The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

White Sox rookie Yermín Mercedes is baseball’s biggest story

After winning American League Player of the Week honors, 28-year-old rookie Yermín Mercedes speaks with Chuck Garfien about his incredible start to the season, including setting a new major league record by collecting eight hits in his first eight at-bats. Mercedes also discusses his approach with two strikes, why he almost quit the game before the White Sox selected him in the Rule 5 draft in 2018, getting a photo with Mike Trout and Albert Pujols, and his next goal: being named the AL Player of the Month.(4:40) - Yermín discusses why he didn't give up after 10 years in the minors(8:30) - Finding out he was the AL Player of the Week(10:38) - The difficulties hitting DH and how he's had immediate success at it(12:40) - Getting a photo with Mike Trout and Albert Pujols

White Sox predictions: 2021 player stats, win totals and more

Now that the baseball season is officially here, it's time to make our predictions for 2021. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, Ryan McGuffey, and Chris Kamka look into the future and forecast what will happen with the White Sox this season. How many innings will Lance Lynn throw? How many times will Nick Madrigal strike out? How many games will the White Sox win? Who will the White Sox acquire at the trade deadline? What will the final standings be in the AL Central? All that, the guys' boldest predictions for 2021, and more.(3:45) - How many innings will Lance Lynn have this year?(11:25) - How many strikeouts will Nick Madrigal have?(16:00) - Predicting the record, ERA, and strikeouts for Dylan Cease(20:06) - Will the Sox get into a fight with anyone in the division or the Cubs this year?(30:00) - Who will the Sox trade for this season?(36:05) - Who will be the White Sox offensive MVP?(43:45) - What will be the record of the 2021 White Sox?(54:00) - Bold predictions for the White Sox (clutches pearls)

Why Albert Pujols thinks Tony La Russa will prove people wrong

Chuck Garfien speaks with Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols about Tony La Russa, his longtime manager with the St. Louis Cardinals with whom he has a father-son style relationship. Pujols talks about the pair's offseason conversation, where La Russa asked for advice before taking the White Sox managing job. Pujols also explains what makes La Russa a great manager, talks about his close friendship with José Abreu, previews what to expect when the White Sox and Angels play to open the season, and more.

Carlos Rodon talks about his comeback quest with the White Sox

Could this be the year for Carlos Rodon? Chuck Garfien speaks with the White Sox left-hander about his impressive spring training, nailing down a spot in the rotation, and how a strikeout of Manny Machado in spring training signaled to him that he’s back. They also discuss what he’s learned about dealing with injuries and adversity, getting non-tendered by the White Sox, his advice for the injured Eloy Jimenez, and more. (2:10) - Who is this version of Carlos Rodon?(8:20) - Getting non-tendered by the White Sox was a good "slap in the face"(11:10) - His drive to prove that he's the pitcher the White Sox drafted(14:40) - A strikeout against Manny Machado this spring...(20:10) - What it meant earning a spot in the White Sox rotation(24:16) - Were the Cubs interested in him?

How Emily Blady is making a difference in the White Sox front office | Women’s History Month

You might not know the name Emily Blady, but you should. She works as a baseball operations analyst in the White Sox front office and speaks with Chuck Garfien about her job building statistical models to help the team with in-game strategies and player personnel decisions. They discuss how she got the job with the White Sox, what needs to happen for more women to be hired across Major League Baseball, if she wants to become a general manager one day, why it's an exciting time on the South Side, and more.

Can the White Sox still contend without Eloy Jiménez?

In a devastating development, White Sox GM Rick Hahn announced in a press conference that Sox star Eloy Jiménez ruptured a pectoral tendon after trying to make a play in the outfield. He will be out 5-6 months and will be out for the foreseeable future. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Vinnie Duber discuss and breakdown the big loss and how the Sox will try to replace their star hitter. Later in the podcast, Chuck is joined by White Sox radio analyst Darrin Jackson as they discuss who steps up in Eloy's absence and if the Sox are still contender's for the World Series.(2:00) -This is a shock to the system and is devastating for the White Sox(6:45) - Andrew Vaughn, Adam Engel, and Leury García are options to replace Eloy in left field(11:25) - How much flexibility does Tony La Russa have in left field?(16:00) - Are there any options outside of the organization to replace Eloy?(19:00) - Darrin Jackson joins Chuck Garfien(22:15) - Should Eloy return to left field when he returns from injury?(27:10) - Is there a name outside the organization that could fit the White Sox?(29:50) - Does the expectations for the season change with Eloy out?

What is Eloy Jiménez’s future in White Sox outfield after another injury?

Eloy Jiménez suffered another injury in left field. This time, he hurt his shoulder trying to catch a ball as it sailed over the fence in a spring training game against the Oakland Athletics. So what should the White Sox do with Jiménez moving forward: keep him in left field or move him to DH? Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan McGuffey discuss the possibilities and the tricky spot the White Sox find themselves with Jiménez continuing to get hurt. Plus, Liam Hendriks has kidney stones. Will the White Sox new closer be ready for Opening Day? And could a trip to Disneyland cure what ails him?(2:40) - What should the White Sox do after Eloy injured himself in left field again?(7:00) - Eloy's injury history(9:40) - If the White Sox move Jimenez to DH, who plays left field?(17:40) - Should Andrew Vaughn be prepping to play left field this year?(22:00) -Eloy is here to hit not play defense(25:35) - Liam Hendriks' has kidney stones?

Why White Sox catcher Zack Collins thinks he belongs on Opening Day roster

Zack Collins speaks with Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey about the competition for the White Sox backup-catcher job and why he believes it would be a mistake for the team to leave him off its Opening Day roster. He explains how he's become a better hitter and catcher, the challenge and pressure of being a part-time player in the big leagues, the White Sox pitcher who has surprised him the most in camp, and more.(3:38) - Collins discusses his attitude and intention of making the Opening Day roster(7:40) - How he's grown as a catcher, the hurdles he's faced in the majors(15:00) - What it would mean to make the Opening Day roster(27:30) - Learning the pitchers on the staff and which pitcher has surprised him the most(30:30) - The feeling inside the White Sox clubhouse and why confidence is high about the 2021 season

Tony La Russa on the White Sox being ”the last team standing” in 2021

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox manager Tony La Russa about the past, present, and future. They discuss the 1983 ALCS when La Russa and the White Sox were on the brink of the World Series but lost a tough series against the Orioles. Has La Russa gotten over it? (No, he hasn't). Did this weigh in his decision to come back to manage the White Sox? Also, what will be the identity of the White Sox in 2021? How will La Russa balance information and the human element of the game? Albert Pujols giving him a giant bear hug before a spring training game earlier this month, his respect for Ozzie Guillen and Frank Thomas, and more.(2:30) - La Russa describes what it's like wearing a White Sox uniform again and why it feels like he never left.(4:30) - Why he still feels the agony of losing the 1983 ALCS to the Baltimore Orioles.(9:30) - Is there unfinished business for La Russa after not winning a World Series with the White Sox?(11:25) - How has he changed since his last season as manager in 2011?(17:50) - What will the White Sox identity be in 2021?(20:30) - La Russa on Ozzie Guillén and Frank Thomas

White Sox arms Dylan Cease, Jimmy Lambert sharing house at spring training

White Sox pitchers Dylan Cease and Jimmy Lambert are sharing a house together at spring training. The two hurlers speak with Chuck Garfien about how they keep things loose as housemates and their hopes for the season ahead. Cease talks about the Cy Young hype started by his teammates and the moment when things started to click for him this spring. Lambert shares what he's learned from his veteran teammates Dallas Keuchel and Lance Lynn. Plus, the two rave about the White Sox lights-out bullpen and their expectations for the team in 2021.(2:50) - Dylan and Jimmy discuss why they chose to share a house together(6:40) - The difference in spring training this year and what it's like playing for Tony La Russa(11:50) - Cease describes the work he's done with pitching coach Ethan Katz and preparing to show what he can do(14:00) - Dallas Keuchel is a huge fan of Jimmy Lambert and believes in his abilities(19:35) - What should fans know about Jimmy Lambert and Dylan Cease(26:30) - Who has the nastiest stuff on the White Sox pitching staff(32:00) - Jimmy and Dylan develop gameplans for each other's next start