Hit & Run with Matt Spiegel

Cubs reliever Mark Leiter Jr. joins the show (Hour 2)

Sahadev Sharma reports live from Wrigley Field (Hour 4)

Mike Ferrin talks White Sox's struggles, Ippei Mizuhara's gambling case (Hour 2)

Lance Brozdowski breaks down Shota Imanaga's early success (Hour 3)

This is the worst White Sox offense that Chuck Garfien has ever seen (Hour 1)

Cubs' pitching being tested by injuries early (Hour 3 on April 7)

Cubs closer Adbert Alzolay joins the show (Hour 1 on April 7)

Ryan McGuffey doesn't see many positives for White Sox (Hour 2 on April 7)

We trace Seiya Suzuki's hot start back to last season (Hour 4 on April 7)

Brian Anderson values difference of being interested vs. interesting | 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball'

From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' ( subscribe here ): Season 2 of the podcast begins with well-known national voice Brian Anderson, who is also the TV voice of the Milwaukee Brewers. Anderson details his unique backstory, which includes being a college baseball catcher and cameraman-turned-broadcaster, as well as changing his voice with a simple tool. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Cubs slugger Garrett Cooper talks his role with team this season (Hour 1)

Matt Spiegel opened his show by breaking down the Cubs and White Sox suffering losses Saturday. He also discussed Cubs right-hander Ben Brown's rough outing in his MLB debut. Later, Cubs first baseman/designated hitter Garrett Cooper joined the show to discuss his role after he made the team out of spring training.

Steve Stone is candid about Jason Benetti's exit from White Sox TV booth (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by White Sox television analyst Steve Stone to discuss why center fielder Luis Robert Jr. is a "must-watch" player. Stone also shared more details about former broadcast partner Jason Benetti's exit from the White Sox television booth in the offseason. Benetti is now the Tigers' television play-by-play announcer.

Sam Blum talks Shohei Ohtani interpreter's gambling scandal (Hour 3)

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel debuted a new segment called the Team of the Moment, in which Spiegel highlights one team each week across MLB. Later, Athletic writer Sam Blum joined the show to discuss MLB's investigation into illegal gambling allegations surrounding Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter.

Cubs should be clear favorites in NL Central (Hour 1)

Matt Spiegel opened his show by sharing why he believes the Cubs are the favorites to win the NL Central in 2024 and by pondering which team is the biggest threat to them in the division. Later, Spiegel explained that what the White Sox are attempting to sell to fans and themselves is a slightly cleaner product ... which could be more enjoyable to watch? Honestly, it's a tough sell.

Jack McMullen talks Spring Breakout and prospects to watch for Cubs & White Sox (Hour 3)

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel discussed the gambling scandal surrounding Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. Later, Jack McMullen of Just Baseball joined the show to discuss the recent Spring Breakout event and prospects to watch for the Cubs, White Sox and across MLB.

Herb Lawrence shares what he's looking forward to this White Sox season (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel shared his high hopes for new Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga and and what he expects out of the team's rotation. Later, Herb Lawrence of CHGO joined the show to discuss what he's looking forward to from the White Sox this season despite their lackluster roster.

Hit & Run turns into Bump & Run after Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers (Hour 1)

Matt Spiegel opened his show by temporarily shifting from a baseball focus to a football focus, as he reacted to the Bears trading quarterback Justin Fields to the Steelers on Saturday in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick. After that, he took calls on the Cubs, White Sox and Bears. Later, Score reporter/host Mark Grote joined the show to discuss the Bears' trade of Fields to the Steelers.

Craig Counsell is a fresh set of eyes for the Cubs organization (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed Cubs manager Craig Counsell's three keys to constructing a lineup and how the team's front office views and values Counsell's opinion differently. Later, Spiegel took calls from Score listeners about the Cubs, White Sox and Bears.

Rob Bradford shares awesome baseball stories (Hour 3)

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Rob Bradford of WEEI and the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast to discuss right-hander Michael Kopech's downfall from heralded Red Sox prospect to White Sox reliever. Bradford also shared awesome stories about Rich Hill and Pedro Martinez talking pitching and Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggling on the golf course.

Rich Hill Has Some Strong Feelings About These New MLB Uniforms | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): The talk of spring training so far has been the new uniforms given to Major League Baseball players. So it made all the sense in the world to have Rich Hill on the podcast once again, giving his own very informed and unique perspective when it comes to all things MLB uniforms. Hill is fired up, as he joins Rob Bradford to give his opinion on why these new threads are sending a terrible message and how exactly things have changed when it comes to t...

Brian Bannister Is Talking The White Sox' New World | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Brian Bannister is always insightful, especially when it comes to the art of pitching. That's why it was so fascinating to listen to the White Sox' Senior Pitching Advisor talk about his new team's new strategy when it comes to developing a playoff-contending pitching staff. Bannister goes into detail about specific pitchers — such as newly-acquired Eric Fedde and holdovers Dylan Cease and Michael Kopech — along with breaking down the importance o...

Some Dylan Cease Trades That Actually Make Sense | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): When it comes to top of the rotation pitchers, it is definitely a sellers market. That's why Dylan Cease's name is being bandied about in trade talks. Bradfo catches up with one of the 'Who Says No' guys, Sammy of the 'Play Tessie' podcast', to offer up a couple of deals for the White Sox ace that make all kinds of sense. And, to top it off, we begin the podcast with a reminder of how motivated Cease is for 2024 with the pitcher, himself, explaini...

Nothing better than baseball talk on an NFL Sunday (Hour 1)

Matt Spiegel opened a special Hot Stove edition of Hit & Run by recapping all that has happened with the Cubs and White Sox since the season ended a few weeks ago. Spiegel has accepted the notion that Craig Counsell is a better manager for the Cubs than David Ross at this point in time and also is excited about what new White Sox general manager Chris Getz can do for the franchise.

Chuck Garfien & Sahadev Sharma interviews (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Chuck Garfien of NBC Sports Chicago to discuss the White Sox's direction under new general manager Chris Getz. Later, Sahadev Sharma of the Athletic joined the show to discuss the Cubs' shocking hiring of Craig Counsell as their new manager. What will the Counsell era look like for the franchise?

Visions of Shohei Ohtani & Jason Benetti on the PBP (Hour 3)

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel discussed two-way star Shohei Ohtani's free agency and asked listeners to share their dreams of Ohtani as a Chicago Cub. Later, Spiegel played back a clip from his The PBP: Voice of Baseball podcast in which television play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti shared what makes a good baseball broadcast. Benetti recently left the White Sox to become the voice of the Detroit Tigers.

A Postseason Special with Joe Buck | 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball'

From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' ( subscribe here ): The season finale of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball" features an in-depth conversation with Joe Buck, who book-ends the season of the podcast. Buck shares his thoughts on many iconic playoff calls, as chosen by the podcast's guests from the season. Many highlights feature Joe or his father Jack. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ht...

Bruce Levine talks offseason plans for Cubs & White Sox (Hour 2)

Bruce Levine believes Cubs will try to trade for Pete Alonso and re-sign Cody Bellinger

Jim Deshaies talks through Cubs' collapse and their chances in 2024 (Hour 1)

Bob Costas reflects on esteemed baseball broadcasting career | 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball'

From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' ( subscribe here ): In this week's episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", the great Bob Costas joins Matt Spiegel to discuss many different topics on broadcasting in baseball. What's the origin of Costas' love for the craft? What are some memorable calls in the booth Costas is proud of? What is one item he can't travel without? All of that and so much more in this episode! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...