The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Why everything went wrong for the White Sox in Game 2

Houston, we have a problem. Another rough loss in the ALDS has the White Sox on the brink of elimination. Chuck Garfien, Ozzie Guillen and Ryan McGuffey break down everything that went wrong in the 9-4 loss in Game 2. Where was Michael Kopech? What's happened to Craig Kimbrel? Where's the power? Who's starting Game 3? And most importantly, how do the White Sox come back to win the series?

What the heck happened with the White Sox in Game 1?

After a rough 6-1 loss to the Astros in Game 1 of the ALDS, Chuck Garfien, Ozzie Guillen and Ryan McGuffey break down everything that went wrong with the White Sox. Why didn't Lance Lynn mix up more of his pitches? Should Lucas Giolito have started Game 1 instead? Was Lance McCullers that good? Plus, Jose Abreu coming back from illness and why the White Sox have a better chance to win Game 2 and more.

Everything you need to know about the White Sox-Astros ALDS

The playoffs are here! White Sox vs. Astros. What needs to happen for the White Sox to win the series? Chuck Garfien breaks down all the big angles with Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber, and Maddie Lee. They discuss Jose Abreu getting the flu, the decision to give Lance Lynn the ball in Game 1, Tony vs. Dusty, which White Sox players will have a big series, who's going to win the series, and more.

Who’s winning the ALDS and why with Astros TV analyst Geoff Blum

The playoffs are here! It’s the White Sox vs. the Astros in the ALDS. Who wins? Who loses? Chuck Garfien speaks with 2005 World Series hero Geoff Blum who’s now the Houston Astros TV analyst for AT&T SportsNet Southwest. They talk about Lance Lynn’s struggles and Lucas Giolito's success against the Astros, why Tim Anderson should have a big series, the under-the-radar Astros hitter the White Sox need to worry about, Tony La Russa’s comeback as White Sox manager, why the Astros will win the series, why the Astros will lose the series and more.(2:44) - Reliving the 2005 World Series(10:20) - Lucas Giolito vs. the Astros lineup(23:10) - Unstoppable force meets the immovable object. White Sox pitchers get strikeouts and Astros hitters don't strikeout(31:20) - Predictions for the series

What Carlos Rodon proved in his final regular season start

From Cy Young candidate to question mark for the postseason, Carlos Rodon took the mound on Wednesday looking to prove that he belongs in the White Sox rotation in the playoffs. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak about his pressure-packed performance and how the White Sox might use him in the playoffs. Together with Michael Kopech? Plus, they give an appreciation for Rodon who after having the worst season of his career came back and had his very best. And you'll hear Rodon's post-game interview with Jason Benetti and Steve Stone.(3:30) - Rodon's comeback and breaking down his play as the Sox head into the playoffs(8:00) - Celebrating the insane season Carlos Rodon just had(11:23) - Jason Benetti and Steve Stone interview Rodon(15:30) - When will Carlos Rodon pitch in the playoffs?(22:40) - What grade would you give Rodon's performance on his last regular season start?

Being clutch in the playoffs with 2005 World Series hero Joe Crede

With the playoffs getting closer, Chuck Garfien speaks to former White Sox third baseman Joe Crede about what it means to be clutch in the postseason. They talk about his biggest playoff moments and why an injury in August helped make it all happen. Crede also explains why the White Sox might not be clicking right now, and why they might turn out to be dangerous when the playoffs begin. Then, Chuck talks about the Tigers hitting Jose Abreu on Monday, the benches clearing, and why it needed to happen.(3:45) - Joe Crede coming back from an injury in the middle of the 2005 season(11:20) - What kind of focus should the White Sox have going into the playoffs(19:00) - What was it like heading into the 2005 World Series(28:30) - Who on the current Sox could potentially have a Joe Crede-type post-season run?(30:55) - Benches clearing scuffle vs the Tigers

The White Sox are AL Central champs!

After the White Sox clinched the AL Central with a 7-2 victory over the Indians, Tony La Russa, Rick Hahn and Tim Anderson joined Chuck Garfien, Ozzie Guillen and Gordon Beckham to talk about their division title, Anderson's big 2-homer game, how they have much bigger goals in mind and more. Then Chuck talks about Michael Kopech's role in the playoffs and if the White Sox might end up facing the Rays in the ALDS.(2:30) - White Sox manager Tony La Russa(6:54) - White Sox GM Rick Hahn(11:10) - Tim Anderson

Who are the White Sox and who will they be in the playoffs?

With the White Sox playing .500 baseball in the second half and struggling in September, what kind of team will they be in the playoffs? Chuck Garfien speaks with Vinnie Duber. Ryan McGuffey and Maddie Lee who all traveled to Detroit to potentially cover the White Sox clinching the AL Central. They talk about Carlos Rodon's latest setback and if he'll be able to pitch in the playoffs, the up and down White Sox offense, the trades of Craig Kimbrel and Cesar Hernandez, and more.

Inside the White Sox pitching staff with Ethan Katz

Chuck Garfien goes to the source to get the word on several White Sox pitchers with pitching coach Ethan Katz. Find out what Dylan Cease is working on to get to the next step in his development, a recent mechanical adjustment made by Craig Kimbrel, how Lance Lynn wants to become a five-pitch pitcher and stay in the majors into his 40's. Plus, info on Carlos Rodon, Michael Kopech, Dallas Keuchel and Reynaldo Lopez. (2:40) - The key to Dylan Cease's development this year(7:05) - Katz on the adjustment Kopech has had to make from a starter to a bullpen arm(14:30) - The strong mentality of the pitching staff(17:10) - Lance Lynn trying to become a five-pitch pitcher

Chuck and Ozzie with Joe Maddon and Liam Hendriks

Two great guests on one podcast! Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillen sit down with Angels manager Joe Maddon and White Sox closer Liam Hendriks. Maddon talks about what it was like managing against Ozzie, why "the sky is the limit" for Luis Robert, what makes Shoehei Ohtani so special, and more. Then, they speak with Hendriks about his first White Sox season, having Craig Kimbrel as a teammate, Ruby the Tarot Card Reader, and more.(3:30) - Joe Maddon on managing against Ozzie(7:20) - Maddon discusses what kind of player and person Shoehei Ohtani is(14:30) - Liam Hendriks interview(19:20) - Hendriks on receiving hate from fans on the way he pitches