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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

White Sox set MLB loss record, Pete Crow-Armstrong interview (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by reacting to the White Sox setting their MLB modern era record by suffering their 121st loss of the season Friday. Later, Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the show to discuss his strong season and why he isn't batting lead-off.

Sep 28, 202443 min

Drew Smyly reflects on his season (Hour 2)

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey were joined by Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly to discuss his season and the team's disappointing campaign. Later, Triple-A Charlotte Knights manager Pat Listach joined the show to discuss how a few of the White Sox's top prospects are progressing in the minor leagues.

Sep 21, 202440 min

Mike Rizzo talks importance of having elite players (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by reacting to Cubs manager Craig Counsell's comment that the organization should be aiming to build 90-win teams. After that, Nationals president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo joined the show to discuss his club's rebuild and the importance of having elite players.

Sep 21, 202444 min

Ryan McGuffey makes his hosting debut (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine was joined by Ryan McGuffey, who sat in as an Inside the Clubhouse co-host for the first time. They opened their show by discussing the Cubs' recent performance, the team's Hall of Fame festivities this weekend and Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo's return to Wrigley Field.

Sep 07, 202440 min

Korey Lee talks his rookie season, White Sox's win over Astros on Friday (Hour 2)

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Mike Esposito held the Chin Music segment, where they got a chuckle out of Cubs manager Craig Counsell poking fun at Levine's wardrobe recently. They also touched on White Sox interim manager Grady Sizemore's early work in leading the club. Later, White Sox catcher Korey Lee joined the show to discuss his rookie season and the team's 5-4 win against the Astros on Friday.

Aug 17, 202438 min

Jameson Taillon shares his cancer story, talks Cubs' recent performance (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and Mike Esposito opened their show by debating who should be the Cubs' closer moving forward after reliever Hector Neris imploded in the ninth inning Friday. After that, Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon joined the show to discuss his cancer journey and the team's recent performance. Later, Score teammate Danny Parkins joined the show to discuss festivities taking place Saturday as the Cubs for a Cure fundraiser continues.

Aug 17, 202447 min

What will the White Sox do next after firing Pedro Grifol? (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and David Haugh opened their show by discussing how the White Sox will move forward after firing manager Pedro Grifol on Thursday. Whom will the team hire as its next manager? The guys also discussed the ongoing Cubs-White Sox series. Later, White Sox assistant general manager Josh Barfield joined the show to discuss the state of the organization.

Aug 10, 202445 min

Steve Stone talks what's next for Garrett Crochet, White Sox (Hour 2)

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and David Haugh held their Chin Music segment, where Haugh surprised Levine and they discuss how the White Sox should handle left-hander Garrett Crochet's workload moving forward. Later, NBC Sports Chicago color analyst Steve Stone joined the show to discuss Crochet's future with the organization and the club's dismal 18-game losing streak.

Aug 03, 202439 min

Julian Merryweather talks his return from injury, Cubs' improved play (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and David Haugh opened their show by discussing the Cubs' three-game winning streak, the White Sox's 18-game losing streak and what each club did at the trade deadline. Did they like the moves of the teams? Later, Cubs reliever Julian Merryweather joined the show to discuss his return from injury and the club's improved play of late.

Aug 03, 202445 min

Cubs & White Sox have a lot of questions heading into trade deadline (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and David Haugh opened their show by discussing the state of the Cubs and White Sox as the MLB trade deadline looms Tuesday. Later, they discussed how the Cubs are focused on 2025 and beyond in trade talks and pondered whether the club will trade right-hander Jameson Taillon.

Jul 27, 202443 min

Cubs are on a hot streak, should the White Sox trade Garrett Crochet? (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and David Haugh opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' recent surge, as they've won seven of their past eight games. Will that be enough for the Cubs to be buyers at the trade deadline? Later, Levine and Haugh debated whether the White Sox should trade ace Garrett Crochet or keep him as a key member of their future.

Jul 13, 202443 min

Rick Sutcliffe reflects on Ryne Sandberg's legacy ahead of his statue unveiling Sunday (Hour 2)

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and David Haugh were joined by former Cubs pitcher Rick Sutcliffe to discuss Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg's legacy ahead of the organization unveiling a statue of Sandberg outside of Wrigley Field on Sunday. After that, Levine and Haugh listened back to the best of Sandberg's interview on the Mully & Haugh Show on Friday morning. Later, they previewed the Cubs-Mets game later in the afternoon.

Jun 22, 202439 min

Justin Steele talks coming back from injury, Cubs' struggles (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and David Haugh opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 3-0 loss to the Cardinals on Friday and the White Sox's 7-1 loss to the Diamondbacks. Later, Cubs ace Justin Steele joined the show to discuss his form since returning from injury and to analyze the team's struggles.

Jun 15, 202444 min

Scott Podsednik discusses the state of the White Sox (Hour 2)

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and David Haugh were joined by NBC Sports Chicago analyst Scott Podsednik to discuss the state of the lowly White Sox. After that, Levine and Haugh held their Chin Music segment, where they discussed Cubs manager Craig Counsell's comments on day games at Wrigley Field on Fridays.

Jun 15, 202440 min
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