The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Kopech hurt, too many singles, and why Cueto is the White Sox MVP

After a rough loss in Kansas City, Chuck and Guff discuss another injury to a key White Sox player. This time it's Michael Kopech. Did the White Sox take too long to remove him from the game? Plus, why the 2022 season is great for singles! What happened to the homers? Chuck explains why he believes Johnny Cueto is the MVP of the White Sox, and not Dylan Cease. Plus, we celebrate going over 5 million downloads of the podcast by giving away an autographed baseball signed by Jose Abreu!

Is it time to believe again in the White Sox?

After sweeping the Tigers and winning dramatic games against the Astros, the White Sox are looking like the team many expected in 2022. They’re back, but are they really back?Chuck Garfien and Gordon Beckham talk about the White Sox recent play and if they’re poised for a big finish to the regular season. Then, Dylan Cease speaks with Chuck, Gordon and Ozzie Guillen about his start against Justin Verlander, why he intentionally balked with Alex Bregman on second base and more.

Lucas Giolito on Cease, Cueto and the fight needed to win the division

Chuck Garfien speaks with Lucas Giolito about the White Sox struggles this season and Johnny Cueto’s comments that the White Sox need to show more fight. They talk about Dylan Cease’s chances of winning the Cy Young Award and Cease's matchup against Justin Verlander. Plus, the story behind the Randy Moss jersey inside the clubhouse, what it’s going to take for the White Sox to win the division and more

Ozzie Guillen on TA’s injury and where White Sox go from here

With Tim Anderson out approximately six weeks with a torn ligament in his left middle finger, how do the White Sox overcome such a big injury? Chuck Garfien speaks with Ozzie Guillen about the loss off TA, what’s been missing from the White Sox and more.

BTN’s Dave Revsine on being a White Sox fan in 2022

When he’s not hosting shows for the Big Ten Network, Dave Revsine is living and dying with the White Sox. Chuck Garfien speaks with Dave about how he became a diehard White Sox fan as a child and the frustrations he’s having with the 2022 season. They also talk about how they met as co-workers at ESPN in the 1990’s, the Big Ten adding USC and UCLA and if more teams will be added to the conference in the future.

What it will take for the White Sox to win the division

Make sure to watch this episode on our YouTube page by clicking HERE!With the White Sox only adding reliever Jake Diekman before the trade deadline, will that be enough for them to win the AL Central? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss who the White Sox are, who they aren’t, and what needs to happen for them to beat the Twins and Guardians for the division title. And maybe their secret weapon is playing in Double-A.

Why didn’t the White Sox make any trades at the deadline?

The trade deadline came and went, and the only addition the White Sox made was acquiring left-handed reliever Jake Diekman from the Red Sox. Why didn’t Rick Hahn and the White Sox do more? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the lack of moves before the deadline. Then, Chuck, Ozzie Guillen and Frank Thomas talk about the Sox standing pat, what’s missing in the clubhouse, if they can still win the division and more.

What would it take for the White Sox to acquire Juan Soto?

You can watch this episode live from our new podcast studio by clicking HERE. Make sure to subscribe to the NBC Sports Chicago YouTube page so you won't miss an episode!With the Washington Nationals listening to offers for superstar Juan Soto, we’re going there! Chuck Garfien speaks with MLB Network Radio’s Mike Ferrin about what it will take for the White Sox to acquire Soto, if he’ll be traded before the deadline or this off-season, and if the White Sox can put together a big enough package to bring Soto to the South Side.(3:13) - Juan Soto fills a lot of the White Sox needs but do they have the depth needed to trade for him?(13:00) - Will Juan Soto be traded at the deadline?(19:50) - Are the White Sox in on Juan Soto?(27:40) - Who are the other options for the White Sox to trade for

Top trade targets for the White Sox

You can watch this episode HERE on YouTube as we debut our NEW PODCAST STUDIO! Make sure to subscribe to the NBCS Chicago page so you never miss an episode!Who should the White Sox add before the trade deadline on August 2? Chuck Garfien and Chris Kamka discuss potential targets for right field, second base, the bullpen and starting rotation.

Ask Ozzie Guillen anything!

Ozzie Guillen answers questions from White Sox fans. Topics range from Tony La Russa, managing in the future, Eloy Jimenez, Leury Garcia, the 2005 World Series, Terry Bevington and everything in between. (2:00) - How has the game changed since Ozzie's last year as manager in 2012?(9:00) - Does Ozzie want to manage again?(19:00) - The day Ozzie asked Jerry Reinsdorf to trade him(26:45) - What should the Sox do with Leury García?(32:00) - Favorite memory of the 2005 World Series(44:00) - Why Ozzie wants to work at a grocery store