The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

White Sox prized prospect Yoelqui Cespedes is off to a hot start in spring training. He speaks with Chuck Garfien about his love for baseball, not being able to play professionally for two seasons, and what it will take for him to reach his goal of making the major leagues in 2022. And fellow top prospect Oscar Colas makes a cameo appearance!

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito about why he added 20 pounds in the offseason. Plus, Dylan Cease's hunger to improve, Michael Kopech taking the next step, why Dallas Keuchel will turn things around, the White Sox lights out bullpen, and more.(2:33) - Lucas on the decision to add 20 pounds of muscle.(8:00) - Lucas breaks down Vince Velasquez(11:32) - Can Dallas Keuchel turn his White Sox career around?

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

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.

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 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

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

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?

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.

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