Matt Spiegel and Ryan Porth discuss the depression of knowing they won't be the ones winning the 10 grand this season on Beat the Streak. Spiegel also recaps Wednesday, which saw a lot of youngsters shining bright, including Julio Rodriguez making MLB history. Plus, BTS picks for Thursday! Subscribe to Beat The Streak Daily HERE! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoic...
Sep 15, 2022•15 min
Matt Spiegel react to Tuesday's MLB action, including Aaron Judge hitting 2 more home runs in Boston and Eloy Jimenez staying hot for the Sox. Plus, BTS picks for Wednesday! Subscribe to Beat The Streak Daily! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 14, 2022•12 min
Ron & Jimmy get into spitballs, pine tar, sticky stuff and all sorts of equipment edges players try to take advantage of. What’s fair game and what’s too far? Subscribe to Unwritten HERE! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 14, 2022•26 min
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Marquee Sports Network analyst Jim Deshaies to discuss what to watch for from the Cubs down the stretch. Later, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register joined the show to break down the Cubs' best prospects at Triple-A Iowa.
Sep 04, 2022•45 min
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel shared his picks to win each division and to land the wild-card spots in each league. He also dreamed of the White Sox somehow finding a way to make the playoffs. Later, James Fegan of the Athletic joined the show to discuss what has fueled the White Sox's recent surge.
Sep 04, 2022•42 min
In the final episode of Hit & Run for 2022, Matt Spiegel opened his show by reacting to White Sox ace Dylan Cease nearly throwing a no-hitter in a 13-0 win against the Twins on Saturday evening. Spiegel also examined acting manager Miguel Cairo's immediate impact on the White Sox as he fills in for Tony La Russa, who's on a medical leave of absence. Later, Parkins & Spiegel Show executive producer Shane Riordan joined the show to discuss what it was like to be in attendance at Guaranteed...
Sep 04, 2022•45 min
Matt Spiegel reacts to Thursday's MLB action, which featured a 30-year-old rookie staying hot in DC and some Red Sox vs. Rangers fireworks. Porth explains his strategy for the final month of the season, to try to catch the BTS leaders. Plus, many picks to consider (or not consider) for the holiday weekend!
Sep 02, 2022•14 min
Matt Spiegel reacts to Wednesday around MLB, which included Joey Votto lauding Paul Goldschmidt's season in the broadcast booth and Lars Nootbaar going deep in the same game. Plus, BTS picks to consider for Thursday, including a Daily Double A and Porth Pick double up! Subscribe to Beat The Streak Daily HERE!
Sep 01, 2022•12 min
Matt Spiegel reacts to Tuesday's MLB action, including Corbin Carroll's hot start in the Majors and the Cleveland Contact Kings helping a new member of the BTS leaderboard. Plus, BTS picks to consider for Wednesday! Subscribe to Beat The Streak Daily HERE!
Aug 31, 2022•12 min
Matt Spiegel recaps Monday's MLB action, which featured AL MVP candidates hitting dueling home runs in Anaheim and a Pittsburgh Prodigy putting up eye-popping Statcast numbers (again). Plus, BTS picks to consider for Tuesday! Subscribe to Beat The Streak Daily HERE!
Aug 30, 2022•13 min
Matt Spiegel reacts to a full weekend of baseball, including Corey Seager setting a career-high in Texas and Patrick Corbin (of all pitchers) ending an ugly streak for the Nationals - and hurting many streakers while doing so. Plus, BTS picks for Monday! Subscribe to Beat The Streak Daily HERE!
Aug 29, 2022•11 min
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Indianapolis Indians broadcaster Howard Kellman as he prepares to call the Yankees-Rays game this Friday on WFAN. Later, Chris Kamka of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show for his weekly Kamka-connected segment.
Aug 28, 2022•42 min
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel shared his optimistic take on the Cubs' future and discussed Triple-A Iowa first baseman Matt Mervis' recent hitting tear. Later, Cubs director of ticket service Brian Garza joined the show to discuss the upcoming concerts at Wrigley Field.
Aug 28, 2022•44 min
Matt Spiegel opened his show by pondering which changes the White Sox could make this offseason to put themselves in a position to compete at a higher level in 2023. Later, he took calls from White Sox fans as the frustration on the South Side has hit its boiling point.
Aug 28, 2022•46 min
Matt Spiegel takes a look at Thursday's MLB action, including a pair of Cardinals mashing at Wrigley Field. A certain A's rookie forces Spiegel to sing. Plus, BTS picks to consider for Friday and the weekend! Subscribe to Beat The Streak Daily HERE!
Aug 26, 2022•13 min
Matt Spiegel recaps Wednesday around MLB, including Nathaniel Lowe raking in Denver and Oneil Cruz's StatCast record-breaker. Spiegs provides some wisdom from Thomas Paine to power through the remainder of the baseball season. Plus, BTS picks for Thursday! Subscribe to Beat The Streak Daily HERE!...
Aug 25, 2022•14 min
Matt Spiegel reacts to Tuesday's MLB action, including Aaron Judge going deep again in the Bronx and Nathaniel Lowe continuing his torrid stretch since the All-Star break. Plus, BTS picks to consider for Wednesday! Subscribe to Beat The Streak Daily HERE!
Aug 24, 2022•13 min
Matt Spiegel recaps Monday's MLB action, including Albert Pujols closing in on an unlikely milestone and J.J. Bleday coming through in the clutch for Miami. Plus, a BTS leaderboard update and picks to consider for Tuesday! Subscribe to Beat The Streak Daily HERE!...
Aug 23, 2022•13 min
Matt Spiegel recaps the weekend, including rookies shining in Oakland and Luis Arraez letting many streakers down. Ryan Porth is back with The Porth Pick as a part of Monday's BTS picks. Plus, who should you stay away from today? Subscribe to Beat The Streak Daily HERE!
Aug 22, 2022•13 min
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Dan Szymborski of Fangraphs to discuss Cubs slugger Franmil Reyes' hot start with the team, the White Sox's continued inconsistency and more of the latest MLB storylines. Later, Chris Kamka of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show to get us "Kamka-connected" by sharing a fun statistic regarding the Cubs and White Sox.
Aug 21, 2022•43 min
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Cubs hitting coach Greg Brown to discuss the team's improving offense. Later, Marquee Sports Network play-by-play announcer Boog Sciambi joined the show to discuss the addition of former Phillies manager Joe Girardi to the network's broadcast booth.
Aug 21, 2022•44 min
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing White Sox right-hander Johnny Cueto's gem in his team's 2-0 win against the Guardians on Saturday night. Spiegel pointed out that Cueto may start to work his way into Cy Young consideration. Later, he reacted to White Sox manager Tony La Russa's decision in a loss Friday to issue another two-strike intentional walk.
Aug 21, 2022•44 min
Spudson ends his streak with Trea Turner going 0-4 last night. Ctdaniel now the new leader sitting at a 32 streak! Matt Speigal recaps the exciting Wednesday night slate of baseball, plus BTS picks for Thursday night! Subscribe to Beat The Streak Daily HERE!
Aug 18, 2022•13 min
Spudson, sitting at 33 on our leaderboard yet hasn't played in a few days, should he play tonight to keep that streak going? As for Matt Spiegal, he is back to 0 as he recaps Tuesday nights games and gives his BTS picks for tonight! Subscribe to the Beat The Streak Daily HERE!
Aug 17, 2022•12 min
Road trips, card games, plane seating, shopping and the best cities to go out in. Ron & Jimmy talk about it all and there is no better guest than Ryan Dempster to discuss the Unwritten Rules of the Road - and where to get a limo if you're in LA. Subscribe to Unwritten HERE!
Aug 17, 2022•57 min
Matt Spiegal hits one of his Double A's yesterday with Ji-Man Choi! Happ hits two bombs last night and likes his odds up against JP Crawford. Hopefully Tyler will grow up and play Beat The Streak! Subscribe to Beat The Streak Daily HERE!
Aug 16, 2022•13 min
Matt Spiegel reacts to the weekends baseball action. Ji-Man Choi has not been hot lately, but what about against Gerrit Cole? Plus, Spiegel offers a BTS leaderboard update and picks for Monday! Subscribe to Beat The Streak Daily HERE!
Aug 15, 2022•10 min
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel listened and reacted to MLB Pipeline analyst Jim Callis' comments on the latest prospect rankings -- which reflect well on the Cubs' farm system. After that, Eno Sarris of the Athletic joined the show to discuss White Sox ace Dylan Cease's superb season and Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson's development. Later, Chris Kamka of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show for his sultan of stat segment.
Aug 14, 2022•46 min
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel welcomed on former Cubs pitcher and current Marquee Sports Network analyst Ryan Dempster to discuss his experience at the Field of Dreams on Thursday. Later, Spiegel explained why he agreed with White Sox manager Tony La Russa on a certain topic.
Aug 14, 2022•44 min
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing how the Cubs and White Sox have been playing lately after they both earned wins Saturday. Later, Spiegel shared his experience of attending the Cubs' win against the Reds at the Field of Dreams with his family Thursday in Dyersville, Iowa.
Aug 14, 2022•45 min
