Podcast appearances and mentions of Ron Kittle

Hour 1: Ron Kittle, White Sox 1983 AL Rookie of the Year, joins Lisa Dent to spotlight HarryCaray’s legacy and Ron recalls his first interaction with Harry. The crew also shares stories about Lisa throwing out the first pitch and Ron writing tuition checks. The 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins talks about being a lifelong […]

Ron Kittle, 1983 AL Rookie of the Year as a member of the Chicago White Sox, joins John Landecker to talk about the infamous “Black Sox Ball” from the 1919 World Series, its connection to the Black Sox Scandal, and how people can participate in the special Curse-BreakingCeremony during WGN Radio’s live broadcast happening at […]

Ron Kittle, former left fielder for the Chicago White Sox, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Garrett’s Popcorn’s “Scoop for a Cause” event benefiting White Sox Charities and give his two cents on what issues are plaguing the White Sox. Kittle also talks about how he ended up taking a picture that went viral.

Dan McNeil is joined by former White Sox player Ron Kittle to react to the firings in the White Sox front office. What else should Sox fans expect as the club starts to make long-overdue changes?

As the Sox struggle in the AL Central, former left-fielder Ron Kittle joins Steve and Jane to break down what is missing to make a winning White Sox squad and, of course, just how good the food is at Guaranteed Rate Field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a week off due to technical (get rid of the duck!) difficulties, Darren Black again joins Brett Ballantini to talk about the best of the White Sox affiliates, addressing the first two system Players of the Week, Loidel Chapelli Jr. and Wilfred Veras. So, Darren has managed to turn around his coverage record — and the fate of each affiliate — early on in 2023. What's his secret, and does it involve pep talks? Veras, our most recent POTW, is up first, and what's additionally notable to the “givens” (mashing the ball, dominating at High-A after splashing into Project Birmingham with no hiccups in 2022) is some of his high baseball IQ and defensive play We're a week late on Loidel, who continues to impress in his first Stateside year. Sure, he's an older prospect and is roughly age-appropriate for High-A, but is making a massive transition to a new culture. What does the front office see in players like Veras and Chapelli beyond filling the box scores? Kannapolis POTW Tim Elko is such a fun watch. Brett throws out a completely blind (but not necessarily inaccurate) Ron Kittle comp, and The Captain should be so lucky to have that impact given his swing-and-miss-but-also-go-boom game Birmingham POTW Cristian Meña (we have the question now in officially to the White Sox, tilde or no tilde, we're guessing tilde) continues to burn it up. With a hat-tip also to Davis Martin, Meña has established himself as the Fast Riser among starting pitchers in the system Charlotte POTW Nate Fisher is exactly the kind of pitcher that made sense to sign into the system during the contention window (yeah, sorry, window's closed ca. 2023), and Rick Hahn failing to do so (kudos for this year, but whatever) remains a true “deep cuts” failure of his GM tenure Injury roundup covers some big names, but the news is actually not as bad as you fear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadcasting live from Navy Pier, Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel opened their show by celebrating the Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray. They welcomed on special guests in Harry Caray's restaurant managing partner Grant DePorter and White Sox legend Ron Kittle to remember the iconic Caray.

How is Tony LaRussa's health affecting the team? Former White Sox left fielder Ron Kittle joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about why Tony La Russa is one of the best managers in the MLB, why the White Sox are struggling offensively, and issues between players on the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and Mark Grote listened to comments from a pair of White Sox icons in Ron Kittle and Hawk Harrelson in which they defended embattled White Sox manager Tony La Russa's work. Later, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joined the show to discuss the latest NFL headlines.

Ron Kittle had many setbacks in his 10 year professional baseball career. He was undrafted and signed right before spring training. Then, in his first game, after hitting a double in his first at bat, he suffered a serious neck injury sliding into home plate. How serious? When he finally saw a specialist several months later they were shocked that he was able to walk. Yet he had continued to play baseball that season! Ron talks about how that injury shaped his career and his outlook on life. He tells how a massive home run he hit in a semi-pro game nearly caused a car accident when the ball landed on the freeway, but also led to him getting to the major leagues. He gives his thoughts on the game today and how he found his passions and purpose after baseball. Ron brings perspective, positivity and a tough mindset to his life and to today's episode. Ron's websiteRon's charityVisit my website: saxinthemorning.com for merchandise and other links. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @saxinthemorning_podcastYouTube: subscribe and watch shorts here  

Today I wanted to talk about not giving up, so I wrote down some thoughts I had and some quotes from some of the great athletes in modern history. All this stemmed from the story I heard from Ron Kittle, who will be our guest on Thursday, because his story of never giving up is absolutely incredible. If you quit, you lose. It's a hard no. There is no way for your goal to be reached, no way to learn from mistakes, no way to grow. So I want you to focus on how you can learn from whatever failure you suffered recently and pick yourself up and keep going. After all, you can't get a hit if you don't swing the bat, you can make a shot if you don't shoot, you can't make a sale without making a call and you can't get a date without asking someone out. So make a plan to keep trying or to take a risk and listen to my interview with former Chicago White Sox great Ron Kittle on Thursday. Visit my website: saxinthemorning.com for merchandise and other links. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @saxinthemorning_podcastYouTube: subscribe and watch shorts here  

Former Major League Outfielder/DH Ron Kittle discusses Tony La Russa's Managing style on Extra Innings with Bill Laskey  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I am going to share three uplifting and amazing stories from the game of baseball. The first is the story of Ron Kittle, who I played with in the minor leagues. Kittle broke his neck sliding into home plate in his very first minor league game, but he kept playing for over a year without knowing how serious the injury was until the pain caused his production to fall and he was released. He was told by doctors that he would never play again but after surgery and a lot of rehab he began playing in an independent league. One day he hit a massive home run that landed on the freeway almost hitting White Sox executives who were driving down the road. They pulled over, offered him a tryout and a few years later he was Rookie of the Year. Listen for the full story. Visit my website: saxinthemorning.com for merchandise and other links. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @saxinthemorning_podcastYouTube: subscribe and watch shorts here    

Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel hosted a special broadcast at Harry Caray's Tavern at Navy Pier for the 24th annual Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray. The guys were joined by White Sox legend Ron Kittle to discuss his relationship with Caray, the way he brought fun to the broadcast booth and more.

Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel hosted a special broadcast at Harry Caray's Tavern at Navy Pier for the 24th annual Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray. In the second hour, the guys were joined by White Sox legend Ron Kittle to discuss his relationship with Caray, the way he brought fun to the broadcast booth and more. Later, former Bulls announcer Tom Dore joined Parkins and Spiegel to share the lessons he learned from Caray.

The White Sox lost another key member of their 1983 team with the passing of second baseman Julio Cruz, the catalyst for the Winning Ugly White Sox. Chuck Garfien remembers and celebrates Cruz with 1983 Rookie of the Year Ron Kittle who shares stories about their times together as White Sox teammates. You'll also hear memories from Harold Baines, Ozzie Guillen, Tony La Russa, and Jerry Reinsdorf.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Things discussed: Peter Caliendo coached for Ron with the Schaumburg Flyers. Ron talks about Legendary GM Roland Hemond who just passed away at 92. Growing up playing baseball in Indiana. Pressure his dad put on him. His dad helped be the man he is. Working the steal mills of Indiana made him stronger and tougher.... The post Ron Kittle former MLB White Sox Player explains his tough battle to the big leagues and more. Show dedicated to Roland Hemond. appeared first on Baseball Outside The Box.

*15th Ward Alderman Ray Lopez expresses his approval for The Coalition Map as the ward map debate moves toward referendum. *Former White Sox Ron Kittle fondly remembers his time with Lamarr Hoyt and clarifies the circumstances around his 'naked Harley ride.' *Josh Kraushaar of National Journal Daily discusses the inadvertent problem that Pete Buttigieg poses to the Democratic Party. *Captain Dan Bracken of the Flossmoor Fired Department shares the details of the 1st Annual Lights & Ladders Bridage *Plus, John provides another 'Special People' update.

Ron Kittle joins John Howell to reminisce on his former teammate LaMarr Hoyt. Hoyt passed away at 66 following a lengthy illness.

White Sox 1983 Rookie of the Year Ron Kittle joins Lisa Dent to express his excitement for the White Sox vs. Houston in the ALDS including the game in Chicago on Sunday!

Ron Kittle, former left fielder for the Chicago White Sox, joins Steve Bertrand on Chicago’s Afternoon News to give his analysis the American League Division Series between the White Sox and the Houston Astros. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

White Sox 1983 Rookie of the Year Ron Kittle joins Lisa Dent to express his excitement for the White Sox vs. Houston in the ALDS including the game in Chicago on Sunday!

The Field of Dreams is an iconic movie for baseball fans and corn growers alike, and the image of an idyllic baseball diamond set amongst the Iowa corn stalks has endured now for decades. But this summer, the NCGA had the opportunity to be part of Major League Baseball's plan to bring baseball back to that field in Dyersville. And on this episode, we'll relive the event with Ron Kittle, former White Sox outfielder and 1983 AL Rookie of the Year, as well as NCGA President John Linder. Together with Jon and Dusty, they'll revisit the planning that made this special event possible, share stories from game day and explore Ron's career in Major League baseball. Plus, John Linder shares the tale of his run-in with actor Kevin Costner at the game itself.

The Golden Leaf in Hobart, IN hosted an event with Nick Perdomo of Perdomo Cigars and I brought my equipment in hopes to get an episode out of it. I talked to nick for about a half hour and Ron kittle, 1983 MLB AL Rookie of the year, was hanging out so I asked him to sit down as well. Check out Ron's charity work at RonKittle.com.Find me at Brian@theherfcast.com or just visit TheHerfcast.com!

Go back in time for the latest edition of Distant Replay! And this one's a gem. The 1983 All-Star Game at old Comiskey Park. It was the 50th Anniversary of the very first All-Star Game held at Comiskey Park in 1933. As a rookie, Ron Kittle was the White Sox only All-Star. Kittle joins the podcast to talk about his memories of this historic game and playing in front of the hometown fans (13:00). After losing 11 straight All-Star Games, the American League crushed the National League 13-3, thanks to a grand slam by Fred Lynn (34:00), the first and only grand slam in All-Star history. A young Chuck Garfien was there in person with his grandfather. Chris Kamka is aboard to talk about the game and the broadcasting magic of Vin Scully who called the game for NBC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He made allot more money as an iron worker than as a major league rookie. “I took a pay cut” said the always quotable Ron Kittle. And all he did in the 1983 season for the Chicago White Sox was hit 35 homers, a rookie record that stood for 36 years. He was also named American League rookie of the year, played in the All-star game, which celebrated its 50th anniversary at the then Comiskey Park on Chicago's south side and competed in the playoffs only to have his knee cap broken on a pitch by Baltimore's Mike Flanagan in the 3rd game of the series.Injuries would hamper “Kitty” as he is affectionately known. He managed to play 9 seasons for 4 teams amassing 176 homers. But Kitty was and still is immensely popular because of his quirky and often humorous quotes. “Fans appreciate home runs. I mean, they don't stand for singles!” Kittle said of his biggest thrill in the majors, “My first paycheck!” And on his bobblehead night a few years ago Kittle stood outside a downtown street in his 1983 jersey donning a sandwich board depicting his special night.Amidst all the humor, kittle has raised millions of dollars for charities all the white crafting the art of furniture making. He has a boat load of wonderful stories to tell in this episode of “Tell me a story I don't know" sponsored by the Vienna Beef Company (@viennabeef.com) and by the Paulina Mark.And make sure to follow/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

He made allot more money as an iron worker than as a major league rookie. “I took a pay cut” said the always quotable Ron Kittle. And all he did in the 1983 season for the Chicago White Sox was hit 35 homers, a rookie record that stood for 36 years. He was also named American League rookie of the year, played in the All-star game, which celebrated its 50th anniversary at the then Comiskey Park on Chicago's south side and competed in the playoffs only to have his knee cap broken on a pitch by Baltimore's Mike Flanagan in the 3rd game of the series.Injuries would hamper “Kitty” as he is affectionately known. He managed to play 9 seasons for 4 teams amassing 176 homers. But Kitty was and still is immensely popular because of his quirky and often humorous quotes. “Fans appreciate home runs. I mean, they don't stand for singles!” Kittle said of his biggest thrill in the majors, “My first paycheck!” And on his bobblehead night a few years ago Kittle stood outside a downtown street in his 1983 jersey donning a sandwich board depicting his special night.Amidst all the humor, kittle has raised millions of dollars for charities all the white crafting the art of furniture making. He has a boat load of wonderful stories to tell in this episode of “Tell me a story I don't know" sponsored by the Vienna Beef Company (@viennabeef.com) and by the Paulina Mark.And make sure to follow/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Coming on this week's show, he made a lot more money as an iron worker than as a major league rookie. “I took a pay cut” said the always quotable Ron Kittle.  And all he did in the 1983 season for the Chicago White Sox was hit 35 homers, a rookie record that stood for 36 years. He was also named American League rookie of the year, played in the all star game which celebrated its 50th anniversary at the then Comiskey Park on Chicago's south side.Get ready for the humor and stories from a lovable White Sox hero of the early 80s, as Ron Kittle joins us Tuesday on "Tell Me A Story. I Don't Know."And make sure to follow/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Coming on this week's show, he made a lot more money as an iron worker than as a major league rookie. “I took a pay cut” said the always quotable Ron Kittle.  And all he did in the 1983 season for the Chicago White Sox was hit 35 homers, a rookie record that stood for 36 years. He was also named American League rookie of the year, played in the all star game which celebrated its 50th anniversary at the then Comiskey Park on Chicago's south side.Get ready for the humor and stories from a lovable White Sox hero of the early 80s, as Ron Kittle joins us Tuesday on "Tell Me A Story. I Don't Know."And make sure to follow/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1983 AL Rookie of the Year, public and motivational speaker Ron Kittle joins Steve Bertrand on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss MLB’s latest cheating scandal that involves pitchers using foreign substances to improve performance. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

When this bomber steps to the plate, rooftops, 2x4s, steel beams, and nacho plates all cower in fear. White Sox fans, this is one you've been waiting for. Card 259 on Beckett Card 58T on Beckett RonKittle.com Ron's Rooftop History by Soxnerd Ball 9 Article about Ron's 50-homer season by Kevin Czerwinski The Great Ones Cheers for Ron at the 1983 All-Star Game

In the final hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by former White Sox player Ron Kittle to reflect on memorable Opening Day moments. Cubs Radio play-by-play man Pat Hughes then joined the show to preview Opening Day and share his expectations for the first broadcast of the regular season. Later, Harold Reynolds of MLB Network joined the program to preview the new MLB season and discuss expectations for the Cubs and White Sox. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White Sox great Ron Kittle hops on to share his thoughts on the new South Side skipper.

Taylor Lewan and Will Compton from Bussin With The Boys join the show this week to preview Bears vs. Titans from the comfort of a Tennessee Titan off day. We go behind the scenes of what it's like to prepare for the Chicago Bears including some shit on Akiem Hicks you literally won't believe. Good luck to Taylor in his recovery and thank you for the amazing Khalil Mack reference. After that we're joined by former White Sox All Star Ron Kittle to talk about the Tony La Russa hire. Kittle played 484 MLB games with the White Sox, all under TLR. He has great insight into Tony's strengths and should have everyone feeling positive vibes. Huge weekend for the Bears and the Irish and sure maybe even WSD's Northwestern Wildcats. All Gas No Brakes.

Ron Kittle, former left fielder for the Chicago White Sox, joins Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to talk about the decision behind La Russa’s hiring.

In the third hour, Danny Parkins and Carrington Harrison continued to break down the White Sox's hiring of Tony La Russa as their new manager. Later, former White Sox third baseman Ron Kittle -- who played for La Russa in Chicago in the 1980s -- joined the show to share opinion on the White Sox's big move and what it was like playing for La Russa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1982 the Chicago White Sox finished in third place of the American League Western division six games behind the California Angels. What followed the next season was somewhere between complete shock and utter fantasy as the team from the south side of Chicago blew everybody else out of the water by going 99-63, to take the division by an almost unheard of 20 games. The Pale Hose as they are referred to by their most ardent fans featured both Cy Young award winner Lamar Hoyt, who won two dozen games during that campaign and rookie of the year and local boy made great Ron Kittle. Kitty belted 35 dingers including two on the roof at old Comiskey as well as registering 100 RBI which seemed like a nice round number at the time. Only four and a half seasons into his first job as big league manager a career that would eventually see him enshrined in Cooperstown, Hall of Famer Tony LaRussa forged a club so fine that the experts thought they would tatter the American League East Champion Baltimore Orioles and after that tear down the Phillies in the World Series. Fellow Hall of Famer‘s Carlton Fisk and Harold Baines lead the way for that club drenched in talent that featured hitters like Tom Paciorek, and The Bull Greg Luzinski, heros to the largest Polish community in America in the greatest sports city in the world. It was very easy to cheer for the Law brothers Rudy and Vance, no relation. Richard Dotson went 22-7 that season to give the White Sox the top two finishers in the race for the Cy Young. Dot, Hoyt, and Floyd Banister spent that special season taking turns getting wins and we're almost untouchable. My favorite player of the team Brett Burns and Jerry Koosman filled out the most impressive five man rotation in baseball. Disappointingly their bats fell silent starting with game two of the ALCS, and a base running gaffe in the 7th inning of game four sealed their ominous fate. Still 37 years later that team who's play by play man might've had the wildest personality of anybody in that clubhouse deserved their own special show in a season that over 2 million fans watched live. Spend the next 90 minutes with the brand spanking new Games People Play Media Network and long-term Chicago sports radio fixture Harry Teinowitz as he welcomes that announcer Hawk Harrelson, the A.L. Rookie of the Year Ron Kittle, and the affable happy hitting 1st baseman, Tom Paciorek. Hopefully the 2020 version of the White Sox will give fans some thing to celebrate for decades to come . In the meantime as Hawk would say, “Sit back and strap it on!” This is, “Still Ugly After All These Years!”

Fangraphs Senior Writer Dan Szymborski returns to the show to talk about ZiPS, what it would take for 2020 to be remembered a little less poorly, and we weirdly discover Ron Kittle's twitter.

Ron grew up a baseball obsessed boy in Gary Indiana. After high school he set off to make a career for himself as an Iron Worker in the Steel Mills. On a whim he made his way to a local baseball field for an MLB tryout. He made such an impression (a literal impression - you'll have to listen to hear how) that the Dodgers signed him shortly after the tryout. This is where the story gets started. Ron talks about the time he broke his neck and was temporarily paralyzed, which forced him out of baseball. He talks of the once in a million meeting that led to his comeback. This all happened before he hit 35 home runs and won ROY in 1983. He even shares the story of his clubhouse dust up with Rickey Henderson.

In the final hour, Dan Bernstein listened to Dr. Anthony Fauci explain on the Michael Kay Show why he's cautiously optimistic that the country can conduct sporting attempts while dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Later, former White Sox outfielder/designated hitter Ron Kittle joined the show to discuss his journey traveling across the country on his motorcycle.

It was the most exciting batting practice in White Sox history. Michael Jordan taking swings at Old Comiskey Park before a White Sox game in 1990. The site of seeing Jordan in a White Sox uniform hitting home runs was the talk of Chicago. Host Chuck Garfien is joined Ryan McGuffey and former White Sox slugger Ron Kittle who actually brought Ryan who was 10 years old at the time to the game. Lots of great stories in this one.(2:20) - Ron Kittle takes young Ryan McGuffey to see Michael Jordan's batting practice(8:22) - Jordan dreamed he would be a Pittsburgh Pirate?(12:55) - Kittle shares his favorite Jordan stories(16:44) - Bulls GM Jerry Krause couldn't watch(20:00) - The time Kittle played golf with Jordan, Charles Barkley and Bucky Dent.

"Light'Em Up": Jonathan talks about what the Bears perspective is around the NFL. Then he talks about the passing of Ed Farmer with Ron Kittle.

"Light'Em Up": Jonathan talks about what the Bears perspective is around the NFL. Then he talks about the passing of Ed Farmer with Ron Kittle

Ron Kittle joins WGN’s Kevin Powell and Lauren Lapka poolside at Iberostar Selection Cancun. The 1983 AL Rookie of the Year talks about the 2020 White Sox, Hawk Harrelson getting into the Hall of Fame and his love for the resorts buffet selection.

The Cleveland Indians continued to compete in the AL East of MLB throughout the 1980's. Cleveland Municipal Stadium remained the team's beloved ballpark on Lake Erie downtown. The Tribe never finished in first but the players were first in the hearts of Tribe fans. Hope endured and the beautiful game of baseball was enjoyed from April till the end of September. Tribe players who stand out in memory include: John Denny, Ross Grimsley, Bob Owchinko, Gary Alexander, Alan Bannister, Joe Charboneau, Miguel Dilone, Jerry Dybzinski, Jorge Orta, Bert Blyleven, Ed Glynn, Chris Bando, Mike Fischlin, Von Hayes, Pat Kelly, Karl Pagel, Neal Heaton, Jerry Reed, Lary Sorensen, Carmen Castillo, Bake McBride, Jack Perconte, Ernie Camacho, Juan Eichelberger, Julio Franco, Broderick Perkins, Pat Tabler, Gorman Thomas, Manny Trillo, Otto Velez, George Vukovich, Steve Comer, Don Schultze, Tom Waddell, Tony Bernazard, Brett Butler, Joe Carter, Mel Hall, Brook Jacoby, Otis Nixon, Vern Ruhle, Curt Wardle, Benny Ayala, Scott Bailes, Doug Jones, Phil Niekro, Ken Schrom, Rich Yett, Steve Carlton, John Farrell, Andy Allanson, Jay Bell, Rick Dempsey, Tommy Hinzo, Bud Black, Terry Francona, Ron Kittle, Willie Upshaw, Ron Washington, Steve Olin, Jesse Orosco, Albert Belle, Jerry Browne, Felix Fermin, Pat Keedy, Brad Komminsk, Oddibe McDowell, Pete O'Brien and many more!

On this edition of White Sox Weekly, Mark Carman talks with Danny Mendick about his journey to the big leagues. Then, Carm takes a look at the week that was for the White Sox with the "week in review" segment. Continuing on, Carm talks with Mike Shirley about his recent promotion to the White Sox director of amateur scouting, and Aaron Bummer about playing college baseball at the University of Nebraska. To round out the show Carm talks with White Sox first base coach Darryl Boston, former White Sox outfielder Ron Kittle, and Chuck Swirsky who is filling in on the TV broadcast.

On this edition of White Sox Weekly, Mark Carman talks with Danny Mendick about his journey to the big leagues. Then, Carm takes a look at the week that was for the White Sox with the "week in review" segment. Continuing on, Carm talks with Mike Shirley about his recent promotion to the White Sox director of amateur scouting, and Aaron Bummer about playing college baseball at the University of Nebraska. To round out the show Carm talks with White Sox first base coach Darryl Boston, former White Sox outfielder Ron Kittle, and Chuck Swirsky who is filling in on the TV broadcast.

With Harold Baines being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and Baines former teammate Ron Kittle who explain why Baines is a worthy Hall of Famer. But first, Chuck speaks with Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka about the controversy surrounding his induction (1:30) and what made Baines such a special player and deserving of Cooperstown (5:00). Then, Kittle talks about why he'd "take a bullet" for Baines (13:00), his message to critics who believe Baines shouldn't be in the Hall (17:20) and more. Reinsdorf explains why the committee he was apart of voted Baines into the Hall of Fame (22:00), how tough it was to trade Baines to Texas for Sammy Sosa (24:30), the story behind retiring Baines number a month after trading him (26:10) and more.

Following the White Sox 13-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics, Mark Carman talks to NBC Sports Chicago’s Chuck Garfien about the teams tough start to the 2nd half and the struggles the Sox have against Oakland. Later, Carm shares an interview with All Star Catcher James McCann from earlier in the year. This is the […]

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by White Sox television color analyst Steve Stone to discuss the Cubs-White Sox series, why Cubs fans shouldn't be so angry at executive Theo Epstein, the progress of the White Sox's rebuild, the future of managers and more. Later, White Sox great Ron Kittle joined the show as well.

The guys welcome back Ron Kittle to talk about the thrill of Opening Day and the start of this season for the White Sox. Chris tries to break down the good and bad in the early days of the season. Dave yells a lot. Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Recorded in The Broadcast Basement, childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Every episode is "30 Minutes Of Good" on the White Sox. Tell your friends! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! #30MinutesOfSox #WhiteSox

It's all good at Badlands Baseball Academy in Oyen. We sit down with coach Jeff Amos to talk about the program's beginnings and what's to come in the rural Alberta facility. And it was Ron Kittle's 61st birthday over the weekend. We found the audio file from Ian's interview with the former Lethbridge Dodger and Edmonton Trapper from over the summer and play a bit of it for you!

The MLB Winter Meetings began with a big surprise: White Sox legend Harold Baines is headed to Cooperstown. On the podcast, Baines talks about what it means to make the Hall of Fame, how surprised he was to get the call and more (3:42). Ron Kittle talks about his former teammate and explains what he told Baines when he heard the news (6:20). Jerry Reinsdorf who was a part of the voting committee explains why Baines is a Hall of Famer (10:42).

Mark Carman and Harry Teinowitz are joined by former White Sox outfielder and designated hitter Ron Kittle on this week's edition of White Sox Weekly.

Mark Carman and Harry Teinowitz are joined by former White Sox outfielder and designated hitter Ron Kittle on this week's edition of White Sox Weekly.

Mark Carman and Harry Teinowitz bring you the week in White Sox (offseason) baseball: The guys field a few calls and discuss the  big picture of how Bryce Harper or Manny Machado could fit into the Sox competitive timeline, beloved slugger and '83 AL ROY  Ron Kittle joins the show and makes the case for his former teammate Harold Baines to get Hall of Fame consideration on the Today's Game Era ballot, and Ed Farmer checks in from SoCal and shares his experience with the Woolsey wildfire that's devastated the area.

Mark Carman and Harry Teinowitz are joined by former White Sox outfielder and Designated Hitter, Ron Kittle on this weeks edition White Sox Weekly

Mark Carman and Harry Teinowitz are joined by former White Sox outfielder and designated hitter Ron Kittle on this week's edition of White Sox Weekly.

Chris gets to interview his favorite White Sox player, Ron Kittle. Dave gets to ask a few questions too. Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Recorded in The Broadcast Basement, childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Every episode is "30 Minutes Of Good" on the White Sox. Tell your friends! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! #30MinutesOfSox #WhiteSox

Andy Masur and Harry Teinowitz bring you the week in White Sox (offseason) baseball: With both Championship Series under way, the guys wonder about Sox fans’ residual feelings on Chris Sale and discuss the sustainability of the more unorthodox pitching staff trends we’re seeing in the game; beloved former Sox slugger and 1983 AL Rookie […]

Andy Masur is joined by Harry Teinowitz and former big leaguer Ron Kittle on this edition of White Sox Weekly to give some injury news and more.

Andy Masur is joined by Harry Teinowitz and former big leaguer Ron Kittle on this edition of White Sox Weekly to give some injury news and more.

Chris and Dave talk with White Sox scoreboard stats guy David Marran about his best moments in the ballpark, and nearly his worst. The guys also break down if Dallas Keuchel should be an off-season target. Plus, find out if we finally got Ron Kittle as a guest! (HINT: We Did!) Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave a message for the next episode! Recorded in The Broadcast Basement, childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Every episode is "30 Minutes Of Good" on the White Sox. Tell your friends! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! #30MinutesOfSox #WhiteSox

Listen. Subscribe. Share. This week Chris asks why Juan Minaya is still on the White Sox MLB Roster. Dave uses science to dispute some dumb social media opinions on Yoan Moncada. Plus, the guys try to draft another tweet to Ron Kittle with the hope of getting him on the show. Recorded in The Broadcast Basement, childhood friends and lifelong Sox fans Chris & Dave sit at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Every episode is "30 Minutes Of Good" on the White Sox. Tell your friends! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and at ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Jack Michaels,Oilers play by play voice.  Ron Kittle, former Edmonton Trapper & 1983 AL Rookie of the Year with the Chicago White Sox. 

Mark and Andy finish off the gateway advanced baseball stats by exploring all the different combinations of OBP, SLG, and batting average. Learn about the pros and cons of OPS and ISO and which hitters have excelled (and failed), using these stats as a measure. Also learn about the lost legacy of Ron Kittle, a slugger whose baseball skills extended beyond the playing field.

Mark and Andy finish off the gateway advanced baseball stats by exploring all the different combinations of OBP, SLG, and batting average. Learn about the pros and cons of OPS and ISO and which hitters have excelled (and failed), using these stats as a measure. Also learn about the lost legacy of Ron Kittle, a slugger whose baseball skills extended beyond the playing field.

On this week's episode your host hits the streets of Blue Island and talks to people about the election. He offers his two cents, and when it's all over you'll wish you could have paid him to stop talking. He talks about the protests, social media, the World Series, and Ron Kittle. 

Host Matt Sammon just happens to pull a Ron Kittle! While Kittle fell short of expectations, '84 Donruss certainly did not. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains