The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Appreciating the legend that is Leury García

He might be small in stature, but time and time again Leury García has come up big for the White Sox. As Lance Lynn put it after García's walk-off homer against the Red Sox on Sunday, "We call him the legend." So, why does García have such legendary status inside the White Sox clubhouse and why should White Sox fans appreciate all that is Leury García? Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan McGuffey break it all down. Plus, hear why Ozzie Guillén believes he's Tony La Russa's MVP.(3:00) - Leury García's mixed reviews from fans and media alike(7:00) - Tony La Russa is not here for the Leury "Utility" talk(17:00) - Ozzie Guillén has Leury as his White Sox MVP(24:25) - As García heads to free agency, will the Sox bring him back AND where will he play?(29:00) - Did the White Sox win the Leury García/Alex Ríos trade

Paul Konerko reflects on 9/11

On September 11, 2001, the White Sox were in New York City to play the Yankees when the World Trade Center was attacked. Paul Konerko woke up in the team hotel that morning to a city in chaos. Chuck Garfien speaks with Konerko about his experience that day, how the White Sox made it back to Chicago and how 9-11 continues to affect him 20 years later. Konerko also talks about the 2021 White Sox and their chances in the post-season.

Jimmy Lambert takes us behind the scenes of his first major league win

Oakland might be a house of horrors for the White Sox, but not to Jimmy Lambert. The White Sox starter came up from Triple-A and shut down the A’s for his first major league victory. How did he do it? Lambert speaks with Chuck Garfien about everything that happened on the field and behind the scenes, including almost getting hit by the foul ball that nailed Eloy Jimenez in the knee, as well as the massive beer shower that his teammates gave him after the game. Lambert also talks about his bumpy road from the minors to the majors, coming back from Tommy John surgery to nail down his first MLB win, and why he believes there’s plenty more coming in his future.

Yasmani Grandal’s unicorn season

There is a method to the madness that is Yasmani Grandal who's putting up a group of numbers we've never seen before in baseball history. Seriously. Chuck Garfien speaks with stat guru Chris Kamka about Grandal's unique offensive season. They dig into all of the numbers to explain why Grandal is the unicorn he is and what he means to the White Sox offense.

Gimme the hot sauce! Adam Amin and Stacey King are calling a White Sox game!

Talk about a fun conversation. It's the Chicago Bulls broadcasting team of Adam Amin and Stacey King who are switching sports on Friday, calling the White Sox-Royals game on NBC Sports Chicago as subs for Jason Benetti and Steve Stone. Adam and Stacey came on the podcast to talk about their excitement of broadcasting a White Sox game, their on-air chemistry, how Chuck broke in Stacey as a broadcaster in 2004, which White Sox players would make great basketball players and vise versa, how Adam has recharged Stacey’s career, their excitement for the Bulls and much more.(3:00) - Chuck and Stacey's first broadcast together(10:00) - The Bulls broadcast team getting to announce (20:00) - Bulls and Sox are both relevant at the same time(27:40) - Which player from the Bull would fit in the Sox lineup and which Sox would fit on the Bulls?

Are the White Sox ready for October?

The White Sox have been in first place in the AL Central for over three months, but are they ready for what's to come when the playoffs start in October? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and White Sox Insider Vinnie Duber discuss where the White Sox are at the moment and if they are ready for a deep run in the playoffs. Plus, Tony La Russa talks about how the White Sox need to be peaking in October, whether it's better to go into the playoffs with a big lead or fighting it out for a playoff spot and more.

White Sox fans take over the podcast! Part 2

Here comes round two of White Sox fans taking over the podcast. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber to address the questions, ideas, and concerns of White Sox fans. Among the topics: Tony La Russa's handling of the bullpen, if bad fundamentals will cost the White Sox in the playoffs, the roles for Michael Kopech and Garrett Crochet next season, and more. Plus, if you could choose one player from the 2005 World Series champion White Sox and put him on the 2021 White Sox, who would it be?(3:10) - Overall review of Tony La Russa's handling of the pitching staff(8:30) - If you can pick 1 player from 2005 and add them to the 2021 team, who would you pick?(16:53) - Will the Sox's record vs above .500 teams still be a point of discussion? Best hairstyle on the White Sox(24:00) - Will fundamentals be the reason why the White Sox lose in the playoffs?(28:50) - Why doesn't Andrew Vaughn play every day?

White Sox fans take over the podcast! Part 1

The fans are back to take over the podcast! Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber to answer questions and concerns of White Sox fans. How should Tony La Russa manage the 8th and 9th innings with Craig Kimbrel and Liam Hendriks? Does Dylan Cease have the edge over Dallas Keuchel in a 4-man playoff rotation? What happened on that 3-0 pitch to Vladimir Guerrero? Plus, the 2021 White Sox vs. the 1983 White Sox, negative White Sox Twitter, prepping for the playoffs, and more! (3:40) - Should Liam Hendriks and Craig Kimbrel switch spots in the 8th and 9th innings?(9:45) - What do you think about the trades for Kimbrel and Cesar Hernandez?(18:55) - Who should be the 4th starter in the playoffs...Dylan Cease or Dallas Keuchel?(29:05) - Should Tony La Russa's decision making be called into question over Lance Lynn pitching to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on a 3-0 count?(38:50) - How should the White Sox be preparing for the playoffs?

Why the White Sox are a scary matchup for the Rays in October

After going 3-3 against the defending AL Champion Tampa Bay Rays during the regular season, how would the White Sox do against the Rays if they meet in the playoffs? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with Dave Wills, the longtime radio voice of the Rays. He explains how the Rays continue to win despite injuries and a low payroll and why he wouldn't want to face the White Sox in a playoff series. They also talk about Tim Anderson's rise in popularity, what he means to the White Sox and more.

Eloy Jimenez wants to play left field and why it’s best for the White Sox

Whenever Eloy Jimenez comes on the podcast, you never know what to expect. This time, Eloy opens the conversation by actually interviewing Chuck Garfien. Then, Jimenez opens up about the pec muscle injury he suffered during spring training, why he wants to be a full-time left fielder and not a DH, and how a 12-year-old White Sox fan inspired him during his recovery. Later, Chuck explains why playing left field is best for Jimenez and the White Sox.(2:40) - Eloy interview Chuck Garfien(5:30) - Eloy on Tony La Russa saying to the team that they will be in first place when he came back from his injury(11:05) - Hitting a home run in the Field of Dreams game(12:50) - Eloy dedicating his first home run back from surgery to a special fan