The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Garrett Crochet is “really close to feeling like myself again”

White Sox reliever Garrett Crochet speaks with Chuck Garfien about coming back from Tommy John surgery, how close he is to competing again, and his hopes for this season. Plus, who will be the White Sox closer without Liam Hendriks? Manager Pedro Grifol gives an update on the White Sox plan going forward.

Dylan Cease looks back at 2022 and what’s in store for 2023

Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease at spring training to talk about his breakout season in 2022. They discuss how he turned his wipeout slider into one of the best pitches in the game, the changeup he's working on for this season, why he's not playing in the World Baseball Classic, being overlooked as a Top 10 starting pitcher in baseball, the land he recently bought to build a disco golf course and more.

White Sox spring training begins, Mike Clevinger speaks

On the day pitchers and catchers reported to spring training, the big story was new White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger who spoke with the media for the first time since being accused of domestic and child abuse by the mother of his child. Chuck Garfien covers the story from Arizona with reaction from Clevinger, his accuser and GM Rick Hahn. Chuck also has updates on Liam Hendriks, Garrett Crochet, the second base job and more.

White Sox fans take over the podcast: Spring Training edition (Part 2)

With pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training on Wednesday, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey answer your most pressing questions about the White Sox Who's going to start at second base? Are we overlooking Lenyn Sosa? Will Oscar Colas be major league ready in right field? What about Mike Clevinger and the fifth spot in the rotation? Is this a make or break season for Luis Robert? PLUS....make a major trade with every team in the AL Central and more.

White Sox fans take over the podcast: Spring Training edition (Part 1)

What's it like being a White Sox fan right now? Chuck and Guff answered questions about fan frustrations, the team's underperformance last season, the moves made during the offseason, team spending, which player will have the biggest comeback season, SoxFest, Pedro Grifol vs. Tony La Russa and more.

Offseason grades for every team in the AL Central

With spring training about to begin, Chuck and Guff look back at all of the big moves made in the AL Central this offseason and assign grades for each team. Who did the best? Who did the worst? Which White Sox signing is Chuck the most curious about? Plus, could another move be coming for the White Sox?

What if Andrew Vaughn becomes the White Sox next great first baseman?

Following in the footsteps of Frank Thomas, Paul Konerko and Jose Abreu, does Andrew Vaughn have what it takes to become the next great White Sox first baseman? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey take a closer look at Vaughn's first two seasons and project what kind of hitter he will be during his White Sox career. What's his floor? What's his ceiling? And which former White Sox first baseman does he compare with the most?

Is a breakout season coming for Michael Kopech?

If you're looking for a breakout candidate in 2023, this could be the year for Michael Kopech. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about his up-and-down season last year and why big things could be ahead for the White Sox fireballer in 2023.

Sorting through the Mike Clevinger MLB investigation

With new White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger facing allegations of domestic violence and child abuse, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the investigation, how its unfolded and what might happen next. They also talk about Ken Rosenthal's report that the White Sox are interested in acquiring Royals infielder Nicky Lopez.

Eloy Jiménez on playing the outfield and finding leadership

If you've penciled in Oscar Colas as the White Sox starting right fielder next season, Eloy Jiménez has different ideas. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey react to Eloy's press conference on Monday in which he said that he wants to play more outfield than DH. They also discuss Eloy's comments about the White Sox not having a player who can step up and lead without José Abreu.5:40 - Eloy says he's been training to play the outfield 13:12 - Eloy on White Sox leadership19:30 - How and where will the Sox find leaders?