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Laurence Holmes Show

In addition to Laurence Holmes' insightful perspective, a signature feature of his show is the in-studio interview with athletes, coaches and journalists, allowing for deeper discussion on their backgrounds and the day’s most important topics. Herb Lawrence is the executive producer of the show. Follow Laurence on Twitter @LaurenceWHolmes.
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Transition: Concern about Lonzo Ball's knee injury

Laurence Holmes was joined by Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel for their daily transition segment. They discussed the lack of progress regarding Bulls guard Lonzo Ball's left knee injury and more.

May 18, 202226 min

Russell Dorsey talks Cubs, White Sox (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Laurence Holmes was joined by Bally Sports MLB insider Russell Dorsey to discuss the Cubs' recent success, White Sox manager Tony La Russa's lineup construction, a petty move by rapper Drake and more. Holmes then listened back to his conversation with Cubs manager David Ross on Tuesday about catcher Willson Contreras' hot start to the season and how Contreras has dealt with speculation about his future. Later, Holmes discussed a couple of cool moments from the Cubs and White ...

May 18, 202237 min

War of words between Tim Anderson & Ozzie Guillen, Zach Zaidman on Cubs' hot streak (Hour 1)

Laurence Holmes opened his show by reacting to the spat between White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and NBC Sports Chicago analyst Ozzie Guillen following Guillen's criticism of Anderson being out of the lineup Tuesday night, which led Anderson to tweet "stfu" at him. Guillen also lamented how MLB teams babysit players these days when it comes to their workload. Later, Cubs Radio pregame and postgame host Zach Zaidman joined the show to discuss the team's hot streak, rookie Christopher Morel hittin...

May 18, 202220 min

James Fegan on Johnny Cueto, Dallas Keuchel

Laurence Holmes was joined by James Fegan of the Athletic to discuss the White Sox' 5-3 win against the Royals on Monday, right-hander Johnny Cueto's team debut, left-hander Dallas Keuchel's comments about manager Tony La Russa pulling him after pitching five scoreless innings Saturday and more.

May 17, 202216 min

David Ross loves Willson Contreras' mentality amid his uncertain future

Laurence Holmes was joined by Cubs manager David Ross to discuss catcher Willson Contreras hitting his 100th career home run on a first-inning grand slam in a win against the Pirates on Monday at Wrigley Field, how Contreras has dealt with speculation about his future, the club's successful road trip out West last week and more.

May 17, 202217 min

Bulls concerned about Lonzo Ball's knee injury, Top 5 Tuesday (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Laurence Holmes discussed a report that the Bulls have "serious concerns" over the lack of progress regarding guard Lonzo Ball's left knee injury. Holmes then held his Top 5 Tuesday segment, sharing his list of the top NBA players remaining in the NBA Eastern and Western conference finals. Later, Holmes discussed Cubs catcher Willson Contreras hitting his 100th career home run Monday before reacting to former Bears running back Tarik Cohen suffering another injury.

May 17, 202236 min

Cubs' David Ross on Willson Contreras, James Fegan talks White Sox (Hour 1)

Laurence Holmes opened his show by welcoming on Cubs manager David Ross to discuss catcher Willson Contreras hitting his 100th career home run on a first-inning grand slam in a win against the Pirates on Monday at Wrigley Field, how Contreras has dealt with speculation about his future, the club's successful road trip out West last week and more. Later, James Fegan of the Athletic joined the show to discuss the White Sox' 5-3 win against the Royals on Monday, right-hander Johnny Cueto's team deb...

May 17, 202243 min

Transition: NBA playoff talk

Laurence Holmes was joined by Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel to discuss the NBA playoffs with the Eastern and Western conference finals now being set and more.

May 16, 202224 min

Tony Gill talks NBA, Cubs win series against Diamondbacks (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Laurence Holmes was joined by Tony Gill of NBC Sports Chicago to discuss player empowerment in the NBA and his thoughts on the Eastern and Western conference finals. Later, Holmes discussed the Cubs winning two of three against the Diamondbacks in their weekend series before discussing former Saints quarterback Drew Brees leaving NBC after one season as NFL analyst.

May 16, 202237 min

Chris Rongey on White Sox losing 3 of 4 to Yankees (Hour 1)

In the first hour, Laurence Holmes discussed the White Sox's 5-1 loss to the Yankees on Sunday afternoon. Later, Score teammate Chris Rongey joined the show to discuss the White Sox losing three of four against the Yankees in their weekend series. What's up with the White Sox's stagnant offense?

May 16, 202227 min

Josh Nelson on Jose Abreu's offensive struggles

Laurence Holmes was joined by Josh Nelson of the Sox Machine Podcast to discuss why he believes the White Sox's bullpen will turn it around and first baseman Jose Abreu's struggles at the plate.

May 13, 20225 min

Jason Benetti on Dylan Cease, Michael Kopech

Laurence Holmes was joined by White Sox play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti to discuss White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease's 11-strikeout performance in his team's 15-7 loss to the Yankees on Thursday, right-hander Michael Kopech's maturity and more.

May 13, 20224 min

Jason Benetti on White Sox's rough 15-7 loss to Yankees (Hour 1)

In the first hour, Laurence Holmes discussed the White Sox's rough 15-7 loss to the Yankees on Thursday night. Later, White Sox play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti joined the show to discuss the team's loss to the Yankees, right-hander Michael Kopech's maturity, his role as the voice of MLB Sunday Leadoff on Peacock and more.

May 13, 202231 min

Stephen Nelson previews Cubs-Diamondbacks

Laurence Holmes was joined by Stephen Nelson of MLB Network to preview the Cubs-Diamondbacks matchup Friday, when Nelson will be the play-by-play announcer on the Apple TV+ broadcast of the game.

May 12, 20225 min

Grizzlies rock Warriors in stunning Game 5 rout, Stephen Nelson talks Cubs & White Sox (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Laurence Holmes discussed the Grizzlies' 134-95 rout of the Warriors on Wednesday to avoid elimination in Game 5 of the conference semifinals. Later, Stephen Nelson of MLB Network joined the show to preview the Cubs-Diamondbacks matchup Friday, when Nelson will be the play-by-play announcer on the Apple TV+ broadcast of the game. He also discussed the White Sox's turbulent week and their upcoming series against the Yankees.

May 12, 202242 min

Russ Dorsey on progress of White Sox's Michael Kopech

Laurence Holmes was joined by Bally Sports national MLB insider Russell Dorsey to discuss the White Sox-Guardians game Wednesday being postponed due to COVID-19 issues in Cleveland organization. He also discussed White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech's progress this season.

May 11, 20226 min

Michael David Smith on Tom Brady's deal to become lead NFL analyst for Fox (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Laurence Holmes was joined by Pro Football Talk managing editor Michael David Smith to discuss Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady landing a 10-year, $375-million deal to be the lead NFL analyst for Fox when he retires. Later, Holmes discussed White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech's growth this season before discussing the disrespect of an NBA legend.

May 11, 202239 min

Russ Dorsey on White Sox-Guardians getting postponed due to COVID-19 issues (Hour 1)

In the first hour, Laurence Holmes discussed the White Sox's 4-1 win against the Guardians on Tuesday. Later, Bally Sports national MLB insider Russell Dorsey joined the show to discuss the White Sox-Guardians game Wednesday being postponed due to COVID-19 issues in Cleveland's organization. He also discussed White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech's progress, the Cubs' struggles and more.

May 11, 202213 min

Transition: Can White Sox bounce back & take control of AL Central?

Laurence Holmes was joined by Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel for the daily transition segment. They discussed the White Sox's 12-9 loss to the Guardians in 11 innings on Monday night and wondered if they can bounce back and take control of the AL Central soon.

May 10, 202221 min
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