Sox In The Basement

After another addition in the form of Sean Newcomb, the White Sox have signalled they have plans this off-season to improve and mold this team into a winner. Not so much a World Series contender yet, but there is a push for improvement. The next move may be Luis Robert Jr finally being dealt away, and the Reds have an interesting group of pitchers that may return. Video version now available on YouTube! Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

The White Sox spent $34,000,000 on 1B Munetaka Murakami and surprised everyone. We break down the young international star to project what the south side will see from him in 2026. We're also looking at the unique process revealed by GM Chris Getz that brough Mune to Chicago. Plus, another "minor" move adds more competition for spots in the outfield in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Video version now available on YouTube! Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

If you could ask for one thing for Christmas, what White Sox move would it be? We shoot for the moon with an idea that isn't as crazy as most would think. Plus, Chris Getz adds to his front office again! Video version now available on YouTube! Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

Boston wants Kyle Teel back, but the White Sox aren't interested. Is there a price they would consider? Multiple teams are interested in Luis Robert Jr. Will the feelings of two billionaires impact where he ultimately ends up in 2026? We see a lot of players who need to make the team next year or their careers will greatly change in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Video version now available on YouTube! Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

No big acquisition, but the White Sox got the #1 Draft pick and two high-potential pitchers in the Rule 5 Draft. James Fox of FutureSox tells us about the new guys, that draft pick and the names linked to the White Sox in free agency. Video version now available on YouTube! Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

All eyes in the baseball world are on The Winter Meetings, but don't expect a big splash from the White Sox. That doesn't mean a trade or signing won't happen. We try to imagine how GM Chris Getz is approaching these meetings as the White Sox also look for a possible #1 overall pick in the MLB Draft and a solid pickup in the Rule 5 Draft this week. Video version now available on YouTube! Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

The White Sox front office made a free agent signing that signals a trend. LHP Anthony Kay will join the rotation after having a really good year overseas. We're here to tell you what the deal says about off-season direction and what likely comes next as the Winter Meetings are set to begin. Video version now available on YouTube! Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

Take a look at some logical Rule 5 Draft choices the White Sox could consider, and some players we would pass on. We think Jerry Reinsdorf should be paying attention as The Pope continues to live his best White Sox fandom life. Plus, the White Sox 2026 rotation may not be what you think. Video version now available on YouTube! Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

After former White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease lands the first big contract for starters, we break down why it wasn't more and what the White Sox should be looking for as an alternative to big ticket free agents. A few hidden gems and specific types of free agents are out there and affordable for this team. Plus, The Sox Nerd breaks down one of our new additions in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Video version now available on YouTube! Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

The White Sox non-tendered OF Mike Tauchman and others, but this isn't about lowering payroll. What if we told you that by walking away from a $2.5 million arbitration the team was making roster and payroll room for upgrades? Wander down the primrose path of positivity as we look at realistic next steps towards building a better roster in 2026. You gotta break a few eggs to make an omlet. Video version now available on YouTube! Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

On November 18th 2025 the White Sox started making a few moves. Sure, it wasn't anything too flashy. There were two pitchers protected from the Rule 5 Draft. One guy retired. And two trades were completed. We're here to tell you how Chris Getz' comments about those transactions and some current trade rumors all tie together. There is clearly more to come. Video version now available on YouTube! Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

The White Sox must decide who to protect in the Rule 5 Draft, and a short list also takes us down memory lane with minor league names that were once special and now likely will be left unprotected. Listener comments lead to a Radio 101 lesson in debate. Plus, why you may have to find positives in players that weren't your first choice in free agency in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Video version now available on YouTube! Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

Chris Getz spoke from the General Manager Meetings and the tune has changed when it comes to what the White Sox could do this offseason. Multi-year free agent signings are again possible, with one name already being connected to the team. Luis Robert Jr is being pursued by other clubs and the budget is "fluid." We try to figure out what that means, and why a Major League Baseball team would have a "fluid" budget in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Video version now available on YouTube! Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

We dive into some great listener mail and avoid an international incident all while asking what the most patient White Sox fan wants to see this offseason. One thing is for certain, the lie about how rebuilds should work has been long-exposed. Now it is up to Chris Getz and company to make moves this year that will prevent problems in 2027. Video version now available on YouTube! Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

New pitching coach. New hitting coach. Same cheap owner. Chris Getz has signaled the budget is slim this offseason, but understand that the White Sox GM sounds determined to get creative in order to improve his team's win total and play in 2026. We break down his comments and early moves while describing a path towards improvement despite Jerry Reinsdorf's self-inflicted barriers. The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

With the end of the 2025 World Series a clock starts running as baseball's off-season offically begins. We have the dates, rules and expected moves you should see in November from the Chicago White Sox. We're also feeling bad for Blue Jays fans and good about sports in Chicago. The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

The Pope got a disappointing surprise gift and the picture from the Vatican looks like every White Sox kid who gets the wrong jersey for Christmas. We're judging Jim Bowden's suspected White Sox targets in free agency while Blake Snell is blaming "baseball luck" in the World Series! Video Version on YouTube! The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

AJ Pierzynski caused a stir with his ranking of modern World Series teams, but was he right? Darrin Jackson gave a longer timeline when it comes to White Sox competitiveness. We think he is really, really wrong. The $1000 Guest Bounty gives you a chance to with $1000. Step into "30 Minutes of Sox!" Video Version on YouTube! Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

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 $1000 Guest Bounty gives you a chance to with $1000. Who are you bringing to the party? Video Version on YouTube! Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

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. The $1000 Guest Bounty gives you a chance to with $1000. Who are you bringing to the party? Video Version on YouTube! Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

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 company should take notice. We think they will. The $1000 Guest Bounty gives you a chance to with $1000. Who are you bringing to the party? Video Version on YouTube! Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

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 extending their starters deeper into games. The best teams in baseball have the most quality starts. Coincidence? Video Version on YouTube! Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

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 the 2005 White Sox could win it all. Plus, Coop talks about Bobby Jenks and the suprising 2005 performance (that didn't surprise him) from Jon Garland. The $1000 Guest Bounty gives you a chance to with $1000. Who are you bringing to the party? Video Version on YouTube! Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

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 needs a bump in 2026. Plus, Andrew Vaughn is just like that one ex that you need to move on from because it was never going to work. And we have our first entry for the $1000 Guest Bounty this off-season coming very soon. Who YOU got? Video Version on YouTube! Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !

Veteran White Sox beat reporter Scott Merkin of MLB.com joins us again to talk about possible plans for this off-season. Will the White Sox be buyers, traders or both? Who was the most exciting rookie he observed this year? Who was his favorite manager to cover, and what is Will Venable like? We dive deep and have some fun with Merk right after our own look at some serious roster flexibility. Plus, The Sox Nerd has no off-season! Full speed ahead to 2026! Video Version on YouTube! Brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park. Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Video version now available on YouTube! Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW ​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com !