The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Ep. 250: What has James McCann meant to the White Sox? Everything

Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber talk about James McCann's breakout season with the White Sox (1:15). Then Chuck speaks with McCann about all the preparation he does for every game (9:20), why he'll never use a cheat sheet scouting report behind the plate like many catchers do (11:30), what McCann has been badgering Lucas Giolito about since spring training (14:30), why Evan Marshall and Aaron Bummer have been so successful out of the bullpen (16:30), why McCann acts as a karaoke host on the team bus (17:40) and more.

Ep. 249: Edwin Jackson talks about playing for his record 14th MLB team. 14th??!!

Chuck Garfien speaks with new Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Edwin Jackson who is now playing for his 14th major league team. How has he done it? (3:30)Why being traded to the White Sox in 2010 helped turn his career around. (4:30). What he's going to do with all of different jerseys when he retires (6:00). How he has persevered on his crazy ride (7:45). Is there one team he still wants to play for? (9:05) and more.

Ep. 248: All the reasons why Lucas Giolito is a totally different pitcher in 2019

Chuck Garfien speaks with Lucas Giolito about how much he wanted to fix himself this offseason and the work it took to make it happen (2:00), the advice he received from Hall of Famer Frank Thomas that he is using in games (7:10), what he's done to drastically reduce stolen bases against him (13:00), what he's learned from the mistakes he made last season (14:50), what James McCann has meant to him and the team (16:30), how much he is "sick of losing" (19:50) and more.

Ep. 247: Incredible real life stories with Frank Thomas and Bill Melton

Frank talks about swinging Babe Ruth's bat at the Hall of Fame (2:50), Bill tells the story about going to Frank Sinatra's birthday party (4:40) and Frank explains what it was like meeting Muhammad Ali, Hank Aaron and Michael Jackson (09:30). Then, what has to happen for the 2019 White Sox season to be a success? (11:10)Are the 2020 White Sox anything like the 2000 "Kids Can Play" White Sox? (13:00),Frank is still upset about not winning the 2000 MVP (16:00), hear the interview Brent Musburger did with Melton after he won the 1971 home run title (19:10), Plus, what's going on with the baseball? Is it the reason for so many home runs? (23:30) and more.

Ep. 246: Why the majors don’t seem too far away for Nick Madrigal

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox prospect Nick Madrigal about how much he works on his defense (6:10), why baseball isn't boring (10:00), does Nick think he could play in the big leagues right now? (11:15) Why he loves the game (13:30), why Luis Robert "was on a whole other level" with the Winston-Salem Dash (15:10), his thoughts on under-the-radar lefty starter Kyle Kubat (18:20), why Madrigal doesn't think about his stats or when he'll be promoted (20:35) what he thinks about Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman and if the White Sox should draft him with the third overall pick (24:05) and more.

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.