The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

It was a surprising and confusing 24 hours for Yermin Mercedes who abruptly left the Triple-A Charlotte Knights in the middle of a game, posting on social media that he was stepping away from baseball, only to come back one day later announcing on Instagram that he was sorry for quitting. So what happened with Mercedes? What led him to walk away and then come back? Chuck Garfien explains the many shades of Mercedes, why Tony La Russa is not the reason for his downfall, and the hot take overreactions that occurred on social media.(3:40) - Understanding Yermin Mercedes(10:05) - The hot take reaction on social media(17:20) - Tony La Russa's reaction after Mercedes decided to step away from baseball(19:00) - Why Mercedes was frustrated and wanted to leave the White Sox organization

It hasn’t taken long for Lance Lynn to become a fan favorite on the South Side. He speaks with Chuck Garfien about his connection with White Sox fans and the decision to sign a contract extension during the season to remain with the White Sox for the future. He talks about his bond with Mark Buehrle, the will to win inside the White Sox clubhouse, the competitive fire that burns inside him, and more.

Is there a better rotation in all of baseball than what the White Sox have with Lance Lynn, Carlos Rodón, Lucas Giolito, Dallas Keuchel, and Dylan Cease? Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber talk about the White Sox elite starting staff, how it sent a message against the Houston Astros last weekend and how it compares with the Milwaukee Brewers' rotation 80 miles to the north. Plus, what happens if Michael Kopech is added to the rotation later this season? And how would all the White Sox talented arms be used in a possible playoff series?(2:20) - Do the White Sox have the best rotation in baseball?(05:45) - Assuming they make the playoffs.....what's the rotation in the playoffs?(13:00) - What if the White Sox meet the Astros in the post-season...(16:20) - Comparing other top starting rotations to the White Sox