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May Results Shaping White Sox Season
May 15, 2021

May Results Shaping White Sox Season

The White Sox picked a perfect time to get hot, and the teams they are beating this month will have a hard time keeping pace with them. Is the AL Central already a two-team race? Tony La Russa has pushed all the right buttons since Luis Robert went down....

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White Sox Rivals In The Crosshairs
May 12, 2021

White Sox Rivals In The Crosshairs

If you are a White Sox fan, you hate the Twins and Royals. How does a mid-May stretch of games with the potential to ruin a hot start for Kansas City sound? What about a chance to really hurt Minnesota early in the season? There is every reason to enjoy ...

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What The White Sox Need To Do Right Now
May 8, 2021

What The White Sox Need To Do Right Now

After the past few weeks, do you have confidence in Tony La Russa creating more wins for the White Sox than losses this season? Much like great players regress to replacement level, it sure looks like a manager can do the same. Rick Hahn, though, can hel...

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All Eyes On The White Sox Manager
May 5, 2021

All Eyes On The White Sox Manager

Following a devastating injury to Luis Robert, all eyes are now squarely upon White Sox manager Tony La Russa. Tasked with leading a team with issues he never expected when he took the job, La Russa has to now get his team to respond with a "hellacious e...

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White Sox Emerging As May Begins
May 1, 2021

White Sox Emerging As May Begins

The White Sox turns the page on the calendar and find themselves in a good spot as May begins. We break down the numbers showing this team is just starting to emerge as a force. Ed also tries desperately to convince everyone that it was all part of the p...

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Merkin On Kopech, Burger & White Sox News
April 28, 2021

Merkin On Kopech, Burger & White Sox News

Scott Merkin of MLB.com talks about his recent conversation with White Sox prospect Jake Burger, why Tony La Russa likes starting the 10th inning with a runner on second base, and how the team plans to use Michael Kopech moving forward. Plus, Nick Madrig...

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Painting A White Sox Star
April 24, 2021

Painting A White Sox Star

Luis Robert continues to heat up, and the way he is hitting looks less streaky and more like the start of something great. Meanwhile he is the inspiration for a work of art gifted to us by artist Tom Borowski, who explains why painting the White Sox is s...

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White Sox Productivity Is In The Numbers
April 21, 2021

White Sox Productivity Is In The Numbers

Take a deep dive into some statistics that identify the biggest issue facing the White Sox early in 2021. While some of the offensive problems were inevitable based on the numbers, the solutions are also plain to see. You'll be amazed that Nick Madrigal ...

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How Umps Impact White Sox Games
April 17, 2021

How Umps Impact White Sox Games

The creator of an innovative Umpire Scorecard system, Ethan Singer, joins the show to talk about just how much an ump can impact a game. Find out how you can get the umpire scores for every White Sox game. Chris also shares some untold stories from the s...

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The White Sox & Andrew Vaughn Paradox
April 14, 2021

The White Sox & Andrew Vaughn Paradox

The season is young, and the White Sox are talented. James Fox (Future Sox, South Side Sox) tells us that there may be some internal turmoil over the use of White Sox prospect Andrew Vaughn within the organization. We connect the dots and explore the pos...

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Party With The People At Cork & Kerry
April 11, 2021

Party With The People At Cork & Kerry

Sox In The Basement was LIVE at Cork & Kerry At The Park on Sunday April 10th! Listen As Matt Zawaski from Pinwheels & Ivy joins us in front of a full house to talk about Opening Weekend, the team so far, and the joy of baseball in person!Brought to you...

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The White Sox Are Developing "Super-Hitters"
April 7, 2021

The White Sox Are Developing "Super-Hitters"

Take a break from early season panic to marvel at the White Sox "Super-Hitters" that could be the byproduct of a pandemic. Devin DeYoung from White Sox Player Development joins us from Arizona to explain why a year of focusing on training away from games...

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White Sox Excitement & Oddities
April 3, 2021

White Sox Excitement & Oddities

With a lot of expectations and a fanbase that can get worried very easily, Tony La Russa's biggest job may be to keep his young team from getting too high, too low, or too weird. Meanwhile Steve Stone is in mid-season form and we are all here for it! Plu...

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The 2021 White Sox Are Ready To Go
March 31, 2021

The 2021 White Sox Are Ready To Go

Years of rebuilding. A pandemic-shortened season. It all starts to pay off NOW. The White Sox kick off the 2021 season with hope and promise. We preview the entire MLB, plus we preview the opening series with the "All Angels Podcast" as the team heads to...

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White Sox Must Overcome Gut-Punch Jimenez Injury
March 27, 2021

White Sox Must Overcome Gut-Punch Jimenez Injury

The day many White Sox fans dreaded finally happened after Eloy Jimenez injured himself for 5-6 months in the field. What options do the White Sox have now? Jordan Lazowski (Sox on 35th, Diamond Digest) joins us to answer that question, and make a frank ...

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Navigating White Sox Ticketing & Rostering
March 24, 2021

Navigating White Sox Ticketing & Rostering

The guys navigate the White Sox Ticket Portal for the opening homestand, and have good news for those still hoping to score some seats! Plus, a roster crunch is coming. The addition of relief pitcher Nik Turley, an injury to Adam Engel and the demotion o...

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White Sox Spring Training OVERREACTIONS!!
March 20, 2021

White Sox Spring Training OVERREACTIONS!!

The White Sox have hit the dog days of Spring Training, but there is plenty to (over)react to at this point. From the hitting to the pitching, what can we actually evaluate and what doesn't really matter? We break down the likely everyday lineup(s). Plus...

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Filling Out The White Sox 2021 Roster
March 17, 2021

Filling Out The White Sox 2021 Roster

Baseball writer James Fox tries to help us figure out what the White Sox 26-man and 40-man rosters will look like at the conclusion of Spring Training. Does it matter how well Zack Collins hits in Arizona? Is camp newcomer Billy Hamilton a threat to stea...

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The Revenge Of Nardi Contreras
March 13, 2021

The Revenge Of Nardi Contreras

The White Sox have sent instructions to season ticket holders for getting a seat at the first homestand. We break it down and read off some off the new ballpark rules that stood out to us. Plus, former pitching coach Don Cooper got a little nuts on Chica...

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Spring Training Updates With Scot Gregor
March 10, 2021

Spring Training Updates With Scot Gregor

White Sox beat reporter Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald checks in to discuss his pick for the 26th man on the roster, why the official announcement of fans in the stands will actually help White Sox players perform, and why you shouldn't worry about Spri...

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The White Sox Need Their Fans
March 6, 2021

The White Sox Need Their Fans

While most of MLB will have fans in the stands on Opening Day, the White Sox may have a problem. We explain why it may be time for Jerry Reinsdorf to use his money and power for good so Sox fans can start enjoying their team in person. Meanwhile, the Spr...

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The Pope Ordains White Sox Pitching As Awesome
March 3, 2021

The Pope Ordains White Sox Pitching As Awesome

Before the boys unveil a new segment that was born after a night of celebratory beers, they welcome back "The Pope" Donn Pall. Listen as the former White Sox pitcher breaks down the staff, talks about the pressures of Spring Training, and gives advice to...

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A Solid White Sox Week...And Then Rick Hahn
Feb. 27, 2021

A Solid White Sox Week...And Then Rick Hahn

White Sox Insider Scott Merkin of MLB.com joins us from Camelback Ranch in the middle of the party that is Spring Training. Merk gives us the story of camp so far, the lowdown on the White Sox rotation plans, and word on Joes Abreu's COVID-19 diagnosis. ...

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The White Sox Roster May Not Be As Expected
Feb. 24, 2021

The White Sox Roster May Not Be As Expected

Yoan Moncada is quite the star. In fact, he has a music video! He will make the White Sox initial roster out of Spring Training, but we will explain that some "expected" members of the 2021 White Sox may not make this team. Plus, ticket details and the f...

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