Episodes

Setting Up The White Sox For The Second Half
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July 21, 2022

Setting Up The White Sox For The Second Half

From rotation decisions to regulars that should be in the lineup, we look at first-half performances and recent trends to form a plan for the playoff race. We also see a couple of off-season acquisitions heading out the door before the trade deadline. Corn In The Basement with Michael Suareo of SoxOn35th.com also checks in with two prospects who had rough starts before turning things up a notch recently. And Juan Soto isn't coming here...right? Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! ...
How Dick Allen Saved The White Sox
398
July 18, 2022

How Dick Allen Saved The White Sox

Recorded in front of a live crowd as the White Sox finished off the first half against the Twins. We sit down with the authors of "Chili Dog MVP: Dick Allen, The '72 White Sox And A Transforming of Chicago." Learn how a season not talked about enough by White Sox fans featured that year's MLB attraction, a young Harry Caray, the inventor of walk-up music Nancy Faust & the resurgence of a team on the brink of leaving the south side. Enjoy a very fun end entertaining "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought t...
White Sox Stand At The Crossroads
397
July 15, 2022

White Sox Stand At The Crossroads

The definitive series of the 2022 season is upon us just before the All Star Break. Mainstream White Sox Media has joined podcasters, bloggers and fans in questioning manager Tony La Russa. Heck, Kenny Williams is back! Throw in a 2022 Draft that could impact the future, and the next few days are a crossroads for the White Sox. James Fox of Future Sox breaks down the draft and helps us sort some of it out in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Listen. Subscrib...
Inside The White Sox Clubhouse
396
July 11, 2022

Inside The White Sox Clubhouse

Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald gives his take on how the White Sox clubhouse is currently operating after recent suggestions that there is unrest and a lack of player leadership within the team. Did the subdued reaction to Tim Anderson's All Star selection mean anything? How does this clubhouse compare to those he has covered in the past? We peel away the onion as the White Sox play their most important stretch of the season. It's now or never. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions !...
White Sox: Buy Or Sell
395
July 7, 2022

White Sox: Buy Or Sell

You may still be buying the White Sox in July, or selling them. Just don't do it with too many emojis. The real question is if the White Sox will be buying over the next few weeks in the trade market. We look at the new Top 30 Prospect List out at Sox On 35th and ask their minor league analyst, Michael Suareo, if he would part with any of them to save the season in a trade. We also look at trade rumors starting to pop up during this critical stretch for the White Sox. Brought to you by Family Wa...
That’s So White Sox
394
July 5, 2022

That’s So White Sox

The White Sox entered the most important part of their 2022 season on Monday night red hot after sweeping the Giants. They immediately lost to the Twins in a game that sums up the entire franchise at this point. We're looking for a few positives in a bucket of negatives while enjoying a sit-down shower. We're also welcoming a new generation into the jaded section of Chicago White Sox fandom. But hey, at least we have Papa Hops this Friday...see you there! Brought to you by Family Waterproofing S...
What White Sox Game Are You Watching?
393
June 30, 2022

What White Sox Game Are You Watching?

White Sox manager Tony La Russa continues to act like fans are watching a different game than he is watching. What is he seeing that the rest of us cannot see? We saw a recent solid start from Lucas Giolito, but upon a deeper dive there may still be more to work out. Get an update on some high draft picks tearing it up in the minors for the White Sox, and Adam Kaplan of Sox On 35th breaks down the likely All-Stars on this team. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Listen. Subscribe...
Running The White Sox Without Pants
392
June 27, 2022

Running The White Sox Without Pants

Have you ever fantasized about running the White Sox? What would you do first? Let's fire a few people and ask a question of the team's scouts that any credible team would ask immediately. We're kicking of this episode, though, with the voice of Ed Farmer and an incredible charity event he threw his support behind years ago. Now Sox In The Basement is jumping in to help The Tom Hopkins Foundation and the Papa Hops 16" Softball Tournament on the South Side. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing ...
White Sox Must Stay In Their Groove
391
June 23, 2022

White Sox Must Stay In Their Groove

The White Sox promoted young minor league star infielder Lenyn Sosa from Double-A, and didn't put him in the lineup. We go over the long list of roster moves on Thursday as the team looks to beat up on Baltimore. We also chat with Brian Barry of Sox on 35th about the rise of AJ Pollock in June, and what we can expect if he gets regular at-bats the rest of the way. Plus the debut of "Corn In The Basement!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8...
White Sox Look To Build Momentum
390
June 20, 2022

White Sox Look To Build Momentum

The next several weeks can propel this White Sox team into legitimate contention, or seal their fate. It doesn't help that Lucas Giolito has not performed as a front-line starter this season. We take a look at the numbers, and ask if Ethan Katz can fix a pitcher he has fixed before. We are also taking a variety of listener calls as Sox fans try to find the positives, and share some outlandish ideas. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 an...
Fixing Up The White Sox 40-Man
389
June 16, 2022

Fixing Up The White Sox 40-Man

The White Sox should be right on the heels of the Twins, which is a weird place to find optimism. That said, championship teams use their 40-man roster to push for titles. So why do the White Sox have so much dead weight? We learn about a few pitchers who should be added to that roster from Michael Suareo of SoxOn35th.com . We also notice an offensive return to the norm. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and que...
Burger Story A White Sox Bright Spot
388
June 13, 2022

Burger Story A White Sox Bright Spot

The White Sox took a likely 4-2 (possibly 5-1) homestand and turned it into a 2-4 debacle. The manager seems lost. High-end talent is playing at a low level. The organization looks bad from top to bottom. In the middle of it all there is a great story in Jake Burger. We welcome his new fiancé Ashlyn Carmela for details on his proposal this past weekend, what this season has been like so far for the couple and how Jake reacts to errors & homeruns. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ...
It’s OK To Boo, White Sox Fans
387
June 9, 2022

It’s OK To Boo, White Sox Fans

The White Sox ballpark experience reminds us of a zombie movie, players are underperforming badly & Tony La Russa has lost touch with reality. The boo-birds have been out this homestand and we are here for it. But, those boos are not for the players! Meanwhile, we speak with a veteran honored at Thursday's game who grew up in the shadow of Comiskey Park and once went north to see Jackie Robinson play in 1947. Meet Captain Bill Pinkney during "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterpro...
James Fox & The White Sox 2B Logjam
386
June 6, 2022

James Fox & The White Sox 2B Logjam

Rick Hahn, Chris Getz and others were recently watching Lenyn Sosa in Birmingham (AA). James Fox of FutureSox joins us to talk about a possible promotion to the majors for the prospect as a long-term fix at second base. Why would the Sox skip Yolbert Sanchez in AAA? What happens to Josh Harrison and Leury Garcia? We look at a logjam that Rick Hahn must un-jam. We also explain why we choose to remain an independent voice for White Sox fans. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Liste...
James Fegan & Fixing The White Sox
385
June 2, 2022

James Fegan & Fixing The White Sox

The White Sox are bad. The season is spiraling out of control. Time to make some changes and fix this thing. We offer a few logical moves that Rick Hahn and Tony La Russa could do right now, if they could get over their own mistakes. James Fegan of The Athletic also joins us with clubhouse mood, some areas he would like to see improved and if we will soon see internal cracks as the team continues to struggle. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-4...
White Sox Fans, How Did We Get Here?
384
May 30, 2022

White Sox Fans, How Did We Get Here?

When your team is sitting at .500 coming out of the Memorial Day Weekend in a contention window season, you are tempted to play The Blame Game. So, let's play. Who is most to blame for the White Sox 2022 season to date? From Rick Hahn to Tony La Russa to Jerry Reinsdorf to aging hitters, there are so many options. Listen to the case for each so you can yell about the right people until the White Sox eventually turn a corner and go on to win it all...right? Brought to you by Family Waterproofing ...
Do You Still Trust The White Sox?
383
May 26, 2022

Do You Still Trust The White Sox?

How fans view White Sox personnel is starting to seem different to how the team views this group. With a .500 ballclub entering the Memorial Day Weekend, we ask if you still trust those running the 2022 White Sox. There is still a lot of season left, but at some point this team needs to win more than they lose. Let's also entertain the question of who the starting catcher should be right now. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave...
Tim Anderson: White Sox Catalyst
382
May 23, 2022

Tim Anderson: White Sox Catalyst

During an intense series in Yankee Stadium, the White Sox rallied around shortstop Tim Anderson. The weekend could be a turning point in the season, but that isn't why TA is a catalyst. He's doing something at the top of the White Sox batting order that is extraordinary. Nik Gaur of SoxOn35th.com explains why the Sox leadoff hitter does so well at the plate, and why he shows no signs of a slowdown. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and...
Scott Merkin Talks White Sox From The Road
381
May 19, 2022

Scott Merkin Talks White Sox From The Road

Scott Merkin of MLB.com checks in from the White Sox road-trip. Get his take on the Ozzie Guillen & Tim Anderson kerfuffle. Find out what it would take for Jose Abreu to move down the order. Is the team resting players as part of an overall philosophy? Plus, he spoke directly to Rick Hahn to see if manager and general manager were on the same page. We're also entertaining three big theories on what has caused the White Sox to struggle in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofin...
White Sox Finding Their Second Leadoff?
380
May 16, 2022

White Sox Finding Their Second Leadoff?

As White Sox manager Tony La Russa declares that the 9th batter in his lineup is the "second leadoff" man, we look at six key players that actually determine how the offense performs. Dallas Keuchel may be looking for more innings, while we're looking at some unorthodox decisions that have not worked out. Meanwhile it is still May, and this White Sox team may be a spark away from a run up the standings. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-840...
The One Thing Worse Than Yankees Fans
379
May 12, 2022

The One Thing Worse Than Yankees Fans

This weekend brings out some of the worst fans in baseball, but they are not exactly who you may think. We'll explain why Tony La Russa's Thursday night lineup against the Yankees clearly tells you how he views his player personnel and team roles at this point. We're also asking if the White Sox are playing specific odds when matching pitchers up each series. Relax, Sox fans. There is a lot more ahead of us. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-45...
White Sox Showing Some Smarts
378
May 9, 2022

White Sox Showing Some Smarts

White Sox fans were right to criticize Tony La Russa during the team's 8-game losing streak. They now need to commend his good choices and a winning streak. From bullpen usage to shuffling the rotation, smart baseball leads to wins. We're chatting with Chicago radio veteran Herb Lawrence about it all, including looming decisions on Johnny Cueto, Dallas Keuchel and Vince Velasquez. Plus, are the baseballs different for national broadcasts? Maybe. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions !...
White Sox Start Figuring Things Out
377
May 5, 2022

White Sox Start Figuring Things Out

The White Sox seem to have turned a corner this week. Tim Anderson is proving us wrong in a very good way. Aaron Bummer may be looking a a role change too. Michael Suareo of SoxOn35th.com joins us to identify minor leaguers down on the farm you may see with the big club this year, and to update us on some surprising prospects further down the line. Meanwhile, the science says offense is about to come back in a big way very soon. We'll break it all down! Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Sol...
April Showers Bring May White Sox Wins
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May 3, 2022

April Showers Bring May White Sox Wins

The White Sox are trying to put April in their rear-view mirror, and Dylan Cease may be the rock to build upon. Jordan Lazowski of SoxOn35th.com joins us to explain how the mustached man turned a corner into becoming the possible Ace of the White Sox. We also look at the outfield defense and pre-pitch tendencies from A.J. Pollock. Very soon the White Sox have to clear roster space for Moncada, Kelly and Cueto. Will Dallas Keuchel survive? Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Listen...