Sox In The Basement

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? Wander down the primrose path of positivity as we look at realistic next steps towards building a better roster in 2026. You gotta break a few eggs to make an omlet.
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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 you how Chris Getz' comments about those transactions and some current trade rumors all tie together. There is clearly more to come. 
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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 Radio 101 lesson in debate. Plus, why you may have to find positives in players that weren't your first choice in free agency in "30 Minutes of Sox!"
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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 to the team. Luis Robert Jr is being pursued by other clubs and the budget is "fluid." We try to figure out what that means, and why a Major League Baseball team would have a "fluid" budget in "30 Minutes of Sox!"
Video version now available on YouTube! Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar 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. The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

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 been long-exposed. Now it is up to Chris Getz and company to make moves this year that will prevent problems in 2027.
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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 total and play in 2026. We break down his comments and early moves while describing a path towards improvement despite Jerry Reinsdorf's self-inflicted barriers.
The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar 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!

A Guide To The White Sox Off-Season

With the end of the 2025 World Series a clock starts running as baseball's off-season offically begins. We have the dates, rules and expected moves you should see in November from the Chicago White Sox. We're also feeling bad for Blue Jays fans and good about sports in Chicago.
The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar 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 Free Agent Targets, The Pope & Baseball Luck

The Pope got a disappointing surprise gift and the picture from the Vatican looks like every White Sox kid who gets the wrong jersey for Christmas. We're judging Jim Bowden's suspected White Sox targets in free agency while Blake Snell is blaming "baseball luck" in the World Series! 
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Strong Words About The White Sox

AJ Pierzynski caused a stir with his ranking of modern World Series teams, but was he right? Darrin Jackson gave a longer timeline when it comes to White Sox competitiveness. We think he is really, really wrong. The $1000 Guest Bounty gives you a chance to with $1000. Step into "30 Minutes of Sox!"
Video Version on YouTube! Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar 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!

Luis Robert Jr's White Sox Option

The White Sox seemingly have no choice but to pick up Luis Robert Jr's $20-million dollar option. What is he really worth and what happens next. We're breaking down a tree of poissibilites. Plus, the Sox Nerd joins us! The $1000 Guest Bounty gives you a chance to with $1000. Who are you bringing to the party? 
Video Version on YouTube! Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar 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!