Chicago White Sox Podcast

The White Sox are still working out the kinks. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince caught up with White Sox reporter Scott Merkin to find out how Chris Sale always has no-hit stuff every outing, what's going on with the White Sox offensive struggles, and how Todd Frazier's acclimating on the South Side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White Sox VP/assistant GM Buddy Bell joins "The Cycle" to talk about his baseball family ties, Sox prospects and the real-life inspiration for "Major League." Then, we talk to NFL linebacker Darius Fleming to discuss his Super Bowl ring, bowling and helping at the scene of a car accident. Meanwhile, Pat and Kevin debate when it is appropriate to end a conversation with "word" (hint: never). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Avisail Garcia's fitting nicely into the White Sox lineup. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and White Sox reporter Scott Merkin spotlight Garcia's maturity, take a closer look at Mat Latos' season debut and why re-signing Matt Albers was an underrated move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Goo Goo Dolls lead singer John Rzeznik joins Pat McGann and Jim Flannigan to talk about the national anthem, his new single and singing with Elmo on "Sesame Street." Meanwhile, Pat recalls his childhood investments and Jim discusses his baseball-adjacent collection. Plus, we announce the winner of our signed Chris Sale hat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White Sox signed Miguel Gonzalez to a Minor League deal to add depth to the rotation. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and White Sox reporter Scott Merkin discuss why this was a smart move and make a few statistical predictions for the 2016 season, including an 86-win season for the White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apologies to co-host Kevin Bozeman, but *this* is the episode where people bring us food and he missed it! Pat McGann, special guest-host Andy Woodhull and returning champion Connor McKnight from WLS-AM taste test some of the new food offerings at U.S. Cellular Field. Meanwhile, Pat gives out his "All-Food Name Team" and Connor goes all Indiana Jones on a cheesy beef sandwich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comcast SportsNet Chicago's Siera Santos chats with Pat McGann and Jim Flannigan about traveling with Jose Abreu to Cuba, her career path and her husband's dangerous job. Meanwhile, Pat learns all about micro pigs and Jim imagines a day in the life of a Hollywood stuntman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Carson Fulmer make his Major League debut by June? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince caught up with White Sox reporter Scott Merkin to find out why Fulmer's primed for the big stage, why Chris Sale has the stuff to win the AL Cy Young award, and a few other bold predictions for 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pat McGann and Jim Flannigan chat with new White Sox TV announcer Jason Benetti about musical theatre, "Short Circuit 2" and getting stuck in the bathroom. Oh yeah - baseball, too. Meanwhile, Jim pitches his catchphrases and Pat shows off his cursive writing knowledge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White Sox reporter Scott Merkin covered Adam LaRoche's retirement and what that means for the White Sox going forward. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince caught up with Merkin to find out how they'll replace LaRoche, Adam Eaton's timetable for Opening Day and what Carson Fulmer's strong spring means for his future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The Cycle" is off due to travel - check your iTunes feed next week for a new episode. Until then, enjoy this deleted clip from our interview with ABC7's Ryan Chiaverini, where he reveals his hidden talent to Pat McGann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Sale is attempting to join the 200 club. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince caught up with White Sox reporter Scott Merkin to find out how Sale is planning on getting to 200 pounds of weight with such a small frame and whether or not there should be concern about John Danks or Mat Latos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White Sox radio host Connor McKnight discusses the path to his new job, being a baseball fan and his worst call ever. Then, ABC 7's Ryan Chiaverini discusses covering Chicago sports, interviewing Al Pacino and having a pro athlete twin. Additionally, Kevin shows off his beer vendor call and Pat launches a new contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin Jackson is officially with the White Sox. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince caught up with White Sox reporter Scott Merkin to find out how Jackson can contribute in the outfield, whether or not Jimmy Rollins will be the starting shortstop and how Mat Latos could repair his reputation on and off the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pat McGann and Kevin Bozeman invade Chicago Bulls radio announcer Chuck Swirsky's pad to talk about his time in the White Sox booth, why he doesn't like being called Chuck and shining shoes. Plus, Pat reads your tweets and Kevin is not getting fed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rowand's view of the field looks a little different these days. White Sox reporter Scott Merkin caught up with Rowand to reminisce about his decorated career and future as a new White Sox Minor League instructor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The Cycle" returns for Episode 2! Sox CF Adam Eaton chats about the long ball and getting ready for parenthood. Meanwhile, Pat and Jim discuss Sox players who hit for the eponymous cycle, and welcome Sox radio voice Darrin Jackson to discuss "Hawk-isms" and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a decade in the White Sox organization, what's the most valuable thing John Danks has learned? White Sox reporter Scott Merkin catches up with Danks to find out why winning every season is a constant theme, what to expect from the team this season and the starting pitcher reflects on the 2008 AL Central tie-breaker game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the debut episode of "The Cycle," "The Big Hurt" sits down to discuss baseball records and soap operas, while Kittle and "Wimpy" talk about motorcycles, staying in the game and "winning ugly." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the White Sox still interested in picking up Ian Desmond? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and White Sox reporter Scott Merkin explain why Tyler Saladino is still the starting shortstop, how Mat Latos can provide insurance and security in the back of the rotation and why this should be a bounce-back year for the White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices