In the final hour, Gabe Ramirez replayed Cubs icon Ryne Sandberg's heartfelt interview from Thursday during the Cubs for a Cure Radiothon, during which he announced he's cancer-free. Later, Score host Matt Spiegel joined his own show live from the broadcast booth at Wrigley Field as he prepared to work the Cubs-Blue Jays radio broadcast.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing the White Sox's historic 19-game losing streak and how they're nearing an MLB record they want no part of. Later, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch joined the show to preview the Cubs-Cardinals series finale Sunday evening.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel shared his favorite thoughts from Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly's recent comments, which included insight on two-strike hitting and the approaches of outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, third baseman Isaac Paredes and more. Later, Spiegel took calls from listeners on the Cubs and White Sox — and we received one of the best calls in Hit & Run history.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel shared his Team of the Moment — the Atlanta Braves, who have found another excellent starter in Spencer Schwellenbach. Later, Eno Sarris from The Athletic and Fangraphs joined the show to discuss the White Sox's defensive struggles and left-hander Garrett Crochet's future with the organization. Sarris also discussed the Cubs' trade of infielder/designated hitter Christopher Morel to the Rays for third baseman Isaac Paredes.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing how the Cubs' 9-4 win against the Royals on Saturday is likely meaningless and by pondering how the club should retool its roster. Later, Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims joined the show to discuss the team's push for the playoffs and what it's like to work in an organization that's run by general manager Jerry Dipoto.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Marquee Sports Network color analyst Jim Deshaies to discuss the Cubs' uninspiring play out of the All-Star break and how the organization will approach the trade deadline. Later, Spiegel took calls from Score listeners, who shared whether the White Sox should trade left-hander Garrett Crochet and what the Cubs can learn from the Padres and Mariners.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel took calls from Score listeners who weighed in on what the Cubs and White Sox should do at the trade deadline. Later, Spiegel shared his Team of the Moment — the Dylan Cease-led San Diego Padres.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel explained why the Cubs acquired reliever Nate Pearson from the Blue Jays on Saturday. Later, he shared an idea from a listener about how to generate more offense in baseball with one simple change.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by stating his case for why the White Sox should retain ace Garrett Crochet rather than trade him as the deadline looms on July 30. Later, Spiegel discussed the Cubs getting swept by the Cardinals in a doubleheader Saturday and how they can still salvage the road series with a win Sunday.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by White Sox television analyst Steve Stone to discuss the latest storylines surrounding the club. Stone explained how White Sox ace Garrett Crochet and Pirates ace Paul Skenes admire one another from afar and discussed how a winning mentality is created.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Aram Leighton of Just Baseball and The Call Up podcast to discuss the potential of a few notable Cubs prospects, including catcher Moises Ballesteros and outfielder Owen Caissie. Leighton then discussed White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz's outlook and how he fared at the Futures Game on Saturday. He also discussed how the White Sox should use the No. 5 overall pick in the MLB Draft.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel shared the best parts of Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's interview on the Parkins & Spiegel Show on Friday. Later, Elise Menaker of the Marquee Sports Network joined the show to preview the Cubs-Cardinals game Sunday afternoon.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing direction of the Cubs and White Sox as the trade deadline looms on July 30. Sadly, both teams look to be headed for a sell-off in a few weeks. Later, Spiegel reacted to the news that Cubs reliever Colten Brewer is headed for the injured list after breaking his hand while punching a wall in a fit of frustration.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel explained why he believes the White Sox should keep ace Garrett Crochet rather than trading him at the deadline. Spiegel also took calls from Score listeners on the topic. Later, Spiegel examined the San Diego Padres' recent performance as he tabbed them his Team of the Moment.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by a few of his bandmates from Sonic 45, which has a show coming up next Thursday at SPACE in Evanston. Later, Chris Kamka of the Marquee Sports Network made his return to the show to share a few great Sultan of Stat nuggets and to preview the Cubs-Angels game later in the afternoon.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by WBEZ reporter Cheryl Raye-Stout to discuss the Marquee Sports Network's upcoming all-women broadcast later in the afternoon and to detail how important it is for young women to see other women working in sports. Raye-Stout also shared that she was actually the second women to ever call a baseball game on the radio and reminisced about her journey through sports media as a woman in a profession dominated by men.
Filling in for Matt Spiegel, Mike Esposito shared the latest news from USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale about the White Sox shopping ace Garrett Crochet. After that, Esposito discussed Cubs ace Justin Steele's frustration with the club's sloppy play early in its win against the Brewers on Saturday. Later, Ryan McGuffey of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show to discuss the latest White Sox storylines and what they'll do ahead of the trade deadline.
In the second hour, Mike Esposito reacted to Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's latest comments about the state of the team. After that, Iowa Cubs play-by-play voice Alex Cohen joined the show to discuss the new relievers whom the big league Cubs added recently from Triple-A, young center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's development and more.
In the third hour, Mike Esposito was joined by Sparky Fifer from 1250 The Fan in Milwaukee to tell us why he refuses to say Cubs manager Craig Counsell's name. Fifer only refers to Counsell as "the traitor." Later, Esposito held the Team of the Moment segment, where he took a look at the surging Astros.
In the final hour, Mike Esposito brought back White Sox ace Garrett Crochet's interview on Inside the Clubhouse on Saturday in which he discussed his superb season and how he handles his name landing in trade rumors.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by recapping the Cubs and White Sox earning wins Saturday, but concerns still remain for both. After that, Spiegel explained how the White Sox have the outline of a strong pitching staff in the future. Later, he discussed how much fun Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is to watch.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Score midday host Laurence Holmes to discuss the impact that the MLB at Rickwood Field game Thursday had on baseball fans. Later, Cubs reliever Colten Brewer joined the show to discuss his professional baseball journey, which has taken him to New York, Boston, Japan and now Wrigley Field with the Cubs.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas, who was on the call for "The Sandberg Game" back on June 23, 1984, when Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg starred in one of the most memorable games of his MLB career.
