Sox In The Basement
Episodes
Were The Sox Stuck On Wheeler?
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Following the Arbitration Tender Deadline, the White Sox are down to 36 players on their 40-man roster and were seemingly stuck on the Zack Wheeler Cr...
White Sox Hot Stove On Broil
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Following the signing of Yasmani Grandal and extension of Jose Abreu the White Sox Hot Stove continues to set of that cheap fire alarm in your kitchen...
INSTANT REACTION: Yasmani Grandal
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE! Chris, Dave and James Fox from FutureSox react to the White Sox free agent signing of Yasmani Grandal. An idea presented on this show m...
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In between a Twitter skirmish caused by one beat reporter throwing shade at another, and Rule 5 decisions to be made, is the tale of Yoshitomo Tsutsug...
Off-Season Interview: Chris Cwik
16 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE. The extended, un-edited interview with Chris Cwik (BBWAA & Yahoo Sports). Take a deep dive into free agency and what the White Sox are ...
Loose Lips Sink White Sox Deals
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While Dave brings in his pessimistic list of expected Free Agent Signings, Chris breaks down what we have learned this week about possible White Sox p...
Prove It, White Sox. Compete.
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The White Sox 40-man dropped to 32, and Sox In The Basement listeners weighed in on who should go next once free agent signings start rolling in. Mean...
White Sox Roster Armageddon
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of White Sox players are going away this week. Chris tells Dave who needs to be moved off of the 40-man roster to make room for 2020 needs...and...
Grandal, Bumgarner & Odorizzi...Oh My!
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris spends some time with White Sox beat reporter James Fox from Future Sox and From The Sideline Sports gathering knowledge on possible White Sox o...
White Sox Pitching Targets
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dave runs down a list of possible free agent pitchers for the White Sox, and the guys debate who the team should and will realistically go after for 2...
The White Sox From A New Perspective
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
BBWAA writer Chris Cwik from Yahoo Sports gives a national perspective on the White Sox. How is the rebuild going? Are Jerry Reinsdorf's reported comm...
LIVE At Cork & Kerry At The Park
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A SUPER-SIZED EPISODE! Ten extra minutes and all recorded live in front of a packed house at Cork & Kerry At The Park! GUESTS: Ron Kittle, The Boys Fr...
It's All In The Numbers
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Dave look at some interesting numbers that show several big improvements in 2019, but also put the White Sox coaching staff on notice for 20...
Your 2020 Free Agent Targets
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is joined by Steve Paradzinski from The Loop Sports, who says that the White Sox need to look at the Twins before they go free agent shopping. A...
J.D. Martinez To The White Sox?
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the buzz around J.D. Martinez to the White Sox this off-season. Two beat reporters have a Twitter scuffle that produces a realistic d...
September Goals For The White Sox
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris breaks down what needs to happen in September as the White Sox season draws to a close, even if the team didn't call up all the right players. D...
White Sox Vs Everyone Else
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The guys compare the White Sox prospect promotion plan to other MLB teams in the same situation as the time for September Call-Ups approaches. Plus, a...
Organizational Depth & A Beer Bus
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest James Fox breaks down the organizational depth of the White Sox with Chris and Dave, answering if we are truly better now than we were at th...
For Fans, By Fans, All Sox
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Less than 48 hours after last week's episode, Rick Hahn went on the Corporate Podcast and confirmed a lot of our fears. Unfortunately White Sox fans w...
Rick Hahn's 2020 White Sox
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If Luis Robert isn't coming up and Wellington Castillo is still on the team, what does that mean the plan is for Rick Hahn and your 2020 White Sox? Ch...
Bill Melton Wants New Blood
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
White Sox Great Bill Melton and James Fox from The Loop Sports & Future Sox join the show this week. James wants to trim some roster fat. Bill Melton ...
What Did They Say?!
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris celebrate the One Year Anniversary of Sox In The Basement with a look at some of the best interviews and moments on the show. Listen to...
White Sox Prospects Who Hit
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris unearths a prospect list from two years ago and asks Dave if the White Sox are over-performing or under-performing two years later. White Sox en...
Break's Over. Go White Sox!
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Dave discuss the positive surprises of the first half of the 2019 season, and what they hope for the White Sox down the stretch. What will t...
Sox Talk With Omar Vizquel
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Omar Vizquel, Manager of the White Sox AA Birmingham Barons, joins Chris and Dave to talk about his managerial path and if prospects like Luis Robert ...
Pressing White Sox Issues
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is Lucas Giolito pressing? Is it wrong to ask that question? The guys discuss what they have seen in the White Sox ace pitcher. Plus, Chris and Dave...
Here Come The White Sox
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Being a White Sox fan is fun again, and we all deserve to enjoy it! Dave and Chris talk about the promotion of Zack Collins, Ricky's decisions, and an...
When To Buy White Sox Tickets
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris tells Dave when he should buy White Sox tickets, and it is pretty sound advice for every White Sox fan for the remainder of the 2019 season. Jam...
Big Week. Big Draft. What's Next?
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris believes this is the week for the White Sox to do something bold and promote a top prospect. Meanwhile Steve Paradzinski from The Loop Sports jo...
White Sox Draft Special
01 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The complete full interview with James Fox from Future Sox and The Loop Sports. He and Chris try to figure out who the White Sox will pick at third ov...
Decision Time For The White Sox
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Fox from Future Sox and The Loop Sports stops by to talk about draft options for the White Sox. Chris breaks down how Jose Abreu is being hurt t...
Two Starters, A Reliever & Some Turtles
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and his Dad host a live crowd at The Red Palm in Evergreen Park. They discuss their long term outlook on the only two White Sox starting pitcher...
Ricky's Lineup
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris wants Yoan Moncada batting second every game and James McCann batting fourth. He has the stats, data and basic logic to back it up. Dave admits ...
Know Your Major Leaguers
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The brutal weekend game that asked some hard questions. The team press release that may have perfectly summed up this White Sox season. The summer bas...
The Organizational Crossroads
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris thinks that the White Sox have reached a pivotal crossroads, while Dave worries about what will happen as a result. White Sox pitching prospect ...
Paying A Lot For A Little
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How does the White Sox development system compare to others in dollars and cents? When is the worst time to plan a group outing to The Rate? How has E...
Someone's Gotta Go!
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When will the White Sox decide enough is enough with players and those within the organization that are not performing? Chris and Dave also discuss wh...
White Sox: Now And Later
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Fox from Future Sox and The Loop Sports joins Chris and Dave to talk about the important players now and later for the White Sox. The guys talk ...
Opening Week With Ron Kittle
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
2019 White Sox Bold Predictions
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Baseball Is Back! Chris and Dave give their BOLD PREDICTIONS for 2019! They talk opening day stats with White Sox scoreboard trivia guy David "@SoxNer...
Good News & Bad Rules
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
MLB has made a bad rule change, and another one is on the horizon. Juan Minaya is gone. Who else will be dropped from the roster in the final week of ...
The Year Of Yoan
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After reviewing how the roster is taking shape with only a few weeks before Opening Day, the guys decide that 2019 is truly the year of Yoan Moncada. ...
Finding A New White Sox Plan
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny Williams can't stop talking, but the real message this week comes from Bryce Harper's new contract. Dave and Chris try to come up with a new pla...
Who Are The White Sox?
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris re-assess their view on the rebuild plan and the White Sox organization as a whole after an eventful week. The guys discuss if Ervin Sa...
The Aftermath Of Machado
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The White Sox missed on Manny Machado. This is The Aftermath. Spend 30 minutes cleansing your White Sox soul and looking ahead at the new reality of 2...
All Worked Up For Spring Training
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is angry. After months of build-up he can no longer hold in feelings about how the White Sox are covered by the mainstream media. Dave reveals t...
FREE Rides To Arizona
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris take a deep dive into the first 2019 promo video released by the White Sox. Learn who got featured, who got left out, and why. Plus, Ch...
What We Learned At SoxFest
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The boys return to the bar with insider information and audio after a weekend at SoxFest 2019. Dave and Chris reveal trade rumors, insight into what h...
Pre-SoxFest Fan Party
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded LIVE from Open Outcry Brewing with a bar full of White Sox Fans, Chris and Dave preview SoxFest! Dave also goes off on the Manny Machado nons...
Prospects, SoxFest and That Machado Guy
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris uses a unique tool to show a new perspective on the top White Sox Prospects. Dave and Chris also prepare for their pre-SoxFest Event at Open Out...
Kelvin And The Machado Gang
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The White Sox have launched a brilliant plan to land Manny Machado, but will it work? Chris and Dave also announce a pre-SoxFest Event at Open Outcry ...
Happy New Year, Sox Fans!
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our New Year's Eve Party just became this week's new episode! Join one of the most fun gatherings on the South Side with Chris, Dave and many more sto...
Sox Advice From Dad
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris's dad fills in for Dave this holiday week and brings some historical perspective to the current off-season free agency angst. Also hear stories ...
At Ease With A Plan
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is at peace with the current White Sox plan and tries to talk anyone worried off of the ledge. In fact, he is certain that the White Sox will si...
Winter Meetings Wrap-Up
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
James Fox from The Loop Sports joins Chris to decipher what is really going on as the Winter Meetings end. He also has an explanation as to why the ...
Winter Meetings Rumors & Revelations
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Get the latest rumors and revelations from the 2018 MLB Winter Meetings! How close are the White Sox to Bryce Harper and Manny Machado? Has Rick Hahn ...
The Jason Benetti Show
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Dave sit down with Jason Benetti of the White Sox to talk Hot Stove, Bill Walton and broadcasting. What did he think about his friend Matt D...
INSTANT REACTION: Narvaez-Colome Deal
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
INSTANT REACTION to the White Sox trade of catcher Omar Narvaez for relief pitcher Alex Colome. Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave ...
Will You Tender Me?
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Time for the White Sox to decide who gets tendered a contract pre-arbitration. Chris breaks down the absurdity that was pitcher Ian Clarkin's week, an...
The Rule 5 Speakeasy
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The White Sox have protected some assets by adding them to their 40-man roster, but not everyone is safe from being poached in the upcoming Rule 5 Dra...
Connecting The Dots
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is Bryce Harper really coming to the White Sox? What can be learned from recent news on Avisail Garcia, Jose Abreu and Yoan Moncada? Do we now know "P...
Machado, Harper, Realmuto, Oh My!
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
James Fox from The Loop Sports joins the guys and reveals the buzz around the White Sox during the GM Meetings. Chris and Dave take listener calls, di...
Off-Season Angst
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike "The Common Man" Ricordati from 97.1 FM The Fan joins Chris to give a national sports view of the White Sox entering the off-season. David Marr...
From Team To Chuck To You
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & Dave examine a recent article from Chuck Garfien and ponder if some of the information being passed is actually from the White Sox organizatio...
The Ron Kittle Show
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Scoreboard Stats With Sox Nerd
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
James Fox & Off-Season Buzz
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris talks with James Fox from The Loop Sports to get the off-season buzz surrounding the possible plans of the White Sox. Then Sox In The Basement l...
What Happened To Omar?
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The guys were overall satisfied with the effort during the Sox-Cubs weekend series, but there was one glaring issue that got Chris fired up about Rick...
Kenny In The Bank
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What if the White Sox front office is similar to the WWE? After you listen to this episode it may not seem so crazy. The guys also try to project the ...
Worst Week Ever
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dave tries to talk Chris off of the ledge after the Michael Kopech injury, while Chris pens a letter to Rick Renteria concerning the upcoming series a...
The Case Against Eloy Jimenez
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris presents a different case against the promotion of Eloy Jimenez and explains why it is part of a bigger issue with the major league club. The gu...
Ashley Loves Carlos
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris explore Carlos Rodon's dominance and provide a theory as to why he will continue to shine as the Ace of the White Sox staff for many ye...
Kopech Day
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
HAPPY KOPECH DAY! Hear reaction right after the short but exciting debut of Michael Kopech as Chris talks with Scott King from WGN Radio about what he...
Sox Talk With Dad
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris sits at the bar with his dad this week to get an another generation's take on the current season and rebuild. Does Dad like the current team? ...
Leave The Yelling To Us
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is it time to hit the Moncada panic button? Does it matter when Eloy gets promoted? What is the real reason behind some of the recent White Sox promot...
Talking Sox With The Common Man
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Common Man Mike Ricordati from 97.1 The Fan in Columbus, Ohio, fills in for Dave this week and gives Chris his professional perspective on all thi...
Flirting With Ron Kittle
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 me...
An Intervention At The Break
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Listen. Subscribe. Share. This week the guys look at the top hitters on the team at the break. When Chris goes on another Tim Anderson tangent, Dave c...
Let's Make A Deal: Abreu or Avi?
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Listen. Subscribe. Share. This week the guys discuss who they would rather deal before the trade deadline: Jose Abreu or Avisail Garcia. Chris also ha...
Talking Sox w/ Borna From 102.9 The Hog
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris spends some time with afternoon drive host Borna from Milwaukee's 102.9 The Hog and they talk White Sox Baseball, comparing this rebuild to what...
Becoming A White Sox Fan
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & Dave talk about how they became fans of the Chicago White Sox. Plus, Dave tests his co-host's knowledge on how current rebuild building blocks...
Daniel Palka & The Pitching Hangover
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are only three truly effective pitchers in the White Sox rotation, and you may be surprised by the list. Chris & Dave look at the importance of ...
Sox Talk With WGN's Scott King
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
WGN's Scott King joins the guys to discuss a recent article he wrote for Chicago Magazine on White Sox DH Matt Davidson. Hear if Scott thinks Davidson...
The Pilot Episode - "An Experiment"
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in The Broadcast Basement, host Chris Lanuti brings in some of his friends to his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement on the south side o...