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!"

The player is loading ...
Luis Robert Jr's White Sox Option
Luis Robert Jr's White Sox Option

Recent Episodes

View all
Luis Robert Jr's White Sox Option
Oct. 24, 2025

Luis Robert Jr's White Sox Option

The White Sox seemingly have no choice but to pick up Luis Robert Jr's $20-million dollar option. What is he really worth and what happens next. We're breaking down a tree of poissibilites. Plus, the Sox Nerd joins us! The $1...
Listen to the Episode
Big Picture Looks At White Sox Personnel
Oct. 22, 2025

Big Picture Looks At White Sox Personnel

After 162 games the streaks, slumps and luck fades away. You have a big picture statistical view of a player. You also have your eyes. So, who is a piece for the future and who is a piece to move this off-season? Let's talk. ...
Listen to the Episode
MLB Trends That The White Sox Should Notice
Oct. 18, 2025

MLB Trends That The White Sox Should Notice

All the White Sox front office should be doing this week is paying attention to everyone else and learning some valuable lessons. From what is working in the off-season to the big story for one division rival, Chris Getz and ...
Listen to the Episode
Can The White Sox Create More Quality Starts?
Oct. 15, 2025

Can The White Sox Create More Quality Starts?

The $1000 Guest Bounty gives you a chance to with $1000. Who are you bringing to the party? Don Cooper was on recently, so we're breaking down some modern pitching stats and asking if the White Sox should be concentrating on ...
Listen to the Episode
A Conversation With Don Cooper
Oct. 11, 2025

A Conversation With Don Cooper

World Series Champion and former White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper joins the show for the first time. Hear Coop's take on the modern pitching game, why the White Sox may be teaching the cutter again, and when he felt like t...
Listen to the Episode
White Sox Must Move Forward
Oct. 8, 2025

White Sox Must Move Forward

We circle back to a nugget from White Sox beat reporter Scott Merkin's recent appearance to form a picture of what is happening right now in the front office. Pen, paper and some new math has us looking at a payroll that need...
Listen to the Episode
View all Episodes

Reviews

"This is great. They are telling it exactly how it is. They are sox fans like us!"

"Sox in the Basement is a game changer, its the only podcast I listen to . Chris and Ed are both very much "in touch" with what is like to be a White Sox fan after hearing years of garbage propaganda …"

Joe Kallenbach | Aug. 2, 2025

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
See all reviews