alberto about his chances of breaking camp with the team.

Oscar Colas and his burning desire to win

Oscar Colas can hit, but he tells Chuck Garfien how much he really wants to win.Colas talks about his hunger to win and tells the story about how he promised manager Pedro Grifol that he would hit a home run in a spring training game--and he did! Grifol talks about how Colas has improved his fundamentals and hitting coach Jose Castro takes you inside Colas the hitter. If you want to learn more about the White Sox prospect making a lot of noise at spring training, this is the podcast for you.

How to make baseball even better with White Sox pitcher Joe Kelly

The pitch clock, larger bases and infield shift limits are bringing massive change to the game of baseball this season. But can more be done to improve the sport? Chuck Garfien and White Sox pitcher Joe Kelly continue the conversation they had on the podcast in January. They discuss robotic umps, ghost runners, sticky stuff, putting rivals like the White Sox and Cubs in the same division, and more. Joe also explains why he has totally changed his mind about MLB commissioner Rob Manfred.

Jason Benetti and Steve Stone!

Chuck Garfien goes into the broadcast booth before a spring training game to speak with the White Sox TV team of Jason Benetti and Steve Stone. In a wide-ranging conversation they cover many topics, including how the pitch clock is affecting the game and the broadcast, their expectations for the upcoming season, which White Sox player they think will have a comeback season and much, much more.

Davis Martin on his breakout season and who’s the next Davis Martin?

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox pitcher Davis Martin about his breakout season last year and how he wants to take his career to the next level this year. Plus, what pitcher in the minor leagues could turn out to be the next Davis Martin for the White Sox in 2023?

What the Guardians are saying about the White Sox

Chuck Garfien goes into enemy territory to speak with the Cleveland Guardians about their rivals in Chicago and why they won the AL Central last season and the White Sox didn't. Chuck speaks with Shane Bieber and Steven Kwan, plus former White Sox catcher Zack Collins who signed with the Guardians right before spring training and homered against the White Sox last week. Plus, former Guardian Bryan Shaw talks about what it's like being on the White Sox and did Jose Ramirez think Chuck was a White Sox spy when he spotted him in the Guardians clubhouse?

Everything that Hanser Alberto can bring to the White Sox

Before spring training, Chuck Garfien told us to keep an eye out for Hanser Alberto. Now we understand. Alberto has been one of the White Sox best hitters in camp, but it's what he can bring to the team off the field that makes him special. Chuck speaks with Alberto about how he can help the White Sox. Plus, Dodgers GM Andrew Friedman talks about Alberto who was one of the most popular players with the Dodgers last season. And then Royals catcher Salvador Perez explains why Alberto is one of his all-time favorite teammates.