The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Ep: 245: An Interview with Michael Kopech & Dane Dunning

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are joined by White Sox pitchers Michael Kopech and Dane Dunning as the pair discuss an array of topics from Tommy John recovery, how impressed they are with Dylan Cease, why so many players need Tommy John in today's game and why Kopech sweats so much.Kopech & Dunning discuss how they're doing in their respective Tommy John rehabs (2:30)The mental hurdles that are needed in the Tommy John process (6:30)How they spend their 'down' time (8:30)Their opinions on why so many players are needing Tommy John in today's game (10:30)Why they're so impressed with Dylan Cease (15:00)The 'new' Tim Anderson and their opinions on all of his newfound notoriety (19:30)Why does Michael Kopech sweat so much? (24:45)The fears and/or anxieties of Tommy John rehab (28:30)The one player on the White Sox or in the system that has stood out early in 2019 (31:45)How taking one day at a time is the best medicine going forward (35:30)

Ep. 244: Carlos Rodon has elbow injury. What now? What next?

Carlos Rodon has left elbow inflammation. Rick Hahn says that everything is on the table. This could be bad. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber talk about the impact of the injury and White Sox do now (1:15). Does this have any affect on bringing up Dylan Cease? (6:50) What about pitchers outside the organization? (8:30) Does it push back the window to start winning in 2020? (10:15) At least there's good news about Luis Robert and Eloy Jimenez (15:30).

Ep. 243: Tim Anderson bringing fun, Dylan Cease dominating Triple-A

Chuck Garfien speaks with Tim Anderson about his comments comparing himself to Jackie Robinson, the adjustments he's making at the plate, if he'll follow through with the invitation by MLB Network's Mark DeRosa to visit his house to see if it's fun there, and more (2:30). Then Chuck speaks with White Sox reliever Evan Marshall who was recently called up from Triple-A. He says that Cease is "the calmest pitcher I've ever seen on the mound" and why he doesn't think Cease will be in Triple-A for long. (6:25)

Ep. 242: Ozzie Guillen on bat flips, Jimenez, the rebuild and more

On this edition, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are joined by White Sox legend Ozzie Guillen. The guys discuss what they've learned one month into the season. Are Tim Anderson and Yoan Moncada superstars in the making? Why Ozzie believes the team should be better than their current record and what to make of Eloy Jimenez as an outfielder after a high right ankle sprain puts him on the IL. Ozzie believes bat flips are fine....but only if timing is right....otherwise, look out. (15:00)Plus, as the calendar turns to May, what can we expect from the White Sox? Can the team be more consistent and is Reynaldo Lopez the key to the rotation after a 14 strikeout performance against the Tigers?

Ep. 240: Tim Anderson wins one of the craziest games you’ll ever see

After the White Sox came back from an 8-1 deficit to beat the Tigers, Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber had a whole lot to say about Tim Anderson's walkoff and batflip (1:15). Anderson talks about his incredible night (5:00). Jose Abreu had one home run, but had his second taken away from him. What happened? (9:00) Eloy Jimenez sprained his ankle crashing into the left field wall. Jimenez talks about his injury (12:00) and more.

Ep. 239: The White Sox should be better than this

It's still April, but we all agree: the White Sox are underperforming as a team.Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber and Chris Kamka break down the reasons why (1:30). What's going on with Ivan Nova and Ervin Santana? (5:20)Could Dylan Cease be the answer sooner rather than later? (10:55)Why the White Sox should be .500 (17:15). What's going on with Jon Jay and how his signing is backfiring so far (19:30) and more.

Ep. 238: Zack Collins on hitting, catching and a Dylan Cease story you have to hear

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with Charlotte Knights catcher Zack Collins about his hot start to the season at the plate (5:30), how James McCann helped him with his catching during spring training (7:20), how he's changed his approach at the plate this season (13:10), what he orders at Chick-fil-A (15:40), why he's not thinking or worrying about getting called up to the majors (17:50), an incredible story about Dylan Cease (20:30), his thoughts on Tim Anderson's bat flip (28:20) and more.

Ep. 237: Hawk Harrelson proud of Jason Benetti for ”jumping all over Joe West’s ass”

Chuck Garfien speaks with Hawk Harrelson about Tim Anderson's bat flip and Joe West kicking Anderson out of the game (3:40), Anderson taking his game to a new level (08:50), the passing of legendary sportscaster Chet Coppock (14:30), Hawk praises Jason Benetti for criticizing Joe West on the air (17:35), how Harrelson is adapting to not calling baseball games (19:50), why he teared up watching Tiger Woods win the Masters (23:40) and more.

Ep. 236: Why do the Royals hate Tim Anderson and also fun?

Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber react to a crazy day at the ballpark. They begin with the Royals throwing at Tim Anderson after he homered and celebrated with a bat flip. Why don't the Royals like fun and why this whole thing started with Anderson and catcher Salvador Perez last season? (1:45)Anderson reacts to what happened (6:50), so does Rick Renteria who was ejected (8:40). What does umpire Joe West have against the White Sox?(10:20). How this whole day started with Anderson finding last year's home run chain (13:00). Chuck and Vinnie also talk about Daniel Palka getting sent down, Lucas Giolito's hamstring injury, Yoan Moncada getting hit in the helmet (he's okay) and more.

Ep. 235: Alex Gordon says Yoan Moncada ’is a superstar in the making’

Royals outfielder Alex Gordon knows what it's like to go through a rebuild and eventually win a World Series. Chuck Garfien speaks with Gordon about his rebuild experience and what it takes to see it through (2:50), what he sees in the White Sox rebuild and why he thinks Yoan Moncada could become a superstar (6:10), how Gordon almost signed with the White Sox when he was a free agent (9:00), the pest that is Terrance Gore (10:10) and more.