Sox In The Basement

Soxtober Fun With The Kapman

Back before the start of the 2021 season ESPN1000's David Kaplan told us he was so into the White Sox that he was getting season tickets. The Kapman returns now to kick of Soxtober and talk about White Sox postseason chances, Tony La Russa's impact and the big uptick in White Sox fans talking about their team on the flagship radio station. Meanwhile an recent unnecessary article concerning White Sox payroll and attendance got under our skin. Plus, we ask which potential playoff starting pitcher you trust the most after Lynn, Giolito & Cease.
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Soxtoberfest is here, and our next stop is 10/2 at the Evergreen Park Oktoberfest! Free admission to this family-friendly event going from 2-9pm at 3450 W 97th Street. Local restaurants, live music, and beer from Open Outcry Brewing Company. Plus, we'll be there with swag and fun! Join us!

White Sox Show Fight As Playoffs Approach

All year long Jose Abreu has been getting hit by inside pitches. On Monday enough was enough. Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald thinks it could be an added spark at just the right time for the White Sox. He joins us to talk about what he saw, and conversations with Abreu about his tendency to get plunked. Gregor also has insight into the team's expectations for Carlos Rodon and the ALDS pitchig rotation. We also explain why the White Sox pitchers have a big advantage over Astros pitchers, and it all centers around Dylan Cease.
Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!
Soxtoberfest is here, and our next stop is 10/2 at the Evergreen Park Oktoberfest! Free admission to this family-friendly event going from 2-9pm at 3450 W 97th Street. Local restaurants, live music, and beer from Open Outcry Brewing Company. Plus, we'll be there with swag and fun! Join us!

REACTION: White Sox Are AL Central Champs!

The Chicago White Sox have won the 2021 American League Central Championship, and we are just as excited as all White Sox fans. Listen as we break down a great day in Cleveland on Thursday, along with a look at our optimal postseason rotation. Tony La Russa has proven a lot of doubters wrong, and the White Sox look like a close squad ready to take on the world...all the way to the World Series. Let's go!
Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!
Soxtoberfest is here, and our next stop is 10/2 at the Evergreen Park Oktoberfest! Free admission to this family-friendly event going from 2-9pm at 3450 W 97th Street. Local restaurants, live music, and Oktoberfest beer from Open Outcry Brewing Company. Plus, we'll be there with swag and fun! Join us!

White Sox Leisurely Clinching AL Central

They haven't sealed the deal yet, but the American League Central Division Title basically resides with the White Sox on the South Side again. This is rare, so enjoy it! Carlos Rodon's health may be a big issue moving forward. The team also may not be fully formed like Voltron yet, but their problems are similar to every other postseason team. In fact, we may stack up better than you think as this World Series run begins!
Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!
Soxtoberfest is here, and our next stop is 10/2 at the Evergreen Park Oktoberfest! Free admission to this family-friendly event going from 2-9pm at 3450 W 97th Street. Local restaurants, live music, and Oktoberfest beer from Open Outcry Brewing Company. Plus, we'll be there with swag and fun! Join us!

How To Support Your White Sox Team

White Sox fans attending their first postseason games since 2008 may need some in-game etiquette refreshers. We bring in Beefloaf (aka @MrDelicious13) of the infamous fan section The 108 to discuss if and when fans can do The Wave. We also talk about an improving ballpark experience for fans. And a listener question forces us to pull the stats on beanballs in White Sox games to see how the numbers could impact this team going forward.
Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!
Soxtoberfest is here, and our next stop is 10/2 at the Evergreen Park Oktoberfest! Free admission to this family-friendly event going from 2-9pm at 3450 W 97th Street. Local restaurants, live music, and Oktoberfest beer from Open Outcry Brewing Company. Plus, we'll be there with swag and fun! Join us!

White Sox Will Not Coast To Postseason

In the middle of a gaggle of moves on Tuesday, one promotion re-opens the question of who will back up Yasmani Grandal in the postseason. Will it be Zack Collins, Seby Zavala or both? The stage is set for the White Sox to make a run for the #2 Seed in the AL, and we'll tell you why they should be able to steal that seed from the Astros. Plus, we feel left out by the MLB schedule-makers as the Sox prepare to clinch on the road. 
Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!
Soxtoberfest is here, and our next stop is 10/2 at the Evergreen Park Oktoberfest! Free admission to this family-friendly event going from 2-9pm at 3450 W 97th Street. Local restaurants, live music, and Oktoberfest beer from Open Outcry Brewing Company. Plus, we'll be there with swag and fun! Join us!

Are The White Sox ”Clutch” Enough?

The White Sox may have won Friday night 4-3, but their overall record in 1-run games has been bad this year. With the postseason looming, we examine the "clutch" factor. How does this team stack up against probable postseason opponents? Jordan Lazowski from Sox On 35th also joins the show with some positive storylines to watch in the final few weeks. 
Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!
Soxtoberfest is here, and our next stop is 10/2 at the Evergreen Park Oktoberfest! Free admission to this family-friendly event going from 2-9pm at 3450 W 97th Street. Local restaurants, live music, and Oktoberfest beer from Open Outcry Brewing Company. Plus, we'll be there with swag and fun! Join us!

White Sox About To Lean On La Russa

An inevitable first round opponent likely awaits the Chicago White Sox in the 2021 Postseason. There is history. There are some interesting stats that may give them a slight edge. There is also a Tony La Russa factor. We take a way-to-early look at what a White Sox vs Astros ALDS will look like, and the likely deciding intangible when two evenly matched teams meet next month. Meanwhile the White Sox must keep winning as they gain momentum for the most important part of their year. Home field advantage in their opening series is there for the taking.
Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!
Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Unexpected Finds That Made The White Sox

As the White Sox prepared for 2021 there were several roster positions that needed upgrades. Sometimes by design, but many times via a happy accident the numbers now show they successfully found  some unexpected roster additions. We break it all down and feature the week that Yasmani Grandal took over. His clutch numbers, though, may be the most surprising thing about him this year!
Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!
Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

White Sox Fan Service

White Sox fans have sent us a lot of comments, left voice messages and reached out with solid observations about this team. We listen to what they think in this episode with some fan interaction. (We would have done this sooner, but someone wasn't paying attention to the inbox in August!) One caller provides a breakdown of recent World Series winners that may change some minds about the White Sox and their chances in October. The fans take over Sox In The Basement for "30 Minutes of Sox!"
Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss his favorite team - The Chicago White Sox. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com!
Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!