The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Ask Dylan Cease Anything: Part 2!

Dylan Cease is back on the podcast, answering more questions from White Sox fans. Here in Part 2, why has he had so much success against the Tigers in his career? Who's his favorite White Sox teammate? Would he really answer that?? Will he be pitching for the White Sox in the proposed new ballpark? How much money does he want in his next contract? Is he still writing poetry? And more.

Ask Dylan Cease Anything: Part 1!

Dylan Cease wanted to come on the podcast with Chuck to answer questions from White Sox fans. He received so many questions, we're taping two podcasts! In Part 1, Dylan is asked about trade rumors, his agent Scott Boras, disc golf, his facial hair, his favorite piece at the Art Institute and more. There's also a mystery question from a Hall of Famer.

Michael Kopech trying to put it all together in 2024

Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech to talk about what he’s learning as a pitcher, struggling to meet expectations, why he has a chip on his shoulder coming into the season, plus another cameo appearance by Dylan Cease.

Chris Getz on Dylan Cease, future spending, building a team and more

Chuck Garfien sits down with GM Chris Getz to talk about the roster he’s put together, why they didn’t spend more money in the offseason and if that will change next year, how close he’s been to trading Dylan Cease and more.

Martin Maldonado bringing a winning attitude to the White Sox

Chuck Garfien speaks with new White Sox catcher Martin Maldonado about why he signed with the White Sox, how he gets the most out of his pitchers, his instincts as a catcher, the Zoom call he held with pitchers before spring training, the one word that will go a long way towards turning things around for the White Sox and more.

Why Garrett Crochet believes he can be a starter in 2024

Chuck Garfien speaks with Garrett Crochet about his goal to be a starter this season. How will he do it? How many innings can he throw? What did he say that convinced Chris Getz to give him the green light despite throwing only 12 major league innings the last two seasons? Plus, Dylan Cease crashes the podcast and asks Crochet a question of his own.

Dylan Cease on trade rumors, his White Sox future and more

Chuck Garfien sits down with Dylan Cease at White Sox spring training to talk about the trade rumors that followed him all offseason. Did he think he'd be dealt this winter? Does he believe a trade is inevitable? Plus, why he thinks the White Sox could be a surprise team in 2024, his struggles on the mound in 2023, his new shaggy beard and his idea of joining Chuck on the podcast every week during spring training.

Burning questions from White Sox fans: Spring Training edition!

With spring training about to begin, we opened up the podcast to White Sox fans.What's on your mind? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey answer questions about Dylan Cease (16:35), Colson Montgomery (22:52), Yoan Moncada (40:18), Tim Anderson (47:30) and Pedro Grifol (50:47). Plus, realistic expectations for this season (4:25), the pitchers in the starting rotation (29:17), breakout candidates (34:30), what has to happen for the White Sox to win the division (53:40) and more!

Inside the White Sox farm system with MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis

How did the White Sox do in the trades for Dominic Fletcher, Prelander Berroa and Zach DeLoach (7:36)? Is Bryan Ramos the White Sox future third baseman (21:04)? Is it wrong to compare Noah Schultz to Randy Johnson (18:20)? Chuck Garfien speaks with prospect expert Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline to get his insights on the White Sox farm system that has seen an influx of talent added since the trade deadline. They also talk about Colson Montgomery, Jake Eder, Jacob Gonzalez and more.

Breaking down the two big White Sox trades (and why we like them)

With back-to-back trades over the weekend, Chris Getz continues to shake up the White Sox roster. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the deals that sent Gregory Santos to Seattle and Cristian Mena to Arizona. In return, the White Sox acquired outfielders Dominic Fletcher and Zach DeLoach, pitcher Prelander Berroa and the 69th pick in this year's draft.