The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

The White Sox vs. winning teams (with surprise guest Carlos Rodon)

Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber discuss the White Sox struggles against teams with winning records. What's going on? What does it mean? Will it matter come playoff time? Then White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon makes a surprise appearance on the podcast, giving his thoughts on the White Sox record against teams over .500. He also provides an update on his sore shoulder and when he might be back in the White Sox rotation.(2:20) - Is there a pattern with the Sox against teams with winning records?(8:40) - How will the Sox handle the playoffs if they can't beat above .500 teams in the regular season?(16:00) - What should fans be looking for on the White Sox as the playoffs get closer(17:55) - Surprise guest Carlos Rodon joins the podcast(20:00) - Rodon discusses the Sox record vs potential playoff teams and if they are worried about it

Want to have a walk off? Tim Anderson wins an epic Field of Dreams game

The first ever Field of Dreams game ended in dramatic fashion with Tim Anderson crushing a 2-run homer into the cornfield in the bottom of the ninth to give the White Sox a 9-8 victory over the New York Yankees. What did we just witness?? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey put all the emotions of this real life Hollywood ending into perspective. Was this heaven? Well, it sure felt like it.

The magic of the Field of Dreams

Coming to you from the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa, Chuck Garfien speaks with actor Dwier Brown who played Kevin Costner’s father in the Field of Dreams movie. He talks about the making of the film with inside stories about the famous scene with him and Costner, and why grown men stop him on the street asking, “Want to have a catch?” Then, Chuck speaks with Adnan Virk of MLB Network and host of The Cinephile podcast about the movie’s impact, if Tom Hanks had played the lead role instead of Costner, what baseball player he’d want to see walk out of the cornfield and come back to life, why we can dream about a White Sox World Series and more.

Luis Robert is back. Let’s go!

After missing three months with a torn hip flexor injury, Luis Robert is back in our White Sox lives. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan McGuffey talk about the return of La Pantera, what it does for the lineup and how his absence opened the doors for other players, making this White Sox team even better. They also discuss the tough schedule coming up, the White Sox sweep of the Cubs at Wrigley, and more.(2:50) - What does it mean to have Luis Robert back right now?(7:50) - What will happen to Adam Engel now that Robert is back?(13:30) - Sox are heading into a tough stretch on the road. Does it still matter how well they play vs potential playoff teams?(18:50) - Projecting when Yasmani Grandal comes back(22:30) - White Sox sweep the Cubs

Curse words, Kimbrel and everything in between with Liam Hendriks

Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox closer Liam Hendriks for a fun and unpredictable conversation that goes in many different directions. Liam talks about his personality as a pitcher, his favorite curse words while on the mound and why he’s giving up too many home runs this year. They discuss the White Sox adding Craig Kimbrel and his new Ponytail Express t-shirt featuring him, Kimbrel and Michael Kopech. Plus, why he might be playing in the corn during the Field of Dreams Game, why he wants to play a dead body on the TV show Chicago Fire and more.(3:00) - Have the White Sox played up to expectations so far this year?(9:10) - Liam's favorite curse words on the mound(10:10) - Craig Kimbrel joining him in the White Sox bullpen(14:00) - Being DFA'd by the Cubs(18:50) - Why he might go missing during the Field of Dreams Game

He did what??!!! Seby Zavala talks about his incredible 3-homer game

White Sox catcher Seby Zavala put his name in the record books over the weekend, becoming the first player in MLB history to hit his first three home runs in the same game. Chuck Garfien speaks with Zavala about his historic game, the emotions of hitting the homers in front of an electric White Sox crowd, how Ozzie Guillen chose him as his pick-to-click before the game, how the team's supporting cast keeps coming up with big games, and more.

Emergency White Sox Talk Podcast: The White Sox get Craig ’Freakin’ Kimbrel from the Cubs!

In a stunning move before the trade deadline, the White Sox acquired 8-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel from the Cubs for Nick Madrigal and Codi Heuer. WOW. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey react to the shocking trade which makes the White Sox serious favorites to get to the World Series. Then they're joined by David Kaplan who broke the story about serious talks between the White Sox and Cubs about Kimbrel, to discuss what the White Sox are getting in Kimbrel, the aggressive trade made by Rick Hahn, what's happened to the Cubs, the fire sale in the AL Central and more.

Are Cesar Hernandez and Ryan Tepera enough to make the White Sox World Series contenders?

The White Sox made trades with two rivals before the deadline on Thursday, acquiring second baseman Cesar Hernandez from the Indians and reliever Ryan Tepera from the Cubs. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey explain why they like both moves, but are they enough to make the White Sox World Series contenders? They discuss that topic with David Kaplan who explains what it will take for the White Sox to acquire Craig Kimbrel, why the White Sox won't trade Jose Abreu like the Cubs dealt away Anthony Rizzo, and more.

What deals will the White Sox make before the trade deadline?

With the trade deadline set for Friday at 3pm Chicago time, the real wheeling and dealing is about to begin. Who's coming to the White Sox? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with Mike Ferrin, host for MLB Network Radio and Arizona Diamondbacks radio about possible trade candidates. They talk about Eduardo Escobar, Trevor Story, bullpen arms, and more. Plus, a White Sox starting pitcher he sees going to the bullpen in the playoffs.(3:20) - Are there any updates on Eduardo Escobar? Why have the talks between the D-Backs and Sox gone dry?(10:20) - Should Dylan Cease come out of the bullpen in the playoffs?(15:10) - Should the White Sox trade Gavin Sheets?(21:25) - The Sox need a second baseman, should the Sox try Trevor Story or another option?

Eloy Jimenez is really, really, really excited to be back with the White Sox

Hi Eloy! After missing the first four months of the season with a torn pectoral muscle in his left shoulder, Eloy Jimenez has returned to the White Sox. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss what it means to have the White Sox slugger back in the lineup. Plus, how often will he be playing the outfield or should he just be a full-time DH? They also talk about the emergence of Andrew Vaughn at the plate and how many deals they think the White Sox will make before Friday's trade deadline.(2:30) - Eloy Jimenez is back!(7:00) - Should Eloy just be a DH? What about left field? (12:30) - Andrew Vaughn keeps hitting and hitting.(18:00) - How many trades are the White Sox going to make before the deadline?