The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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 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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

Chuck Garfien goes to Kansas City Royals camp to speak with catcher Salvador Perez about new White Sox manager Pedro Grifol. Perez talks about what he learned from Grifol when he was a coach with the Royals and explains why he thinks he'll be one of the best managers in the game. Chuck also covers the news that Mike Clevinger will not be disciplined by MLB for allegations of domestic abuse and child abuse.

The new rules in MLB are some of the biggest changes made to the game in decades. There's a pitch clock, larger bases, a limit on infield shifts, and much shorter game times. What do White Sox players think about all the changes? Chuck Garfien speaks with Lance Lynn, Michael Kopech, Yasmani Grandal, Seby Zavala, Billy Hamilton, Jake Burger and Elvis Andrus about the new rules, how they are adapting to them and what it means for the game of baseball.2:40 - Lance Lynn6:28 - Michael Kopech9:08- Yasmani Grandal11:23 - Seby Zavala19:02 - Billy Hamilton22:58 - Jake Burger26:55 - Elvis Andrus

If you have doubts about the White Sox this season, you'll want to hear what Elvis Andrus says to Chuck Garfien on this edition of the podcast. Elvis explains what he thought was missing last season and how they get their edge back.He talks about his leadership skills, his decision to sign back with the White Sox to play second base, why he believes in this team and much more.