The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Through 16 games, the White Sox have the same record as they did last season, with some of the same issues holding them back. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the White Sox biggest problems (injuries and walks), what's been different and better about this year (Yasmani Grandal and Jake Burger) and if this is going to be a repeat of last year. Hopefully not!

After a rough 2-4 road trip, the White Sox are coming back home for the start of a daunting part of their schedule against some of the best teams in baseball. Are they ready for it? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss who and what the White Sox have been so far and what they need to do in the next three weeks against some of MLB’s toughest opponents.

It’s early. Very early. But the White Sox pitching staff has been a mixed bag in April. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about the ups and downs in the rotation and bullpen. Is there reason to be alarmed or is it too early to tell?

Five games into the season, Eloy Jiménez is on the injured list again with a strained hamstring. It’s another setback for one of the White Sox best hitters. Will he ever be able to stay healthy? Can the White Sox rely on him? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are just as frustrated and confused as you are.

The season is underway. What are we seeing so far from the White Sox? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about Yoan Moncada, Dylan Cease, Luis Robert Jr., Michael Kopech, Oscar Colas and more. Then, Chuck is joined by Ozzie Guillen, Gordon Beckham and A.J. Pierzynski for a lively conversation about the White Sox, Pierzynski throwing out the first pitch, Pedro Grifol’s managing style and more.

Opening Day is here! Time to make our predictions for 2023! Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka look into the future and predict what will happen with the White Sox this season. Which hitter will have the biggest comeback season? Who will play in the most games? Who leads the team in saves? Who wins the AL Central? And many more!

After not getting the White Sox managing job, Ozzie Guillen made quite a prediction on the podcast, saying that he believes Pedro Grifol will win the AL Manager of the Year. He and Chuck Garfien talk about Grifol, as well as Jose Abreu's comments that the White Sox weren't a family, their hopes for the upcoming season and more.

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'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.

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.