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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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Who is staying and who is leaving Chicago at the end of the month? (Hour 1)

In the first hour Inside the Clubhouse, Bruce Levine and David Haugh are reunited after a two-week break and get back to talk baseball! They discuss the plans for each the Cubs and White Sox as the trade deadline approaches. Later, they play Should they stay or should they go featuring the two Chicago Aces: Dylan Cease and Marcus Stroman.

Jul 15, 202344 min

Jared Young & Jim Callis interviews (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and Chuck Swirsky, who was filling in for David Haugh, opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 3-0 win against the Yankees on Friday and the White Sox's 8-7 victory against the Cardinals. After that, Cubs first baseman Jared Young joined the show to discuss his journey to the big leagues and the club's recent play. Later, MLB Pipeline analyst Jim Callis joined the program to preview the MLB Draft, which will begin Sunday.

Jul 08, 202344 min

Chin Music, Stay or Go featuring Eloy Jimenez (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Bruce Levine and Chuck Swirsky held their Chin Music segment, with a focus on White Sox manager Pedro Grifol and the type of players he wants on his roster. Later, the guys held the Stay or Go segment, wondering whether it's time for the White Sox to trade slugger Eloy Jimenez.

Jul 08, 202346 min

Shohei Ohtani is best story of 1st half of MLB season (Hour 3)

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Chuck Swirsky previewed the All-Star Game, which will be held Tuesday in Swirsky's native Seattle. Later, they discussed how Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani's exceptional play has been the best story of the first half of the MLB season. And what type of contract will he command when he becomes a free agent?

Jul 08, 202322 min

Patrick Mooney on Christopher Morel's hot streak, Marcus Stroman's contract talks (Hour 1)

Flying solo, David Haugh opened his show by discussing Cubs utilityman Christopher Morel's potential and wondered out loud how high his ceiling is. Later, Patrick Mooney of the Athletic joined the show to discuss Cubs ace Marcus Stroman's recent comments about his contract situation and whether center fielder Cody Bellinger could return to the club in 2024.

Jun 17, 202344 min

Mike Rankin is high on the young arms in White Sox's system (Hour 2)

In the final hour, David Haugh discussed White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson opening up about his personal struggles and Cubs ace Marcus Stroman's future with the organization as the club has rebuffed his efforts to begin contract extension negotiations. By making waves in different ways, both could potentially be moved ahead of the trade deadline. Later, Mike Rankin of Future Sox joined the show to share which pitchers he's high on in the White Sox's farm system.

Jun 17, 202342 min

Seby Zavala & Ron Coomer interviews (Hour 2)

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and David Haugh were joined by White Sox catcher Seby Zavala to discuss his strong performance recently and the club's improved play. Later, Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer joined the show to discuss Chicago's 3-2 win at San Francisco on Friday and to preview the second game of the series.

Jun 10, 202343 min

Gordon Wittenmyer checks in before leaving for Cincinnati (Hour 2)

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and David Haugh conducted the Chin Music segment, which featured White Sox manager Pedro Grifol's pointed comments toward what he considers the negative media. Later, longtime baseball writer Gordon Wittenmyer joined the show to discuss his time covering the Cubs as he prepares to start his new job as a Cincinnati Reds beat writer.

Jun 03, 202344 min

Hawk Harrelson is watching tennis, not the White Sox (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and David Haugh opened their show by recapping the past week for the Cubs and White Sox, who both earned wins Friday. Later, White Sox broadcaster and Ford C. Frick award winner Hawk Harrelson joined the show to discuss what he's up to these days.

Jun 03, 202347 min

Boog Sciambi & Yan Gomes interviews (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Bruce Levine and Mike Esposito were joined by Marquee Sports Network play-by-play announcer Boog Sciambi discuss the Cubs' recent play. Later, Cubs catcher Yan Gomes joined the show to discuss what drives him on a daily basis and much more.

May 27, 202345 min

Cubs & White Sox talk, Scott Podsednik interview (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and Mike Esposito, who was sitting in for David Haugh, opened their show by reflecting on the play of the Cubs and White Sox in the past week. Later, former White Sox outfielder Scott Podsednik joined the show to discuss the current club's rough season and to share fond memories of the great 2005 World Series-winning team.

May 27, 202347 min

Drew Smyly & Dusty Baker join the show (Hour 2)

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and David Haugh were joined by Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly to discuss his success, which included a strong outing in his team's win against the Twins on Friday. Later, former Cubs and current Astros manager Dusty Baker joined the show to discuss his team's win against the White Sox on Friday and to reminisce about the old days.

May 13, 202342 min

White Sox continue to struggle, while Cubs have won 2 straight (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and David Haugh opened their show by discussing whether the struggling White Sox should start a teardown soon. Later, they discussed how the Cubs can best use utilityman Christopher Morel once second baseman Nico Hoerner gets healthy and returns to the lineup.

May 13, 202341 min

Jake Burger shares his secrets on dad strength (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and David Haugh opened their show by reacting to Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly flirting with a perfect game in his team's 13-0 win against the Dodgers on Friday afternoon. After that, they broke down the White Sox's late collapse in an 8-7 loss to the Rays on Friday. Later, White Sox slugger Jake Burger joined the show to discuss his hot hitting, new manager Pedro Grifol's impact and the club's tough 7-13 start to the season.

Apr 29, 202342 min

Joe Girardi thinks Cubs can make noise in NL Central (Hour 2)

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and David Haugh were joined by Marquee Sports Network analyst Joe Girardi to discuss Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly flirting with a perfect game in the team's 13-0 win against the Dodgers on Friday afternoon. Girardi also detailed why he believes the Cubs can compete for the NL Central crown. Later, Levine and Haugh conducted the Chin Music segment, breaking down Fox Sports analyst A.J. Pierzynski's recent comments about the White Sox's roster construction.

Apr 22, 202343 min

Chin Music, are Eloy Jimenez & White Sox's medical staff on same page? (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Bruce Levine and David Haugh held their Chin Music segment, with a focus on White Sox manager Pedro Grifol defending shortstop Tim Anderson after Anderson's ejection earlier in the week. The guys then asked listeners if Anderson is the type of leader the team needs or if many have had enough of him. Later, Levine and Haugh wondered if White Sox outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jimenez and the club's medical staff are on the same page regarding the hamstring strain that has s...

Apr 08, 202339 min

White Sox's pitching is in trouble, Hayden Wesneski interview (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and David Haugh opened their show by discussing the White Sox's pitching woes lately. What's going on with their rotation? After that, they discussed how the Cubs are benefiting from better leadership in their clubhouse. Later, Cubs right-hander Hayden Wesneski joined the show to discuss the team's 3-3 start and what he's focused on after winning the No. 5 spot in the club's rotation.

Apr 08, 202345 min

Nico Hoerner shares what cool memento Anthony Rizzo left in his locker (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and David Haugh opened their show by discussing the fun from Opening Day on Thursday as the Cubs and White Sox each earned wins. Later, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the show to discuss his newly signed contract extension and to share a cool story about the impact that former teammate Anthony Rizzo made on the team's clubhouse.

Apr 01, 202341 min
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