Episodes

The White Sox are interviewing managers, and other potential managers are doing their rounds in the media. Two very different types of managers have been interviewed so far. We've found our front-runner thus far. Plus, we examine the new shift rules in 2023 and ask if any White Sox player will see a positive impact. One Sox hitter projects to benefit, while a few others may not see much of a difference. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-840...

Before you remake a team, you have to determine who has their arrow pointing up and who has their arrow pointing down. We're running through the roster with White Sox players poised for better seasons in 2023. Not everyone is going to improve, though. We're also asking if celebrating a single postseason win in 2021 is healthy for fans wanting so much more. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the ...

Covering the 2022 White Sox was difficult. Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald talks about "one of the most painful seasons that [he has] ever had to go through" while predicting if Jose Abreu is leaving, and if AJ Pollock is staying. Hear his thoughts on not getting to question Jerry Reinsdorf at this week's press conference as well. Meanwhile we sat down with a group of White Sox season ticket holders to find out what they think of this season all while drinking free beer at the ballpark. Brought...

Two years after a press conference announcing the type of manager he was looking for, Rick Hahn was basically saying the same thing again as Tony La Russa retired on Monday. What confidence do you have the same decision-makers can achieve better results? James Fox of FutureSox joins us with a managerial wishlist and who he believes is already out of the running. The process, though, may already have flaws if the team doesn't substantially change how they've formed a dugout in the past. We've got...

We have a fun baseball conversation because it has nothing to do with the White Sox. Then we're jumping into some questions that need to be answered: Do you blame the players or the team when you hear about training issues and injuries that were handled poorly? What stops the White Sox from operating like the Dodgers, Yankees, Astros or Padres? And can lessons in a documentary about a Welsh soccer team be applied to the current mess in the White Sox front office? Plus, we tell you where to find ...

After losing a realistic chance of making the postseason, the White Sox have started to show an even deeper team issue. We break down a roster that isn't as young as you may think, and start to form a picture of what has to be done this offseason. One thing for sure is the franchise needs a new marketing phrase, because they didn't come close to changing the game. We present an alternative team slogan in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. S...

A lost season. A frustrated fanbase. The 2022 White Sox underperformed. The team was set up, though, by a series of bad decisions from the front office. We break down the defining moments over the past few years that brought the White Sox to this point. Before addressing positional needs and a few bad contracts, should ownership replace the decision-makers? Let's rip the bandage off and get into it with "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Sh...

The White Sox will essentially face three elimination games in a row versus Cleveland this week, and Miguel Cairo has to manage each game as a must-win. Meanwhile, we are also visiting with Scott White of CBS Sports. The fantasy baseball guru talks about MLB's new rules starting in 2023, how those rules will change the game, and what types of players should see a production increase. (Hint: The White Sox have a couple of hitters who should see a boost.) Brought to you by Family Waterproofing So...

It isn't over. Not by a long shot. But it also isn't a sure thing. James Fegan of The Athletic gives us his take on Cairo's impact, the honest chances of the White Sox winning this division, and if Tony La Russa can realistically return to his job in "30 Minutes of Sox!" We ask if the new MLB rules for 2023 make some of these guys better, and also figure out that any great postseason run needs a little bit of luck. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call...

Using baseball's version of the scientific method, the Tony La Russa hire was a failed experiment. Now the White Sox must look at his health, the results of changing managers and how they can spin this season to fans by making a final decision on La Russa's fate. The worst thing they can do is allow this to linger and let Tony's status become a distraction. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the...

Since Miguel Cairo took over, the White Sox may be the best team in the A.L. Central. Wait, is that Tony La Russa trying to work his way back? Elvis Andrus is playing really well and would move to another position upon Tim Anderson's return. Meanwhile there are a few under-performing players with large contracts that may be in the way. Will the White Sox put the best performers in a position to take this division, or will the organization get in its own way? Brought to you by Family Waterproofi...

Just when you thought you were out, the White Sox pulled you back in! Baseball was fun this past weekend, and it has been very different since Miguel Cairo took the reigns. Our advice for the current Sox skipper is to manage like nobody's opinion matters because this is your moment. We also take a look at why Lance Lynn's resurgence should have been expected based on one of our favorite stats. Plus the Sox In The Basement $1000 Guest Bounty Returns! Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Soluti...

In the final month of a frustrating season, take a journey with father and son to see an underachieving White Sox team at Guaranteed Rate Field. View the Tony La Russa saga through the eyes of a 7-year old. Find the best dessert in an empty ballpark. And learn how the season has turned in the most famous fan section around - The 108. Beefloaf joins us with some great fan takes and the inside-the-ballpark story of the SELL THE TEAM sign in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproof...

The "Fire Tony" chants have turned into "Sell The Team" banners as White Sox fans are done with those running the organization. We know that Jerry Reinsdorf isn't leaving until the bitter end, but he should pay attention to his legacy. Meanwhile White Sox fans are debating if they want to bring back Jose Abreu this offseason, but the mistake may be believing he wants to come back. We're also finding positives in Corn In The Basement with Michael Suareo of Sox On 35th in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Bro...

White Sox fans have seen seasons like this one before, and at this point you're looking for a miracle. We got one in 2008. Can it happen again? More importantly, what does this team have that makes you happy right now? Let's find the bright spots and get the frustrations out in a cleansing "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Sie...

The White Sox have gone outside the box and launched "Project Birmingham" in an attempt to focus on prospect growth. We ask questions of James Fox from FutureSox about the prospects, what the baseball world thinks of this Chris Getz plan, and if he has any wild theories about something that sounds like a plot from Stranger Things or the X-Files. We also get pretty angry with Tony La Russa after he puts his team and Michael Kopech in a terrible spot on Monday. Join us for "30 Minutes of Sox!" Br...

The White Sox won five in a row including the first two against Houston, and then they finished that series with only a split. With a limited number of games remaining, they cannot let chances to gain ground keep slipping away. We've got a new prospect to watch with Corn In The Basement. We also discuss the Elvis Andrus addition, messy sandwiches in the 300 Level, and who is likely attending a team meeting naked in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. S...

Dylan Cease, Jose Abreu, Andrew Vaughn. There are several White Sox players trying to push this White Sox team to the top of the AL Central. If they do find a way to win the division, though, Johnny Cueto is the team MVP. Let's examine why the team is following Johnny, and if they have reached the turning point we've been waiting for all season. Plus, let's take a closer look at deep issues that have worked against this talented team and what will have to change this offseason. Brought to you b...

David Marran is that guy who populates the White Sox scoreboard with fun stats and history during a game. So how does he keep it positive in a season like this one? We get some fun stats and interesting perspective from a man many call the "Sox Nerd." We also perform an exercise to illustrate what kind of moves the White Sox would have to make for meaningful change to this roster. Oh, and Johnny Cueto is right. Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708...

Scott Merkin of MLB.com joins us to talk about the brilliance of Dylan Cease (and his mustache), why the White Sox ace is generally deployed for six innings per start, and what changes could happen if the Sox miss the postseason. We're also basking in the glory of Andrew Vaughn's bat while asking why he isn't batting second regularly. Do you have a core of untouchable players on this team? Is it the same as our core? Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Ca...

As Tony La Russa and White Sox management correct some issues and see results, there are a few storylines you may not immediately notice that could have a big impact on how the team does in the stretch run. The usage of Lance Lynn, Dylan Cease and other pitchers asks if they are judged by innings pitched over pitches thrown. We'll talk about a small trend with bigger implications. We are also joined by Tim Moran of SoxOn35th.com to discuss an old hot stove friend resurfaced: Michael Conforto. B...

Always the bridesmaid and never the bride, the Chicago White Sox get to the trade deadline still hovering at .500 with a seat at the table for big acquisitions. Unfortunately, they don't normally walk away with anything impactful. We look at why the Sox have such a hard time getting the players they need, and ask if an unlikely front office hero is already in the organization just waiting for an opportunity. Plus, why new White Sox RP Jake Diekman could frustrate depending on his use. Brought t...

The trade deadline approaches, and the White Sox are expected buyers. In addition to trade targets, we look at adjustments that can be made right now with current personnel as the Sox continue to hang out at or around .500. A possible bullpen solution sits in AAA. As Luis Robert recovers there is an optimal outfield setup. This team may look very similar to the 2016 team that sparked the rebuild, but it isn't exactly like that squad. Michael Suareo of Sox on 35th brings us Corn in The Basement t...

Sox In The Basement compares a team from 25 years ago to the current 2022 version of the White Sox. That team had a lot of similarities and waved the white flag, but it actually gives us hope for the remainder of the season. We're also looking at different trade targets than most as the deadline approaches. How "in" will Rick Hahn and the front office be over the next few days? Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments ...