In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Jon Greenberg of the Athletic to discuss the bleakness of these Cubs. Later, Spiegel discussed Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom's candidacy to win the National League Rookie of the Year award.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Paul Sullivan of the Tribune to discuss the idea of Chicago baseball fans "switching sides" in their rooting interests. Sullivan shared a history of fandom in this city. After that, Spiegel took calls from listeners who shared their "switching sides" stories. Later, Spiegel discussed how White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal got kicked out of a rehab start ... why?
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel shared his 26-man "All City" roster featuring a lot of White Sox and ... some Cubs players. After that, Marquee Sports Network analyst Doug Glanville joined the show to discuss the mentality of players who have been traded and the importance of coaches teaching their players. Also, White Sox slugger Eloy Jimenez made a nice play in the outfield!
Matt Spiegel opened his show by asking the audience if the White Sox pass the "eye test" as World Series contenders, taking calls from listeners on the subject. After that, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick joined the show to discuss the museum, the history of the Negro Leagues and the connection to Major League Baseball.
In the final hour, Chris Rongey discussed the latest White Sox storylines, including manager Tony La Russa admitting that he made a poor decision to remove ace reliever Craig Kimbrel in a key moment Friday. Later, Rongey took calls from listeners.
In the third hour, Chris Rongey discussed the latest Cubs storylines before they hosted the Royals in a series finale Sunday afternoon. After that, the crew replayed Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel's interview on Inside the Clubhouse on Saturday. Later, Rongey reacted to former Cubs star Kris Bryant's recent comment about how much he loves playing for his new team, the Giants.
In the second hour, Chris Rongey was joined by NBC Sports Chicago analyst Steve Stone to discuss the White Sox's struggles against playoff-caliber teams, left-hander Dallas Keuchel's rough stretch, left-hander Carlos Rodon nearing a return from injury and more.
Filling in for Matt Spiegel, Chris Rongey opened his show by discussing the Cubs and White Sox each suffering losses Saturday. Later, Jared Wyllys of MLB.com joined the show to preview the Cubs-Royals game Sunday.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel discussed which Cubs on the current roster will be staying for the 2022 season.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale's dominant return to action for Boston and the hole that was "in Sale's chest" for the past two years. After that, Spiegel discussed perhaps the best debut ever, as Diamondbacks left-hander Tyler Gilberg threw a no-hitter Saturday in his first MLB start. Later, Fort Wayne TinCaps play-by-play announcer Jack McMullen joined the show to discuss what he has seen from a few of the Cubs' top prospects this season.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing the White Sox's wild 7-5 loss to the Yankees in 10 innings Saturday night. After what he saw, Spiegel is wondering whether the the White Sox are better with Craig Kimbrel as their closer rather than Liam Hendriks. Later, Spiegel transitioned his show to what he called "Bump & Run," as he broke down Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields' electric debut in preseason action Saturday.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing the White Sox winning the first two games of the Crosstown Classic against the Cubs. After that, NBC Sports Chicago analyst Steve Stone joined the show to discuss the White Sox's bullpen and how the team will utilize center fielder Luis Robert when he's back from injury. Stone also shared great stories about former All-Star pitcher J.R. Richard, who passed away earlier in the week. Later, Spiegel discussed Cubs utilityman Andrew Romine's dad's interesti...
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Sahadev Sharma of the Athletic to discuss the state of the Cubs' farm system after the team's recent flurry of trades. After that, Spiegel pondered a couple questions. Can the White Sox's offense get right? Also, who gets removed from the 40-man roster when center fielder Luis Robert is activated? Finally, Spiegs celebrated the anniversary of Wrigley Field's first night game in 1988.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo testing positive for COVID-19 and then took calls from listeners on White Sox star reliever Craig Kimbrel getting the call to handle the eighth inning Friday and Saturday. He also listened and reacted to Kimbrel's comments on how working the eighth inning is different from closing games. Later, Spiegel listened to new Cubs outfielder Greg Deichmann share his story of being traded to Chicago.
In the last hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by former All-Star pitcher and three-time World Series champion Dave Stewart, who discussed his relationship with manager Tony La Russa, for whom he played for in Oakland. Stewart also explained why he believes the White Sox are the favorites to win the World Series and how Liam Hendriks has turned into the star closer that he is.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed the Cubs' trades of first baseman Anthony Rizzo to the Yankees and shortstop Javier Baez to the Mets. Each player made a strong impression in his debut for his new team. After that, Spiegel discussed how the White Sox will use right-hander Michael Kopech for the remainder of the 2021 season. Later, he broke down the White Sox's dynamic duo at the back end of their bullpen, where they have a pair of All-Star closers now in Craig Kimbrel and Liam Hendriks...
Matt Spiegel opened his show by reacting to a chaotic last few days in Chicago baseball as the trade deadline came and went. As the Cubs sold the core of their 2016 championship team, the White Sox were big buyers, adding All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel in a crosstown trade. Spiegel then took calls from Score listeners on the moves the Cubs and White Sox made. Later, he explained why second baseman Nick Madrigal wasn't going to help the White Sox.
In the third hour, Ramie Makhlouf was joined by Scott Merkin of MLB.com to discuss the possible moves the White Sox could make ahead of the trade deadline Friday. Later, Makhlouf took calls from Score listeners on what they want to see their respective team do at the deadline.
In the second hour, Ramie Makhlouf was joined by Patrick Mooney of the Athletic to discuss which Cubs players could be dealt ahead of the trade deadline Friday. Later, Makhlouf assessed the work of Cubs manager David Ross in his first full 162-game season.
In the final hour, Ramie Mahklouf was joined by Will Sammon of the Athletic to preview the Brewers-White Sox game on Sunday Night Baseball. After that, Makhlouf and the crew brought back Score audio wizard Chris Tannehill's tribute to legendary White Sox broadcaster Ken "Hawk" Harrelson as he entered the National Baseball Hall of Fame during a ceremony this weekend.
Sitting in for Matt Spiegel, Ramie Makhlouf opened his show by discussing the White Sox's needs ahead of the trade deadline Friday. After that, he took calls from listeners on the topic. Later, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss the mindset of the Cubs and White Sox ahead of the trade deadline.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by former Cubs and White Sox pitcher Clayton Richard to discuss his career, life as a two-sports athlete and more. Later, Andy McCullough of the Athletic joined the show to discuss the in-depth profile he wrote recently on White Sox manager Tony La Russa.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel reacted to the White Sox signing ace Lance Lynn to a two-year, $38-million contract extension. He also shared audio from Lynn and White Sox manager Tony La Russa on Lynn's extension. Later, Spiegel took calls from Cubs and White Sox fans, and Roberta in Berkley had a lot to share.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by breaking down the White Sox's 10-1 win against the Astros on Saturday evening, which featured rookie infielder Jake Burger hitting his first career homer in the big leagues. After that, Spiegel discussed the fallout from Cubs catcher Willson Contreras' criticism of his teammates before the All-Star break. Later, he discussed the Cubs' trade of outfielder Joc Pederson to the Braves.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel welcomed on Fangraphs writer Kevin Goldstein to preview the MLB amateur draft, which begins Sunday evening. Later, NBC Sports Bay Area reporter Jessica Kleinschmidt joined the show to discuss the strengths of the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants and how each team's approach impacts the MLB trade market.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Diamondbacks broadcaster and MLB Network Radio host Mike Ferrin, who will be on the call for the MLB Futures Game on Sunday. After that, Spiegel dissected the Cubs' struggles as they head into the All-Star break with a below-.500 record. Later, New York Mets play-by-play broadcaster Wayne Randazzo joined the show to highlight potential trade targets in New York.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by reacting to White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson's selection to the All-Star Game. He then discussed Cubs catcher Willson Contreras' candid comments calling out his teammates for a lack of effort in a 6-0 loss to the Cardinals on Saturday evening. After that, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show to discuss second baseman Adam Frazier's trade value, as he has been tied to the White Sox in the rumor mill. Later, Kevin Hageland of 105.3 the Fan in D...
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed White Sox infielder Jake Burger making his MLB debut Friday. He listened to sound from Burger, teammate Gavin Sheets and general manager Rick Hahn on how Burger got to this point. After that, Spiegel discussed a scouting report that was unearthed from 2011 on White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon. Later, a Rays outfielder has started comparing himself to Angels star Shohei Ohtani -- is he that far off?
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing how Chicago's two baseball teams need to have opposite approaches at the trade deadline. The White Sox need to buy, and the Cubs should sell. But whom should the Cubs sell? Spiegel took calls from listeners on that topic. Later, he tried to become a millionaire by answering this question: Which team has the most rookies on its active roster?
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer to discuss the team's combined no-hitter in a win against the Dodgers on Thursday, closer Craig Kimbrel's success and MLB's crackdown on pitchers using foreign substances. After that, Spiegel reacted to White Sox manager Tony La Russa's comments about the team's interest in trading for Diamondbacks infielder Eduardo Escobar. Later, Spiegel -- a lifelong Red Sox fan -- praised the Yankees.
