The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Tim Anderson on Tony La Russa, the Field of Dreams and being a White Sox forever

Tim Anderson and Tony La Russa. Best friends? That’s what Tim said to Chuck Garfien in this fun and revealing conversation at spring training. Tim talks about the addition of Josh Harrison at second base, his thrilling walkoff home run in the Field of Dreams game, wanting to be on the White Sox for the rest of his career, and more.(2:20) - Tim on his walk-off home run in the Field of Dreams game (7:25) - How will Josh Harrison impact the team?(12:00) - Tim on wanting to be a White Sox forever(14:23) - The Tony La Russa and Tim Anderson growing friendship

Liam Hendriks says White Sox will be ’one of the most hated teams in baseball’

Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox closer Liam Hendriks for a candid conversation about the lockout, the addition of Joe Kelly to the bullpen, and why he expects the White Sox to be one of the most hated teams in baseball in 2022.(2:40) - Dealing with the lockout and using the time wisely(4:30) - How would an international draft impact overseas players?(9:40) - Liam's thoughts on the addition of Joe Kelly(10:15) - "We're gonna be one of the most hated teams in baseball

White Sox add Joe Kelly and Josh Harrison--who’s next?

We've got White Sox moves! Two free-agent signings within minutes of each other. Two-time World Series champion and Houston Astros hater Joe Kelly has been added to the bullpen. Two-time All-Star Josh Harrison is coming to play second base opposite Tim Anderson. What do both of them bring to the White Sox? Plus, will Craig Kimbrel be traded or not before Opening Day? And what other moves could be coming for the White Sox?

🚨 MLB lockout ends, free agency begins

BASEBALL IS BACK! The MLB and MLBPA have reached an agreement and he 2022 season will begin in April. In an emergency podcast, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey break down the MLB lockout coming to an end, free agency beginning once again and what it means for the White Sox.

What the MLB lockout is doing to us and the game

After MLB and the player's union came so close to making a deal, everything fell apart, causing MLB to cancel a second week of the regular season. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey explain what prevented the two sides from making a deal, why the international draft was such a strong sticking point for the players, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin's strong words directed at MLB to play ball, and more.(5:40) - There were signs that a deal could be done(17:35) - An issue that's being debated is an international draft. Why?(29:40) - Some blame can be placed on the Players Union(35:10) - U.S. Senators speak on the MLB lockout

Everything you want to know about the White Sox farm system with Chris Getz

Coming to you from Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona, Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox assistant GM/player development Chris Getz about their top minor leaguers. Could Yoelki Cespedes make it to the majors in 2022? How special is Oscar Colas? Plus, why pitchers Andrew Dalquist, Jared Kelly, and Matthew Thompson had better seasons than their stats might indicate, the progress Colson Montgomery has already made since they drafted him last summer, why Getz thinks the White Sox farm system ranking doesn't tell the whole story and more.(3:00) - Is it possible that Yoelki Cespedes to make the big leagues this year?(10:12) - What is the plan for young pitching prospects, Andrew Dalquist, Jared Kelly, and Matthew Thompson?(14:41) - Can Colson Montgomery be the next Corey Seager?(19:11) - Why is the White Sox farm system ranked so low?

Interview with White Sox top-ranked prospect Colson Montgomery

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox first round pick Colson Montgomery is taking part in his first spring training at Camelback Ranch in Arizona. He talks about meeting Lance Lynn soon after being drafted by the White Sox, how he looks and swings like his favorite baseball player Corey Seager, his decision to pursue a baseball career over basketball, and more.(3:00) - From high school to the minor leagues(9:30) - Differences in playing basketball and baseball(15:00) - First time meeting Tony La Russa(20:50) - Before turning pro, Montgomery planned to play baseball and basketball in college

USA Today’s Bob Nightengale on when the lockout ends and possible White Sox moves

What was the biggest mistake the players and owners made that prevented them from making a deal this week? USA Today's Bob Nightengale is here to tell us. Plus, how long he thinks the lockout will last, why it will hurt free agents, how this might help the White Sox, and more.(4:00) - There was optimism over the weekend on both sides(10:41) - Which side is more united, the players or owners?(17:00) - Once the season is set, who will the White Sox get to play right field?

Opening Day cancelled...What happened and what’s next?

CBA talks fell apart. The first week of the regular season has been canceled. What the heck happened?! Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are here to try and pick up the pieces of a lockout that unfortunately continues. They'll react to the negotiations that went south as well as the Rob Manfred and Tony Clark press conferences. Then, Chuck speaks with ESPN's Jesse Rogers who was in Jupiter, FL for the entire CBA negotiations. They'll dive into the proposals, what prevented the two sides from coming to an agreement and how long the lockout might continue.(3:00) - Ryan McGuffey on what it was like over the weekend watching the back and forth(12:20) - Reacting to Rob Manfred canceling games(23:18) - Tony Clark on the lockout continuing(35:20) - Chuck Garfien is joined by Jesse Rogers

The Vinnie Duber Appreciation Podcast

Chuck and Guff say farewell to Vinnie who is leaving NBC Sports Chicago. A loss for us, but a great opportunity awaits our close friend and colleague. Now, if only we could say goodbye to the lockout. They discuss whether the start of the regular season can be saved by Monday's deadline.(1:00) - Vinnie Duber appreciation(16:24) - Will the owners and players come to terms before Monday?(26:20) - The lockout will start hurting some of the players if this continues(34:18) - Could baseball lose a large chunk of the fanbase?