Hit & Run with Matt Spiegel

Trade packages that make sense for Cubs & White Sox (Hour 1)

Herb Spiegel joins his son's show to talk baseball on Father's Day (Hour 2)

Bob Lopez, Nicky Lopez's dad, joins us on Father's Day (Hour 3)

Cubs & White aren't great, but baseball still is (Hour 1)

Matt Spiegel opened his show by imploring Cubs and White Sox fans to enjoy the baseball moments — both the good and bad — while they can. After that, Spiegel discussed how White Sox television play-byplay announcer John Schriffen shouted out a franchise legend on a home run call Saturday. Later, Spiegel discussed a possible World Series preview that's taking place in the Bronx this weekend.

Red Sox radio broadcaster Will Flemming joins us live in studio (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Red Sox radio play-by-play announcer Will Flemming to discuss the team's matchup against the White Sox, who have taken two of the first three games in the series. Flemming was also in the running for the White Sox television play-by-play job this past offseason. Later, Spiegel shared his Team of the Moment — the Kansas City Royals.

Eno Saris talks Dansby Swanson's approach at plate (Hour 3)

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Eno Saris from The Athletic to discuss his recent article on Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson and how his results are now better lining up with his process. Later, we hear from Cubs infielder Michael Busch on the pregame show about being penciled in to play second base against the Reds on Sunday. Busch usually plays first base.

Cubs steal a late-night win with Spiegel in the building (Hour 1)

Tony Andracki recaps a wet and wild night at Wrigley Field (Hour 2)

John Dewan from Baseball Info Solutions & Gordon Wittenmyer of Cincinnati Enquirer (Hour 3)

League leaders and we hear Craig Counsell's pregame comments (Hour 4)

Cubs & White Sox drop games they should've won (Hour 1)

Matt Spiegel opened his show by breaking down the Cubs and White Sox both collapsing in losses Saturday after they held leads in the late innings. Later, Spiegel made the case for the Cubs to recall outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong to the big league roster — and stay there for good.

Steve Stone breaks down White Sox's competitive series with Orioles (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by White Sox television analyst Steve Stone to discuss the club losing a trio of close games to the Orioles over the past few days. Later, Spiegel shareed his team of the week — and it's a team he loathes.

Doug Glanville on 'The Souls of the Game: Voices of Black Baseball' event (Hour 3)

In the final hour of Hit and Run, Matt Spiegel was joined by former MLB player and current ESPN/Marquee Sports Network analyst Doug Glanville to discuss the "The Souls of the Game: Voices of Black Baseball" event going on at the Baseball Hall of Fame Museum this weekend. Later, Spiegel shared a fun walk-off winner for the Dansville Dairy Daddies and brought back a chunk from his conversation with Rob Friedman (better known as the "Pitching Ninja" on X) from earlier in the week on the Parkins &am...

Jim Deshaies talks Cubs' wild walk-off win over Pirates on Saturday (Hour 1)

Sitting in for Matt Spiegel, Mark Grote opened his show by breaking down the Cubs' thrilling 1-0 walk-off win against the Pirates on Saturday and by discussing how the White Sox are getting beat up by star Juan Soto and the Yankees. Later, Marquee Sports Network analyst Jim Deshaies joined the show to discuss Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga's dominance and the club's win Saturday.

Pete Crow-Armstrong talks about settling in at the big league level (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Mark Grote discussed who has been the Cubs' team MVP in the early going this season. Later, Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the show to discuss what it has been like for him to settle in at the big league level this season after he debuted in 2023.

Matt Spiegel joins us live from the Wrigley Field (Hour 3)

In the third hour, Mark Grote took calls from Score listeners on the Cubs' bullpen issues. Later, Score host Matt Spiegel joined the show live from Wrigley Field before hosting the pregame and postgame show on Cubs Radio on this Sunday.

Paul Sullivan talks history of Cubs managers handling the media (Hour 4)

In the final hour, Mark Grote was joined by longtime Tribune reporter Paul Sullivan to discuss the Cubs' walk-off win Saturday and the White Sox's struggles against the Yankees this weekend. Later, Grote listened in as Cubs manager Craig Counsell shared the latest injury updates for the team in his pregame media session.

Patrick Wisdom talks developing his B-hack at the plate (Hour 1)

Matt Spiegel opened his show by recapping the Cubs' crazy 10-9 loss to the Pirates on Saturday and the White Sox earning their fourth straight win with a victory against the AL Central-leading Guardians. Later, Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom joined the show to discuss his B-hack at the plate, his mother's role in his career and ... umm ... cups in what was a fun conversation.

Tom Hamilton discusses the important mothers in his life on Mother's Day (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Guardians radio play-by-play announcer Tom Hamilton to discuss Cleveland's success early this season. Hamilton also discussed the important mothers in his life and explained how they've shaped his baseball experiences.

Team of the Moment and remembering Steve Albini (Hour 3)

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel revealed his Team of the Moment and remembered the life and legacy of friend and legendary record engineer Steve Albini, who sadly passed away at 61 years old earlier week.

Hit & Run: Steve Albini in-studio w/ Matt Spiegel (Aug. 18th, 2019)

Back in 2019, Matt Spiegel was joined in studio by musician Steve Albini to discuss his vast love and knowledge of baseball, his illustrious career that includes his work as a record producer, recording engineer, musician and professional poker player and more. RIP to the great Steve Alibini, who passed away Wednesday, May 8th, 2023.

James Fegan on a wet Sox win and Spiegs gets you ready for Cubs vs Brewers (Hour 4)

In the final hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel is joined by White Sox beat writer James Fegan of Sox Machine to talk about the Sox' 6-5 win over the Cardinals and where the future home of White Sox TV may end. Later, Spiegel previews the Cubs finale vs the Brewers.

Ben Brown on his pitch mix and returning home to pitch in New York (Hour 3)

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel is joined by Cubs right-handed pitcher Ben Brown who talks about his time in the big leagues, growing up as a Red Sox in Long Island, NY, and what he sees as his role for the future.

Cubs bullpen issues obvious, Tim Dillard on Cubs vs Brewers (Hour 1)

In the first hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel opens the show discussing the Cubs lack of starter depth and reliable bullpen arms is a real concern early this season. Later, Spiegel gets into the White Sox fun win in a rainy St. Louis yesterday.

Bill Veeck Jr is a Chicago legend (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Matt Speigel plays a clip from Studs Terkel interviewing Bill Veeck Jr back in 1981 - talking about the exploding scoreboard. Later, callers chime in on the White Sox struggles and question Craig Counsell's bullpen decisions.

Cubs storylines you missed this week due to NFL Draft (Hour 1 on 4/28)

Matt Spiegel was excited to get back to talking baseball after spending the past few days in Detroit for the NFL Draft. He shared what he feels was important from the Cubs playing another strong week of baseball.

Steve Stone talks Andrew Benintendi's huge Saturday & John Schriffen's 'haters' call (Hour 2 on 4/28)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by White Sox television analyst Steve Stone to discuss the club earning a pair of wins against the Rays across the past two days. Spiegel also asked Stone about play-by-play partner John Schriffen's call of outfielder Andrew Benintendi's walk-off home run Saturday in which Schriffen called out haters.

Ryan Dempster talks playing for both Cubs & Red Sox (Hour 3 on 4/28)

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Marquee Sports Network analyst and former big league pitcher Ryan Dempster to discuss what it was like playing for both the Cubs and Red Sox in his MLB career. Dempster also discussed his experience of winning a World Series title in 2013 with Boston and shared a favorite story of his regarding his five-game suspension for throwing at star Alex Rodriguez.

Carlos Pena talks Ben Brown, Craig Mish talks possibility of Cubs & Marlins as trade partners (Hour 3)

Paul Sullivan wakes up with us after a long day at Cubs' doubleheader (Hour 1)