The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Distant Replay: AL pounds the NL in the 1983 All-Star Game at Comiskey Park

Go back in time for the latest edition of Distant Replay! And this one's a gem. The 1983 All-Star Game at old Comiskey Park. It was the 50th Anniversary of the very first All-Star Game held at Comiskey Park in 1933. As a rookie, Ron Kittle was the White Sox only All-Star. Kittle joins the podcast to talk about his memories of this historic game and playing in front of the hometown fans (13:00). After losing 11 straight All-Star Games, the American League crushed the National League 13-3, thanks to a grand slam by Fred Lynn (34:00), the first and only grand slam in All-Star history. A young Chuck Garfien was there in person with his grandfather. Chris Kamka is aboard to talk about the game and the broadcasting magic of Vin Scully who called the game for NBC.

Eloy Jimenez starting rehab assignment feeling ’200 percent healthy’

Great news for the White Sox! Over three months after tearing his left pectoral muscle in a spring training game, Eloy Jimenez is feeling great and starting a rehab assignment on Friday for Class-A Winston-Salem. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss when he'll likely be back in the White Sox lineup, if he'll play left field when he returns, and more. Plus, they talk about the White Sox decision to part ways with Adam Eaton and the job Tony La Russa has done halfway through the season.(5:00) -- When might Eloy Jimenez return to the White Sox?(12:10) -- Will he mostly play DH? What about left field?(25:00) -- The job Tony La Russa has done as White Sox manager(31:20) -- The decision to DFA Adam Eaton and what it might mean going forward

The father-son combo of Larry Sheets and Gavin Sheets

Baseball is in the blood for Gavin Sheets and his dad Larry Sheets, who was a power hitter in the majors for 8 seasons. Chuck Garfien speaks with both of them about Gavin's journey to the major leagues, how Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr coached Gavin during the pandemic last year, the excitement of going home to Baltimore this weekend to play against the Orioles, and more.(2:45) - Gavin on being the son of a major league player(9:00) - Fulfilling a legacy, Gavin on stepping in his dad's cleats and becoming a pro player(17:00) - Larry Sheets discusses being teammates with Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr.(24:20) - Gavin describes what it was like hitting his first major league home run(31:00) - Gavin on gaining trust from Tony La Russa

Roger Bennett’s love for the White Sox, Joey Cora, and all things Chicago

How does a young boy in Liverpool, England come to America and become a diehard White Sox fan? Chuck Garfien speaks with popular English soccer broadcaster Roger Bennett about his love for the White Sox and the city of Chicago. He explains why Joey Cora is his all-time favorite White Sox player, the life advice he received from William "The Refrigerator" Perry, his infatuation with John Hughes movies, what he likes about the 2021 White Sox, and his new book: 'Reborn in the USA: An Englishman's Love Letter to His Chosen Home.'(6:30) - Roger's longtime fascination with Chicago and longing to live here(17:10) - Landing in Chicago for the first time(31:45) - Meeting William "The Refrigerator" Perry(43:10) - Why Joey Cora is his all-time favorite White Sox player(53:20) - How the White Sox helped him get through the pandemic

Yasmani Grandal back to his best self, Adam Eaton on MLB injuries in 2021

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal who talks about his unicorn start to the season at the plate, drawing so many walks with so few hits. They also discuss the feud between Lucas Giolito and Josh Donaldson. Then, Chuck speaks with White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton about the rash of hamstring injuries that have spread throughout the game. Eaton is dealing with a hamstring injury himself. He explains how close he is to returning and why he believes there are so many soft tissue injuries in the game today.(3:30) - Yasmani Grandal says he wasn't "full ready" for the regular season(7:00) - He responds to the feud between Lucas Giolito and Josh Donaldson(11:55) - Adam Eaton on his hamstring injury and why there are so many soft tissue injuries in baseball(19:00) - How the White Sox have been able to stay in first place despite all of the injuries

White Sox-Twins: Josh Donaldson vs. Lucas Giolito, Ozzie Guillén

What started out as a "sticky stuff" controversy between White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito and Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson went nuclear after Donaldson brought Ozzie Guillén into the mix, criticizing the NBC Sports Chicago analyst for the comments he made on Tuesday night's postgame show. Here on the podcast, hear what Giolito said about Donaldson, what Donaldson said about both Giolito and Guillén and what Guillén said to fire back at Donaldson. Sit back, relax and strap it down for this one.

White Sox trade deadline: Making sense of Eduardo Escobar rumors

With trade rumors connecting the White Sox to Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eduardo Escobar, it's time to dig into what's happening and separate fact from fiction. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey discuss the Escobar-to-the-White Sox speculation and explain why a trade hasn't happened and if it eventually will.(3:10) - Reasons why the White Sox should trade for Eduardo Escobar(10:00) - Why a trade hasn't happened(16:30) - Gauging the market, what will it take to get Eduardo Escobar?(22:00) - The White Sox depth has been challenged this season with all the injuries(27:10) - When will the Diamondbacks trade Escobar?

Going deep with White Sox announcers Jason Benetti and Len Kasper

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with White Sox announcers Jason Benetti and Len Kasper and go deep on a number of topics, including living through the pandemic, being storytellers, and their new podcast, "Sox Degrees." They also discuss the challenges of calling games from a studio and the importance of broadcasting games from inside the ballpark when the team goes on the road. Plus a whole lot more.(4:40) - Why Jason and Len started their own podcast(16:40) - The importance of storytelling in audio(30:10) - Preparing for broadcasts and why they feel it's necessary to call White Sox games on the road(51:24) - What they've learned about each other that they didn't know before

What happened in Houston and how the White Sox can turn it around

In Houston, the White Sox had a problem. They got swept in four games. It was an ugly series from start to finish. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss what happened, the struggles of Yermin Mercedes, and why they got swept by the Astros. After that, they talk about the upcoming schedule, explaining why it’s time to rack up wins, and what kind of moves the White Sox might make before the trade deadline. (2:40) - "The good old-fashioned butt whipping" in Houston. What happened?(9:50) - What should the White Sox do about the struggles of Yermin Mercedes?(16:10) - Why the White Sox upcoming schedule could be pivotal in winning the division(17:30) - What moves the White Sox might make before the trade deadline

Comparing White Sox starting rotations: 2005 vs. 2021

With White Sox starters leading the American League in wins, ERA, strikeouts, and more, dare we ask the question: Is this rotation better than the one from 2005? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are joined by 2005 World Series hero Scott Podsednik to compare and contrast the two rotations and discuss whether the 2021 White Sox can keep this going. Plus, Pods shares a classic Orlando Hernandez story and more.(1:30) - Let's look at the numbers. Plus, which rotation had better stuff?(9:50) - Orlando Hernandez was great in the playoffs. What about the regular season?(13:20) - What both rotations have in common(16:45) - What is the identity of the 2021 White Sox?