Sox In The Basement

White Sox Versus The World

Your Chicago White Sox sit in first place. Even with several major long-term injuries and a polarizing manager, this season brings hope to Sox fans everywhere. Yet their flagship radio station's talkers are telling people they aren't even close to being the biggest story in Chicago sports? It is us against the world, and that is just the way Sox fans should like it. We also talk Lance Lynn & Carlos Rodon extension possibilities, cursing translators, and if the standings really matter that much right now.
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!

Where The White Sox Stand

Memorial Day Weekend is a traditional time to look at baseball's standings and your favorite team's statistics. A team can make a real assessment of assets and needs. We take a look at where the White Sox stand right now with the good, the bad, and the odd. Plus, Tim Anderson's recent struggles at the plate can be fixed by Tony La Russa, if his manager can find a solution for the 2-spot in the lineup.
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!
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Choose Your Own White Sox Adventure

Andrew Vaughn is currently your best active outfielder. Tony La Russa continues to be hit-or-miss with bullpen decisions. Old schoolers are yelling about new schoolers. Fights are breaking out in the stands. Fans are back to having fun at the ballpark. Meanwhile, your first place White Sox push towards June. We play "Choose Your Own Adventure" in this episode, and have a fun conversation about pitching with former White Sox reliever Donn Pall.
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 Fans Waiting For Adam Engel

The last month has been pretty positive overall from a wins & losses perspective, but how long can it last with so many injured outfielders? Adam Engel has become a player that most White Sox fans cannot wait to see return. Plus, George Ofman joins us to give perspective on Tony La Russa as one of the few that have covered him since the day he first became a manager. Find out what has changed and what will never change.
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!

Tony La Russa: White Sox Lightning Rod

He is either a crazy old man stuck inside of a mystical world of "unwritten rules" that - to him - are more important than his own players, or a sly old fox keeping the focus on himself while his young team plays loose against the whole world. Is Tony La Russa playing chess as he guides a first place White Sox team, or is he just begrudgingly along for the ride? Plus, Yoan Moncada may have a bit of an ego. Then again, he walks to the plate to a song he sings. Are you surprised?
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!

May Results Shaping White Sox Season

The White Sox picked a perfect time to get hot, and the teams they are beating this month will have a hard time keeping pace with them. Is the AL Central already a two-team race? Tony La Russa has pushed all the right buttons since Luis Robert went down. Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald joins us to explain how wins and losses will shape clubhouse storylines, and why the best is yet to come for the White 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!

White Sox Rivals In The Crosshairs

If you are a White Sox fan, you hate the Twins and Royals. How does a mid-May stretch of games with the potential to ruin a hot start for Kansas City sound? What about a chance to really hurt Minnesota early in the season? There is every reason to enjoy White Sox Baseball right now. But, are you worried about the lack of homeruns? Don't worry! We will take a look at the numbers and explain why the long ball isn't absolutely necessary right now.
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!

What The White Sox Need To Do Right Now

After the past few weeks, do you have confidence in Tony La Russa creating more wins for the White Sox than losses this season? Much like great players regress to replacement level, it sure looks like a manager can do the same. Rick Hahn, though, can help everything right now with a move even his owner won't prevent. Does he still have it in him to pull the trigger?
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!

All Eyes On The White Sox Manager

Following a devastating injury to Luis Robert, all eyes are now squarely upon White Sox manager Tony La Russa. Tasked with leading a team with issues he never expected when he took the job, La Russa has to now get his team to respond with a "hellacious effort." Meanwhile, the sharks are circling. James Fox of Future Sox also joins us to look at the start of White Sox Minor League Baseball. 
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 Emerging As May Begins

The White Sox turns the page on the calendar and find themselves in a good spot as May begins. We break down the numbers showing this team is just starting to emerge as a force. Ed also tries desperately to convince everyone that it was all part of the plan when he gave up on Dylan Cease too early. Whether or not you believe in superstitions like his, we can all agree on some recent bad Yermin Mercedes takes being out-of-town stupid.
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!