CHGO Chicago White Sox Podcast

After 21 ballots and 41 years of waiting, Dick Allen is FINALLY a Baseball Hall of Famer. Dr. David J. Fletcher is the co-author of “Chili Dog MVP”, a book that details Dick Allen, the 1972 White Sox, and a transforming Chicago. Join Herb Lawrence and Sean Anderson as they discuss Dick Allen with Dr. Fletcher.

It has been a full day for General Manager Chris Getz! The White Sox selected Shane Smith, an RHP from the Milwaukee Brewers organization, with the first pick in today’s Rule 5 Draft. What does Getz expect from the right-handed? Plus, Garrett Crochet is a RED SOX! On this massive White Sox day, there was more reaction from the CHGO White Sox crew, Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence, and Vinnie Duber.

Starting pitcher Garrett Crochet has been traded to the Boston Red Sox for Kyle Teel, Braden Montgomery, and Winkelman Gonzalez. Join Herb Lawrence and Sean Anderson as they react.

Veteran, 34-year old outfielder Mike Tauchman has signed with the Chicago White Sox. The deal is pending a physical per Chris Getz. How will the Sox work Tauchman into the outfield? What does Tauchman’s signing signal for Luis Robert Jr.’s and Andrew Benintendi’s futures in Chicago? Plus, meet new White Sox coaches, Walker McKinven and Joel McKeithan! McKinven talks about his excitement to work with Will Venable and McKeithan talks about his use of biomechanics with hitters. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence, and Vinnie Duber as they discuss!

We are LIVE from the MLB Winter Meetings! CHGO White Sox Beat Writer, Vinnie Duber joins the show from Dallas, Texas. He shares a video of White Sox General Manager, Chris Getz’s first meeting with the media. Getz discusses the rumors around Garrett Crochet, Luis Robert Jr., and the timeline of Colson Montgomery. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence, and Vinnie Duber as they discuss!

Rumors are starting to circulate more and more about Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet’s next destination. Will he be traded next week when the Winter Meetings are taking place in Dallas? Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence and Vinnie Duber discuss the possibilities on the CHGO White Sox Podcast.

Beltin’” Bill Melton has passed away at the age of 79. Melton played eight years with the Chicago White Sox and was a long-time staple on the team’s pre-and-post-game shows. Former White Sox pre-and-post-game host Chris Rongey joins the CHGO White Sox crew to remember the life of Bill Melton.

Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported that the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs could be potential suitors for Garrett Crochet. Are these teams that could provide the right trade package? Plus, Baseball America released their Top 10 White Sox Prospects. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence, and Vinnie Duber as they discuss!

Rob Manfred recently described a possible rule change called “The Golden At-Bat.” On John Ourand’s podcast, the MLB commissioner described the at-bat as a possible card that a manager could play to select a batter to take a certain at-bat. Should MLB implement this? Would it ruin the sanctity of the game? Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence and Vinnie Duber look into it on the CHGO White Sox Podcast.

Ethan Katz has been the Chicago White Sox pitching coach since 2021 and has held the position under two managers. Reportedly, Katz could return for his fifth year in the role as a member of Will Venable’s coaching staff. Should the White Sox evaluate the position further or has Katz done enough to stick around? Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence and Vinnie Duber discuss on the CHGO White Sox Podcast.

Everyone knows about Frank Thomas, Paul Konerko, Nellie Fox, and all other legends who have had their jersey retired by the Chicago White Sox. But what about the overlooked players of the past? Your Orlando Cabrera's of the world...your Orlando Hudson's of the world. Which CHGO White Sox crew member can draft the best starting 9 of former White Sox players with less than 5 career bWAR with the team? Plus, "Friday Flicks" returns with a Diehard-suggested movie, "The Benchwarmers" (2006).

Last night, the Los Angeles Dodgers inked Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract. (Of course they did.) With the top left-handed free agent starting pitcher off the board, how does this affect the Chicago White Sox’s trade market for Garrett Crochet? Are the Dodgers no longer in the running for Crochet? Who is now the favorite to trade for the lefty? Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence and Jared Wyllys break it all down on the CHGO White Sox Podcast.

Recently, some baseball reports have commented on the Chicago White Sox’s desire to trade Luis Robert Jr. and Andrew Benintendi. Jeff Passan of ESPN mentioned the Sox’s desire to unload Benintendi’s contract, while Bob Nightengale got a quote from an anonymous GM about the asking price for Luis Robert Jr. Is there any truth to any of these reports? Plus, Future Sox’s Elijah Evans joins the show to present his five mock trades that include Garrett Crochet. Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence and Vinnie Duber have it all for you on the CHGO White Sox Podcast.

SoxFest is back for 2025, but it will have a new look! Chicago White Sox Senior Director of PR Sheena Quinn joins the show to talk about the live aspect of SoxFest. Plus, the White Sox decided to tender a contract to Andrew Vaughn. Will 2025 be Vaughn's last season on the South Side? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber, and CHGO Baseball Writer, Jared Wyllys as they discuss SoxFest and Andrew Vaughn.

Today is MLB's deadline to tender a player's contract for 2025. The Chicago White Sox are deciding on six players; Garrett Crochet, Andrew Vaughn, Gavin Sheets, Enyel De Los Santos, Justin Anderson, and Steven Wilson. Sheets has been non-tendered. Crochet seems like an obvious tender, but what about Vaughn? Will his time be ending on the South Side? How would he be used in 2025 if tendered? Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence and Vinnie Duber discuss on the CHGO White Sox Podcast.

The Chicago White Sox’s first Major League signing of the off-season is…Austin Slater! Slater is a right-handed outfielder who previously played for the Giants, Reds, and Orioles. Hear as Slater spoke to the media for the first time about why he came to Chicago. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence, and Vinnie Duber as they discuss!

Colson Montgomery, the Chicago White Sox’s top-hitting prospect, addressed the media today after a subpar 2024 in AAA. Montgomery spoke about his future at shortstop and what kept him from joining the MLB team in ‘24. Will Colson be on the Opening Day Roster? Will he need to work his way to Chicago? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence, and Vinnie Duber as they discuss!

The new Chicago White Sox Manager, Will Venable announced today that Walker McKinven will be the team’s new Bench Coach. McKinven has worked with the Brewers organization since 2016 and has most recently worked as Milwaukee’s Run Prevention Coordinator. Foul Territory’s Erik Kratz joins the show to talk about the add of McKinven. Join the CHGO White Sox crew as they discuss McKinven’s addition.

According to multiple reports, the Chicago White Sox and free-agent outfielder, Austin Slater have agreed to terms on a major league contract. Slater was on the Baltimore Orioles in 2023 and was previously on the San Francisco Giants. What will Slater add to the current OF mix? Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence, and Vinnie Duber as they discuss!

On the second installment of Friday Flicks, the CHGO White Sox crew reviews the 1988 film “Eight Men Out” starring John Cusack, Charlie Sheen and who's who of Hollywood that guys. What was learned about the 1919 Black Sox scandal from the film? Should Eddie Cicotte and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson be enshrined in the Hall of Fame? Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence and Vinnie Duber do their best Siskel & Ebert impressions on the CHGO White Sox Podcast.