Sox In The Basement

Sox In The Basement

Chicago White Sox News, Analysis and Interviews. For Fans, By Fans, From Chicago's South Side. Enjoy "30 Minutes of Sox!"

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White Sox Break A Few Eggs
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White Sox Break A Few Eggs
Nov. 25, 2025

White Sox Break A Few Eggs

The White Sox non-tendered OF Mike Tauchman and others, but this isn't about lowering payroll. What if we told you that by walking away from a $2.5 million arbitration the team was making roster and payroll room for upgrades?...
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A Busy Day Of White Sox Transactions
Nov. 21, 2025

A Busy Day Of White Sox Transactions

On November 18th 2025 the White Sox started making a few moves. Sure, it wasn't anything too flashy. There were two pitchers protected from the Rule 5 Draft. One guy retired. And two trades were completed. We're here to tell ...
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White Sox Rule 5 Decisions And Disagreements
Nov. 18, 2025

White Sox Rule 5 Decisions And Disagreements

The White Sox must decide who to protect in the Rule 5 Draft, and a short list also takes us down memory lane with minor league names that were once special and now likely will be left unprotected. Listener comments lead to a...
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White Sox Get "Fluid" At The GM Meetings
Nov. 14, 2025

White Sox Get "Fluid" At The GM Meetings

Chris Getz spoke from the General Manager Meetings and the tune has changed when it comes to what the White Sox could do this offseason. Multi-year free agent signings are again possible, with one name already being connected...
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What The Patient White Sox Fan Wants
Nov. 11, 2025

What The Patient White Sox Fan Wants

We dive into some great listener mail and avoid an international incident all while asking what the most patient White Sox fan wants to see this offseason. One thing is for certain, the lie about how rebuilds should work has ...
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Reinsdorf Not Helping White Sox Improve
Nov. 7, 2025

Reinsdorf Not Helping White Sox Improve

New pitching coach. New hitting coach. Same cheap owner. Chris Getz has signaled the budget is slim this offseason, but understand that the White Sox GM sounds determined to get creative in order to improve his team's win tot...
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Joe Kallenbach | Aug. 2, 2025

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"I'll share a short tale to describe why this podcast is the most refreshing sports commentary I've heard. Chris, the host, has strong opinions as would be expected of someone who professionally comm…"

Joe Beribak | Aug. 3, 2024

#1 White Sox podcast

"Great, clean show for Sox fans. Very knowledgeable and detailed."

Lathare | Jan. 23, 2021

Sox fans delight

"This is for Sox fans by a Sox fan which is why it’s so authentic. Well worth listening to."

dissasitfied! | April 14, 2021

Awesome

"Just like hanging out and talking about the Sox with your buddies. Look forward to every new podcast. Thanks for doing this Chris and Ed."

JS from Florida | May 15, 2021

Excellent show

"I’ve been listening to Sox in the Basement for 2 years now and look forward to every single episode. Chris has a great program. Screw the corporate podcast! This by far beats every other Sox radio pr…"

KT C. | June 16, 2021

Thank You

"Thank you for telling the truth on the White Sox front office. The Sox are going to forego another year of a winning window because the owner doesn't want to spend more to make the team competitive.…"

Edward Lasak | Dec. 1, 2021

Best non-judgemental view of White Sox baseball

"Pretty much an avid listener. I like the fact that the guys speak their mind and aren't afraid to throw some shade at the front office."

Dean Coppin | Feb. 16, 2023

Good insights

"They have great insights and sound great."

Todd Welter | Jan. 15, 2025

Nancy Faust!

"Listened to the Sox in the Basement podcast today. Just great. Nancy sounded relaxed and comfortable, and the interviewer was so on top of things, asking pertinent questions, and not showing off. Enj…"

Jim | July 23, 2023

The best show on White Sox baseball

"This is my favorite podcast on the Sox. And I listen to all of them. Make this one your first listen when they post!"

Iowa Sox Fan | Dec. 15, 2023

Excellent

"As a big fan in CA, I am always hungry for good Sox news, insight, and analysis. This is now my go-to podcast, without question!"

Andy Stenson | Feb. 21, 2024
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