The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

White Sox trade deadline: Making sense of Eduardo Escobar rumors

With trade rumors connecting the White Sox to Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eduardo Escobar, it's time to dig into what's happening and separate fact from fiction. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey discuss the Escobar-to-the-White Sox speculation and explain why a trade hasn't happened and if it eventually will.(3:10) - Reasons why the White Sox should trade for Eduardo Escobar(10:00) - Why a trade hasn't happened(16:30) - Gauging the market, what will it take to get Eduardo Escobar?(22:00) - The White Sox depth has been challenged this season with all the injuries(27:10) - When will the Diamondbacks trade Escobar?

Going deep with White Sox announcers Jason Benetti and Len Kasper

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with White Sox announcers Jason Benetti and Len Kasper and go deep on a number of topics, including living through the pandemic, being storytellers, and their new podcast, "Sox Degrees." They also discuss the challenges of calling games from a studio and the importance of broadcasting games from inside the ballpark when the team goes on the road. Plus a whole lot more.(4:40) - Why Jason and Len started their own podcast(16:40) - The importance of storytelling in audio(30:10) - Preparing for broadcasts and why they feel it's necessary to call White Sox games on the road(51:24) - What they've learned about each other that they didn't know before

What happened in Houston and how the White Sox can turn it around

In Houston, the White Sox had a problem. They got swept in four games. It was an ugly series from start to finish. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss what happened, the struggles of Yermin Mercedes, and why they got swept by the Astros. After that, they talk about the upcoming schedule, explaining why it’s time to rack up wins, and what kind of moves the White Sox might make before the trade deadline. (2:40) - "The good old-fashioned butt whipping" in Houston. What happened?(9:50) - What should the White Sox do about the struggles of Yermin Mercedes?(16:10) - Why the White Sox upcoming schedule could be pivotal in winning the division(17:30) - What moves the White Sox might make before the trade deadline

Comparing White Sox starting rotations: 2005 vs. 2021

With White Sox starters leading the American League in wins, ERA, strikeouts, and more, dare we ask the question: Is this rotation better than the one from 2005? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are joined by 2005 World Series hero Scott Podsednik to compare and contrast the two rotations and discuss whether the 2021 White Sox can keep this going. Plus, Pods shares a classic Orlando Hernandez story and more.(1:30) - Let's look at the numbers. Plus, which rotation had better stuff?(9:50) - Orlando Hernandez was great in the playoffs. What about the regular season?(13:20) - What both rotations have in common(16:45) - What is the identity of the 2021 White Sox?

White Sox’ Carlos Rodón muses on MLB’s ’sticky stuff’ crackdown

With Major League Baseball cracking down on the use of foreign substances by pitchers, White Sox lefty Carlos Rodón discussed the topic with Chuck Garfien. Rodón talks about why he doesn't use any extra substances while he pitches and criticizes the decision to punish pitchers and not Houston Astros players who cheated in 2017 and 2018. The conversation also covers his no-hitter, his increased velocity, the Cy Young-caliber season of Lance Lynn, and more.(2:30) -- It's Chuck's first in-person interview in 15 months(3:15) -- Rodon's no-hitter and near no-hitter(8:00) -- How he's been able to hit 100 mph on the radar gun(11:00) -- His thoughts on foreign substances, Rob Manfred and the Houston Astros

How White Sox fill void created by Nick Madrigal’s hamstring tear

With Nick Madrigal possibly missing the rest of the season with a hamstring injury, what do the White Sox do about second base? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the loss of Madrigal, the rash of hamstring injuries that have hit the White Sox, and one name that's already been mentioned as a possible trade target. Plus, they react to Rick Hahn's comments regarding the team's optimism that Eloy Jiménez and Luis Robert could both return this season.

White Sox prospect Jake Burger raking in Triple-A

After missing three full seasons due to injuries and the pandemic, Jake Burger is back in a big way. Chuck Garfien speaks with the White Sox 2017 first-round pick about his impressive start with the Charlotte Knights and what it means to be playing competitive baseball again. They talk about his first three hits in Triple-A (all home runs), how an unexpected fan found his first home run ball and gave it to him, getting called up to the majors one day, his impressions of prospect Yoelqui Cespedes, and more.(3:35) - Why Burger is surprised by the season he's having with the Charlotte Knights(10:55) - Hitting his first home run in Triple-A and the feeling after it(17:30) - How he's becoming a better third baseman(31:00) - The fan who found his first home run ball wasn't a White Sox fan...

A conversation with White Sox legends Paul Konerko and Jim Thome

Chuck Garfien catches up with Paul Konerko and Jim Thome for a conversation about their White Sox careers, the art of hitting, and much more. The two White Sox legends get into the nitty gritty about hitting in the big leagues, being teammates, and playing in the “Blackout Game.” They talk about the memorabilia they have inside their homes, and Chuck gives them a pop quiz about their baseball careers. (3:50) - Konerko and Thome talk about the baseball memorabilia they have in their homes(10:15) - Their memories of the "Blackout Game"(12:30) - The art of hitting as told by Konerko and Thome(28:50) - Teaching the game to younger generations(35:34) - Baseball trivia with Paul and Jim

White Sox are freakin’ good as calendar flips to June

As the baseball calendar flips from May to June, it’s time to assess all that has happened with the White Sox in the first two months of the season and wonder what comes next. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey break down what they’ve learned about the White Sox, the team's strengths and weaknesses, why they should win the AL Central, what player the White Sox could add at the trade deadline, and more.(2:50) - How many teams are better than the White Sox? Not many(11:00) - Bench players are making a big difference(17:10) - Will the Indians be able to overtake the White Sox?(21:35) - Chuck's trade target for the outfield

Why White Sox fit best for Cubs’ Kris Bryant at trade deadline

With Cubs superstar Kris Bryant potentially on the trading block, MLB.com columnist Anthony Castrovince comes on the podcast to tell Chuck Garfien why he believes the White Sox are the best fit for the former MVP. The guys talk about what kind of trade package it will take to acquire Bryant, if the Cubs would be willing to deal him to the South Side, and more.(3:00) - Castrovince explains why Bryant and the White Sox are the best fit(10:00) - Why the Cubs will eventually trade Bryant this season(16:10) - Will the Cubs be willing to trade him to the White Sox?(22:50) - Who the White Sox might have to give up for Kris Bryant(24:30) - When Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert return affects all of this