Sox In The Basement

With the White Sox rotation seemingly locked in for 2023, we look at the potential of a fivesome with high upside. What about each pitcher has us feeling so positive? We also take the White Sox and p…

As Yoán Moncada departs for the World Baseball Classic, we explain what hitting approach has worked for him in the past. The eye test and hard statistical numbers reveal a path to optimal offensive o…

White Sox beat reporter Scott Merkin of MLB.com checks in from Camelback Ranch (or down the street from it) with the skinny on position battles in camp. He also shares conversations with manager Pedr…

James Fox of FutureSox joins us with his Top 30 White Sox Prospect List, and an evaluation of the minor league system. Are things headed in a positive direction? And as the Chicago media erupts over …

Elvis Andrus is back. Rick Hahn has him set to be at 2B everyday. Rick Hahn also has major league plans for Romy González. Rick Hahn actually seems to have so many players locked in to roster spots t…

We have an early candidate for the "Best Shape of His Life" award in Yoan Moncada, and Rich Hahn showed he is pushing for Romy González at 2B. But Lenyn Sosa, though, shouldn't be counted out. Plus, …

Pitchers & catchers report this week, and we have some Spring Cleaning along with a big wheel of topics to spin in "30 Minutes of Sox!" From extra inning rules becoming the norm to listener lineup id…

Some recent national analysis of Andrew Vaughn & Dylan Cease brings good news to White Sox fans. That's what we want! We also have some wants when it comes to the ballpark experience, which we discus…

As White Sox fans wait for pitchers & catchers to report, we kill off some of the repetitive stories surrounding the team. From "Offseason Grades" to "TV Broadcaster Negotiations" to "Bullpen Constru…

With pitchers and catchers reporting this month, and the World Baseball Classic looming, we chat with James Fox of FutureSox about the storylines as players ramp up for the 2023 season. Who has the i…

The little things matter in baseball, so we take a look at some storylines flying under the radar. The list of Non-Roster Invitees has a few names to watch. Colson Montgomery is showing up high on pr…

After troubling allegations surface about new White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger the team is on the defense. If this breaks a certain way it could bring about the end of Rick Hahn and Ken Williams in t…

Eloy Jimenez says he's a outfielder, even though the team has set up the 2023 outfield as if he is a DH. A new White Sox hype video has players claiming they are preparing for the season differently,…

We go inside the White Sox incredible scoreboard with the Sox Nerd Dave Marran to learn how it operates, what fans try to sneak on the screen and what he avoids putting in the White Sox Almanac. Dave…

With the international signing day in the books and money left on the table, the debate over signing the big name versus adding more athletes to the White Sox system rages on. Also, a breakdown of wh…

White Sox beat reporter James Fegan of The Athletic talks about a new team coaching philosophy centered around being prepared. Can Pedro Grifol's staff improve defense, add to the team's collective O…

White Sox fans were sent reeling with news that Liam Hendriks has cancer and will spend 2023 in a fight bigger than any baseball season. As the team and fans express their concern for the charismatic…

White Sox beat reporter Scott Merkin of MLB.com joins us with insight from Andrew Benintendi's introductory press conference. How much is Pedro Grifol planning to use Eloy Jimenez in RF?  If the Sox …

A simple conversation hits a nerve with one of the guys & reveals a Guaranteed Rate Field concourse fight in his personal history. We also link Buck Weaver to a Jerry Reinsdorf's redemption path with…

White Sox fans complain about White Sox issues, but the same is true for fans of the Guardians, Twins, Royals & Tigers. What if we put ourselves in their shoes and looked at their teams with a critic…