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Inside The Clubhouse

Bruce Levine and David Haugh host Inside the Clubhouse, discussing the latest Cubs, White Sox and MLB storylines while also welcoming on great guests from across the baseball landscape.
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Episodes

Levine & Spiegel: Wayne Randazzo, Brooks Boyer interviews (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Bruce Levine and Matt Spiegel were joined by Mets radio play-by-play announcer Wayne Randazzo to discuss the front office changes the organization has made this offseason. Later, White Sox senior vice president of sales and marketing Brooks Boyer joined the show to discuss what the club has been planning during this offseason.

Nov 28, 202040 min

Levine & Spiegel: Continuing a weird offseason, Jim Callis interview (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and Matt Spiegel opened their show by discussing what continues to be an awkward MLB offseason and what we may see late next week as the deadline for tendering contracts to players looms. Later, Jim Callis of MLB.com joined the show to discuss how he tracks prospects amid the pandemic.

Nov 28, 202042 min

Levine & Spiegel: A.J. Pierzynski interview (Hour 2)

In the final hour of an abbreviated show, Bruce Levine and Matt Spiegel were joined by former White Sox catcher and current baseball analyst A.J. Pierzynski to discuss whether left-hander Mark Buehrle should be a Hall of Famer. He also discussed the White Sox's hiring of Tony La Russa as their new manager.

Nov 21, 202020 min

Levine & Spiegel: State of the Cubs, Jayson Stark interview (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and Matt Spiegel opened their show by discussing the state of the Cubs after Theo Epstein resigned as president of baseball operations. Later, Jayson Stark of the Athletic joined the show to discuss the Cubs, White Sox manager Tony La Russa being charged with driving under the influence in Arizona and more.

Nov 21, 202041 min

Levine & Spiegel: Sean McAdam, Gabe Kapler interviews (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Bruce Levine and Matt Spiegel were joined by Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com to discuss the Red Sox bringing back Alex Cora as manager after parting ways with him early in 2020 following his role in the Astros' cheating scandal in 2017. Later, Giants manager Gabe Kapler joined the show to discuss his team's season and what lies ahead in the offseason.

Nov 14, 202040 min

Spiegel: Ryan Dempster continued, Tom Hamilton interview (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel continued his conversation with Marquee Sports Network analyst Ryan Dempster, as they widened their viewpoint to other MLB storylines. Later, Indians play-by-play voice Tom Hamilton joined the show to discuss the possibility of Cleveland trading star shortstop Francisco Lindor.

Nov 07, 202041 min

Spiegel: Tim Anderson speaks, Ryan Dempster interview (Hour 1)

Flying solo this week, Matt Spiegel opened his show by breaking down White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson's comments on Tony La Russa being hired as the team's new manager. Later, Marquee Sports Network analyst Ryan Dempster joined the show to discuss La Russa's hiring and to preview the Cubs' offseason.

Nov 07, 202043 min

Levine & Spiegel: Jim Leyland, Jerry Hairston Jr. interviews (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Bruce Levine and Matt Spiegel were joined by former MLB manager Jim Leyland, who's a good friend of new White Sox manager Tony La Russa. Leyland shared what he thought of La Russa's return to the dugout after nine years passed since he last managed. Later, Dodgers television host Jerry Hairston Jr. joined the show to discuss Los Angeles winning the World Series for the first time since 1988.

Oct 31, 202042 min

Levine & Spiegel: White Sox manager questions, Joe Buck interview (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Bruce Levine and Matt Spiegel discussed the White Sox's managerial search, which featured them interviewing 76-year-old Tony La Russa recently. Later, FOX play-by-play man Joe Buck joined the show to share his observations of the World Series and to discuss how crazy his own schedule has been in October as he has juggled calling MLB and NFL games.

Oct 24, 202039 min

Levine & Spiegel: Cubs' future options, Pat Hughes interview (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and Matt Spiegel opened their show by discussing the Cubs’ future and which players the team might like to keep around long term. Later, Cubs Radio play-by-play voice Pat Hughes joined to show to share his observations of the World Series, which the Dodgers lead 2-1 over the Rays.

Oct 24, 202041 min

Levine & Spiegel: Joe Maddon interview, more Tony La Russa talk (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Bruce Levine and Matt Spiegel were joined by former Cubs manager and current Angels manager Joe Maddon to discuss his team's season, what it was like dealing with COVID-19 protocols and whether 76-year-old Tony La Russa would be a good fit for the White Sox as they search for a new manager. La Russa serves as an advisor in the Angels organization. Later, the guys continued to discuss La Russa, focusing on previous comments he made regarding players kneeling for the national a...

Oct 17, 202040 min

Levine & Spiegel: Tony La Russa rumors, Dan Evans interview (Hour 1)

Matt Spiegel and Bruce Levine opened their show by discussing the White Sox's interest in 76-year-old Tony La Russa for their managerial opening. How legitimate is that interest? Later, former White Sox executive Dan Evans joined the show to discuss whether La Russa would be a good fit for the organization.

Oct 17, 202041 min

Levine & Spiegel: Jim Kaat interview, does Ozzie Guillen deserve another shot? (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Bruce Levine and Matt Spiegel were joined by former MLB pitcher Jim Kaat to discuss the changes in the game and to reflect on the life and legacy of legendary Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford, who died at age 91 recently. Later, the guys debated whether former White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen deserves another shot at managing in MLB.

Oct 10, 202040 min

Levine & Spiegel: Theo Epstein speaks on Cubs' future, Larry Young interview (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and Matt Spiegel opened their show by reacting to Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein's end-of-season media session earlier in the week in which he addressed the team's disappointing ending and the state of the organization. Later, MLB umpire supervisor Larry Young joined the show to discuss how umpires had to function in this strange season.

Oct 10, 202039 min

Levine & Spiegel: Ron Coomer, Ted Simmons interviews (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Bruce Levine and Matt Spiegel were joined by Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer to discuss the team being eliminated by the Marlins in their wild-card series. Later, former big league catcher Ted Simmons joined the show to discuss the life and legacy of Cardinals legend and Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson, who died Friday at the age of 84.

Oct 03, 202042 min

Levine & Spiegel: Disappointing end to seasons for Cubs & White Sox (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and Matt Spiegel opened their show by discussing what the future might hold for the Cubs after they were swept by the Marlins in their wild-card series. How much -- if any -- change could be coming? On the South Side, there's a much different feeling about the White Sox, who also lost in the wild-card round but have a bright future.

Oct 03, 202039 min

Levine & Esposito: Rick Hahn, Kyle Hendricks interviews (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Bruce Levine and Mike Esposito were joined by White Sox general manager Rick Hahn to discuss the team's six-game losing streak, to share perspective on what has otherwise been a breakout season for his club and to preview the playoffs, which begin next week. Later, Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks joined the show to discuss his team's mentality in the final days of the regular season and his superb campaign.

Sep 26, 202040 min

Levine & Esposito: Cubs-White Sox clash gets fiery (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and Mike Esposito, who was sitting in for Matt Spiegel, opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 10-0 win against the White Sox on Friday night. It included Cubs catcher Willson Contreras authoring a bat flip for the ages on a home run, then later getting plunked by White Sox reliever Jimmy Cordero as tempers flared. The White Sox denied that Cordero intentionally hit Contreras. Do we believe that?

Sep 26, 202039 min
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