Episodes

Following the hiring of Tony La Russa, the White Sox made some roster moves and now can see which free agents are available to acquire. Two of them are worth the cost of their qualifying offers. As Chris breaks it …

Originally broadcast LIVE on 10/31/20. Chris Lanuti explains the simple truths behind the hiring of new (old) White Sox Manager Tony La Russa. You may root for this team, or even work for this team, but in the end only …

While the boys discuss who is entering free agency in a few days and if any team options will be picked up, Chris imagines how the managerial interview of Tony La Russa actually went down. The funny part is, that …

White Sox Player Development Coach Devin DeYoung joins the show to reveal how all of the players that didn't make the 40-man roster worked on hitting this year. He also gives insight into how Adam Engel became a different type …

We provide a full breakdown of the White Sox 26- and 40-man rosters heading into this off-season and the likely moves on the way. Plus, why Rob Manfred's comments during the World Series are concerning...if he does this wrong. Brought …

Chris Lanuti spends Saturday chatting with Jordan Lazowski from Sox On 35th and Diamond Digest to find out which managerial candidate fits the best analytically with the White Sox. Listen as we find the right fit and identify the wrong …

Ricky Renteria and Don Cooper are out, and somehow they mutually decided to be fired? We use Rick Hahn's own words to explain why this was inevitable. Plus, who is going to be the next manager of the White Sox? …

Trevor Bauer should be the #1 Target of the White Sox this off-season. We find the money and the reason why the Sox should be able to get him. Plus, Dave has reservations for those that want to deal Nick …

Chris sits at his 9-foot homemade oak bar and talks to his buddy Dave, beat reporter James Fox and various fans that called in following the conclusion of the 2020 White Sox season. Plus, an irrational argument with MSS from …

After weeks of ignoring the critics, the White Sox decision-makers made some changes as the postseason began. It looks like the new plan could push them into a legitimate postseason run. We break it down and bask in postseason glory! …

Originally aired LIVE on Saturday 9/26. White Sox play-by-play man Andy Masur from WGN and former White Sox pitcher Donn Pall give some interesting insight into White Sox issues as they head into the playoffs. Plus, Chris explains why the …

The postseason is almost here and no matter where the White Sox seed, they won't go far if management continues to force guys into the wrong roles. We use baseball science and indisputable facts to wonder about what the heck …

It took 210 episodes of Sox In The Basement to finally celebrate a White Sox Postseason Berth! We take a look back at the good, bad and insane takes given on this show during the long rebuild. Take a trip …

As we discuss the possibility of matching up against the Indians to start the playoffs, the key to the White Sox Offense becomes crystal clear! It seems like Ricky Renteria knows it too. Now he just needs to act. Plus, …

Chris Lanuti spends 30 minutes with James Fox from Future Sox and Sports Illustrated talking about the scene in Schaumburg, if Andrew Vaughn could supplant Edwin Encarnacion, the state of the White Sox farm system & how Ricky Renteria will …

With just a few weeks left in the season Chris and Dave want the White Sox to start focusing on their payoff pitching rotation and lineup plans. The boys also take a look at the 4 teams most likely to …

Chris Lanuti spends 30 minutes with Scott Merkin from MLB.com taking a deep dive into the White Sox and this past week with the team. They talk about Ricky Renteria and his standing within the organization. Scott also describes the …

The White Sox are in First Place, and has been a long road to this point. Ricky Renteria's favorite player is back, and he was the only addition as the trade deadline passed on Monday. Plus, what is Chris going …

The White Sox are on fire, and after acquiring defensive speedster Jarrod Dyson, the team is rumored to be looking for pitching. We break it all down and continue our conversation with baseball scribe Jordan Lazowski for Sox on 35th …

Lucas Giolito's NO-HITTER is the latest in an incredible string of games as the White Sox are on the rise. Baseball scribe Jordan Lazowski breaks down the impact of Don Cooper and if he still makes a difference with White …

Chris & Dave talk Sox with a live crowd at JAK's Place in Chicago Ridge before the Saturday night Sox/Cubs game. How confident are you in ReyLo? Is this offense actually as good as they have looked? Listen to the …

BBWAA member and Yahoo Sports writer Chris Cwik joins the show to give a big-picture evaluation of the White Sox to date, and explains why they may need to find a new manager this off-season. Plus, the guys break down …

Chris uses concrete numbers and baseball science to detail how good players are being used poorly by White Sox management. Plus the introduction of the "Ricky-Rick Factor" to determine how Renteria and Hahn are influencing the outcome of 2020 White …

What a difference a week makes as the White Sox go on a winning streak and Ricky Renteria is pushing all the right buttons. The guys are happy, but there is still time for a few "Irrational White Sox Arguments" …