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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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Carter Hawkins talks Cubs' outlook in new season, roster philosophy (Hour 2)

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and David Haugh held their Chin Music segment with a focus on current Angels infielder and former White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson's maturation as a player. After that, Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins joined the show to discuss the club's outlook in the new season and its roster-building philosophy. Later, Levine and Haugh discussed the Cubs' trade of outfielder Cody Bellinger to the Yankees in the offseason, a deal that ended up being a salary dump.

Mar 29, 202542 min

Cubs are in Japan, Tom Ricketts talks competing & breaking even (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by previewing the Cubs' upcoming two-game series against the Dodgers in Japan and by reacting to recent comments from owner Tom Ricketts and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. After that, White Sox director of player development Paul Janish joined the show to discuss the team's farm system. Later, Levine and McGuffey wondered if third baseman Matt Shaw will be on the Cubs' roster for the season opener.

Mar 15, 202546 min

Cade Horton gets confidence hearing from Jed Hoyer, Craig Counsell (Hour 2)

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey were joined by Marquee Sports Network analyst Joe Girardi, who reminisced about the Cubs' trip to Japan back in 2000. After that, Cubs right-hander Cade Horton joined the show to discuss how he's feeling after an injury-plagued 2024 season. Later, Levine and McGuffey shared what they expect to see in the two-game series between the Cubs and Dodgers on Tuesday and Wednesday in Tokyo.

Mar 15, 202543 min

Carson Kelly discusses why he signed with Cubs, expectations for 2025 (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by discussing the health of Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and third baseman Matt Shaw. After that, new Cubs catcher Carson Kelly joined the show to discuss why he signed with the club and to share his expectations for 2025. Later, Levine and McGuffey listened back to what franchise legend Sammy Sosa had to say about being back at Cubs camp for the first time in two decades.

Mar 01, 202545 min

Grady Sizemore explains new role with the White Sox (Hour 2)

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey were joined by White Sox offensive coordinator Grady Sizemore to explain his new role with the club. After that, Levine and McGuffey discussed how a young White Sox team can rebound from a miserable 2024 season. Later, Cubs Radio pregame and postgame host Zach Zaidman joined the show to discuss the latest storylines from spring training.

Mar 01, 202541 min

Jon Greenberg talks Justin Ishbia buying more shares of the White Sox (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by reacting to billionaire Justin Ishbia passing on buying the Minnesota Twins to instead buy more shares of the White Sox, for whom he's a minority owner. They welcomed on Jon Greenberg of The Athletic to discuss the topic after he broke the news with a detailed story Friday night. Later, Cubs left-hander Jordan Wicks joined the show to discuss how spring training is going and his goals for 2025.

Feb 22, 202544 min

John Schriffen reflects on his first year as voice of the White Sox (Hour 2)

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey were joined by White Sox television play-by-play announcer John Schriffen to reflect on his first season in the booth in Chicago in 2024. Schriffen shared what he learned and how he plans to adjust in his second year in the White Sox booth. Later, Score afternoon host Matt Spiegel joined the show live from Arizona to discuss the latest Cubs storylines as he gets ready to do radio play-by-play this weekend.

Feb 22, 202541 min

Does Cubs' pursuit of Alex Bregman complicate the Nico Hoerner-Matt Shaw situation? (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by discussing the Cubs' continued pursuit of free agent third baseman Alex Bregman. What does Bregman want in a new contract? And where have the Cubs drawn a line in negotiations? Later, Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly joined the show to discuss his excitement for getting to work in spring training.

Feb 08, 202543 min

Cubs & White Sox players we're looking forward to seeing bounce back (Hour 2)

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey were joined by White Sox assistant general manager Josh Barfield to preview the start of spring training and the upcoming season. After that, Levine and McGuffey shared which Cubs and White Sox players they're looking forward to seeing bounce back in 2025. Later, they debated whether MLB should implement a salary cap floor.

Feb 08, 202543 min

Updates on Cubs' pursuit of Ryan Pressly & Alex Bregman (Hour 1)

Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey opened their show with a focus on the Cubs, with Levine sharing the latest updates on the team's pursuit of Astros reliever Ryan Pressly on the trade market and their interest in third baseman Alex Bregman in free agency. Later, the guys discussed White Sox great Mark Buehrle's Hall of Fame candidacy.

Jan 25, 202540 min
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