About this episode

The episode features Scott Merkin discussing the White Sox's rough start to the season and The Sox Nerd sharing historical insights about Opening Day.

As the White Sox run out an opener during their home opener, we turn to two of our favorites. Scott Merkin of MLB.com answers our questions about a rough start to the season, while The Sox Nerd dazzles with Opening Day historical nuggets. Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by Hayat Home Medical Equipment. 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. SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Lanuti, Ed Siebert

Guests: Scott Merkin, The Sox Nerd

Topics covered

• White Sox
• MLB
• Opening Day
• baseball

Keywords

• home opener
• season start
• historical nuggets

Sponsors

Hayat Home Medical Equipment

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Hayat Home Medical Equipment

Books & works: For Fans, By Fans

Places: the South Side, Chicago

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