The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

You can watch this episode HERE on YouTube as we debut our NEW PODCAST STUDIO! Make sure to subscribe to the NBCS Chicago page so you never miss an episode!Who should the White Sox add before the trade deadline on August 2? Chuck Garfien and Chris Kamka discuss potential targets for right field, second base, the bullpen and starting rotation.

Ozzie Guillen answers questions from White Sox fans. Topics range from Tony La Russa, managing in the future, Eloy Jimenez, Leury Garcia, the 2005 World Series, Terry Bevington and everything in between. (2:00) - How has the game changed since Ozzie's last year as manager in 2012?(9:00) - Does Ozzie want to manage again?(19:00) - The day Ozzie asked Jerry Reinsdorf to trade him(26:45) - What should the Sox do with Leury García?(32:00) - Favorite memory of the 2005 World Series(44:00) - Why Ozzie wants to work at a grocery store

The White Sox closed the first half of the season by sending a message to the first place Twins, taking 3 of 4 in Minnesota with two big blowout victories. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the week that might have turned the White Sox season around, what’s in store for the second half and more. (3:10) - Did the White Sox send a message with a dominating performance against the Twins?(15:00) - Will the offense be back in the second half?(18:00) - What's going on with Lance Lynn(23:00) -- The ask Ozzie Guillen anything podcast

With the All-Star break coming next week, Chuck Garfien is joined by MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince to look into the future and see what will happen in the second half of the season. Will the White Sox be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline? Will they turn their season around? Who will win the AL Central? Will Dylan Cease win the AL Cy Young? And more.(7:38) - Who will win the AL Cy Young?(11:38) - Will the White Sox be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline?(23:30) - Who will win the AL Central division?(32:15) - Who will have the better record, the White Sox or the Orioles?

It’s a big week for the White Sox. Back-to-back four-game series at Cleveland and Minnesota. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss what’s at stake for the White Sox, how they’ll do in these pivotal eight games, and what to make of Bob Nightengale’s report in USA Today that there’s a leadership problem inside the clubhouse.(3:30) - This is the most important stretch of games for the Sox in years(10:34) - Bob Nightengale in USA Today reports that there is unrest and issues in the locker room(21:25) - The energy and mood of the team has been different(30:30) - What is the recipe for success against the Guardians

Eloy's back. What about the White Sox? On the verge of getting swept by the first place Twins, Eloy Jimenez returned to the lineup and helped lead the White Sox to a dramatic come-from-behind victory. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the impact of getting Jimenez back in the lineup, the effect he has on the rest of the offense, what the White Sox have to do next to stay in contention, and more.(2:00) - Will Eloy help change the White Sox season around?(8:21) - Breaking down what Eloy brings to the Sox(11:10) - Tony LaRussa puts pressure on himself and the team to be better in the second half of the season(19:00) - The White Sox are getting ZERO production from the 3rd batter in the lineup(21:38) - What do the Sox need to do to turn around their season?

Chuck Garfien speaks with Dan Hayes who covers the Twins for the Athletic about this huge series between the White Sox and Twins on the South Side. Are the Twins the favorites to win the division? Is their starting rotation and bullpen good enough to hold off the White Sox and Guardians? Will the White Sox follow the lead of Lance Lynn and not look back? We can only hope.(4:13) - Should the Twins be concerned about the White Sox?(15:13) - Twins collapse vs the Guardians. We relive those moments.(21:20) - Why are the White Sox in 3rd place in the AL Central?(32:34) - What is it going to take for the White Sox to win the division?

After a rough two months at the plate to open the season, Josh Harrison has been on fire in June. He speaks with Chuck Garfien about how he broke out of his slump, facing criticism on social media and why he believes the White Sox will turn their season around.

Over two months into the season, the White Sox are under .500, not resembling the team that many thought would win the AL Central. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the problems of this season, where the team is at right now, and if they believe the White Sox will turn their season around.(3:50) - White Sox home record has been awful(8:25) - Can the Sox overcome an injury plagued roster?(18:00) - Is it time for the Sox to make moves and shake things up?(33:35) - How can the White Sox turn this season around?

Chuck Garfien sits down with Andrew Vaughn to discuss the ins and outs of his approach at the plate, why this year is different from last year, what it would mean to make the All-Star team, and more. Later, Chuck breaks down Vaughn's numbers at the plate which reveals plenty more than meets the eye.(3:50) -Vaughn describes his philosophy and approach to baseball(8:00) - Getting himself prepared for a full season(9:45) - Vaughn on what it would mean to make his first All-Star appearance this year(13:40) - Numbers never lie: Andrew Vaughn's season so far through the stats