The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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Sounding off on the end of the White Sox season Oct 02, 2020

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After a fun rollercoaster ride in 2020, the season came to a screeching halt on Thursday with a 6-4 loss to the A's in Game 3. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ozzie Guillén and Frank Thomas to discuss how it all fell apart, the bullpen decisions made by Rick Renteria in the elimination game and what's in store for the White Sox in the future.

(1:40) - Sox fans are hurt and disappointed

(10:27) - How the White Sox lost the lead and the game

(23:00) - Handling pressure in an elimination game

(27:50) - Tim Anderson reacts to the loss

(31:15) - Rick Renteria talks to the media

(35:02) - Could Renteria have managed the series better?

(38:20) - What free agents should the White Sox re-sign?

Ozzie and Frank break down Game 2--and what happens in Game 3 Sep 30, 2020

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The White Sox lost Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series with the Oakland Athletics to set up a win-or-go-home Game 3 on Thursday. Chuck Garfien is joined by Ozzie Guillen, Frank Thomas and Ryan McGuffey to break down everything from Game 2: Dallas Keuchel's struggles, Nick Madrigal's errors, the late comeback in the final innings and more. Plus, who will start for the White Sox in the pivotal Game 3?

(1:58) - Odd moves by A's manager Bob Melvin

(5:54) - Nick Madrigal's play in Game 2

(8:00) - Who's in the lineup in Game 3?

(13:40) - Dane Dunning should get the start in Game 3

(18:15) - Breaking down Dallas Keuchel's start

(27:50) - Which team is feeling the most pressure?

Ozzie, Frank and the White Sox big win in Game 1 Sep 29, 2020

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Chuck Garfien is joined by Ozzie Guillen, Frank Thomas and Ryan McGuffey to discuss the dominant pitching of Lucas Giolito, the hitting of Adam Engel and Tim Anderson and the MVP-caliber play of José Abreu in the White Sox big win in their playoff opener in Oakland.

(2:20) - The White Sox got it done early

(7:08) - Lucas Giolito's performance in his postseason debut

(13:05) - The A's decision to start a left-handed pitcher

(21:44) - Chuck and Guff break down the Game 1 win

Everything you need to know about the White Sox-A’s playoff series Sep 28, 2020

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The White Sox are starting their first playoff series in 12 years, and there's excitement in White Sox Nation. Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey as they preview the AL Wild Card Series between the White Sox and Oakland Athletics. Whether it's pitching matchups, ideal lineups or series predictions, the crew has you covered as what the White Sox hope is a lengthy playoff run begins.

(2:40) - The White Sox fell to the No. 7 seed in the AL

(10:08) - Game 1 is an excellent opportunity for the White Sox

(18:33) - How should the White Sox set their lineup?

(26:14) - Chances the White Sox win the series

(35:04) - Series predictions

White Sox playoff preview with Ozzie and Frank Sep 28, 2020

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Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ozzie Guillen and Frank Thomas as they wrap up the White Sox regular season and preview the White Sox playoff series vs. Oakland. The crew dives into the White Sox recent struggles and how they matchup against the A's.

(2:00) - White Sox missed a chance to win the division

(4:50) - Can't worry about the regular season anymore

(11:00) - Luis Robert and Tim Anderson could be the keys to the series

(14:00) - Yasmani Grandal should move down in the order

(18:00) - Renteria not pinch-hitting for Mazara vs. the Cubs

A.J. Pierzynski discusses a bad week in Cleveland Sep 25, 2020

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The White Sox have hit a lull, with five straight losses and a 1-6 record on their road trip through Ohio. Who would know what to do in this situation? How about A.J. Pierzynski? Chuck Garfien rants about the horrible week in Cleveland ahead of his conversation with Pierzynski, the White Sox legend. The two discuss what's wrong with the White Sox and how the team can fix its problems before the playoffs start. Plus, A.J. shares some of his text-message conversation with Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper.

(1:55) - An ugly week for the White Sox

(13:49) - A.J. Pierzynski joins the podcast

(17:25) - Rick Renteria getting heat from fans for his bullpen decisions

(22:47) - Adversity for the White Sox is good

(25:05) - The text-message exchange between A.J. and Len Kasper

Hawk Harrelson weighs in on the 2020 White Sox Sep 24, 2020

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The White Sox have lost four straight and are not playing their best baseball as the season nears its end. Chuck Garfien discusses the slumping White Sox and addresses fan doubts about the team heading into the postseason. Chuck is also joined by legendary White Sox broadcaster Hawk Harrelson as they talk about the 2020 season, the contributions of Ozzie Guillén and Frank Thomas on White Sox Postgame Live and what Hawk finds most interesting about this year's team.

(2:02) - Chuck has a chat with White Sox fans

(9:45) - Hawk Harrelson joins the podcast

(18:30) - Thoughts on the White Sox fighting to win the division at the end of the season

(28:20) - How can Ricky Renteria get Luis Robert out of his slump?

(35:00) - Hawk on Ozzie and Frank

Best and worst playoff matchups for the White Sox Sep 22, 2020

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The White Sox are headed to the playoffs for the first time in a dozen years and await their opponent for the wild card round. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey discuss the possible matchups and outline which teams the White Sox might be best to avoid.

(1:20) - About those Cleveland Indians...

(13:40) - Would the Astros or Blue Jays be a better matchup for the White Sox?

(18:23) - What about the Yankees....?

(22:35) - Who would start a potential Game 3 for the White Sox?

The White Sox make the freakin’ playoffs! Sep 17, 2020

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After the White Sox clinched their first playoff berth since 2008 with an exciting comeback win over the Twins, host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey to discuss what it means after a long postseason drought and the difficult times of the rebuild. They break down all the big moments of the clinching game and how Jose Abreu was in the middle of it all. And how far can the White Sox go this season? How about winning it all.

Why the White Sox are winning the AL Central Sep 17, 2020

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As the regular season is winding down, the White Sox are close to winning the AL Central after a tough 3-way battle between the Indians and the Twins. How did the Sox come out on top? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Do-Hyoung Park who cover the Indians and Twins to discuss how the AL Central turned out and why the White Sox are winning the AL Central.

(2:40) - Early season predictions for the division and why the Indians and Twins regressed

(9:14) - Impressions of the White Sox from the rest of the division

(21:24) - Who wins AL MVP?

(29:44) - Who will win the 2020 World Series?

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