# Scott Merkin And The Sox Nerd Open For Us

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Podcast: [Sox In The Basement](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sox-in-the-basement-68831)
Published: 2026-04-03T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://soxinthebasement.podbean.com/e/scott-merkin-and-the-sox-nerd-open-for-us/
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## Resource

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!

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