Sox In The Basement

Merkin On Kopech, Burger & White Sox News

Scott Merkin of MLB.com talks about his recent conversation with White Sox prospect Jake Burger, why Tony La Russa likes starting the 10th inning with a runner on second base, and how the team plans to use Michael Kopech moving forward. Plus, Nick Madrigal is proving to be incredibly unique at the plate. We ask if he really needs to add power to his hitting game. And White Sox fans were arguing about the wrong thing this past week, while the real problem was ignored.
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Be sure to read the companion blog Mismatched Sox for even more coverage!

Painting A White Sox Star

Luis Robert continues to heat up, and the way he is hitting looks less streaky and more like the start of something great. Meanwhile he is the inspiration for a work of art gifted to us by artist Tom Borowski, who explains why painting the White Sox is such a joy these days. We also unveil the ALL NEW SoxInTheBasement.com website, complete with interactive features and a way to instantly check our hot takes.
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 Productivity Is In The Numbers

Take a deep dive into some statistics that identify the biggest issue facing the White Sox early in 2021. While some of the offensive problems were inevitable based on the numbers, the solutions are also plain to see. You'll be amazed that Nick Madrigal is holding the team together as much as Yermin Mercedes right now. Ed also surprises by blaming Dylan Cease for everyone else's problems.
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!

How Umps Impact White Sox Games

The creator of an innovative Umpire Scorecard system, Ethan Singer, joins the show to talk about just how much an ump can impact a game. Find out how you can get the umpire scores for every White Sox game. Chris also shares some untold stories from the stands during Carlos Rodon's no-hitter, while Ed theorizes that lineup consistency may be the key to waking up some dormant Sox bats. 
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!

The White Sox & Andrew Vaughn Paradox

The season is young, and the White Sox are talented. James Fox (Future Sox, South Side Sox) tells us that there may be some internal turmoil over the use of White Sox prospect Andrew Vaughn within the organization. We connect the dots and explore the possibility of a manager disconnected with his front office when it comes to a very important part of the team's plans for the next decade. 
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 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!

Party With The People At Cork & Kerry

Sox In The Basement was LIVE at Cork & Kerry At The Park on Sunday April 10th! Listen As Matt Zawaski from Pinwheels & Ivy joins us in front of a full house to talk about Opening Weekend, the team so far, and the joy of baseball in person!
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 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!

The White Sox Are Developing "Super-Hitters"

Take a break from early season panic to marvel at the White Sox "Super-Hitters" that could be the byproduct of a pandemic. Devin DeYoung from White Sox Player Development joins us from Arizona to explain why a year of focusing on training away from games has the organization's returning minor leaguers ready to take a developmental leap. Plus, MLB had a bad week. But what was their biggest mistake? And should Andrew Vaughn be hitting every day?
All of this as we prepare for Sox In The Basement LIVE at Cork & Kerry At The Park on Saturday April 10th!
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 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 Excitement & Oddities

With a lot of expectations and a fanbase that can get worried very easily, Tony La Russa's biggest job may be to keep his young team from getting too high, too low, or too weird. Meanwhile Steve Stone is in mid-season form and we are all here for it! Plus, the guests and giveaways you will get when Sox In The Basement goes LIVE at Cork & Kerry At The Park on Saturday April 10th!
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 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!

The 2021 White Sox Are Ready To Go

Years of rebuilding. A pandemic-shortened season. It all starts to pay off NOW. The White Sox kick off the 2021 season with hope and promise. We preview the entire MLB, plus we preview the opening series with the "All Angels Podcast" as the team heads to Anaheim. Let's Go-Go-Go 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 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 Must Overcome Gut-Punch Jimenez Injury

The day many White Sox fans dreaded finally happened after Eloy Jimenez injured himself for 5-6 months in the field. What options do the White Sox have now? Jordan Lazowski (Sox on 35th, Diamond Digest) joins us to answer that question, and make a frank warning about moving Andrew Vaughn to LF long-term. Once you can get over your justifiable anger, there is still hope.
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 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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