The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

After experiencing a nightmare season in 2022, White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal is doing everything in his power to make sure it doesn't happen again.He sits down with Chuck Garfien to discuss all that went wrong with him and the White Sox last season. He also talks about his grueling 7-day-a-week workouts, his approach to the final year of his contract, losing Jose Abreu, why he's excited about the shift being banned, the "knockout punch" for the White Sox in 2022 and more.

It's an early and surprising Christmas present for the White Sox. 2022 All-Star Andrew Benintendi is coming to the South Side! Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the big news as the White Sox fill two major needs: a left-fielder and left-handed bat.

Former White Sox speedster Scott Podsednik is licking his chops at the new rules coming to MLB next season. Chuck Garfien speaks with the 2005 World Series champion about why the pitch clock and larger bases will be a big advantage for base stealers. Should teams be adding speedsters to their rosters? Will the White Sox try to steal more? What kind of speed do they have in their minor league system? Chuck and Pods look into baseball’s future and see stolen bases coming back!

There’s no budget here on the podcast. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey give you the free agents they’d sign for the White Sox right now. Will they happen? Well, they did on the podcast!

From White Sox killer to White Sox player? Chuck Garfien speaks with 7-time All-Star and free agent Nelson Cruz about his interest in playing for the White Sox. What would he bring to the clubhouse? Would he be a good fit? Can he still hit at 42? Cruz also talks about Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert.

With the White Sox not pursuing big free agents at the Winter Meetings, there's definitely a lot of frustration being felt by White Sox fans. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about what's not happening in San Diego and why the White Sox are where they are. Then Chuck speaks with new White Sox manager Pedro Grifol about replacing Jose Abreu, Yoan Moncada wanting to have a comeback season, how Grifol will manage the White Sox and more.

On Day 1 of the Winter Meetings, general manager Rick Hahn said the White Sox are open to making a blockbuster trade this offseason. Who would they trade? Who might they acquire? Chuck Garfien discusses the possibilities with MLB.com's Scott Merkin in San Diego.

Chuck Garfien speaks with pitcher Mike Clevinger in a candid conversation about his recent injury troubles, his decision to sign with the White Sox, why he believes he can be an elite starter again, wanting revenge against the Guardians for trading him, and much more.

Time for an appreciation for White Sox pitching with the Pitching Ninja Rob Friedman. A pitching analyst/influencer for MLB, ESPN and Peacock TV, Rob talks to Chuck about Dylan Cease, Lance Lynn, Liam Hendriks, Mike Clevinger and more. He explains how he’s helped pitchers like Yu Darvish, Alek Manoah and Jake Diekman. They discuss the pitch clock, the loss of the shift, Craig Grebeck vs. Nolan Ryan and more.

Steve Stone is back on the podcast to talk about his legendary broadcasting career, which could get him into the Hall of Fame when the Ford Frick Award is announced next week. Steve speaks with Chuck about calling games with Harry Caray, Hawk Harrelson and Jason Benetti, as well as Al Michaels, Pat Summerall, Bob Costas, Bill Murray, Ronald Reagan and many others. He also talks about the White Sox hiring of Pedro Grifol. signing Mike Clevinger and more.