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Ep 324Don‘t Be Scared, White Sox Fans

Scary talk about an expiring Collective Bargaining Agreement and a possible MLB lockout is out there. Hear why it is all likely just part of a normal negotiating process. One of the guys shares his personal experience negotiating labor contracts. We also have Jason Martinez of Fangraphs and RosterResource. Let's see what a deep dive into the White Sox roster tells us about their strengths and needs as of right now. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Have a fun guest you can put on Sox In The Basement? We have a $1000 Guest Bounty for you! Let's get that guest so you can make some cash!

Oct 29, 202130 min

Ep 323Early White Sox Off-Season Buzz

A lot of potential names are out there surrounding the White Sox: Marcus Semien, Chris Taylor, Ketel Marte. Some make sense. Some are pipe dreams. We take listener ideas and try to figure out of they make sense. Also, can you make Yoan Moncada into your RF solution? We explain why it isn't so simple. And the narrative that the White Sox have spent all their money isn't entirely accurate...at least it shouldn't be. Have a fun guest you can put on Sox In The Basement? We have a $1000 Guest Bounty for you! Let's get that guest so you can make some cash! 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Oct 26, 202133 min

Ep 322Selecting Your White Sox Trade Bait

Between now and the start of the 2022 MLB season, the White Sox are likely to go fishing in the trade market. Before you can catch a big player though, you have to select your bait. We talk needs and possible White Sox trade bait with Jordan Lazowski of Sox on 35th, before formulating a list of likely main roster players who could be moved. We suddenly arrive at one starting position player most likely to be dealt this off-season. Have a fun guest you can put on Sox In The Basement? We have a $1000 Guest Bounty for you! Let's get that guest so you can make some cash! 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Oct 22, 202130 min

Ep 321White Sox 2022 Position Player Outlook

The postseason highlighted some real issues in the White Sox lineup and defensively, but those issues can be fixed. We take a look at regular season and playoff performances to formulate a simple plan for the front office before the 2022 season. Let's find out what positions should be fixed in free agency, and what positions will likely require an off-season trade. We embrace the negatives and find the positives in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Have a fun guest you can put on Sox In The Basement? We have a $1000 Guest Bounty this off-season that could be your money! More details in this episode! 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Oct 19, 202132 min

Ep 320White Sox 2022 Pitching Outlook

Let's take a look at the White Sox pitchers. Who's up for arbitration? Who are you keeping? Would you trade, buy-out or keep Craig Kimbrel? Is the best "Dallas Keuchel-type" pitcher actually still Dallas Keuchel? Would you give Carlos Rodon a qualifying offer and even get in a bidding war for his services? We look at what worked, what didn't, what needs to change and what can stay the same going into 2022 with White Sox pitchers. Have a great guest you can put on Sox In The Basement? We have $1000 Guest Bounty this off-season that could be your money! More details in this episode! 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Oct 16, 202134 min

Ep 319The White Sox Season Ends: The Day After

The White Sox were eliminated from the postseason by the Astros on Tuesday, and we share the fan exhaustion felt after a wild last few days in Chicago. Listen to fan experiences with us at Cork & Kerry At The Park before Game 3. James Fox of Future Sox talks about guys who showed up for the White Sox this postseason, and what could happen next. We have post-series fan reaction too. Plus, let's look at what Rick Hahn and company must do this off-season to take the White Sox to the next level and championship contention. Have a great guest you can put on Sox In The Basement? We have $1000 Guest Bounty this off-season that could be your money! More details in this episode! 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Oct 13, 202151 min

Ep 318REACTION: Do Or Die For White Sox & TLR

The White Sox are down 2-0 in a best of five ALDS to the Houston Astros, and they should be 1-1. Stephen Nelson of MLB Network joins us for this episode to discuss if the White Sox have a real chance of coming back and winning this series. Tony La Russa was exposed in Game Two. Learn how shifting mistakes and roster management caused the White Sox to lose a winnable game, and if Tony can right his own ship. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Soxtoberfest is here, and our next stop is broaght to you by Modelo on 10/10 at Cork & Kerry At The Park starting at 4pm. Come out for great food, drinks and Sox In The Basement swag as we prep for the 7:07 start to a blackout game at 33rd & Princeton!

Oct 9, 202134 min

Ep 3172021 ALDS: White Sox vs Astros

The Chicago White Sox begin their quest for the 2021 World Series with an American League Division Series fight against the Houston Astros. Former White Sox pitcher Donn Pall talks with us about bullpen strategy, attacking Astros hitters and the most fearsome players in the White Sox lineup. We also embrace the underdog status after national "experts" make their postseason picks. Plus, we have a big $1000 contest announcement and a Game 3 Pre-Party at Cork & Kerry At The Park this Sunday! 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Soxtoberfest is here, and our next stop is 10/10 at Cork & Kerry At The Park starting at 4pm. Come out for great food, drinks and Sox In The Basement swag as we prep for the 7:07 start to a blackout game at 33rd & Princeton!

Oct 6, 202133 min

Ep 316Soxtober Fun With The Kapman

Back before the start of the 2021 season ESPN1000's David Kaplan told us he was so into the White Sox that he was getting season tickets. The Kapman returns now to kick of Soxtober and talk about White Sox postseason chances, Tony La Russa's impact and the big uptick in White Sox fans talking about their team on the flagship radio station. Meanwhile an recent unnecessary article concerning White Sox payroll and attendance got under our skin. Plus, we ask which potential playoff starting pitcher you trust the most after Lynn, Giolito & Cease. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Soxtoberfest is here, and our next stop is 10/2 at the Evergreen Park Oktoberfest! Free admission to this family-friendly event going from 2-9pm at 3450 W 97th Street. Local restaurants, live music, and beer from Open Outcry Brewing Company. Plus, we'll be there with swag and fun! Join us!

Oct 2, 202134 min

Ep 315White Sox Show Fight As Playoffs Approach

All year long Jose Abreu has been getting hit by inside pitches. On Monday enough was enough. Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald thinks it could be an added spark at just the right time for the White Sox. He joins us to talk about what he saw, and conversations with Abreu about his tendency to get plunked. Gregor also has insight into the team's expectations for Carlos Rodon and the ALDS pitchig rotation. We also explain why the White Sox pitchers have a big advantage over Astros pitchers, and it all centers around Dylan Cease. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Soxtoberfest is here, and our next stop is 10/2 at the Evergreen Park Oktoberfest! Free admission to this family-friendly event going from 2-9pm at 3450 W 97th Street. Local restaurants, live music, and beer from Open Outcry Brewing Company. Plus, we'll be there with swag and fun! Join us!

Sep 29, 202131 min

Ep 314REACTION: White Sox Are AL Central Champs!

The Chicago White Sox have won the 2021 American League Central Championship, and we are just as excited as all White Sox fans. Listen as we break down a great day in Cleveland on Thursday, along with a look at our optimal postseason rotation. Tony La Russa has proven a lot of doubters wrong, and the White Sox look like a close squad ready to take on the world...all the way to the World Series. Let's go! 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Soxtoberfest is here, and our next stop is 10/2 at the Evergreen Park Oktoberfest! Free admission to this family-friendly event going from 2-9pm at 3450 W 97th Street. Local restaurants, live music, and Oktoberfest beer from Open Outcry Brewing Company. Plus, we'll be there with swag and fun! Join us!

Sep 24, 202134 min

Ep 313White Sox Leisurely Clinching AL Central

They haven't sealed the deal yet, but the American League Central Division Title basically resides with the White Sox on the South Side again. This is rare, so enjoy it! Carlos Rodon's health may be a big issue moving forward. The team also may not be fully formed like Voltron yet, but their problems are similar to every other postseason team. In fact, we may stack up better than you think as this World Series run begins! 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Soxtoberfest is here, and our next stop is 10/2 at the Evergreen Park Oktoberfest! Free admission to this family-friendly event going from 2-9pm at 3450 W 97th Street. Local restaurants, live music, and Oktoberfest beer from Open Outcry Brewing Company. Plus, we'll be there with swag and fun! Join us!

Sep 22, 202131 min

Ep 312How To Support Your White Sox Team

White Sox fans attending their first postseason games since 2008 may need some in-game etiquette refreshers. We bring in Beefloaf (aka @MrDelicious13) of the infamous fan section The 108 to discuss if and when fans can do The Wave. We also talk about an improving ballpark experience for fans. And a listener question forces us to pull the stats on beanballs in White Sox games to see how the numbers could impact this team going forward. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Soxtoberfest is here, and our next stop is 10/2 at the Evergreen Park Oktoberfest! Free admission to this family-friendly event going from 2-9pm at 3450 W 97th Street. Local restaurants, live music, and Oktoberfest beer from Open Outcry Brewing Company. Plus, we'll be there with swag and fun! Join us!

Sep 18, 202129 min

Ep 311White Sox Will Not Coast To Postseason

In the middle of a gaggle of moves on Tuesday, one promotion re-opens the question of who will back up Yasmani Grandal in the postseason. Will it be Zack Collins, Seby Zavala or both? The stage is set for the White Sox to make a run for the #2 Seed in the AL, and we'll tell you why they should be able to steal that seed from the Astros. Plus, we feel left out by the MLB schedule-makers as the Sox prepare to clinch on the road. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Soxtoberfest is here, and our next stop is 10/2 at the Evergreen Park Oktoberfest! Free admission to this family-friendly event going from 2-9pm at 3450 W 97th Street. Local restaurants, live music, and Oktoberfest beer from Open Outcry Brewing Company. Plus, we'll be there with swag and fun! Join us!

Sep 15, 202132 min

Ep 310Are The White Sox ”Clutch” Enough?

The White Sox may have won Friday night 4-3, but their overall record in 1-run games has been bad this year. With the postseason looming, we examine the "clutch" factor. How does this team stack up against probable postseason opponents? Jordan Lazowski from Sox On 35th also joins the show with some positive storylines to watch in the final few weeks. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Soxtoberfest is here, and our next stop is 10/2 at the Evergreen Park Oktoberfest! Free admission to this family-friendly event going from 2-9pm at 3450 W 97th Street. Local restaurants, live music, and Oktoberfest beer from Open Outcry Brewing Company. Plus, we'll be there with swag and fun! Join us!

Sep 11, 202131 min

Ep 309White Sox About To Lean On La Russa

An inevitable first round opponent likely awaits the Chicago White Sox in the 2021 Postseason. There is history. There are some interesting stats that may give them a slight edge. There is also a Tony La Russa factor. We take a way-to-early look at what a White Sox vs Astros ALDS will look like, and the likely deciding intangible when two evenly matched teams meet next month. Meanwhile the White Sox must keep winning as they gain momentum for the most important part of their year. Home field advantage in their opening series is there for the taking. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Sep 8, 202131 min

Ep 308Unexpected Finds That Made The White Sox

As the White Sox prepared for 2021 there were several roster positions that needed upgrades. Sometimes by design, but many times via a happy accident the numbers now show they successfully found some unexpected roster additions. We break it all down and feature the week that Yasmani Grandal took over. His clutch numbers, though, may be the most surprising thing about him this year! 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Sep 4, 202133 min

Ep 307White Sox Fan Service

White Sox fans have sent us a lot of comments, left voice messages and reached out with solid observations about this team. We listen to what they think in this episode with some fan interaction. (We would have done this sooner, but someone wasn't paying attention to the inbox in August!) One caller provides a breakdown of recent World Series winners that may change some minds about the White Sox and their chances in October. The fans take over Sox In The Basement for "30 Minutes of Sox!" 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Sep 1, 202133 min

Ep 306The September Roster Addition For The White Sox

Cesar Hernandez and Craig Kimbrel have disappointed White Sox fans. Should you be worried? The White Sox get to add a couple players to their roster in September. Could one of them be the key to a postseason victory? We also talk with James Fox after FutureSox puts out their mid-season Top 30 White Sox Prospect List. The time is now, and the future has talent on the horizon. Join us for "30 Minutes of Sox!" 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Aug 28, 202130 min

Ep 305White Sox Wins Still Matter

The White Sox are basically a lock for the AL Central Crown, so do the wins in August and September really matter now? We ask if a lesson from 2020 has really been learned. Meanwhile, Tim Anderson's absense has illustrated his incredible value to the offense. So what makes him the engine that drive this team? We've got strong opinions and a little fun while looking at the White Sox this week. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Aug 25, 202130 min

Ep 304Dog Day Debates Surrounding The White Sox

Let's look at the justifiable and wacky debates surrounding the White Sox during the dog days of August. A team on the way to their second straight postseason appearance has questions surrounding players like Yoan Moncada, the catching position and if RBI's matter? Really? Maybe some of this stuff isn't worth arguing over, but some of it is definitely worth a look. Scot Gregor from the Daily Herald also gives an inside look at the White Sox this week. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Aug 21, 202132 min

Ep 303White Sox Pitching Is The Key To Everything

As the White Sox rumble towards the postseason, the debate is beginning over who will make up their postseason rotation. Let's dive into the discussion with a look at some standard and not-so-standard statistics to find the answer. Meanwhile Liam Hendriks was tipping his fastball against the Yankees last weekend. The problem reportedly is solved. Should that calm all anxiety after a shaky last few weeks? 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Aug 18, 202130 min

Ep 302The White Sox Have Arrived

The world now knows about our Chicago White Sox, and it is glorious. Tim Anderson is quickly becoming the face of Major League Baseball. Can he handle it? Meanwhile Yoan Moncada seems destined to fall to the bottom of the White Sox batting order. Can he be saved? 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Aug 14, 202134 min

Ep 301How Surpising Hitters Complete The White Sox

As White Sox fans bask in the glow of a huge division lead and the return of Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert, there are some incredible numbers that shine a light on how they got to this point. Rookie Andrew Vaughn is fast become a star, and one of the top bats in this lineup. Meanwhile we reveal some possibly surprising names that need to step it up now if they want on the postseason roster. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Aug 11, 202132 min

Ep 300Negative Thoughts For Positive White Sox Results

Is it possible to influence how a team does by just talking about them? Does this show have some strange cosmic power over the performance of White Sox players? We talk about Adam Engel's week, Yoan Moncada's struggles and a ballpark experience that is not as good as it should be these days. Scott Merkin of MLB.com also joins us with insider tidbits after he took some pre-trade deadline abuse. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Aug 7, 202135 min

Ep 299Surprising Hitmen On The White Sox

We go into the numbers to highlight the surprising hitters on this White Sox team. If you put together optimal lineups using 2021 results you may be surprised at who starts, who rides the pine, and who misses the postseason. Meawhile Ed tries an odd analogy to convince Chris that the White Sox shouldn't be retaliating against an Indians (or Guardians) team that keeps plunking Jose Abreu. And we pre-game with Sox fans to get their feelings right now! 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Aug 4, 202131 min

Ep 298REACTION: Kimbrel, Hernandez, Tepera To White Sox

In the final two days of the MLB Trade Deadline the White Sox made three trades that saw Craig Kimbrel, Cesar Hernandez and Ryan Tepera elevate their World Series chances. The greatest cost, though, was trading away Nick Madrigal. We break down the moves that seemingly have ignited a fanbase, and grade out what Rick Hahn and company accomplished before the final playoff push. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Jul 31, 202129 min

Ep 297The List Of White Sox Hot Takes

Most of the country never really pays attention to the White Sox. As a team with a big lead, though, they should prepare for some outright goofy media coverage in the second half. We cover the bad takes, the upcoming trade deadline and a list of stories surrounding the White Sox. The team also needs a second baseman this week, and we have a name you may not have thought of until now. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Jul 28, 202134 min

Ep 296The White Sox' Second Half is 90 Percent Mental

The show gets an audience with "The Pope" Don Pall and discusses the mental and physical benedictions needed for a major league player to get through the second half of a season. Will having a lead be better for players to stay focused, and is too much of a lead a good thing? Will the pitchers stay healthy? Ten years in and out of major league bullpens gives a guy some insight, and a nickname bestowed from above makes for some interesting mail. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Jul 24, 202129 min

Ep 295A Peek Into The White Sox Window

The championship chase is on for the White Sox! The second half of the MLB season is under way and long time Chicago sports broadcaster George Ofman, currently of the Tell Me A Story I Don't Know podcast, joins the show to talk about the White Sox contention window. Is the championship window truly open and what it'll take to win this year? What will the White Sox need to stay a contender in the future? 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Jul 21, 202132 min

Ep 294The Incredible, Ever-Changing White Sox Roster

The 2021 White Sox Roster has morphed in so many ways this season, as Rick Hahn and Tony La Russa try to find the pieces needed to get them through a run of injuries. When those injuries heal, though, what happens to the guys that got you this far? Jason Martinez from FanGraphs & RosterResource returns to the show to break it all down. Plus, a little second half fantasy baseball talk to bring out your inner baseball nerd. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Jul 17, 202131 min

Ep 293Scouting, Drafting & The White Sox Pennant Chase

Let's look at the second half of the White Sox season. What are you watching? Who do you think will break out? We have all the excitement and expectations for a White Sox Pennant Chase. Plus, James Fox of FutureSox tells you how the White Sox did in the 2021 MLB Draft. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Jul 14, 202132 min

Ep 292White Sox Enter Break With Help Expected Soon

As the White Sox get ready to focus on the second half of the MLB season, they sit solidly in 1st Place. Their biggest offensive acquisition of the offseason has be designated for assignment. They have a clear need before the trade deadline. Eloy Jimenez is also very close to a return, and even more help should follow him leading closer to the postseason. We talk about their second half focus. Should it already start to become the eventual postseason makeup of the team? 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Jul 10, 202131 min

Ep 291White Sox Preparing For The 2021 MLB Draft

Yasmani Grandal is out 4-6 weeks. The White Sox have just a few guys left from their original 2021 starting lineup playing these days. Adam Engel is going to bump someone off the roster, and we are all waiting for trades that likely will happen after the All-Star Game. So, let's spend some time on the 2021 MLB Draft with James Fox of Future Sox. Get a complete look at how the draft operates and what the White Sox may do in their opening rounds. The first two selections are likely to rate very high in the farm system right away. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Jul 7, 202130 min

Ep 290White Sox Making All The Right Moves

Gavin Sheets is raking. Jake Burger is inspiring. Andrew Vaughn is hitting right handed pitching. Almost the entire starting lineup is made up of replacement players. The White Sox are increasing their AL Central lead. How can you not enjoy this improbable run? We talk lineup construction with Jordan Lazowski of Diamond Digest and Sox on 35th, as Tony La Russa pushes all the right buttons. Meanwhile the trade winds have hit a lull, but that doesn't mean we won't see action in the coming weeks. Join us for a show that has actual explosions in it! 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Jul 3, 202132 min

Ep 289The White Sox Need Addition Without Subtraction

White Sox starting pitching has reached a milestone, and everything after this will be closely watched. As innings pile up the strength of this team has to be protected, even as you try to add hitting as a bridge to Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert. We explore the weirdness of Eduardo Escobar rumors, dive into the need for additional starting pitcher innings, and stress the need to pull out every trick over the next month. Oh, and did anyone else see Gavin Sheets look good against RHP in his debut? 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Jun 30, 202134 min

Ep 288White Sox Bats That Need A Promotion

The White Sox are actively looking for trade partners, but the asking price for bats may be too high right now. We look internally and find two bats a promotion away from improving the mix of players available to Tony La Russa. A problem created in part by how the team was constructed is not impossible to solve. The White Sox have to act differently, though, than their norm. Can they adjust before it is too late? 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Jun 26, 202133 min

Ep 287White Sox Tested By Injuries & Bad Decisions

The White Sox team you had in March is not the team you see in June. This team may not even be a contender looking at the current 26-man roster! Injuries, bad play and lousy decisions have the White Sox slipping. We take a look at what can be fixed and who needs to do better if this team is going to get back on track. Can a frustrated White Sox fan be talked off the ledge? 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Jun 23, 202136 min

Ep 286White Sox Focus On The Trade Market & Cup Snakes

Scott Merkin of MLB.com joins the show to talk about how the White Sox front office is viewing the trade market. He talks about their internal process, current expectations and possibly an internal backup plan in AAA. The White Sox are also experiencing some crazy fan interactions in left field this season. We talk about the acceptable and unacceptable when it comes to Cup Snakes, fan interactions and The Wave. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Jun 19, 202132 min

Ep 285Finding The Best White Sox Options

With positive news surrounding Eloy Jimenez and the official end to Nick Madrigal's season, the White Sox must make the right choices when it comes to personnel. We break down their best everyday option at 2B. Plus one player on the 26-man roster looks like a bust. How long can Adam Eaton survive on the roster? We also look at MLB's new plans to police doctored baseballs, and the impact (if any) it could have on the Chicago White Sox. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Jun 16, 202129 min

Ep 284What The White Sox Must Do Next

Nick Madrigal is down, and likely out for the remainder of the season. Now is the time to tighten up lineup decisions and optimize the personnel sent to the plate. With three high-end position players injured, some internal moves can soften the losses. Meanwhile there are several second basemen available in the trade market. One is a perfect fit, and should be easily attainable. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Jun 12, 202132 min

Ep 283Substances, Silvy & White Sox Stuff

Marc "Silvy" Silverman takes a break from hosting afternoon drive on the White Sox flagship station ESPN 1000 to address our concerns about White Sox coverage compared to Cubs coverage in Chicago. Meanwhile we ask how concerned White Sox fans should be now that Major League Baseball is cracking down on pitchers using foreign substances to doctor baseballs. Is anyone on this team about to see their production drop as a result? 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Jun 9, 202131 min

Ep 282The Importance Of Yaz To The White Sox

Yasmani Grandal's standard stats may look bad, but a deep dive shows his incredible value thus far. Oh, and he's starting to heat up. James Fox of South Side Sox & Future Sox explains his true value to the White Sox. We also discuss possible mid-season trades, the state of the farm system, and the curious case of Garrett Crochet. And after this podcast took a stand for slighted White Sox fans in the mainstream Chicago media, find out if and when we will hear from a certain afternoon drive sports talker on this show. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Jun 5, 202128 min

Ep 281White Sox Versus The World

Your Chicago White Sox sit in first place. Even with several major long-term injuries and a polarizing manager, this season brings hope to Sox fans everywhere. Yet their flagship radio station's talkers are telling people they aren't even close to being the biggest story in Chicago sports? It is us against the world, and that is just the way Sox fans should like it. We also talk Lance Lynn & Carlos Rodon extension possibilities, cursing translators, and if the standings really matter that much right now. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Jun 2, 202130 min

Ep 280Where The White Sox Stand

Memorial Day Weekend is a traditional time to look at baseball's standings and your favorite team's statistics. A team can make a real assessment of assets and needs. We take a look at where the White Sox stand right now with the good, the bad, and the odd. Plus, Tim Anderson's recent struggles at the plate can be fixed by Tony La Russa, if his manager can find a solution for the 2-spot in the lineup. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage! AND ORDER SWAG by Midnight Sunday (6/30) through Marathon Sportswear!

May 29, 202131 min

Ep 279Choose Your Own White Sox Adventure

Andrew Vaughn is currently your best active outfielder. Tony La Russa continues to be hit-or-miss with bullpen decisions. Old schoolers are yelling about new schoolers. Fights are breaking out in the stands. Fans are back to having fun at the ballpark. Meanwhile, your first place White Sox push towards June. We play "Choose Your Own Adventure" in this episode, and have a fun conversation about pitching with former White Sox reliever Donn Pall. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

May 26, 202131 min

Ep 278White Sox Fans Waiting For Adam Engel

The last month has been pretty positive overall from a wins & losses perspective, but how long can it last with so many injured outfielders? Adam Engel has become a player that most White Sox fans cannot wait to see return. Plus, George Ofman joins us to give perspective on Tony La Russa as one of the few that have covered him since the day he first became a manager. Find out what has changed and what will never change. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

May 22, 202128 min

Ep 277Tony La Russa: White Sox Lightning Rod

He is either a crazy old man stuck inside of a mystical world of "unwritten rules" that - to him - are more important than his own players, or a sly old fox keeping the focus on himself while his young team plays loose against the whole world. Is Tony La Russa playing chess as he guides a first place White Sox team, or is he just begrudgingly along for the ride? Plus, Yoan Moncada may have a bit of an ego. Then again, he walks to the plate to a song he sings. Are you surprised? 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

May 19, 202130 min

Ep 276May Results Shaping White Sox Season

The White Sox picked a perfect time to get hot, and the teams they are beating this month will have a hard time keeping pace with them. Is the AL Central already a two-team race? Tony La Russa has pushed all the right buttons since Luis Robert went down. Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald joins us to explain how wins and losses will shape clubhouse storylines, and why the best is yet to come for the White Sox. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

May 15, 202132 min

Ep 275White Sox Rivals In The Crosshairs

If you are a White Sox fan, you hate the Twins and Royals. How does a mid-May stretch of games with the potential to ruin a hot start for Kansas City sound? What about a chance to really hurt Minnesota early in the season? There is every reason to enjoy White Sox Baseball right now. But, are you worried about the lack of homeruns? Don't worry! We will take a look at the numbers and explain why the long ball isn't absolutely necessary right now. 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 Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

May 12, 202131 min