Sox In The Basement

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!

Minnesota Joe And The White Sox Way

The loss of a dear friend reminds one of our hosts that every fanbase carries the same angst when watching their MLB team. Meanwhile Mike Clevinger returns as Paul Janish seems to be looking for a "White Sox Way."
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. 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 Have An Interesting Opportunity

The White Sox have the opportunity to spend a little money for greater prospect return from mid-season trades. Can they think outside the box? We're also planning out our Opening Day and asking if that early season ballpark pass is worth the price.
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. 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 Stories That Matter

As stories start coming out of Spring Training, we look for the true players that matter to the 2025 White Sox. Hint: They aren't the ones getting the hype. We also break down the additions of Joey Gallo and Michael A. Taylor, while asking why a perplexing front office move you may have missed occurred.
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. 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!

Meet The 2025 White Sox

You may not have caught every move made this offseason. It is understandable. This team was bad last year. Let's take a look at the 2025 Chicago White Sox as Spring Training begins. Get the simple breakdown on who these guys are and what you should be watching.
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. 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 Angels Who Love The White Sox

Turns out one failed rebuild's trash is the Angels' treasure. Hear the list of former White Sox who will be in southern California this year after Yoan Moncade joined the halos. We also question Rob Manfred's email inbox while hatching a way for Sox fans to find love in a dismal season to come.
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. 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!

Why The White Sox Will Be Better Than Projected

The annual PECOTA projections are out and we are bullish on why the White Sox will outperform them. They may not be a .500 team, but we are willing to bet the Sox are not losing 100 games. Hear the reasons why! Plus ask yourself why Jacob Amaya was not as valuable as Zach DeLoach on January 16th but is suddenly more valuable than him as of February 3rd. Dive into weird transactional decisions 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. 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!

Robert Leaving White Sox As Prospects Arrive?

Word is that several teams have tried to acquire Luis Robert Jr this offseason, but the ask from Chris Getz (and his unwillingness to send money) has stopped a move for now. We look at the teams likely to pull the trigger for the centerfielder in Spring Training or early this season. We also look at Keith Law's Top 100 Prospect List and ask when those names will arrive. The Sox Nerd even gets in on the prospect action 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. 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!