Broadcasting live from Cubs Convention, Bruce Levine, David Haugh and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by discussing the Cubs' remaining needs this offseason as the start of spring training looms in a month. Later, Cubs ace Justin Steele joined the show to discuss the team's sense of urgency to win in 2025.
In the second hour, Bruce Levine, David Haugh and Ryan McGuffey discussed if the Cubs could trade second baseman Nico Hoerner. They then welcomed on new Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker to discuss his trade from Houston to Chicago and what he wants to bring to his new club. Later, legendary Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa joined the show to discuss his reunion with the organization.
In the final hour, Bruce Levine, David Haugh and Ryan McGuffey were joined by Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts to discuss legendary slugger Sammy Sosa's reunion with the organization. Ricketts also took issue with the narrative that the Cubs don't spend enough financially. Later, Cubs president of business operations Crane Kenney joined the show to discuss the team's efforts to bring the All-Star Game back to Wrigley Field and more.
Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by discussing how star outfielder Kyle Tucker and the Cubs haven't yet come to an agreement on his 2025 salary in the arbitration process. Later, Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer joined the show to discuss the team's moves this offseason.
In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey were joined by new White Sox manager Will Venable to discuss his first couple of months on the job and what he's looking forward to as the start of spring training looms. Later, Levine and McGuffey held their Chicago Bound segment, where they pondered if the Cubs could sign closer Tanner Scott in free agency.
In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Judson Richards were joined by Cubs bench coach Ryan Flaherty to reflect on the club's disappointing 2024 season and to preview what lies ahead in 2025. Later, Levine shared an update on where Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki is at in his free agency process.
Bruce Levine and Judson Richards opened their show by discussing the latest MLB storylines and by pondering if managers receive too much blame when their teams don't play well. Later, former Cubs manager Joe Maddon joined the show to reflect on his Chicago tenure and to discuss pitching development in modern day MLB.
Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by reacting to legendary Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa reconciling with the organization. Later, new White Sox bench coach Walker McKinven joined the show to discuss his new job and what led him to Chicago.
In the second hour, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey were joined by Guardians radio play-by-play announcer Tom Hamilton to discuss him winning the Ford Frick Award for broadcasting excellence. After that, Cardinals television play-by-play announcer Chip Caray joined the show to discuss former Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa reuniting with the organization. Later, Levine and McGuffey discussed the Cubs' meeting with Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki on Friday.
In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey were joined by Dr. Glenn Fleisig to discuss the prevalence of arm and elbow injuries for pitchers across baseball.
Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by reacting to the Cubs acquiring star outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Astros in a blockbuster trade Friday. After that, Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline joined the show to share a scouting report on the prospects whom the White Sox acquired in trading ace Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox.
In the second hour, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey were joined by Cubs Radio play-by-play announcer Pat Hughes to discuss the club's acquisition of star outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Astros. Hughes also shared his favorite memories from the 2016 World Series. Later, Astros radio color analyst Steve Sparks joined the show to share a scouting report on Tucker.
In a bonus hour of the show, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey broke down the White Sox's trade of ace Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox for four prospects. Did the White Sox win the trade at first glance? Later, the guys wondered if the White Sox will trade center fielder Luis Robert Jr. this offseason and whether the Cubs will trade slugger Seiya Suzuki.
In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey were joined by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic to preview the Winter Meetings and to discuss what the Cubs and White Sox may do. After that, Levine and McGuffey were joined by Richard Allen, the son of the late Dick Allen, a former White Sox star who's on the Hall of Fame classic era ballot. Later, Levine shared a few predictions for what the Cubs and White Sox will do at the Winter Meetings.
Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by reacting to former White Sox ace and current Braves left-hander Chris Sale winning the National League Cy Young award. Is Sale a future Hall of Famer? Later, they discussed where slugging first baseman Pete Alonso will land in free agency.
In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey were joined by White Sox international scouting director David Keller to discuss the team's philosophy and offseason focus. Later, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the show to discuss how his offseason is going and more.
Bruce Levine and Judson Richards opened their show by discussing the chances that Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki signs with the Cubs in free agency. After that, Marquee Sports Network analyst Jim Deshaies joined the show to discuss the latest Cubs storylines and the MLB offseason at large.
In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Judson Richards held their Stay or Go segment with a focus on White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. After that, new White Sox director of hitting Ryan Fuller joined the show to discuss his philosophy. Later, Levine and Richards discussed the latest Hot Stove rumors.
Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by discussing the GM Meetings, with Levine sharing the intel he gathered on the trade interest in White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet. Later, the guys debated whether the Cubs should look to trade outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger after he opted into his contract for the 2025 season.
In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey were joined by Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins to discuss how the GM Meetings went and what lies ahead for the organization this offseason. After that, Levine and McGuffey discussed how White Sox general manager Chris Getz is faring in his attempt to rebuild the organization. Later, the guys shared their farewells to longtime Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks, who left the team in free agency to sign with the Angels.
In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Mike Esposito were joined by former Cubs pitcher and MLB Network host Ryan Dempster to preview the MLB offseason and to discuss the White Sox's hiring of new manager Will Venable. Later, Levine and Esposito conducted the Chicago Bound segment, where they pondered which team ace Blake Snell will sign with in free agency.
Bruce Levine and Mike Esposito opened their show by previewing the Cubs' offseason. After that, Rangers manager Bruce Bochy joined the show to share background on new White Sox manager Will Venable, whom he worked with for the past two seasons in Texas.
Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by breaking down a thrilling start to the World Series, as the Dodgers won Game 1 over the Yankees on Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam Friday night. After that, new Reds manager Terry Francona joined the show to discuss his return to MLB, as he's healthy and happy to be managing again.
In final hour, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey pondered whether the Cubs could pursue right-hander Jack Flaherty in free agency this winter. Later, White Sox assistant general manager Jin Wong joined the show to discuss the organization's search for a new manager.
Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by sharing differing opinions on how the White Sox should handle going about their pursuit of a new stadium. Later, Guardians radio play-by-play announcer Tom Hamilton joined the show to discuss a wild American League Championship Series and his most memorable calls.
In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey debated if Astros closer Josh Hader could be a trade target of the Cubs this offseason. Later, former Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti joined the show to discuss the MLB playoffs.
