Sox In The Basement

Sox In The Basement

Chicago White Sox News, Analysis and Interviews. For Fans, By Fans, From Chicago's South Side. Enjoy "30 Minutes of Sox!"

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Who and What Matters on the White Sox
Who and What Matters on the White Sox

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Who and What Matters on the White Sox
June 13, 2025

Who and What Matters on the White Sox

ANDREW VAUGHN IS GONE!! That matters! Aaron Civale arrives. That matters! Grant Taylor matters! We know that Chase Meidroth, Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero matter. James Fox of Future Sox joins in the discussion to talk about...
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Load This White Sox Lineup Up With Catchers
June 11, 2025

Load This White Sox Lineup Up With Catchers

The White Sox have some real ballplayers and the youth movement is suddenly on after this past weekend. We have a perplexing question about Joshua Palacios, though. It goes something like "why is Joshua Palacios stealing at b...
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The White Sox And The Good Place
June 7, 2025

The White Sox And The Good Place

Jerry Reinsdorf is selling his team. It could happen between 4 and 9 years from now. So are White Sox fans in The Good Place or The Bad Place? We break down the real reason for the deal and if there is any good to find in it ...
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White Sox Lose To A Soccer Team
June 4, 2025

White Sox Lose To A Soccer Team

Jerry Reinsdorf had another bad day this week as the Chicago Fire swooped in with a privately owned stadium for The 78. Turns out threats to move your baseball team and demands for public funding are so 1980's. Meanwhile Luis...
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What the White Sox are Chasing
May 30, 2025

What the White Sox are Chasing

The Miguel Vargas turnaround continues to astound, but is he the prototype for the ideal White Sox hitter? The return for the Matt Thaiss trade matches other acquisitions, and the internal hitters that are performing have som...
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A Few Sparks On This White Sox Roster
May 28, 2025

A Few Sparks On This White Sox Roster

Andrew Vaughn heads to the minors. (Tim Elko too.) Matt Thaiss is traded to break up a catching logjam as Korey Lee returns. Now Will Venable gets to set a lineup that looks a lot like what we were suggesting months ago. We l...
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Reviews

Sports commentators who listen

"I'll share a short tale to describe why this podcast is the most refreshing sports commentary I've heard. Chris, the host, has strong opinions as would be expected of someone who professionally comm…"

Joe Beribak | Aug. 3, 2024

#1 White Sox podcast

"Great, clean show for Sox fans. Very knowledgeable and detailed."

Lathare | Jan. 23, 2021

Sox fans delight

"This is for Sox fans by a Sox fan which is why it’s so authentic. Well worth listening to."

dissasitfied! | April 14, 2021

Awesome

"Just like hanging out and talking about the Sox with your buddies. Look forward to every new podcast. Thanks for doing this Chris and Ed."

JS from Florida | May 15, 2021

Excellent show

"I’ve been listening to Sox in the Basement for 2 years now and look forward to every single episode. Chris has a great program. Screw the corporate podcast! This by far beats every other Sox radio pr…"

KT C. | June 16, 2021

Thank You

"Thank you for telling the truth on the White Sox front office. The Sox are going to forego another year of a winning window because the owner doesn't want to spend more to make the team competitive.…"

Edward Lasak | Dec. 1, 2021

Best non-judgemental view of White Sox baseball

"Pretty much an avid listener. I like the fact that the guys speak their mind and aren't afraid to throw some shade at the front office."

Dean Coppin | Feb. 16, 2023

Good insights

"They have great insights and sound great."

Todd Welter | Jan. 15, 2025

Nancy Faust!

"Listened to the Sox in the Basement podcast today. Just great. Nancy sounded relaxed and comfortable, and the interviewer was so on top of things, asking pertinent questions, and not showing off. Enj…"

Jim | July 23, 2023

The best show on White Sox baseball

"This is my favorite podcast on the Sox. And I listen to all of them. Make this one your first listen when they post!"

Iowa Sox Fan | Dec. 15, 2023

Excellent

"As a big fan in CA, I am always hungry for good Sox news, insight, and analysis. This is now my go-to podcast, without question!"

Andy Stenson | Feb. 21, 2024
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