The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Yermin Mercedes wants to be a team player in 2022

Chuck Garfien speaks with Yermin Mercedes about his wild 2021 season: coming out of nowhere to win AL Rookie of the Month in April, his old school vs. new school controversy with manager Tony La Russa, and temporarily quitting the game in July. He reveals that he's come to spring training with a new mindset of being a team player. "Everything I'm doing right now, I'm doing it for the White Sox." (3:15) -What was it like winning Rookie of the Month last year?(5:20) - The controversy between Yermin and LaRussa on missing a take sign(10:40) - Yermin on what he's worked on and gotten better at(21:13) - Tony LaRussa on the difficulties of putting Yermin in the lineup

The must-listen Kendall Graveman interview

Chuck Garfien sits down with new White Sox reliever Kendall Graveman for this impactful and emotional interview at Camelback Ranch. Kendall talks about his recent ups and downs, having his Mariners teammates revolt when he was traded to the Astros last season, facing the White Sox in the playoffs, how the Blackout Game weighed into his decision to sign with the White Sox, why he apologized to Jose Abreu and Tony La Russa when he arrived at spring training and more.

Josh Harrison’s “no brainer” decision to sign with the White Sox

Chuck Garfien sits down with new second baseman Josh Harrison. He explains why he chose to sign with the White Sox over other interested teams, why he’s so hungry to get back to the playoffs, getting up to speed with Tim Anderson, knowing how to play in the cold, and more.

Tim Anderson on Tony La Russa, the Field of Dreams and being a White Sox forever

Tim Anderson and Tony La Russa. Best friends? That’s what Tim said to Chuck Garfien in this fun and revealing conversation at spring training. Tim talks about the addition of Josh Harrison at second base, his thrilling walkoff home run in the Field of Dreams game, wanting to be on the White Sox for the rest of his career, and more.(2:20) - Tim on his walk-off home run in the Field of Dreams game (7:25) - How will Josh Harrison impact the team?(12:00) - Tim on wanting to be a White Sox forever(14:23) - The Tony La Russa and Tim Anderson growing friendship

Liam Hendriks says White Sox will be ’one of the most hated teams in baseball’

Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox closer Liam Hendriks for a candid conversation about the lockout, the addition of Joe Kelly to the bullpen, and why he expects the White Sox to be one of the most hated teams in baseball in 2022.(2:40) - Dealing with the lockout and using the time wisely(4:30) - How would an international draft impact overseas players?(9:40) - Liam's thoughts on the addition of Joe Kelly(10:15) - "We're gonna be one of the most hated teams in baseball

White Sox add Joe Kelly and Josh Harrison--who’s next?

We've got White Sox moves! Two free-agent signings within minutes of each other. Two-time World Series champion and Houston Astros hater Joe Kelly has been added to the bullpen. Two-time All-Star Josh Harrison is coming to play second base opposite Tim Anderson. What do both of them bring to the White Sox? Plus, will Craig Kimbrel be traded or not before Opening Day? And what other moves could be coming for the White Sox?

🚨 MLB lockout ends, free agency begins

BASEBALL IS BACK! The MLB and MLBPA have reached an agreement and he 2022 season will begin in April. In an emergency podcast, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey break down the MLB lockout coming to an end, free agency beginning once again and what it means for the White Sox.

What the MLB lockout is doing to us and the game

After MLB and the player's union came so close to making a deal, everything fell apart, causing MLB to cancel a second week of the regular season. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey explain what prevented the two sides from making a deal, why the international draft was such a strong sticking point for the players, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin's strong words directed at MLB to play ball, and more.(5:40) - There were signs that a deal could be done(17:35) - An issue that's being debated is an international draft. Why?(29:40) - Some blame can be placed on the Players Union(35:10) - U.S. Senators speak on the MLB lockout

Everything you want to know about the White Sox farm system with Chris Getz

Coming to you from Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona, Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox assistant GM/player development Chris Getz about their top minor leaguers. Could Yoelki Cespedes make it to the majors in 2022? How special is Oscar Colas? Plus, why pitchers Andrew Dalquist, Jared Kelly, and Matthew Thompson had better seasons than their stats might indicate, the progress Colson Montgomery has already made since they drafted him last summer, why Getz thinks the White Sox farm system ranking doesn't tell the whole story and more.(3:00) - Is it possible that Yoelki Cespedes to make the big leagues this year?(10:12) - What is the plan for young pitching prospects, Andrew Dalquist, Jared Kelly, and Matthew Thompson?(14:41) - Can Colson Montgomery be the next Corey Seager?(19:11) - Why is the White Sox farm system ranked so low?

Interview with White Sox top-ranked prospect Colson Montgomery

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox first round pick Colson Montgomery is taking part in his first spring training at Camelback Ranch in Arizona. He talks about meeting Lance Lynn soon after being drafted by the White Sox, how he looks and swings like his favorite baseball player Corey Seager, his decision to pursue a baseball career over basketball, and more.(3:00) - From high school to the minor leagues(9:30) - Differences in playing basketball and baseball(15:00) - First time meeting Tony La Russa(20:50) - Before turning pro, Montgomery planned to play baseball and basketball in college