The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Luis Robert Jr. has taken his game to the next level this season. He's been one of the best players in the majors, while also staying healthy. Is he finally reaching his superstar potential? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about Robert's special year, his desire to play as many games as possible, how he can improve and if he can possibly save the White Sox season.

After spending 7 years in the minor leagues, Zach Remillard has finally made it to the majors, and he's made an immediate impact. Chuck Garfien speaks with the 29-year-old rookie about his journey to the White Sox, why he never gave up, his memorable major league debut that made history and more.

What's going on with the White Sox this season? Chuck Garfien speaks with Lucas Giolito to ask what's missing and why they aren't winning more games. They also talk about the possibility of him being traded before the deadline, why he thinks he can be better this season and more. And then, Chuck gives the one word that is the key to the White Sox turning their season around.

James Fegan is a prolific baseball writer who went deep inside the White Sox clubhouse and their minor league system to find some of the best stories on the beat. So when news broke this week that he was among the layoffs at the Athletic, it was a shock to White Sox fans and baseball media across the country. Chuck Garfien speaks with James about what happened, the outpouring of support he has received on social media and what happens next with his career. They also talk about the White Sox struggles this season, what’s gone wrong with Lance Lynn, the team’s plate discipline, who will win the AL Central and more.

The White Sox had a lot of great players in the 1990's, but the one guy who always gets overlooked is Lance Johnson. Not anymore. Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillen give it up for the One-Dog, talking about everything he brought to the team as a hitter and center fielder, his hunger for winning and hitting triples, how he made the players around him better, and yes, why he's one of the most underrated White Sox players of all-time.

Coming back from 9.5 games out of first place in May, the White Sox are back in the hunt for the AL Central title. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey explain how they got here and why the White Sox should overtake the Twins, Guardians and Tigers for the division crown. They also talk about the latest injury to Eloy Jimenez.

The road that Jake Burger has traveled from being drafted by the White Sox in 2017 to his walk off grand slam on Sunday against the Tigers reads like a Hollywood movie. Chuck Garfien speaks with Nick Hostetler, the team’s scouting director from 2015-2019, about what he saw in Jake when they drafted him, his two Achilles tendon injuries and what Jake told Nick in the trainers room after he suffered the first one, what it took for him to find his way to the majors, Burger’s surprising speed on the bases, the emotion Nick feels when Burger does something great with the White Sox and more.

With a 1.45 ERA in 20 games, Keynan Middleton has been one of the big surprises this season for the White Sox. Chuck Garfien sits down with Middleton to talk about his unique, up and down journey to the majors, why he’s having a breakout season with the White Sox, the great advice Pedro Grifol gave him during spring training, why he really dislikes Carlos Correa and everyone who cheated on the Houston Astros and more.

Four months after being diagnosed with stage-4 cancer, Liam Hendriks was back on the mound, pitching for the White Sox. Chuck Garfien talks about Liam's cancer battle and the emotion that swelled on the South Side for his season debut. Plus, hear Hendriks’ entire post-game press conference as he talks about his first game, the road back and what White Sox fans have meant to him during his fight with cancer. Then, Chuck speaks with Andrew Vaughn and Seby Zavala about Liam's return to the roster and how he's inspired the entire team.

After an awful April, the White Sox have won three series in a row in May and are suddenly back in the AL Central race. What exactly is happening here? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey answer the top 10 burning questions from White Sox fans.How did we get here? Will the AL Central champion finish with a losing record? Will Tim Anderson be dropped in the lineup? Who will get traded at the deadline? What has to happen for the White Sox to go on a serious run? And more!