The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Don’t forget about Jimmy Lambert

If White Sox pitching prospect Jimmy Lambert has been flying under your radar, he shouldn't be. In his first game action since having Tommy John surgery last year, Lambert struck out Eloy Jimenez, Luis Robert, Tim Anderson and Yasmani Grandal in an intrasquad game at Guaranteed Rate Field. Host Chuck Garfien speaks with Lambert about his impressive performance, coming back from Tommy John, his bond with fellow pitching prospect Dane Dunning, Michael Kopech's decision to opt out for the 2020 season, if Lambert can pitch in the majors this season and more.(1:56) - Coming back from Tommy John surgery(5:24) - Mowing down some of the best White Sox hitters in an intrasquad game(13:30) - Michael Kopech's decision to opt out of the 2020 season (19:30).- Does he think he can pitch in the majors this year?

Real talk with Tim Anderson

Tim Anderson won the batting title last season. What does he have in store for this season? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by the White Sox shortstop to discuss the excitement surrounding the White Sox, his growth as a player and teammate, bat flips, Luis Robert, and much more.(3:45) - How he's better this year vs. last year(7:40) - Anderson bat flipping in an instrasquad game(13:30) - Will he be the face of Chicago baseball in 2020?(19:00) - Comparisons to Cubs shortstop Javier Baez(26:20) - Tim and Chuck's White Sox promos that are coming out soon(34:06) - Chuck's wrap-up

Can MLB pull this off?

Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber inside Guaranteed Rate Field to discuss if MLB will be able to complete the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic. What are the biggest hurdles? Will players stay safe away from the ballpark? Why this 60-game season could be fascinating and more. (1:30) - What's it going to take for the season to start and finish?(5:50) - The safety experience being inside Guaranteed Rate Field(10:20) - Players being responsible when away from the ballpark(18:00) - Why this 60-game season could be fascinating

Impressions from Summer Camp

Live from Guaranteed Rate Field host Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber give you the sights and sounds from Summer Camp as the White Sox get prepared to start the season. Luis Robert looks like a natural in centerfield. What's with Andrew Vaughn playing third base? They also talk Eloy Jimenez, Dylan Cease, Gio Gonzalez and more.in batting practice, and can the young players of the White Sox impact the 2020 season, with little time to adjust.(2:30) - Andrew Vaughn is playing third base.(6:00) - Chuck is losing focus watching Luis Robert in centerfield(10:30) - How will the White Sox look after the long layoff?(14:46) - Gio Gonzalez finally gets his shot with the White Sox(21:28) - More sights and sounds from Guaranteed Rate Field

Lucas Giolito on the challenges of the 2020 season

Host Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito about playing baseball during the pandemic, facing the Twins on Opening Day, his impressions of Luis Robert and Carlos Rodon, why he's better prepared for the season now vs. spring training in Arizona, the challenges of finishing the season and more.(3:15) - How testing is working with the White Sox(8:20) - Challenges of not only playing the season, but finishing it(14:20) - Opening regular season vs. the Twins and closing it vs. the Cubs(21:20) - Luis Robert: "Oh my goodness"

Who will win the AL Central?

With only 60 games to play in the 2020 MLB season it seems like there will be a 3 team race to the top of the AL Central. To discuss and debate, host Chuck Garfien is joined by Anthony Castrovince and Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com to discuss who will be crowned the winner of the AL Central.(4:30) - Is the AL Central a 3 team race or will the Twins win it again(10:30) - Who will have the best hitting in the division(16:49) - Who has the best starting pitching(23:38) - Bullpen break down(31:52) - Final rankings on who should win the AL Central

White Sox 1st round pick Garrett Crochet says he’s ready for the Majors

In the 2020 MLB Draft, the White Sox selected pitcher Garrett Crochet 11th overall in the first round. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Crochet to discuss the events that led to him being drafted by the Sox, how he could have ended up with the Cubs, and why he feels like he's ready for the Majors this year.(1:45) - The feeling on draft day, waiting to be picked(5:50) - Comparisons to Chris Sale and how he learned to throw his slider(7:30) - The story behind getting hit in the face by a line drive, breaking his jaw(14:05) - Why he and the White Sox believe his best pitching is ahead of him(22:20) -Being ready for the Majors right now!

Steve Stone predicts BIG things for the White Sox

With baseball starting up again this week with spring training 2.0, what can we expect from the White Sox in this unprecedented season? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by NBCS Chicago White Sox color analyst Steve Stone who predicts that the White Sox will make the playoffs. They also dive into the oddity of the 2020 season and why Stone believes exciting times are ahead for the White Sox.(2:44) - Do the White Sox have an advantage in a shortened season?(8:15) - Steve explains why he thinks the White Sox will make the playoffs(11:35) - What it's like calling a baseball game without fans(21:25) - What kind of damage has the labor fight done to baseball?(23:00) - Why this is going to be the start of a special era for the White Sox

James McCann on why negotiations got so ugly

Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox catcher and White Sox player rep James McCann in an interview where McCann did not hold back on the long negotiations between the owners and players and his thoughts on what needed to be prioritized during the long back and forth between the two sides. They also dive into preparing for a short season, and expectations for the Sox.(3:09) - Why did it get so ugly in negotiations between the owners and the players(6:42) - Priority in negotiations should have been on the virus, not money(12:18) - New health and safety protocols when players return(16:22) - How will players get ready in this new league(21:00) - Everyone will remember the year 2020

There will be a season...we think

After months of squabbling, it seems like baseball is finally happening. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber to discuss the latest developments, the current state of the game, and the potential start of the 2020 season.(1:56) - The plan for a 60-game season(8:25) - Will some big name players decide not to play?(14:40) - Words of wisdom from Trevor Bauer (21:02) - MLB's missed opportunity and how the lack of leadership led to this