The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

What Carlos Rodon proved in his final regular season start

From Cy Young candidate to question mark for the postseason, Carlos Rodon took the mound on Wednesday looking to prove that he belongs in the White Sox rotation in the playoffs. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak about his pressure-packed performance and how the White Sox might use him in the playoffs. Together with Michael Kopech? Plus, they give an appreciation for Rodon who after having the worst season of his career came back and had his very best. And you'll hear Rodon's post-game interview with Jason Benetti and Steve Stone.(3:30) - Rodon's comeback and breaking down his play as the Sox head into the playoffs(8:00) - Celebrating the insane season Carlos Rodon just had(11:23) - Jason Benetti and Steve Stone interview Rodon(15:30) - When will Carlos Rodon pitch in the playoffs?(22:40) - What grade would you give Rodon's performance on his last regular season start?

Being clutch in the playoffs with 2005 World Series hero Joe Crede

With the playoffs getting closer, Chuck Garfien speaks to former White Sox third baseman Joe Crede about what it means to be clutch in the postseason. They talk about his biggest playoff moments and why an injury in August helped make it all happen. Crede also explains why the White Sox might not be clicking right now, and why they might turn out to be dangerous when the playoffs begin. Then, Chuck talks about the Tigers hitting Jose Abreu on Monday, the benches clearing, and why it needed to happen.(3:45) - Joe Crede coming back from an injury in the middle of the 2005 season(11:20) - What kind of focus should the White Sox have going into the playoffs(19:00) - What was it like heading into the 2005 World Series(28:30) - Who on the current Sox could potentially have a Joe Crede-type post-season run?(30:55) - Benches clearing scuffle vs the Tigers

The White Sox are AL Central champs!

After the White Sox clinched the AL Central with a 7-2 victory over the Indians, Tony La Russa, Rick Hahn and Tim Anderson joined Chuck Garfien, Ozzie Guillen and Gordon Beckham to talk about their division title, Anderson's big 2-homer game, how they have much bigger goals in mind and more. Then Chuck talks about Michael Kopech's role in the playoffs and if the White Sox might end up facing the Rays in the ALDS.(2:30) - White Sox manager Tony La Russa(6:54) - White Sox GM Rick Hahn(11:10) - Tim Anderson

Who are the White Sox and who will they be in the playoffs?

With the White Sox playing .500 baseball in the second half and struggling in September, what kind of team will they be in the playoffs? Chuck Garfien speaks with Vinnie Duber. Ryan McGuffey and Maddie Lee who all traveled to Detroit to potentially cover the White Sox clinching the AL Central. They talk about Carlos Rodon's latest setback and if he'll be able to pitch in the playoffs, the up and down White Sox offense, the trades of Craig Kimbrel and Cesar Hernandez, and more.

Inside the White Sox pitching staff with Ethan Katz

Chuck Garfien goes to the source to get the word on several White Sox pitchers with pitching coach Ethan Katz. Find out what Dylan Cease is working on to get to the next step in his development, a recent mechanical adjustment made by Craig Kimbrel, how Lance Lynn wants to become a five-pitch pitcher and stay in the majors into his 40's. Plus, info on Carlos Rodon, Michael Kopech, Dallas Keuchel and Reynaldo Lopez. (2:40) - The key to Dylan Cease's development this year(7:05) - Katz on the adjustment Kopech has had to make from a starter to a bullpen arm(14:30) - The strong mentality of the pitching staff(17:10) - Lance Lynn trying to become a five-pitch pitcher

Chuck and Ozzie with Joe Maddon and Liam Hendriks

Two great guests on one podcast! Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillen sit down with Angels manager Joe Maddon and White Sox closer Liam Hendriks. Maddon talks about what it was like managing against Ozzie, why "the sky is the limit" for Luis Robert, what makes Shoehei Ohtani so special, and more. Then, they speak with Hendriks about his first White Sox season, having Craig Kimbrel as a teammate, Ruby the Tarot Card Reader, and more.(3:30) - Joe Maddon on managing against Ozzie(7:20) - Maddon discusses what kind of player and person Shoehei Ohtani is(14:30) - Liam Hendriks interview(19:20) - Hendriks on receiving hate from fans on the way he pitches

Appreciating the legend that is Leury García

He might be small in stature, but time and time again Leury García has come up big for the White Sox. As Lance Lynn put it after García's walk-off homer against the Red Sox on Sunday, "We call him the legend." So, why does García have such legendary status inside the White Sox clubhouse and why should White Sox fans appreciate all that is Leury García? Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan McGuffey break it all down. Plus, hear why Ozzie Guillén believes he's Tony La Russa's MVP.(3:00) - Leury García's mixed reviews from fans and media alike(7:00) - Tony La Russa is not here for the Leury "Utility" talk(17:00) - Ozzie Guillén has Leury as his White Sox MVP(24:25) - As García heads to free agency, will the Sox bring him back AND where will he play?(29:00) - Did the White Sox win the Leury García/Alex Ríos trade

Paul Konerko reflects on 9/11

On September 11, 2001, the White Sox were in New York City to play the Yankees when the World Trade Center was attacked. Paul Konerko woke up in the team hotel that morning to a city in chaos. Chuck Garfien speaks with Konerko about his experience that day, how the White Sox made it back to Chicago and how 9-11 continues to affect him 20 years later. Konerko also talks about the 2021 White Sox and their chances in the post-season.

Jimmy Lambert takes us behind the scenes of his first major league win

Oakland might be a house of horrors for the White Sox, but not to Jimmy Lambert. The White Sox starter came up from Triple-A and shut down the A’s for his first major league victory. How did he do it? Lambert speaks with Chuck Garfien about everything that happened on the field and behind the scenes, including almost getting hit by the foul ball that nailed Eloy Jimenez in the knee, as well as the massive beer shower that his teammates gave him after the game. Lambert also talks about his bumpy road from the minors to the majors, coming back from Tommy John surgery to nail down his first MLB win, and why he believes there’s plenty more coming in his future.

Yasmani Grandal’s unicorn season

There is a method to the madness that is Yasmani Grandal who's putting up a group of numbers we've never seen before in baseball history. Seriously. Chuck Garfien speaks with stat guru Chris Kamka about Grandal's unique offensive season. They dig into all of the numbers to explain why Grandal is the unicorn he is and what he means to the White Sox offense.