The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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.

Ep. 234: Luis Robert tearing up the Carolina League

With Luis Robert dominating for the WInston-Salem Dash, Chuck Garfien called up Joe Weil, play-by-play announcer for the Dash to speak about Robert's scorching start. They discuss Robert's mammoth 2-run homer on Thursday that broke a 6-6 tie in the 8th inning and why his jersey said "Roberts" (3:30), why Robert is dominating this year compared to last year (5:20), when might he be promoted and could he make it to the big leagues this season? (7:10), how Nick Madrigal is playing (16:10) and more.

Ep. 233: Why does Eloy Jimenez wear red batting gloves? Eloy shares his inspirational story

Eloy Jimenez speaks with Chuck Garfien about why he wears red batting gloves (2:20) and prays before his first at-bat (4:00). Jimenez also explains what he's learning as a hitter, why he isn't trying to hit home runs (07:15), his excitement about playing in Yankee Stadium for the first time (08:37), and more.

Ep. 232: Tim Anderson interview and what gives with the pitching??

Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber talk about the White Sox pitching staff which has been in a big rut over the last week. They discuss the starters, bullpen and Ervin Santana's first start (2:00). Then Chuck speaks with Tim Anderson about his new daughter and what it was like sleeping on a hospital couch for five days (7:50), how and why he's become a Seattle Mariners killer (9:30), why he's out to get revenge on opposing pitchers (11:00), the reason he doesn't care about his batting average which leads the majors (13:00) and more.

Ep. 231: Manny who? Moncada and Anderson off to scorching starts

Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber talk about the 1-2 punch of Yoan Moncada and Tim Anderson on the left side of the infield (1:30). The crazy stat Moncada has put together with runners on base so far this season (5:15). Catcher James McCann discusses how the Tigers pitched to Moncada last year and how he's changed at the plate this year (6:30). Anderson backing up his words during the offseason that he can be a star shortstop for the White Sox (10:20). Anderson talks about how he's a different hitter (13:40) and more.

Ep. 230: Lucas Giolito talks about his ’best’ game with the White Sox

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey call up Lucas Giolito to talk about his impressive first start of the season, holding the Royals hitless for 6.1 innings (4:00), what he was thinking while throwing a no-hitter (8:40), why this was the best game he's pitched with the White Sox (11:30), the amazing story of touching Satchel Paige's statue the day before at the Negro League Museum (17:10), the tough loss to the Indians on Monday and the team meeting that followed (21:40) and more.