Sox In The Basement

The guys navigate the White Sox Ticket Portal for the opening homestand, and have good news for those still hoping to score some seats! Plus, a roster crunch is coming. The addition of relief pitcher Nik Turley, an injury to Adam Engel and the demotion of Reynaldo Lopez may move some pieces around. What do the 26-man and 40-man rosters on Opening Day look like now? Brought to you by  Family Waterp...

The White Sox have hit the dog days of Spring Training, but there is plenty to (over)react to at this point. From the hitting to the pitching, what can we actually evaluate and what doesn't really matter? We break down the likely everyday lineup(s). Plus, the story of Spring Training may be that there is no real story at all. All aboard the Hype Machine. Join us for "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to...

Baseball writer James Fox tries to help us figure out what the White Sox 26-man and 40-man rosters will look like at the conclusion of Spring Training. Does it matter how well Zack Collins hits in Arizona? Is camp newcomer Billy Hamilton a threat to steal a spot? How different will the pitching staff look at the start compared to the end of this season? Let's ask and answer some questions. Brought...

The White Sox have sent instructions to season ticket holders for getting a seat at the first homestand. We break it down and read off some off the new ballpark rules that stood out to us. Plus, former pitching coach Don Cooper got a little nuts on Chicago radio this week. Somewhere Nardi Contreras is smiling. Brought to you by  Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-4...

White Sox beat reporter Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald checks in to discuss his pick for the 26th man on the roster, why the official announcement of fans in the stands will actually help White Sox players perform, and why you shouldn't worry about Spring Training standings. Plus, the guys break down Sox players on a list of top guys to build a team around.  And we prepare for April 10th at Cork...

While most of MLB will have fans in the stands on Opening Day, the White Sox may have a problem. We explain why it may be time for Jerry Reinsdorf to use his money and power for good so Sox fans can start enjoying their team in person. Meanwhile, the Spring Training position battles may not mean very much when you do some roster math. And just as all is lost, and old friend gives us the perfect al...

Before the boys unveil a new segment that was born after a night of celebratory beers, they welcome back "The Pope" Donn Pall. Listen as the former White Sox pitcher breaks down the staff, talks about the pressures of Spring Training, and gives advice to Michael Kopech, Garrett Crochet and Carlos Rodon. Plus, Tony La Russa may very well be Tim Anderson's spirit animal. Brought to you by  Family Wa...

White Sox Insider Scott Merkin of MLB.com joins us from Camelback Ranch in the middle of the party that is Spring Training. Merk gives us the story of camp so far, the lowdown on the White Sox rotation plans, and word on Joes Abreu's COVID-19 diagnosis. It was a great week. Then Rick Hahn started talking about Sox fans. Some solid advice is given to the White Sox GM. Plus, ticket details and the m...

Yoan Moncada is quite the star. In fact, he has a music video! He will make the White Sox initial roster out of Spring Training, but we will explain that some "expected" members of the 2021 White Sox may not make this team. Plus, ticket details and the first confirmed guests for Sox In The Basement Fest on 3/20/21 at Blue Island Beer Company will be announced! Brought to you by  Family Waterproofi...

Pitchers are pitching. Catchers are catching. Tony La Russa is talking. Rick Hahn is hyping. The White Sox are sending out interesting fan surveys. And our guest, 47-year Chicago sports radio vet George Ofman, has been watching since before Reinsdorf & La Russa were together the first time! Strap in for a revealing episode. Brought to you by  Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Listen. Subscribe. Sha...

On our 250th Episode, we look at positional battles and the likely winners as White Sox Spring Training begins. (Unfortunately, you'll only see 6 spring games on TV.) Ed and Chris exchange theories on what role Carlos Rodon will actually play this season. Plus, we also announce the first ever SOX IN THE BASEMENT FEST, and give a sneak preview before tickets become available! For Fans, By Fans, All...

This week we try to look for sneaky roster battles, and give out four non-roster invitees that could make the 2021 White Sox out of Spring Training. Plus, we preview what to look for from the younger guys with beat report James Fox of FutureSox & SI's South Side Sox. Brought to you by  Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and question...

The guys try to take a positive outlook as White Sox analyst Jordan Lazowski from Sox On 35th and Diamond Digest explains which off-season move meant the most. Will the White Sox start Andrew Vaughn at DH on Opening Day? Can they truly compete with the field in a postseason series? Do the guys expect fans in the stands when the season starts? What's with the new baseballs? The answers will probabl...

With the addition of Jonathan Lucroy on a minor league contract, the White Sox may have their eventual backup catcher for 2021. Unfortunately the hard numbers show a strict budget Jerry Reinsdorf handed to Rick Hahn this year. A lack of payroll addition has taken a golden opportunity away, and created obstacles to the White Sox 2021 championship aspirations.  Brought to you by  Family Waterproofin...

Jason Martinez of FanGraphs and RosterResource breaks down the gains made by the White Sox thus far in the off-season. Looking at the numbers, is it enough? Ed puts his lawyer hat on to explain the mess between MLB and the MLBPA. Plus, the visceral reaction to the signing of Carlos Rodon and why it illustrates a Jerry Reinsdorf Problem.  Brought to you by  Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Listen....

The Free Agent Market is starting to stabilize, and there are plenty of options left. Where will the White Sox go for an extra bat and extra arm? How much money is left? Should you start to panic? We answer the questions and ask MLB Network what they were thinking this week in "30 Minutes Of Sox". Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and le...

When David Kaplan jumps on the White Sox bandwagon, you know your team is poised for quite the run. The Kapman (ESPN 1000, NBC Sports Chicago) joins us for the first time ever to discuss if he believes the team is done this off-season, and who he loves watching the most on the Sox. Plus, MLB got caught with their hand in the cookie jar this week. Find out what happened. Brought to you by Family Wa...

His face is on a video game cover and he is the go-to guy for a quote. Is Tim Anderson the true face of the White Sox? Scot Gregor from the Daily Herald joins us to talk about his conversations with TA, and if the White Sox are really done this off-season. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the ne...

What is it like to be one of the very few White Sox fans on the national scene? MLB Network's Stephen Nelson joins us to discuss his love of the White Sox, what he thinks of Tony La Russa's hiring & the problematic coverage that followed, and his evaluation of the off-season so far. Plus, the guys explain why moves by the Padres shouldn't worry Sox fans one bit. Brought to you by Family Waterproof...

The White Sox made moves, signed prospects and looked good this week. That said, what do the coldest projections say about what they could be in 2021? You will be surprised by who really matters to this team. Meanwhile the "Luis Robert vs Kyle Lewis" debate may not be what you think! Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comme...

The White Sox signed the best relief pitcher in baseball to close out games for the next several years! We break down what the move means for a White Sox team now projected by some to take the AL Pennant. Australia's biggest Sox fan also calls in with pure joy over the addition of fellow countryman Liam Hendriks.  Plus, James Fox (Future Sox, SI) checks in with the two big international prospects...

Sox In The Basement and the boys from The 108 present a cross-over event! Listen as the most famous fan section at the ballpark invades the basement. Who should be moved up in the White Sox lineup? Are they ready to get back into Guaranteed Rate Field? What happened to Dave? All of your questions answered in a really fun episode! Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Listen. Subscribe...

Jordan Lazowski of Diamond Digest & Sox On 35th joins the show to settle any disputes over the caliber of catcher the White Sox have in Yasmani Grandal. Listen as he also explains why you should have no concern over Grandal working with Giolito and the rest of the Sox staff. Meanwhile Ed scares Chris with his doomsday theory about the remaining White Sox off-season. Brought to you by Family Waterp...

The slow MLB free agent market and recent trades continue to show an obvious fear in every front office. Chris & Ed address the BIG question about what the start of this season will actually look like, while also trimming the White Sox 40-man roster to make room for inevitable additions. And, could a recent trade indicate the affordable asking price for another starting pitcher? Brought to you by...

While White Sox fans wonder if trades by other teams mean something to their own team, we bring in our favorite annual guest. Listen to old stories about Tony La Russa, the 1967 White Sox, cheap owners not named Jerry Reinsdorf and more!  Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris...