The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Should the White Sox be concerned about the first place Twins?

A month into the season, the White Sox are looking up at Minnesota in the AL Central. Are the Twins for real? Will the White Sox end up beating them out for the division title? Chuck Garfien speaks with Twins beat writer Dan Hayes about the Twins hot start, how the two teams have played, and they look into the future to see how the season might play out for these two AL Central rivals.(3:00) - Who is leading the Minnesota Twins to first place? Oh Carlos Correa right(13:08) - Recapping how the Twins beat the Whtie Sox(23:50) - How good are the Twins in the long term?(33:34) - Is the AL Central a 2 team race?(45:08) - Predicting how the Sox and Twins will play for the remainder of the season

How Matt Foster has turned his career around

White Sox reliever Matt Foster is having a huge comeback season in 2022. What's behind his sudden and explosive dominance? Chuck Garfien speaks with Foster about his struggles last season and what he's done to become a lights-out, late-inning reliever for the White Sox bullpen.(2:00) - The difference between this season and last season?(5:30) - The lowest part of Foster's career was being sent down to the minors(11:17) - Foster on showing more emotion while pitching

White Sox sweep the Cubs at Wrigley

It's a greatest hits of the White Sox 2-game sweep of the Cubs. Chuck Garfien, Frank Thomas, and Ozzie Guillen interview Dylan Cease and Lucas Gioltio. Plus, hear Jason Benetti and Steve Stone's hilarious post-game interview with Liam Hendriks. And why did MLB schedule the White Sox and Cubs to play on a Tuesday and Wednesday in early May??!! Chuck goes off. And yes, this needs to change!

The best start of Dylan Cease’s career

Facing one of the best offenses in baseball, Dylan Cease dominated Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels on the South Side, giving up just 1 run in 7 innings with no walks and 11 strikeouts. Three-time MVP Trout went 0 for 3 with 3 K's against him. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about his incredible performance, which Cease called "the best start of my career, by far."

The Andrew Vaughn Appreciation Podcast

During a cold April for the White Sox offense, Andrew Vaughn is emerging as one of the team’s best hitters. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss all that Vaughn is bringing to the table both offensively and defensively, where he should bat in the order, if his outfield play is sustainable, his future at first base, and why we appreciate all that is Andrew Vaughn. (3:40) - Andrew Vaughn needs to start every day(8:00) - Vaughn post-game interview after his clutch 3-run homer(13:30) - Are the White Sox at their best with Vaughn in the outfield?(22:00) - Why Vaughn will be better this season vs. last season

What the heck is happening with the White Sox?!

After winning the first three series of the season, the White Sox went on the road and completely lost their way, losing every game on the trip! What happened and where do the White Sox go from here? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are here to sort it all out.(2:15) - What is the concern level for the White Sox?(8:30) - Frustration with Tony La Russa playing Leury García(14:00) - The strategy of throwing to Byron Buxton(20:00) - Tony La Russa's lineups(29:00) - Eloy Jimenez is going to be out for a while

How the pitch clock is dramatically reducing game times in the minor leagues

The pitch clock being used in the minor leagues this season is dramatically changing the pace of games and reducing game times by an average of 20 minutes. Some games are taking less than two hours to play! Chuck Garfien takes a closer look at how the pitch clock is affecting pitchers, hitters, and the viewing experience. When will this be coming to the majors? Sooner than you might think.

Early takeaways and freak out factors with MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince

This early in the baseball season, what’s really happening with the White Sox and the rest of the AL Central? Chuck Garfien speaks with MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince for some early takeaways and freak out factors here in the month of April. Should White Sox fans be concerned about the rash of injuries, Liam Hendriks struggles in the ninth, and the play of Leury Garcia? They also talk about the White Sox challenging April schedule and cover the freak out factors in the rest of the division. Another injury to Byron Buxton, multiple players hurt with the Tigers, the Guardians front office attempt to win, and more.(5:23) - Should Sox fans be concerned about the injuries?(10:32) - Is Liam Hendricks' struggles in the ninth going to be an issue this year?(13:30) - Will Leury Garcia remember how to play baseball?(30:00) - How good will the Guardians be this year?(38:10) - Should Twins fans be concerned about Byron Buxton's injury?

The improbable journey of 30-year-old rookie Tanner Banks

One of the best early stories of the baseball season is about White Sox pitcher Tanner Banks who finally made it to the major leagues at 30-years-old. Chuck Garfien speaks with Banks about his long journey to the majors and why he never gave up on his ultimate dream. Banks tells stories about how he learned he made the team, striking out the side against the Tigers in his debut, and more.(4:00) - Tanner on what kept him going after so many years in the minors(9:42) - Tanner describes how and when he found out he made the big leagues(15:30) - Making The Show, Tanner's first game in Detroit(21:48) - Has it settled in yet that he's finally in the majors

White Sox show the Tigers who’s boss in the AL Central

The Tigers might be better this year, but in the opening series of the season, the White Sox made a statement against their AL Central rivals winning two out of three. Chuck Garfien and Gordon Beckham talk about how the two teams matched up against each other. Plus, Chuck speaks with Tim Anderson about the Tigers who might be gunning for the White Sox, but came up short in their first matchup with the White Sox in 2022.(2:40) - White Sox still feel like the dominant team in the division(8:00) - Tim Anderson reacts to the series win and being the hunted in the division(12:35) - How the White Sox overcome all of their injuries(17:07) - What statement was made after the opening series?