Sox In The Basement

The New White Sox

Opening Day was a lot more than just a victory. We also saw a very new White Sox team. Former White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson's interview, along with two cutthroat DFA moves, put a spotlight on a very different organizational philosophy. No matter if you think it matters, the 2025 White Sox are different that what you have been rooting for most of your life. Win or lose, this will be a unique season. 
Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Everything's Coming Up Milhouse For The White Sox

Brandon Drury broke his thumb and got released. Drew Thorpe is getting Tommy John surgery. Jacob Amaya is seemingly the starting shortstop. No...really. Only the White Sox know how to suck hope out of Spring Training before a season starts. We find the few bright spots and talk about the best way to watch a game in-person this season in "30 Minutes of Sox!"
Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

White Sox Dealing With An Unexpected Roster

If you asked Chris Getz who he wanted to see make the 2025 White Sox Opening Day Roster, it wouldn't be what sits in front of him now. While the team has shown they will reward surprising pitchers, can they do the same with their infield? We attempt to create the lineup that should head to Chicago.
Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

White Sox Start Trimming The Roster

Kyle Teel and possibly even Edgar Quero could make it to Chicago this year, but they will not be in the bigs on Opening Day. We explain why there could still be open competition for other spots on the White Sox roster even if the catcher position was already decided before camp began. The only thing that should matter is if the team rewards good play over stature this season.
Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

White Sox Spring Surprises

Mike Clevinger to be the closer? Brandon Drury an everyday player? Kyle Teel winning an Opening Day gig? The White Sox have four rotation spots locked in and several players making a case to do something unexpected for them in 2025. We're breaking it down with the help of The Sox Nerd in "30 Minutes of Sox!"
Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

The Battle For White Sox Infield Positions Intensifies

Colson Montgomery is not making the Opening Day roster. Names like Vaughn, Drury, Sosa, Maton, Bergolla, Gray, Rojas and even Miguel Vargas are all fighting for a spot in the infield. Who has the upper hand? Plus, we ask if the White Sox will meet some pretty standard offensive marks in 2025 that they could not hit last season in "30 Minutes of Sox!"
Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Sox Fans Weigh In On Spring Training

We're reading your takes on Spring Training thus far as a fanbase starts picking their favorites to make the team. We also ask who would be leading if results were the deciding factor in filling out the 2025 roster. The Sox Nerd features Davis Martin, who may be starting on Opening Day.
Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Are There Jobs To Win At White Sox Camp?

Early results don't match organizational hopes this Spring Training. The plan at shortstop has back spasms. The plan at third is being outplayed by a lot of contenders for that position. Some of the younger starting pitching is begging for real consideration. The story of the Spring may be if performance will win (or lose) a job with the big club this season.
Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

White Sox Need To Pick A Lane

The White Sox need to decide on an identity before deciding on their starting nine. It really matters. We chat about that issue along with a few position battles that are ongoing, and some that should be ongoing. Ed isn't worried about the pitching early and the Sox Nerd has some fun in "30 Minutes of Sox!"
Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

Big White Sox Decisions Before March

Miguel Vargas inexplicably is the White Sox everyday third baseman after his orginal organization neither felt he was an everyday player or a third baseman. Meanwhile it looks like we know who will own the White Sox after Jerry Reinsdorf, and you should be pretty excited about that.
Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!