The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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Tony La Russa, A.J. Pierzynski interviews and how the White Sox win without TA May 31, 2022

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Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillen sit down with Tony La Russa to talk about the White Sox slow start, their struggles on offense, playing with urgency and more. Chuck speaks with A.J. Pierzynski who explains why he thinks the White Sox should win the AL Central by 20 games. Then, Chuck talks about the loss of Tim Anderson and what he thinks needs to happen for the White Sox to win the division.

Rich King on Michael Jordan, Harry Caray and covering Chicago sports legends. May 27, 2022

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Chuck Garfien speaks with longtime Chicago sportscaster Rich King who saw it all during his 48-year broadcasting career. King shares inside stories about some of the biggest names and biggest games he covered along the way. He also talks about his new book “Ike and Me: What a Time it Was” about the friendship he formed with WGN photographer Richard “Ike” Isaac. They also discuss the sportscasting business, where it was and where it is today.

(4:00) - The "Golden Age" of Chicago sports

(10:30) - Traveling with Harry Caray and Jimmy Piersall

(25:51) - Rich describes his friend and photographer Richard "Ike" Isaac

(34:42) - Rich describes his working relationship with sportscasting legend Dan Roan

Inside Yasmani Grandal’s confrontation with Josh Donaldson and more May 25, 2022

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Yasmani Grandal takes us behind the scenes what happened after Josh Donaldson called Tim Anderson "Jackie" during the Yankees series and Grandal confronted Donaldson at home plate. Grandal also talks about the addition of Johnny Cueto, his struggles offensively to start the season, the ceiling for Dylan Cease, and more.

Tim Anderson silences Josh Donaldson, the Yankees and their fans May 22, 2022

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In front of a national TV audience, Tim Anderson slugged a clutch 3-run home run in the 8th inning at Yankee Stadium, leading the White Sox to a doubleheader sweep, and getting in the last word after Josh Donaldson created a firestorm by twice calling Anderson "Jackie" during the game on Saturday. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss TA's big moment, how he handled the controversy, if this homer was bigger than his game-winner in the Field of Dreams game and if this series could be a turning point for the White Sox season.

White Sox early season panic meter May 19, 2022

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It's been an up and down start to the season for the White Sox. Is it too early to panic? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss their biggest concerns with the White Sox right now, with panic levels ranging from 1 to 10. Offense, defense, Jose Abreu, Yasmani Grandal and more.

(3:30) - Issues with the offense

(16:13) - Panic level on Jose Abreu

(20:00) - Will Yasmani Grandal be better later in the season?

(25:50) - A.J. Pollock panic meter

Vintage Johnny Cueto dominates in his White Sox debut May 17, 2022

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Johnny Cueto's White Sox debut was impressive to say the least, throwing six scoreless innings against the Royals with seven strikeouts. Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillen talk about his electric performance, why he'll be better in the majors than the minors, and what he could bring to the White Sox rotation. They also talk about Andrew Vaughn batting ninth and more.

Should the White Sox be concerned about the first place Twins? May 12, 2022

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A month into the season, the White Sox are looking up at Minnesota in the AL Central. Are the Twins for real? Will the White Sox end up beating them out for the division title? Chuck Garfien speaks with Twins beat writer Dan Hayes about the Twins hot start, how the two teams have played, and they look into the future to see how the season might play out for these two AL Central rivals.

(3:00) - Who is leading the Minnesota Twins to first place? Oh Carlos Correa right

(13:08) - Recapping how the Twins beat the Whtie Sox

(23:50) - How good are the Twins in the long term?

(33:34) - Is the AL Central a 2 team race?

(45:08) - Predicting how the Sox and Twins will play for the remainder of the season

How Matt Foster has turned his career around May 10, 2022

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White Sox reliever Matt Foster is having a huge comeback season in 2022. What's behind his sudden and explosive dominance? Chuck Garfien speaks with Foster about his struggles last season and what he's done to become a lights-out, late-inning reliever for the White Sox bullpen.

(2:00) - The difference between this season and last season?

(5:30) - The lowest part of Foster's career was being sent down to the minors

(11:17) - Foster on showing more emotion while pitching

White Sox sweep the Cubs at Wrigley May 05, 2022

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It's a greatest hits of the White Sox 2-game sweep of the Cubs. Chuck Garfien, Frank Thomas, and Ozzie Guillen interview Dylan Cease and Lucas Gioltio. Plus, hear Jason Benetti and Steve Stone's hilarious post-game interview with Liam Hendriks. And why did MLB schedule the White Sox and Cubs to play on a Tuesday and Wednesday in early May??!! Chuck goes off. And yes, this needs to change!

The best start of Dylan Cease’s career May 03, 2022

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Facing one of the best offenses in baseball, Dylan Cease dominated Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels on the South Side, giving up just 1 run in 7 innings with no walks and 11 strikeouts. Three-time MVP Trout went 0 for 3 with 3 K's against him. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about his incredible performance, which Cease called "the best start of my career, by far."

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