Hit & Run with Matt Spiegel: Recent Episodes
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Hit & Run is a Chicago baseball staple, airing Sundays at 9 a.m. on 670 The Score during the MLB season.
In the first hour of Hit & Run, host Matt Spiegel discusses the Cubs winning ways as they now sit just 4 games back of the final Wild Card spot. Later, Matt shares his vision of the White Sox and how things may not get much better in the near future.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by White Sox television color analyst Steve Stone to discuss the team's future, his passion for broadcasting and the MLB playoff race.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by breaking down the Cubs' 14-2 win against the Marlins on Saturday and by discussing how important young center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has been to the bottom of the lineup. Later, Spiegel discussed the White Sox's 13-4 loss to the Tigers on Saturday. He also had his son Rubin do the math to see how many wins the White Sox need to earn to avoid breaking the record for the most losses by an MLB team in a single season.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Ryan McGuffey of NBC Sports Chicago to discuss the White Sox's woeful season and how they can improve the state of their organization moving forward.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic to discuss Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki's hot bat and the club's bullpen. Later, Spiegel shared a clip from his The PBP podcast in which he interviewed Astros broadcaster Todd Kalas.
In the first hour of Hit & Run, Gabe Ramirez recaps the weekend for the Cubs and White Sox and shares his thoughts on the Cubs as they've slowly pulled themselves into the playoff picture.
Later, MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis shares his favorite Cubs and White Sox prospects and players to pay attention to after the prospect site updated their rankings post MLB Draft and trade deadline.
In the 10 am hour Gabe Ramirez talked some Bears after they won their 3rd preseason game vs the Bengals 27-3, Herb Howard joined the show to breakdown Caleb Williams the Bears offense.
Gabe Ramirez tries to find the bright spots in a very bad White Sox season, Chuck Garfien from NBC Sports Chicago discusses the disappointing South Siders and shares his thoughts on interim Grady Sizemore.
In the final hour of Hit & Run, Gabe Ramirez replays Ryne Sandberg's heartfelt interview from earlier this week with Danny Parkins, Laurence, Holmes, and Leila Rahimi where he announced he was cancer-free.
Later, Matt Spiegel joins the show live from the Cubs radio booth at Wrigley Field as he prepares for the Cubs finale with Blue Jays.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing the White Sox's historic 19-game losing streak and how they're nearing an MLB record they want no part of. Later, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch joined the show to preview the Cubs-Cardinals series finale Sunday evening.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel shared his favorite thoughts from Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly's recent comments, which included insight on two-strike hitting and the approaches of outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, third baseman Isaac Paredes and more. Later, Spiegel took calls from listeners on the Cubs and White Sox — and we received one of the best calls in Hit & Run history.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel shared his Team of the Moment — the Atlanta Braves, who have found another excellent starter in Spencer Schwellenbach. Later, Eno Sarris from The Athletic and Fangraphs joined the show to discuss the White Sox's defensive struggles and left-hander Garrett Crochet's future with the organization. Sarris also discussed the Cubs' trade of infielder/designated hitter Christopher Morel to the Rays for third baseman Isaac Paredes.
In the first hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel opened the show discussing the Cubs win is likely meaningless as the Cubs look to retool. Later, Seattle Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims joins the show to discuss the Mariners chances this season and ask him what it's like working for a team with Jerry Dipoto as its's General Manager.
In the second hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel talked with Cubs TV broadcaster Jim Deshaies after coming out flat following the All-Star Break. Plus, callers weigh in on the White Sox decision on trading Garrett Crochet and how the Cubs can learn from the Padres and Mariners.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel takes calls from Cubs and White Sox fans about what each team should do before the deadline. Later, Matt shares his team of the moment this week: Dylan Cease and the San Diego Padres.
In the final hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel explains why the Cubs, who are likely selling pieces at the deadline, would be trading for a pitcher like former Blue Jays prospect Nate Pearson. Later, Matt shares an idea from a listener who thinks they can generate more offense in baseball with one simple change.
In the first hour of Hit & Run, host Matt Spiegel makes his case on why the White Sox would be making a mistake trading ace Garrett Crochet. Later, Spiegel discusses the surging Cubs tough double-header vs the Cardinals and how they can still salvage the road series with a win on Sunday.
In the second hour of the show, Matt Spiegel was joined by White Sox broadcaster Steve Stone - who found time on his Birthday to call in and talk White Sox this morning. Matt asks Stone about Paul Skenes and Garrett Crochet appreciating each other from a far, how a winning mentality is created, and what the White Sox future looks like after July 31st.
In the third hour of the show Matt Spiegel talks MLB Draft with Just Baseballs Aram Leighton, who hosts their prospects podcast The Call-Up. We ask Aram about Cubs prospects like Moises Ballesteros and Owen Caissie, and we ask him what it was like to watch White Sox lefty Noah Schultz throw at the Futures Game on Saturday. We also get Aram's thoughts on the MLB Draft and what the White Sox may do with pick No. 5.
In the final hour of Hit and Run, Matt Spiegel replays the best parts of his interview with Cubs President of Baseball Ops Jed Hoyer on Friday. Later, Elise Menaker from Marquee Sports Network, joins Spiegel for the his final segment before she fills in as the Pre and Postgame host for Cubs radio today.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing direction of the Cubs and White Sox as the trade deadline looms on July 30. Sadly, both teams look to be headed for a sell-off in a few weeks. Later, Spiegel reacted to the news that Cubs reliever Colten Brewer is headed for the injured list after breaking his hand while punching a wall in a fit of frustration.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel explained why he believes the White Sox should keep ace Garrett Crochet rather than trading him at the deadline. Spiegel also took calls from Score listeners on the topic. Later, Spiegel examined the San Diego Padres' recent performance as he tabbed them his Team of the Moment.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by a few of his bandmates from Sonic 45, which has a show coming up next Thursday at SPACE in Evanston. Later, Chris Kamka of the Marquee Sports Network made his return to the show to share a few great Sultan of Stat nuggets and to preview the Cubs-Angels game later in the afternoon.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by WBEZ reporter Cheryl Raye-Stout to discuss the Marquee Sports Network's upcoming all-women broadcast later in the afternoon and to detail how important it is for young women to see other women working in sports. Raye-Stout also shared that she was actually the second women to ever call a baseball game on the radio and reminisced about her journey through sports media as a woman in a profession dominated by men.
Filling in for Matt Spiegel, Mike Esposito shared the latest news from USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale about the White Sox shopping ace Garrett Crochet. After that, Esposito discussed Cubs ace Justin Steele's frustration with the club's sloppy play early in its win against the Brewers on Saturday. Later, Ryan McGuffey of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show to discuss the latest White Sox storylines and what they'll do ahead of the trade deadline.
In the second hour, Mike Esposito reacted to Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's latest comments about the state of the team. After that, Iowa Cubs play-by-play voice Alex Cohen joined the show to discuss the new relievers whom the big league Cubs added recently from Triple-A, young center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's development and more.
In the third hour, Mike Esposito was joined by Sparky Fifer from 1250 The Fan in Milwaukee to tell us why he refuses to say Cubs manager Craig Counsell's name. Fifer only refers to Counsell as "the traitor." Later, Esposito held the Team of the Moment segment, where he took a look at the surging Astros.
In the final hour, Mike Esposito brought back White Sox ace Garrett Crochet's interview on Inside the Clubhouse on Saturday in which he discussed his superb season and how he handles his name landing in trade rumors.
In the first hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel recaps a victory Saturday for the Cubs and White Sox but comes back to the Cubs offensive issues and lack of bullpen help. Later, Spiegel shares why he see's a slight glimmer of hope for the White Sox' pitching staff with arms like Cannon, Thorpe, and Schultz to surround ace Garrett Crochet - who Spiegel still isn't trading, but he would trade Luis Robert.
In the second hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel talked with fellow Score teammate Laurence Holmes about the impact the Rickwood FIeld game has had on baseball fans during and after the game. Later, Cubs reliever Colten Brewer joins the show to discuss his journey through the MLB that took him to New York, Boston, Japan, and now Wrigley Field with the Cubs.
In the final hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel is joined by Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas, who was on the call for the Ryne Sandberg game that put him and the Cubs on the map in 1984.
In the first hour of Hit & Run, host Matt Spiegel implores Cubs and White Sox fans to enjoy the baseball moments while they can - both the good and bad. Later, John Schriffen shouts out a Sox legend on a White Sox home run call and a possible World Series preview happening in the Bronx this weekend.
In the second hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel talks with the Red Sox radio voice on WEEI Will Flemming, who was also in the running for the White Sox TV gig this winter. We ask Will about the surprising playing from the Red Sox despite struggling against the White Sox in Chicago this weekend. Later, Spiegel shares his team of the moment - The Kansas City Royals.
In the final hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel talks with Eno Saris from The Athletic on his recent article discussing Dansby Swanson and how his results are making up with his process. Later, we hear from Michael Busch from the Cubs pregame show outlining playing 2B.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by breaking down the Cubs and White Sox both collapsing in losses Saturday after they held leads in the late innings. Later, Spiegel made the case for the Cubs to recall outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong to the big league roster — and stay there for good.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by White Sox television analyst Steve Stone to discuss the club losing a trio of close games to the Orioles over the past few days. Later, Spiegel shareed his team of the week — and it's a team he loathes.
In the final hour of Hit and Run, Matt Spiegel was joined by former MLB player and current ESPN/Marquee Sports Network analyst Doug Glanville to discuss the "The Souls of the Game: Voices of Black Baseball" event going on at the Baseball Hall of Fame Museum this weekend. Later, Spiegel shared a fun walk-off winner for the Dansville Dairy Daddies and brought back a chunk from his conversation with Rob Friedman (better known as the "Pitching Ninja" on X) from earlier in the week on the Parkins & Spiegel Show.
Sitting in for Matt Spiegel, Mark Grote opened his show by breaking down the Cubs' thrilling 1-0 walk-off win against the Pirates on Saturday and by discussing how the White Sox are getting beat up by star Juan Soto and the Yankees. Later, Marquee Sports Network analyst Jim Deshaies joined the show to discuss Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga's dominance and the club's win Saturday.
In the second hour, Mark Grote discussed who has been the Cubs' team MVP in the early going this season. Later, Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the show to discuss what it has been like for him to settle in at the big league level this season after he debuted in 2023.
In the third hour, Mark Grote took calls from Score listeners on the Cubs' bullpen issues. Later, Score host Matt Spiegel joined the show live from Wrigley Field before hosting the pregame and postgame show on Cubs Radio on this Sunday.
In the final hour, Mark Grote was joined by longtime Tribune reporter Paul Sullivan to discuss the Cubs' walk-off win Saturday and the White Sox's struggles against the Yankees this weekend. Later, Grote listened in as Cubs manager Craig Counsell shared the latest injury updates for the team in his pregame media session.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by recapping the Cubs' crazy 10-9 loss to the Pirates on Saturday and the White Sox earning their fourth straight win with a victory against the AL Central-leading Guardians. Later, Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom joined the show to discuss his B-hack at the plate, his mother's role in his career and ... umm ... cups in what was a fun conversation.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Guardians radio play-by-play announcer Tom Hamilton to discuss Cleveland's success early this season. Hamilton also discussed the important mothers in his life and explained how they've shaped his baseball experiences.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel revealed his Team of the Moment and remembered the life and legacy of friend and legendary record engineer Steve Albini, who sadly passed away at 61 years old earlier week.
Back in 2019, Matt Spiegel was joined in studio by musician Steve Albini to discuss his vast love and knowledge of baseball, his illustrious career that includes his work as a record producer, recording engineer, musician and professional poker player and more.
RIP to the great Steve Alibini, who passed away Wednesday, May 8th, 2023.
In the final hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel is joined by White Sox beat writer James Fegan of Sox Machine to talk about the Sox' 6-5 win over the Cardinals and where the future home of White Sox TV may end. Later, Spiegel previews the Cubs finale vs the Brewers.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel is joined by Cubs right-handed pitcher Ben Brown who talks about his time in the big leagues, growing up as a Red Sox in Long Island, NY, and what he sees as his role for the future.
In the first hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel opens the show discussing the Cubs lack of starter depth and reliable bullpen arms is a real concern early this season. Later, Spiegel gets into the White Sox fun win in a rainy St. Louis yesterday.
In the second hour, Matt Speigel plays a clip from Studs Terkel interviewing Bill Veeck Jr back in 1981 - talking about the exploding scoreboard. Later, callers chime in on the White Sox struggles and question Craig Counsell's bullpen decisions.
In the first hour of Hit and Run, host Matt Spiegel is back after two weeks off and he's very excited to get back to talking baseball after spending the week in Detriot for the NFL Draft. Spiegel shares with you what he feels was important from another strong week of baseball from the Cubs.
In the second hour of the show, Matt Spiegel is joined by White Sox broadcaster Steve Stone after a fun two games on the South Side vs Tampa Bay - Spiegel also askes Stone about his play-by-play's partners' call on Andrew Benintendi's walk-off home run on Saturday.
In the final hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel is joined by former Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster who has the unique experience of playing in Boston and winning a title in 2013 and shares one his favorite stories about his 5-game suspension for throwing at Alex Rodirguez.
From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' (subscribe here): Season 2 of the podcast begins with well-known national voice Brian Anderson, who is also the TV voice of the Milwaukee Brewers. Anderson details his unique backstory, which includes being a college baseball catcher and cameraman-turned-broadcaster, as well as changing his voice with a simple tool.
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Matt Spiegel opened his show by breaking down the Cubs and White Sox suffering losses Saturday. He also discussed Cubs right-hander Ben Brown's rough outing in his MLB debut. Later, Cubs first baseman/designated hitter Garrett Cooper joined the show to discuss his role after he made the team out of spring training.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by White Sox television analyst Steve Stone to discuss why center fielder Luis Robert Jr. is a "must-watch" player. Stone also shared more details about former broadcast partner Jason Benetti's exit from the White Sox television booth in the offseason. Benetti is now the Tigers' television play-by-play announcer.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel debuted a new segment called the Team of the Moment, in which Spiegel highlights one team each week across MLB. Later, Athletic writer Sam Blum joined the show to discuss MLB's investigation into illegal gambling allegations surrounding Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by sharing why he believes the Cubs are the favorites to win the NL Central in 2024 and by pondering which team is the biggest threat to them in the division. Later, Spiegel explained that what the White Sox are attempting to sell to fans and themselves is a slightly cleaner product ... which could be more enjoyable to watch? Honestly, it's a tough sell.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel discussed the gambling scandal surrounding Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. Later, Jack McMullen of Just Baseball joined the show to discuss the recent Spring Breakout event and prospects to watch for the Cubs, White Sox and across MLB.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel shared his high hopes for new Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga and and what he expects out of the team's rotation. Later, Herb Lawrence of CHGO joined the show to discuss what he's looking forward to from the White Sox this season despite their lackluster roster.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by temporarily shifting from a baseball focus to a football focus, as he reacted to the Bears trading quarterback Justin Fields to the Steelers on Saturday in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick. After that, he took calls on the Cubs, White Sox and Bears. Later, Score reporter/host Mark Grote joined the show to discuss the Bears' trade of Fields to the Steelers.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed Cubs manager Craig Counsell's three keys to constructing a lineup and how the team's front office views and values Counsell's opinion differently. Later, Spiegel took calls from Score listeners about the Cubs, White Sox and Bears.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Rob Bradford of WEEI and the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast to discuss right-hander Michael Kopech's downfall from heralded Red Sox prospect to White Sox reliever. Bradford also shared awesome stories about Rich Hill and Pedro Martinez talking pitching and Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggling on the golf course.
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The talk of spring training so far has been the new uniforms given to Major League Baseball players. So it made all the sense in the world to have Rich Hill on the podcast once again, giving his own very informed and unique perspective when it comes to all things MLB uniforms. Hill is fired up, as he joins Rob Bradford to give his opinion on why these new threads are sending a terrible message and how exactly things have changed when it comes to the players' wardrobe. The guys also talk about Hill's broadcasting plans for the coming weeks.
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Brian Bannister is always insightful, especially when it comes to the art of pitching. That's why it was so fascinating to listen to the White Sox' Senior Pitching Advisor talk about his new team's new strategy when it comes to developing a playoff-contending pitching staff. Bannister goes into detail about specific pitchers — such as newly-acquired Eric Fedde and holdovers Dylan Cease and Michael Kopech — along with breaking down the importance of a catcher like Martin Maldonado. There is also explanations when it comes to some of the changes that are being made in Chicago, while, of course, talking the art of throwing a splitter. And, finally, Bannister reflects on the uniqueness of Chris Sale, taking us behind the curtain when the White Sox dealt Sale to the Red Sox.
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): When it comes to top of the rotation pitchers, it is definitely a sellers market. That's why Dylan Cease's name is being bandied about in trade talks. Bradfo catches up with one of the 'Who Says No' guys, Sammy of the 'Play Tessie' podcast', to offer up a couple of deals for the White Sox ace that make all kinds of sense. And, to top it off, we begin the podcast with a reminder of how motivated Cease is for 2024 with the pitcher, himself, explaining his mindset.
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Matt Spiegel opened a special Hot Stove edition of Hit & Run by recapping all that has happened with the Cubs and White Sox since the season ended a few weeks ago. Spiegel has accepted the notion that Craig Counsell is a better manager for the Cubs than David Ross at this point in time and also is excited about what new White Sox general manager Chris Getz can do for the franchise.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Chuck Garfien of NBC Sports Chicago to discuss the White Sox's direction under new general manager Chris Getz. Later, Sahadev Sharma of the Athletic joined the show to discuss the Cubs' shocking hiring of Craig Counsell as their new manager. What will the Counsell era look like for the franchise?
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel discussed two-way star Shohei Ohtani's free agency and asked listeners to share their dreams of Ohtani as a Chicago Cub. Later, Spiegel played back a clip from his The PBP: Voice of Baseball podcast in which television play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti shared what makes a good baseball broadcast. Benetti recently left the White Sox to become the voice of the Detroit Tigers.
From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' (subscribe here): The season finale of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball" features an in-depth conversation with Joe Buck, who book-ends the season of the podcast. Buck shares his thoughts on many iconic playoff calls, as chosen by the podcast's guests from the season. Many highlights feature Joe or his father Jack.
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From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' (subscribe here): In this week's episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", the great Bob Costas joins Matt Spiegel to discuss many different topics on broadcasting in baseball. What's the origin of Costas' love for the craft? What are some memorable calls in the booth Costas is proud of? What is one item he can't travel without? All of that and so much more in this episode!
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From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' (subscribe here): In this week's episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", Boston Red Sox radio voice Will Flemming joined Matt Spiegel to discuss his journey to the big leagues, which included many years in the minor leagues. He also detailed his close relationship with brother, Dave, current voice for the San Francisco Giants, and what it's like to do his job at Fenway Park.
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From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' (subscribe here): This week's episode features Adam Amin, the versatile voice of many sports on a national scale. He explains why he's called every sport under the sun on his road to calling NFL and MLB games for FOX Sports. Amin also details the unique relationships he has with Joe Davis and many other rising broadcasting stars, plus plenty of advice spanning multiple sports.
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In the first hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel dives head-first into White Sox drama as the team slogs through possibly the worst week in team history. Later, Matt talks through the debut of Cubs LHP Jordan Wicks who struck out 9 Pirates Saturday.
In the second hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel talks through Jordan Wicks impressive debut, plays sound from Wicks and his new manager David Ross. Later, we hear from David Ross on why Ian Happ, despite his struggles at the plate, remains the No. 3 hitter for the Cubs.
In the final hour of Hit & Run, which is also simulcasted on Marquee Sports Network, Matt Spiegel talks with Lance Brozdowski about Jordan Wicks debut, Pete Crow-Armstrong getting called up, and which arms could help the Cubs in September when rosters expand. Later, Matt talks about his favorite player returning to his favorite city - Mookie Betts makes his long-awaited return to Boston.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Hall of Famer closer Lee Smith, who shared his favorite stories about the legendary Buck O'Neil. Smith also explained how he became a closer. Later, Metro owner Joe Shanahan discussed the fun everyone had in celebrating late, great XRT legend Lin Brehmer at Wrigley Field and at the Metro on Saturday.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by recapping the recent play of the Cubs and White Sox. He also discussed Cubs center fielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger's impact on the organization and how he has managed to find so much success in 2023 after a few down years with the Dodgers.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel dove into the White Sox drama from this past week and shared a nugget of information from USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale on the potential changes coming to the organization. Later, Spiegel was joined by the mysterious "Mr. King," the creator of the Sleep Baseball podcast, which features fake baseball broadcasts designed to help people fall asleep.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel took more calls about the Cubs before a listener shared a fun story about late, great XRT legend Lin Brehmer. Later, Spiegel shared one of his favorite chunks of audio from his interview with Mets television broadcaster Howie Rose on his The PBP: Voice of Baseball podcast.
In the first hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel recaps the weekend for both the Cubs and White Sox and is later joined by the Cubs closer Adbert Alzolay who discusses his journey to the closer role - one that he's settled into nicely.
In the second hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel was joined by John Dewan - the founder of Baseball Info Solutions and a long-time guest with former Score host Mike Murphy on The Score.
In the final hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel talks with Cubs tv broadcaster Jim Deshaies as we simulcast live on Marquee Network along with the airwaves of 670 The Score. Later, we hear from Nico Hoerner from his weekly conversation on Parkins and Spiegel.
In the first hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel shares his thoughts on the two Chicago baseball teams as the Cubs continue to make their postseason push, while the White Sox put a literal fight against the Guardians. Later, Cubs Outfielder Mike Tauchman joins the show after a whirlwind few weeks in Wrigleyville.
In the second hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel focuses heavily on the White Sox and the story of the day after Tim Anderson and Jose Ramirez were engaged in a benches-clearing fist fight at second base last night. Later, NBC Sports Chicago's Chris Kamka joins us like he does every week to share a nugget on the North and South-siders.
In the third hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel talks with Cliff Floyd of Marquee Sports Network about Ian Happ and the challenges of being a switch-hitter. Later, Spiegel discusses Cubs minor leaguers with the voice of the Iowa Cubs Alex Cohen after getting a firsthand look at Cubs top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong.
In the final hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel shares his conversation with Braves starter Charlie Morton from his time in the clubhouse yesterday. Later, he plays a clip from his PbP podcast featuring White Sox broadcaster Jason Benetti giving him feedback on one of Matt's home runs calls from last weekend.
In the final hour of HIt & Run, Matt Spiegel talks with James Fegan, formerly with the Athletic but covering the weekend series with Cleveland for the Sun-Times, about his time covering Lucas Giolito and what is next for the South-Siders as they begin to purge their roster. Later, we preview the Cubs' series finale with the Cardinals and share some breaking news about Cody Bellinger and Marcus Stroman.
In the third hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel talks with Eno Sarris of the Athletic and Fangraphs about Stuff+, the pitcher leaderboards he put together for the final 3rd of the season, and gets his thoughts on the Cubs going with an Opener for Drew Smyly games. Later, Chris Kamka of NBC Sports Chicago joins the show to share a nugget for each side of town.
In the second hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel takes a look at the leaderboards this Sunday morning, Tim Anderson got his first home run of the season, and is Ronald Acuna Jr having the best season for a lead-off hitter in MLB history?
In the first hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel recaps the weekend for the Cubs and White Sox, highlighting the insanely fun Mike Tauchman catch for the win on Friday and talks through the start of the White Sox sell-off.
In the third hour of Hit & Run, Gabe Ramirez talks with Chris Rose of Jomboy Media about the White Sox' lack of success despite having one of the more talented rosters in baseball.
In the final hour of Hit & Run, Gabe Ramirez previews the series finale between the Cubs and Cardinals at Wrigley Field with Tony Andracki from Marquee Sports Network. Later, we hear the entire Pat Hughes speech from Cooperstown, NY as he is officially inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame.
In the first hour of Hit & Run, Gabe Ramirez filling in for Matt Spiegel this week recaps the weekend for the Cubs and White Sox. Later, he's joined by Herb Lawrence of CHGO White Sox who vents his frustrations out with the South Siders after another disappointing season.
In the final hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel brings back part of his interview with Hall of Famer Tom Glavine on the ABS system and how the Braves have built such a strong, young roster. Later, Spiegel gets slightly jealous of Gabe Ramirez as he got to sing the 7th-inning stretch with Zach Zaidman and Pat Hughes at Wrigley Field yesterday,
In the third hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel talks with Keith Law of The Athletic about his recent MLB Draft Recap, gets his thought on the Cubs and White Sox farm systems, tells us which teams have the most trade ammo going into the deadline. Later, Spiegel's buddy Boston Ricky joins him in studio after his first trip to Wrigley Field on Saturday.
In the second hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel is joined by Chuck Garfien of NBC Sports Chicago after an exciting 6-5 win over the Braves and tells us what Ozzie Guillen was doing before Andruw Jones picked up his phone call live during Friday's game. Later, the Sultan of Stat, Chris Kamka gets us Kamka-connected on this fine Sunday morning.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by breaking down the recent play of the Cubs and the White Sox. He then listened back to NBC Sports Chicago color analyst Steve Stone share his belief that he expects this White Sox regime to remain in place despite the team's prolonged struggles. Later, Spiegel admitted he was wrong about this Cubs team, which isn't ready to win now and should consider selling right-hander Marcus Stroman and center fielder Cody Bellinger at the trade deadline.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by former White Sox executive Dan Evans, who's currently the chief operating officer of the Field of Dreams site. He was in Chicago this weekend for the SABR Convention and discussed the state of MLB. Later, Spiegel played a clip from his interview with broadcaster Dan Shulman on his The PBP: Voices of Baseball podcast before chuckling about a moment on the Cubs broadcast Saturday.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Marquee Sports Network color analyst Jim Deshaies to discuss the Cubs splitting the first two games of their series against the Yankees. Deshaies also shared his appreciation for Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks and remembered making his MLB debut at Yankee Stadium back in 1984.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Vinnie Duber of CHGO to discuss the latest White Sox storylines, including closer Liam Hendriks landing on the injured list with right elbow inflammation. Later, Chris Kamka of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show for his Kam-Connected segment.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel listened to Cubs ace Marcus Stroman's recent comments in which he revealed the team has refused to engage in contract extension talks with him. Later, Spiegel took calls from listeners on the White Sox's struggles and whether Stroman is worth $30 million annually.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by breaking down Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks' gem in a win against the Giants on Saturday, as he took a no-hitter into the eighth inning. Spiegel also discussed White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson's defensive struggles on plays to home plate, a weakness that cost his club in a loss to the Marlins on Saturday. Later, Fox Sports broadcaster Adam Amin joined the show to reflect on calling Hendricks' near no-hitter and to break down the Cubs' performance this season.
From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' (subscribe here): Jason Benetti joins Matt Spiegel for Ep. 2 of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball". Benetti, TV voice of the White Sox, discusses how he keeps score during games and gets deep into the art of play-by-play. Benetti also shares his unique viewpoint of calling Lucas Giolito's no-hitter in an empty stadium in 2020 and being a fan of Hawk Harrelson prior to joining the White Sox.
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Both Michael Kopech and Clint Frazier were first-rounders, Kopech being selected with the 33rd overall pick in 2014, and Frazier representing the No. 5 selection the year before. Both have landed with the White Sox after experiencing more than their fair share of bumps in the road.
Host Rob Bradford sits down with Kopech for a revealing discussion on his path to this point, which has the righty pitching perhaps better than ever. We then hear from Frazier, who was making his return to Yankee Stadium, a place he was supposed to be New York's next big star. On a day where Jacob deGrom got the news he would be needing another Tommy John surgery, it only felt right this podcast tackled the reality of adversity that hits in all kinds of ways for big leaguers.
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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Marquee Sports Network analyst Cliff Floyd to discuss the Cubs' recent struggles and how they can turn it around. Later, Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman joined the show to discuss his MLB journey and what it has been like to play for his hometown club.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Travis Sawchik of TheScore.com to discuss how the Padres' television broadcasts have been taken over by MLB and what that could mean for the future of baseball content. Later, Chris Kamka of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show for his Kamka-Connected segment in which he shared fascinating baseball nuggets.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by breaking down the Cubs' tough 6-0 loss to the Padres on Saturday and the White Sox's 2-1 win against the Tigers in 10 innings on a bizarre walk-off wild pitch. Later, Spiegel shared the data from his research project on just how bad the White Sox's second baseman group has been over the past decade.
From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' (subscribe here): In Matt Spiegel's debut of The PBP: Voices of Baseball, he is joined by a voice familiar to any baseball fan. Before moving to ESPN's Monday Night Football, Joe Buck called 24 World Series as the preeminent national voice of baseball. His dad, Jack, is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame after many years of calling St. Louis Cardinals games on the radio.
What career advice would Buck give to a young broadcaster? Would he consider a return to baseball? Plus, he shares some great stories on Ken Griffey Jr., Tony La Russa and mimicking his dad's legendary call of "We'll see you tomorrow night!"
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In the second hour, Gabe Ramirez and Marshall Harris debated who will be the biggest Chicago sports star in 2028. Later, Josh Nelson of Sox Machine joined the show to discuss the White Sox's recent play, center fielder Luis Robert Jr.'s encouraging performance and why he believes right-hander Lucas Giolito will finish the 2023 season on a different team.
Filling in for Matt Spiegel, Gabe Ramirez and Marshall Harris opened their show by discussing the White Sox's 3-1 win against the Astros on Saturday. Even with that White Sox win, the Cubs are the ones providing more hope on the Chicago baseball scene. Later, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN joined the show to break down the current state of the farm systems for the Cubs and White Sox.
From 'Fly the W' (subscribe here): Crawly and Dustin look at the standing and all the roster moves that occurred this week, including the big news that Matt Mervis is coming to Chicago.
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In the final segment, Matt Spiegel was joined by Marc Carig of the Athletic to discuss his recent story on the 40th anniversary of former Cubs manager Lee Eila's infamous rant. Late, great Score overnight host and Chicago sports broadcaster Les Grobstein was the only one who recorded the audio.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing the White Sox's dismal 10-game losing streak, which continued Saturday evening with a 12-3 setback to the Rays, who exploded for 10 runs in the seventh inning. The game also featured White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. being benched for his lack of hustle in running out a grounder. Later, Spiegel took calls from frustrated White Sox fans who needed to vent.
From 'Fly the W' (subscribe here): In this segment, Crawly talks to Alex Krutchik, host of the Marlins podcast Fish Stripes, to see what’s happening in South Beach. Crawly and Alex talk about the additions and subtractions to the rosters since last season, analyze the probable pitching matchups, and look at who is hot and who is not!
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo is joined by Matt Spiegel of 670 The Score in Chicago to try and make sense of his upside-down world in the Major League Baseball Standings, so far. The Pirates. The Rangers. The Orioles. The Diamondbacks. And, the team Matt follows every day, the Cubs.
They have all gone a long way to shocking baseball with their early-season success, leaving smiles on fans who haven't turned those frowns upside down in some time. Conversely, there are teams like the White Sox — another club Spiegel is very familiar with — offering perhaps the most disappointing group thus far. It's not only even a month in, but what a ride it has been.
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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel discussed how the Cubs are establishing strong team chemistry and also shared his favorite audio cuts from second baseman Nico Hoerner and outfielder Ian Happ when they were on 670 The Score earlier in the week.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by former Red Sox slugger Mo Vaughn, one of Spiegel's favorite players of all time. Vaughn now runs a hitting academy in Florida. He shared his thoughts on the state of hitting in MLB these days and discussed the legendary Jackie Robinson's influence on him. Later, Ryan McGuffey of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show to discuss the White Sox's struggles in their 7-14 start.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel welcomed on Cubs left-hander Justin Steele to discuss his pitch mix, how he has built off his success from last year and how the clubhouse has gotten a laugh out of the collision between left-hander Drew Smyly and catcher Yan Gomes that ended Smyly's bid for a perfect game in the eighth inning of a win against the Dodgers on Friday. Later, Chris Kamka of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show for his Kamka-Connected segment.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by ranting about the struggling White Sox and their potential demise amid a 7-14 start. Later, Spiegel lets everyone know that Hall of Fame play-by-play voice Pat Hughes is returning to the Cubs Radio booth later Sunday.
From 'Fly the W' (subscribe here): Crawly interviews former Brewers pitcher and current Brewers pre- and post-game analyst Tim Dillard about the Cubs' first opponent of the year, the Milwaukee Brewers.
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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel listened back and reacted to his favorite parts of his recent conversation with Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner on the afternoon show earlier in the week. Later, we shared the analysis of the No. 4 player on Spiegel's list of his favorite Chicago ballplayers of the past 30 years -- former White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Triple-A Indianapolis Indians play-by-play voice Jack McMullen to discuss his experience of covering the World Baseball Classic. Later, new Cubs designated hitter/first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini joined the show to discuss the vibe around the club and explain his family's pepper business.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing the roster decisions the Cubs and White Sox still face as Opening Day looms Thursday. Spiegel also wondered what mustache wax he should gift to White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease, who's the best pitcher in town.
A new era is upon at Baseball Isn't Boring. Betting Isn't Boring. Every Friday during the baseball season, former All-Star closer Jonathan Papelbon will join Bradfo to help make you money by talking the great game of baseball. And it's all now sponsored by our great friends at FanDuel! Today, Pap has the no-question-about-it Opening Day win for the White Sox. Listen for it at 6:30 in the episode.
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Joe Kelly wrote a book. "A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America's Pastime" is getting great reaction and reviews since being released a few weeks ago, and now you can hear how it all came together. Joe joins his co-author, Bradfo, to talk about the journey - including Joe chasing down Rob Manfred to give him a book. The podcast also touches on Joe's pointed thoughts on the WBC and his recent revelation when it came to throwing a potentially difference-making pitch. If you want to know what it is like to be a big league player and author at the same time, listen to this.
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In the final hour, Chris Rongey was joined by Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio to discuss Team USA's wild 9-7 win against Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals Saturday evening. Later, Cubs first baseman Eric Hosmer joined the show to discuss his past World Baseball Classic experience, his role with the club in 2023 and more.
In the second hour of Hit & Run with Chris Rongey filling in for Matt Spiegel talks White Sox with Lamond Pope from the Chicago Tribune. Later, we talk with ESPN MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel on Cubs and White Sox prospects like Oscar Colas and Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Chris Rongey filling in for Matt Spiegel this week on Hit & Run, Chris starts the show talking about the World Baseball Classic and how the event has made him a bigger fan of the tournament and the sport itself. Later, Chris is joined by Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune to discuss the latest from Cubs camp, including an update on Seiya Suzuki and who has the inside track for the 5th starter spot in the rotation.
From 'Fly the W' (subscribe here): Hosts Paul 'Crawly' Dzien and Dustin Rhoades analyze where the Cubs three most pressing needs stand as we get to the mid-point of Spring Training and with the Opening Day just about two weeks away.
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From 'Fly the W' (subscribe here): Superfan host Crawly and co-host Dustin Rhoades interview Cubs pitching prospect Caleb Kilian about making his Wrigley debut and the battle for a roster spot in Spring Training.
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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Marquee Sports Network producer and player development analyst Lance Brozdowski to discuss the "sweeper" pitch, which Cubs relievers could surprise us this season and which prospects have stood out to him in spring training. Later, Spiegel shared two of his top 30 Chicago baseball players across the past 30 years.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Chuck Garfien of NBC Sports Chicago to discuss the latest White Sox storylines out of spring training, including shortstop Tim Anderson looking to get his swag back, new manager Pedro Grifol's impact and how the team is handling the disappointment of 2022.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by sharing his belief that March Madness has come early with the World Baseball Classic. Later, Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio joined the show to break down the World Baseball Classic, as he's calling the games in Pool C in Miami.
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Baseball Isn't Boring Pitch Clock Correspondent Rich Hill joins Bradfo to offer unprecedented insight into what is going on with Major League Baseball's new initiatives, most notably all the drama behind the pitch clock. The games are quicker. Great. But Hill warns of issues that are popping up throughout these spring training games. You are going to be a smarter baseball fan after listening.
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The horns. The flags. The dugout celebrations. The bat flips. The fist pumps. It's World Baseball Classic time which means only one thing: March baseball looks a little different. But can all of this enthusiasm carry over to a big league season? Bradfo sits down with Marcus Stroman (Team Puerto Rico) and Mike Lowell to discuss where baseball is at when it comes to showing the kind of personality the tournament is about to deliver us. You are going to find two more pointed perspectives.
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Chris Sale is heading into spring training as one of the most interesting storylines in all of Major League Baseball. So when Bradfo sat down with Sale, there was plenty to talk about. New rules. Changes in the game. How close he came to quitting. How he views his current existence. The perspective gained from the last 900 days. It's all there, and it's brutally honest. You're going to want to listen.
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From 'Stacey King's Gimme The Hot Sauce' (subscribe here), On Today's Episode Of Stacey King's Gimme The Hot Sauce Podcast We Start The Show Off With Chicago Bulls News Followed By News Around The NBA. Moving Forward with Big Ten Network Sportscaster And Journalist Dave Revsine. Finishing The Show With The BIGGEST MAN CODE VIOLATION OF ALL TIME!!!
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From 'Big Time Baseball' (subscribe here): Hosts Tony Gwynn. Jr and Jon Heyman break down which players are off to a hot start in Spring Training, including a pitcher who's using the pitch clock to his advantage.
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In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Cubs assistant pitching coach Daniel Moskos to discuss his philosophy, his relationship with right-hander Hayden Wesneski and the slider. Later, Spiegel remembered the life and legacy of Tampa Bay Rays broadcaster and Chicagoland native Dave Wills, who passed away Sunday morning.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by longtime White Sox organist Nancy Faust, who's featured in the new documentary "Last Comiskey." She discussed her time with the White Sox. Later, Spiegel looked back fondly on two of his favorite 30 Chicago baseball players of the last 30 season in Chicago -- former White Sox second baseman Ray Durham and former Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber.
Matt Spiegel opened his first Hit & Run show of the 2023 season by discussing the uniqueness of Chicago baseball and the type of baseball town that has created over the years. Later, Spiegel shared his expectations for both the White Sox and the Cubs in 2023.
From 'Stacey King's Gimme The Hot Sauce' (subscribe here), On Today's Episode Of Stacey King's Gimme The Hot Sauce Podcast We Start The Show Off With Chicago Bulls News Followed By News Around The NBA. Moving Forward with Senior NBA Insider for The Athletic and Stadium Shams Charania. Finishing The Show With The Final Segment What Are We Watching
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo and ESPN's Buster Olney team up again for a deep dive into what's going on in the magical world of Major League Baseball. The pair dissect the landscape of spring training with the new rules supplying plenty of shock and awe while also taking a look at how some teams are setting themselves up for a surprise or two. And then there's Buster's shocking Shohei Ohtani take! It's a great way to finish off your week.
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It was the Twins' turn to talk baseball on 'Baseball Isn't Boring', as host Rob Bradford caught up with three interesting members of the Minnesota club - Joey Gallo, Alex Kirilloff and Joe Ryan.
The group talks about different facets of the current game, with Gallo diving into how 2023 might look different for him and the rest of MLB, Kirilloff offering perspective on players being willing to show their personalities a bit more, and Ryan taking us inside the art of a modern day pitcher trying to evolve. Take our word for it, you don't have to be a Twins fan to appreciate these conversations.
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): One year ago, baseball was supposed to be on its deathbed. The sport was in the heart of a lockout, with sports fans ready to turn their back on the great game. But here were are, with spring training not only ready to kick off with as much enthusiasm as ever, but also with MLB feeling like the last 365 days may have allowed for its biggest step forward perception-wise in years. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Fox Sports joins Bradfo to reflect on how baseball pushed aside that uncomfortable narrative from last February to finally start showing the personality and foresight it had been lacking for years.
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From 'Gimme The Hot Sauce' (subscribe here), On Today's Episode Of Stacey King's Gimme The Hot Sauce Podcast We Start The Show Off With Chicago Bulls News Followed By News Around The NBA. Moving Forward With Chicago Bulls Insider For NBC Chicago K.C. Johnson. Finishing The Show With A NEW Segment Called Favorite Super Bowl Snacks.
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Once again, Jonathan Papelbon and Bradfo are out to prove that not only is baseball not boring, but betting on baseball isn't boring. It's why the two teamed up one again, this time to go through which teams are the best bets in each division.
Along the way they formulate the 'Pitch of Destiny', where Papelbon sets the over/under on throwing a fastball at 89.9 mph. We also get to the bottom of exactly what percentage of players are in the best shapes of their lives.
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From 'Stacey King's Gimme The Hot Sauce' (subscribe here), On Today's Episode Of Stacey King's Gimme The Hot Sauce Podcast We Start The Show Off With Chicago Bulls News Followed By News Around The NBA. Moving Forward With Special Guest Reporter And Host Of The San Antonio Spurs Broadcast Team Michelle Beadle. Finishing The Show With A NEW Segment Called The NBA'S ALL-DIRTBAG TEAM.
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The current crop of free agents is thinned out with spring training almost upon us, so we turn to the big ticket items of next offseason. There is no bigger ticket than Shohei Ohtani. Host Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford is joined by free agent correspondent Ed Hand to discuss where Ohtani might find himself a year from now, while also taking a look at what next offseason's free agent class beyond Ohtani is looking like. It's never too early to talk about the future of the game's most important player.
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Host Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford is joined by actor Ellen Adair and Courtney Finnicum to offer the the ultimate springboard into February, with the trio passionately talking about the great game of baseball just a few weeks before spring training kicks off.
Ellen - who has made her mark not only in the acting world, but also as an astute follower of baseball (and Phillies fan) - joins 'Baseball Isn't Boring' regular Courtney in offering a great look at what promises to make the 2023 the best season yet. If you want to get ready for those first swing of the spring, this is the podcast to listen to.
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The highly-anticipated WBC Central podcast is officially here, with World Baseball Classic expert Shawn Spradling (@shawn_spradling) getting behind the mic to kick off what will be fascinating conversation, debate and endless entertainment all the way through to the tournament's final game. Shawn offers insight you can't find anywhere else, with the podcast serving as his latest springboard to a wave of WBC educating and informing. Let's talk some WBC!
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From 'Fly the W' (subscribe here) - In this segment, Crawly and Dustin take some time to remember Lin Brehmer, legendary DJ for XRT Chicago and huge Cubs fan who passed away on Sunday.
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From 'Big Time Baseball' (subscribe here) - Tony and Jon discuss the names on the current Hall of Fame ballot and go back and forth on which names they see as deserving of being awarded the honor of being named a Hall of Famer. The guys debate the credentials and resumes of players like Bobby Abreu, Carlos Beltran, Manny Ramirez and more.
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From 'Fly the W' (subscribe here): Host Paul 'Crawly' Dzien interviews Cole Wright, host of the Marquee Network, about being a Cubs fan, what goes on behind the scenes at the Marquee studios, and what it was like hosting Opening Night of Cubs Convention.
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From 'Big Time Baseball' (subscribe here): Hosts Jon Heyman and Tony Gwynn Jr. get together to discuss the deals everyone is talking about, including all three of the Carlos Correa offers, plus under-the-radar deals they think will have a major impact when the season begins. The guys then take a step back and take a broad view of the MLB landscape and decide which GMs did their teams justice and which teams are in for a long year ahead.
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Boog Sciambi is among the best at what he does...broadcasting. He also happens to be the television voice of the Chicago Cubs. So with both of those things in mind, host Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford sits down with Sciambi to discuss perhaps the most talked-about Major League team over the past week — the Cubs — and what calling a baseball game looks like these days. For those who are curious about what's transpiring in Chicago and how getting behind a microphone today might differ from a few years ago, this is the podcast for you.
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From 'Fly the W' (subscribe here): Hosts Paul 'Crawly' Dzien and Dustin Rhoades discuss the Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins session and highlight some cool moments from the rest of Saturday's Cubs Convention.
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From 'Fly the W' (subscribe here): Host Paul 'Crawly' Dzien interviews Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom about his 2022 season, his first Cubs Convention, and a cool event he'll be taking part in during Cubs Con Weekend with Homewood Bats.
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From 'Fly the W' (subscribe here): Host Paul "Crawly" Dzien interviews Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register about Birch's article about five offseason updates for Cubs prospects who could play for the Iowa Cubs this season.
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From 'Fly the W' (subscribe here): Host Paul "Crawly" Dzien interviews top prospect Brennen Davis on being named two- time Cubs Minor League Player of the Year and Futures Game MVP as well as a frustrating 2022 season.
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Want to be sold on the chances of the 2023 White Sox? You're going to want to listen to the conversation host Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford and Courtney Finnicum had with Chicago's new manager Pedro Grifol. In a candid back-and-forth, Grifol presents what he perceived was wrong with the White Sox, what could be right with his new team, and why he is going to make sure all his new players watch the Houston Astros accept their World Series rings on Opening Day. If you want to be ahead of the curve when it comes to what will be what in the American League Central, this is the podcast you should listen to.
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From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here), Faraz & Zach get the show started with some news around the league regarding James Conner, Alvin Kamara, Miles Sanders and more before diving into some listener questions, including:
Juwan Johnson, Taysom Hill or Cole Kmet?
Jahan Dotson or Mike Evans?
Mike White or Geno Smith?
AJ Dillon or D'Onta Foreman?
Tyler Higbee or Davis Njoku?
Aaron Jones or Tyler Allgeier?
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From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), Andrew and Zach wonder how much rust Jalen Hurts could have going into the playoffs, Derek Carr's next team, if Daniel Jones is a top-15 QB, a dark horse candidate for Denver's next coach and more!
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From 'BetQL Daily Boost' (subscribe here), Kate, Lucy and Rick bring you an NFL odds boost ahead of this weekend's slate of games on the Dolphins, Colts and Bears to all punt on their first offensive drives in their respective games. They also have their favorite bets heading into this weekend. Happy New Year!
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From 'Big Time Baseball' (subscribe here): Hosts Tony Gwynn Jr. and Jon Heyman dive into the last two big dominos to fall in free agency, Dansby Swanson and Carlos Correa. The guys take a close look at why Swanson chose the Cubs, and what's going on with Carlos Correa's physical? The guys also discuss the current trade market and which teams they expect to be active before the new season.
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From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here), Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on Tyler Allgeier & Drake London, Mark Andrews continued struggles, useful games from Devin Singletary & James Cook for Buffalo, Justin Fields finally not delivering for his fantasy owners and more.
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From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here), Faraz & Zach answer some listener questions and then live draft a team on Underdog! Questions include:
Taysom Hill, Noah Fant, Isaiah Likely or Chigoziem Okonkwo?
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From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here), Can the Bills finally cover more than a touchdown spread? Will Mike keep betting on the Bills? Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today.
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From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), The guys discuss if the Patriots can recover from last week's horrendous loss by beating Cincinnati, if Baltimore fans are worried if Lamar Jackson comes back too late, if the 49ers can hold the rest of their opponents to under 21 points and more!
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From 'Fly the W' (subscribe here): Hosts Paul "Crawly" Dzien and Dustin Rhoades talk about the press conference the Cubs held to introduced their biggest offseason signing, shortstop Dansby Swanson.
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From 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here), Carl and Baldy go through the list of teams who are getting hot at the right time like the Bills, Lions, and 49ers as well as teams going in the opposite direction like the Seahawks and how they can right the ship.
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From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here), Faraz & Zach discuss their tight end rankings for Week 16, including Dallas Goedert, Evan Engram, Cole Kmet and Pat Freiermuth. Is it a Taysom Hill week? Can Noah Fant up his production with no Tyler Lockett in the mix for the Seahawks?
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From 'Take The North' (subscribe here) - David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take their weekly zoom in on Justin Fields, who continues to dazzle in the run game while improving his passing game.
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From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), Danny is very concerned about the Chief's defense as the season starts to wind down, if there is a Super Bowl path for the Chargers and more!
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From 'Take The North' (subscribe here) - David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski give their predictions for Bears vs Eagles. Dan also reminds us of some painful memories the Eagles have been responsible for in the last decade when they've played the Bears.
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From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here) - Faraz & Zach discuss their quarterback rankings for Week 15 with Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts leading the way, Joe Burrow potentially without a couple of his top targets, a Tua vs. Cousins vs. T-Law debate, Aaron Rodgers coming off a bye and more. Is Geno Smith still a QB1? Can Justin Fields deliver against Philly? Who is the better start this week - Brady or Goff?
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From 'Fly the W' (subscribe here): Hosts Dustin Rhoades and Paul "Crawly" Dzien discuss all the different free agent moves the Cubs aren't involved in and discuss Crane Kenney's interview from the Mully and Haugh Show.
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From 'Fly the W' (subscribe here): Hosts Dustin Rhoades and Paul "Crawly" Dzien discuss the big free agent moves that happened at the winter meetings, including the Cubs getting Cody Bellinger and Jameson Taillon, while Willson Contreras signed with the Cardinals.
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From 'Fly The W' (subscribe here), hosts Paul "Crawly" Dzien and Dustin Rhoades discuss the latest Cubs Hot Stove rumors and ESPN's recent survey of what MLB general managers predict will happen this offseason.
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From 'South Siders' (subscribe here), hosts Shane Riordan and Gabe Ramirez discuss if Sox fans should be as upset as Shane is about Jose Abreu signing with the Astros.
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From the 'Fly The W' podcast (subscribe here), hosts Paul "Crawly" Dzien and Dustin Rhoades discuss the upcoming Winter Meetings and their frustration as Jose Abreu, a top Cubs free agent target, signs with the Astros
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From 'Fly The W' (subscribe here): host Paul 'Crawly' Dzien interviews legendary Cubs broadcaster Pat Hughes about broadcasting, the Cubs, and much more!
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From the "1st & Pod" Show (Subscribe Here) - Andrew and Zach look at the close AFC East playoff race, the future of the Rams, if there is Kansas City Chiefs fatigue and more!
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From the "Upper Hand Fantasy" Podcast (Subscribe Here) - Faraz & Zach discuss David Montgomery's fantasy prospects as he becomes the bell cow in the Chicago backfield after Khalil Herbert's injury. Can him and Justin Fields both get theirs on the ground?
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From "The Best Football Show" Podcast (Subscribe Here) - Bears' quarterback Justin Fields has started to elevate his game. How close is he to replicating the style of play of Eagles' QB Jalen Hurts?
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From the 'Fly The W' podcast (subscribe here), co-host Paul "Crawly" Dzien interviews Bryan Smith, prospect expert for Bleacher Nation, on what the Rule 5 draft is and how the Cubs will have to make some hard decisions about their roster.
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From the 'Baseball Isn't Boring' podcast (subscribe here), host Rob Bradford explores one of the more intriguing names on the free agent market, Jose Abreu. It's why Bradfo solicited the expertise of 670 The Score's Matt Spiegel and longtime White Sox follower Courtney Finnicum to take a deep dive into what should make Abreu such an attractive option for teams looking for a first baseman/DH/clubhouse leader. You aren't going to find a better primer for Abreu's market as he heads into free agency. The trio also debates which player would be best to start a franchise with and whether giving a wedding speech or playing music at a wedding carries more pressure.
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (Subscribe Here): A time-honored tradition came around once again at Wednesday's GM Meetings, with super agent Scott Boras spending more than 45 minutes answering questions from the media. But, as anyone who has experienced the annual press conference can attest, this isn't your run-of-the-mill get-together. Boras is armed with the kind of quips and comparisons that is almost better than any information he can offer on his stable of free agents. Bradfo does you the service of breaking out Boras' best lines and offering analysis on each one. It is baseball and it is definitely not boring.
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (Subscribe Here): Chicago Cubs manager David Ross proudly wears his Baseball Isn't Boring t-shirt, and for good reason. He actually believes and lives it. Ross joins Bradfo to reflect on a feeling few in this world have experienced - catching the final pitch of a major league baseball season and then running to the mound to celebrate a championship. Ross also offers valuable insight when it comes to recruiting free agents, and the roller coaster that comes with managing rumors and roster turnover. (See: Willson Contreras.) We also get the bottom of whether or not Ross has danced since Dancing With the Stars. It's another good one.
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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer react to the Bears 49-29 loss to the Cowboys in Dallas. The loss shows us how far the Bears still have to go, as the defense was gashed all day. On the bright side, Justin Fields has made lots of obvious progress and had himself another solid game.
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Baseball isn't boring, and we have started a podcast to make sure everybody knows it. Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford and Cooper 'Coop' Leonard are joined by the man who teamed with the duo back in January to get the conversation going - pitcher Joe Kelly.
Kelly, of course, also gives a major leaguer's perspective of the upcoming World Series, including some ultra-honest takes on how the players still view the Astros. It's Opening Day and it's glorious.
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Matt Spiegel reacts to Tuesday's MLB action, including Aaron Judge's four-walk night in Toronto on the cusp of history, ShaunBreen staying alive at 36 on the BTS leaderboard and more. Spiegs and Porth are sad about their BTS futility - and give BTS picks for Wednesday!
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Matt Spiegel reacts to Thursday's MLB action, which included Carlos Correa & Luis Arraez helping Badco1GR get to 40 on BTS, yet Kyle Tucker failing our good friend Bunger. Plus, Spiegs and Ryan Porth debate the AL MVP race between Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. Also, BTS picks for the weekend!
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Matt Spiegel recaps Monday across MLB, including Amed Rosario aiding the Guardians' quest for a division title and Trea Turner helping the BTS leader get to 35. Plus, Spiegs and Ryan Porth discuss the top candidates for AL and NL Managers of the Year.
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Ryan Porth sits in for Matt Spiegel, recapping a great weekend of baseball, which saw Albert Pujols and Aaron Judge inch closer to home run history. Plus, details on a BTS leaderboard shake-up and a trio of picks for Monday!
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Matt Spiegel and Ryan Porth discuss the depression of knowing they won't be the ones winning the 10 grand this season on Beat the Streak. Spiegel also recaps Wednesday, which saw a lot of youngsters shining bright, including Julio Rodriguez making MLB history. Plus, BTS picks for Thursday!
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Matt Spiegel react to Tuesday's MLB action, including Aaron Judge hitting 2 more home runs in Boston and Eloy Jimenez staying hot for the Sox. Plus, BTS picks for Wednesday!
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Ron & Jimmy get into spitballs, pine tar, sticky stuff and all sorts of equipment edges players try to take advantage of. What’s fair game and what’s too far?
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In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Marquee Sports Network analyst Jim Deshaies to discuss what to watch for from the Cubs down the stretch. Later, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register joined the show to break down the Cubs' best prospects at Triple-A Iowa.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel shared his picks to win each division and to land the wild-card spots in each league. He also dreamed of the White Sox somehow finding a way to make the playoffs. Later, James Fegan of the Athletic joined the show to discuss what has fueled the White Sox's recent surge.
In the final episode of Hit & Run for 2022, Matt Spiegel opened his show by reacting to White Sox ace Dylan Cease nearly throwing a no-hitter in a 13-0 win against the Twins on Saturday evening. Spiegel also examined acting manager Miguel Cairo's immediate impact on the White Sox as he fills in for Tony La Russa, who's on a medical leave of absence. Later, Parkins & Spiegel Show executive producer Shane Riordan joined the show to discuss what it was like to be in attendance at Guaranteed Rate Field on Saturday as Cease came within out out of a no-hitter.
Matt Spiegel reacts to Thursday's MLB action, which featured a 30-year-old rookie staying hot in DC and some Red Sox vs. Rangers fireworks. Porth explains his strategy for the final month of the season, to try to catch the BTS leaders. Plus, many picks to consider (or not consider) for the holiday weekend!
Matt Spiegel reacts to Wednesday around MLB, which included Joey Votto lauding Paul Goldschmidt's season in the broadcast booth and Lars Nootbaar going deep in the same game. Plus, BTS picks to consider for Thursday, including a Daily Double A and Porth Pick double up!
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Matt Spiegel reacts to Tuesday's MLB action, including Corbin Carroll's hot start in the Majors and the Cleveland Contact Kings helping a new member of the BTS leaderboard. Plus, BTS picks to consider for Wednesday!
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Matt Spiegel recaps Monday's MLB action, which featured AL MVP candidates hitting dueling home runs in Anaheim and a Pittsburgh Prodigy putting up eye-popping Statcast numbers (again). Plus, BTS picks to consider for Tuesday!
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Matt Spiegel reacts to a full weekend of baseball, including Corey Seager setting a career-high in Texas and Patrick Corbin (of all pitchers) ending an ugly streak for the Nationals - and hurting many streakers while doing so. Plus, BTS picks for Monday!
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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Indianapolis Indians broadcaster Howard Kellman as he prepares to call the Yankees-Rays game this Friday on WFAN. Later, Chris Kamka of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show for his weekly Kamka-connected segment.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel shared his optimistic take on the Cubs' future and discussed Triple-A Iowa first baseman Matt Mervis' recent hitting tear. Later, Cubs director of ticket service Brian Garza joined the show to discuss the upcoming concerts at Wrigley Field.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by pondering which changes the White Sox could make this offseason to put themselves in a position to compete at a higher level in 2023. Later, he took calls from White Sox fans as the frustration on the South Side has hit its boiling point.
Matt Spiegel takes a look at Thursday's MLB action, including a pair of Cardinals mashing at Wrigley Field. A certain A's rookie forces Spiegel to sing. Plus, BTS picks to consider for Friday and the weekend!
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Matt Spiegel recaps Wednesday around MLB, including Nathaniel Lowe raking in Denver and Oneil Cruz's StatCast record-breaker. Spiegs provides some wisdom from Thomas Paine to power through the remainder of the baseball season. Plus, BTS picks for Thursday!
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Matt Spiegel reacts to Tuesday's MLB action, including Aaron Judge going deep again in the Bronx and Nathaniel Lowe continuing his torrid stretch since the All-Star break. Plus, BTS picks to consider for Wednesday!
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Matt Spiegel recaps Monday's MLB action, including Albert Pujols closing in on an unlikely milestone and J.J. Bleday coming through in the clutch for Miami. Plus, a BTS leaderboard update and picks to consider for Tuesday!
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Matt Spiegel recaps the weekend, including rookies shining in Oakland and Luis Arraez letting many streakers down. Ryan Porth is back with The Porth Pick as a part of Monday's BTS picks. Plus, who should you stay away from today?
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In the final hour of Hit & Run, host Matt Spiegel talks with Dan Szymborski from Fangraphs about Franmil Reyes' hot start with the Cubs, the White Sox struggle to stay above .500, and other MLB tidbits from around the league. Later, Chris Kamka of NBC Sports Chicago gets us Kamka-connected and shares a fun stat from the North and South Side of town.
In the second hour of Hit & Run, host Matt Spiegel talks a lot of Cubs with the team's hitting coach Greg Brown at the top of the hour discussion the Cubs improving offense and then later, the TV-voice of the Cubs Boog Sciambi joined the show to talk about the addition of Joe Girardi to the Marquee TV booth.
In the first hour of Hit & Run, host Matt Spiegel kicks the show off talking about Johnny Cueto's gem of a start on Saturday and how he may start to get some Cy-Young love. Later, Spiegel gets into La Russa's decision to walk another batter in a 1-2 count.
Spudson ends his streak with Trea Turner going 0-4 last night. Ctdaniel now the new leader sitting at a 32 streak! Matt Speigal recaps the exciting Wednesday night slate of baseball, plus BTS picks for Thursday night!
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Spudson, sitting at 33 on our leaderboard yet hasn't played in a few days, should he play tonight to keep that streak going? As for Matt Spiegal, he is back to 0 as he recaps Tuesday nights games and gives his BTS picks for tonight!
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Road trips, card games, plane seating, shopping and the best cities to go out in. Ron & Jimmy talk about it all and there is no better guest than Ryan Dempster to discuss the Unwritten Rules of the Road - and where to get a limo if you're in LA.
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Matt Spiegal hits one of his Double A's yesterday with Ji-Man Choi! Happ hits two bombs last night and likes his odds up against JP Crawford. Hopefully Tyler will grow up and play Beat The Streak!
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Matt Spiegel reacts to the weekends baseball action. Ji-Man Choi has not been hot lately, but what about against Gerrit Cole? Plus, Spiegel offers a BTS leaderboard update and picks for Monday!
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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel listened and reacted to MLB Pipeline analyst Jim Callis' comments on the latest prospect rankings -- which reflect well on the Cubs' farm system. After that, Eno Sarris of the Athletic joined the show to discuss White Sox ace Dylan Cease's superb season and Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson's development. Later, Chris Kamka of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show for his sultan of stat segment.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel welcomed on former Cubs pitcher and current Marquee Sports Network analyst Ryan Dempster to discuss his experience at the Field of Dreams on Thursday. Later, Spiegel explained why he agreed with White Sox manager Tony La Russa on a certain topic.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing how the Cubs and White Sox have been playing lately after they both earned wins Saturday. Later, Spiegel shared his experience of attending the Cubs' win against the Reds at the Field of Dreams with his family Thursday in Dyersville, Iowa.
Matt Spiegel reacts to Paul Goldschmidt's hitless performance from Tuesday, which wiped out close to 31% of all streakers, including Shawn36 at 43. Also, has the Padres' offense returned to form? Plus, BTS considerations for Wednesday!
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Matt Spiegel reacts to a busy weekend around MLB, including Washington's Patrick Corbin getting lit up once again on Saturday. The BTS leader Shawn36 is now at 43, two away from the season lead! Plus, BTS picks for Monday night!
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In the final hour of Hit & Run, host Matt Spiegel talks Cubs and White Sox prospects with ESPN's Kiley McDaniel, who shares his thoughts on the Cubs new pitchers and which bats the Sox should be watching to give them a spark in the 2nd half. Later, Chris Kamka of NBC Sports Chicago ties the room together with a stat nugget from each Chicago baseball team.
In the second hour of Hit & Run, host Matt Spiegel welcomed White Sox Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, and Cubs Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing Colin Faulkner to talk about the varying gameday promotions and events the two have been involved in. Later, Spiegel gets Boyer and Faulkner's thoughts on the Field of Dreams game, with the Cubs preparing to play in the game this week after the White Sox were in the inaugural game last season.
In the first hour of Hit & Run, host Matt Spiegel dives into the White Sox issues as they continue to hover around a .500 record. Later, Spiegel talks about one of the hottest players in Chicago, and baseball for that matter, Dylan Cease and brings some of his favorite comments and audio about the Cy-Young candidate.
Matt Spiegel reacts to a busy Wednesday in Major League Baseball, including grand entrances for Brandon Drury and Trey Mancini in their new digs and Jose Abreu continuing to rake in August. How did Trea Turner's streak-ending night impact the BTS leaderboard? Plus, picks for Thursday!
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Matt Spiegel reacts to Tuesday's baseball action, including Rafael Devers' big return to the Red Sox lineup and Mookie Betts being among the many to help streakers stay alive! Plus, the guys have BTS considerations for Wednesday!
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Matt Spiegel reacts to Monday's MLB action, including Juan Soto's potentially-last home run in a Nationals uniform, Patrick Corbin being a BTS dream yet again and Trea Turner extending his personal hitting streak to 19! Plus, the guys make their BTS picks for Tuesday!
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Ryan Porth sits in for Matt Spiegel to recap a busy baseball weekend, which featured Aaron Judge continuing to mash baseballs into oblivion and a pair of hot NL third basemen coming through on Sunday. Plus, a BTS leaderboard update with CollinBJohnson's streak ending at 43. And of course, BTS picks for Monday!
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Matt Spiegel reacts to a busy Thursday across MLB, including an Aaron Judge walk-off home run keeping the current BTS leader alive at 39! Spiegel also details his over-thinking from yesterday's podcast, where he should have picked the red-hot Alec Bohm. Plus, many BTS considerations for the next 3 days!
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Matt Spiegel reacts to a busy Tuesday around MLB, including a memorable day at Wrigley Field and Austin Riley continuing to mash baseballs. Spiegel also highlights an unlikely victory for a streaker to reach 30. Plus, plenty of BTS considerations on National Antonio Senzatela & Patrick Corbin Day!
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Matt Spiegel recaps a wild weekend across MLB, including Raimel Tapia sparking Toronto's offensive outburst in Boston and Aaron Judge staying hot. Spiegel also gives a BTS leaderboard update and details his own streak, which is now at a season-high of 9! Plus, BTS considerations for Monday!
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Matt Spiegel opened his show by recapping how the Cubs and White Sox have performed coming out of the All-Star break. He also took calls from listeners, who shared what they're looking for in the final two-plus months of the season. Later, Spiegel paid tribute to White Sox legend Minnie Miñoso, a Latin trailblazer in baseball who will be posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Matt Spiegel is back from the All-Star Break, raving about Thursday night's performance from Mookie Betts and providing the latest look at the BTS leaderboard. Plus, many BTS considerations for your baseball weekend!
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Nick Ashooh and Lucy Burdge celebrate the All-Star Game with an odds boost on the much-anticipated showdown from BetMGM that you won't want to miss. They also have their favorite bets for the game, including some MVP picks.
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Matt Spiegel takes a look at the State of the Streak as we enter the All-Star Break, with the new leader now sitting at 37. Spiegel also breaks down the first half of the season, what he's learned from playing BTS and a new wrinkle Ryan Porth has used in making his recent picks. Plus, picks for tonight's Home Run Derby!
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In the final hour, Gabe Ramirez was joined by Bryan Smith of Bleacher Nation to discuss how the Cubs could use their No. 7 overall pick in the MLB amateur draft Sunday evening. He also shared an update on the state of the Cubs' farm system. Later, Ramirez and producer Caesar Perez named their Chicago All-Star team with Cubs and White Sox players for the first half of the MLB season.
In the second hour, Gabe Ramirez was joined by Zach Krull of BetQL to discuss his favorite MLB bets of the day and which futures could be money makers. Later, Keith Law of the Athletic joined the show to preview the MLB amateur draft, which begins Sunday evening. Who are the top prospects? And what might the Cubs do with their No. 7 overall pick? Law also pondered what it will take for an opposing team to land Nationals superstar Juan Soto on the trade market.
Sitting in for Matt Spiegel, Gabe Ramirez opened his show by assessing the state of the Cubs and White Sox as the All-Star break is nearly upon us. How are Chicago baseball fans feeling about their teams? Later, LaMond Pope of the Tribune joined the show to discuss the White Sox's recent play as they've clawed closer to the AL Central-leading Twins in the division race.
Matt Spiegel reacts to Shohei Ohtani dominating on the mound (again) AND hitting a triple in the leadoff spot for the Angels, something that hasn't been done in the last 50 years of Angels history. Spiegel provides a BTS leaderboard update, with Matthew3116 sitting at 37! Plus, the guys have BTS picks for Thursday!
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Matt Spiegel reacts to Tuesday's MLB action, featuring some names never-before-mentioned on this very podcast, but were actually picked by a few streakers! Spiegs and Porth eat some crow after proclaiming they were "invaluable" yesterday. Heh. Plus, BTS considerations for Wednesday!
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Matt Spiegel reacts to Monday's action across MLB, including Manny Machado exacting revenge on Coors Field and a new leader taking over the BTS leaderboard. Plus, BTS considerations for Tuesday!
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In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline to preview the MLB amateur draft and to break down the farm systems of the Cubs and White Sox, with a focus on prospects Owen Cassie, Matt Mervis and Colson Montgomery.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by recapping the week that was for the Cubs and White Sox. He also took calls about White Sox right-hander Johnny Cueto's excellent outing Saturday. Later, James Fox of the Sox Machine and Future Sox joined the show to preview the MLB amateur draft and to ponder when the White Sox are going to start playing better.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer to discuss the recent profile story on him in the Sun-Times and more. Later, the "Sultan of Stat" Chris Kamka of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines.
Matt Spiegel recaps Tuesday's MLB action, including Kyle Schwarber power surge and a pair of NL hitters finding success coming back from injury. Porth steals Spiegs' thunder with a special Daily Double A Stay Away! Plus BTS considerations for Wednesday!
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Matt Spiegel reacts to a busy holiday weekend across MLB, including Seiya Suzuki and Julio Rodriguez continuing to impress as rookies and late-game heroics from Yordan Alvarez and Luis Arraez. Spiegs provides a BTS leaderboard update. Plus, Spiegs and Ryan Porth weigh in with BTS picks for Tuesday!
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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Steve Greenberg of the Sun-Times to discuss his recent profile story on Cubs Radio broadcaster Ron Coomer. After that, Double-A Tennessee Smokies broadcaster Mick Gillispie joined the show to discuss a few of the top prospects in the Cubs' farm system. Later, Chris Kamka of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show for his weekly interview.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Mark Willard of 95.7 The Game to discuss the Giants, whom the White Sox defeated Friday and Saturday. Later, Rob Bradford of WEEI in Boston joined the show to discuss the Cubs beating the Red Sox in the first two games of their series.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing the good baseball that the Cubs and White Sox have been playing lately. Each club is going for the sweep Sunday. Later, Spiegel reacted to Red Sox right-hander Josh Winckowski calling Wrigley Field a "stock and standard" ballpark.
Matt Spiegel is joined by BTS season leader Kiyoshilotus26. What was his strategy to get to 45? How closely was he following along each day? What was his reaction to the Machado Shit Show that ended his streak? Plus, reaction to Wednesday and BTS picks for Thursday!
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Matt Spiegel reacts to Tuesday's MLB action, including a 9th-inning home run from Trea Turner saving 37% of streakers and Yordan Alvarez continuing to crush baseballs. Plus, BTS picks to consider for Wednesday!
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Matt Spiegel reacts to Paul Goldschmidt having another big night for the Cardinals to take over the MLB lead in batting average, as well as a pair of rookies flashing their potential! Spiegs and Ryan Porth make their BTS picks for Tuesday's action. It's also Episode 57 ... what do we win for 57 straight weekdays of doing the podcast?!
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Matt Spiegel reacts to the baseball weekend, which featured a BTS leaderboard shake-up and Aaron Judge continuing to rack up big hits for the Yankees. Plus, Spiegs and Ryan Porth offer BTS picks for Monday!
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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Chris Kamka of NBC Sports Chicago to get "Kamka-Connected" with the Sultan of Stat. Later, James Fegan of the Athletic joined the show to discuss the White Sox's recent struggles before their series finale against the Orioles on Sunday afternoon.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Jordan Bastian of MLB.com to discuss how Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner is proving himself at the plate lately. He also broke down the team's recent performance. Later, Spiegel shared what he saw in MLB this past week that made him smile.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by reacting to the White Sox's recent struggles and by taking calls from frustrated listeners, who seem to have had enough of manager Tony La Russa.
Matt Spiegel recaps Thursday's MLB action, including Trea Turner helping the BTS leader and Paul Goldschmidt staying hot in Milwaukee. Spiegs continues to detail his love/hate relationship with Beat the Streak. Also, plenty of BTS picks to consider for the weekend!
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Crawly talks to NBC Sports' Gordon Wittenmyer about the effect the upcoming trade deadline is having on some of the veteran players.
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One day after saying he hates Beat the Streak, Matt Spiegel now LOVES this game as Wednesday's Daily Double A was successful! Spiegs also recaps the action across MLB, including Austin Hays' cycle in a monsoon and the BTS leader going down. Plus, BTS picks for Thursday!
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Matt Spiegel recaps Tuesday's action around MLB, including late-game heroics from Shohei Ohtani and Luis Robert, as well as Trea Turner helping the new BTS leader get to 37! Plus, Spiegs and Ryan Porth make their BTS selections for Wednesday. Can Porth extend his personal streak to 8? When will Spiegs love BTS again??
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Matt Spiegel reacts to Monday's MLB action, including Oneil Cruz flashing his potential in Pittsburgh and Rafael Devers helping many Beat the Streakers. Plus, Spiegs and Ryan Porth make their BTS selections for Tuesday! Can the Porth Pick stay hot?
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Matt Spiegel reacts to Sunday's unprecedented Beat the Streak development, as Manny Machado's 1st-inning injury ended 38% of all streaks, including EVERYONE in the Top 10. Spiegel provides the new leaderboard update and highlights other action around MLB over the weekend. Plus, BTS picks to consider for Monday!
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In the final hour, Cody Decker welcomed on Parkins & Spiegel executive producer and South Siders podcast host Shane Riordan to discuss the state of the White Sox and where they need to improve.
In the second hour, Cody Decker broke down the White Sox's impressive 7-0 win against the Astros on Saturday and discussed how great right-hander Johnny Cueto has been for the South Siders. Later, Decker discussed how Angels star Mike Trout does nothing but mash against the Mariners.
Filling in for Matt Spiegel, Cody Decker opened his show by welcoming on Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago to discuss the latest Cubs storylines after they earned wins against the defending champion Braves on Friday and Saturday. Wittenmyer also shared his takeaways from Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's recent long media session.
Matt Spiegel discusses Kiyoshilotus26's strategy in taking over the BTS season lead at 41, following a successful double down via Boston's J.D. Martinez and Xander Bogaerts! Spiegs recaps Thursday, too, highlighting big days from nemesis Nick Castellanos and multi-nickname guy Jake Cronenworth! Also, plenty of BTS picks to consider for Friday AND the weekend!
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Matt Spiegel reacts to Wednesday's action around MLB, including Shohei Ohtani's late-game dramatics in LA and a pair of Cleveland Guardians extending Kiyoshilotus26's streak to 39! Spiegs wraps up with Jimmy Rollins in Part 3 of their conversation regarding the current state of hitting in MLB. Plus, BTS picks to consider for Thursday!
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Matt Spiegel is joined by Jimmy Rollins for Part 2 of their conversation: What was it like putting together a 38-game hitting streak split between two seasons? Plus, Spiegs recaps Tuesday, including a pair of Cleveland Guardians helping Kiyoshilotus getting to 37 atop the BTS leaderboard! And, of course, BTS picks for Wednesday!
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Matt Spiegel reacts to Kiyoshilotus26 extending their BTS streak to 35 on Monday night, thanks in part to Arizona's Ketel Marte. It's also Part 1 of Spiegs' conversation with former MLB All-Star shortstop Jimmy Rollins. Today's topic: Why is hitting so hard? Plus, BTS picks to consider for Tuesday!
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Matt Spiegel recaps a busy weekend around baseball, including Giancarlo Stanton's ridiculous exit velocity and a pair of Blue Jays making the guys look good! New BTS leader "kiyoshilotus26" had a good weekend, getting his streak to 33. Plus, Spiegs and Ryan Porth make their BTS selections for Monday night!
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In the final hour, Cody Decker welcomed on Russell Dorsey of Bally Sports to discuss the drama surrounding White Sox manager Tony La Russa lately. He also discussed the state of the Cubs as they appear headed for another sell-off at the trade deadline.
In the second hour, Cody Decker was joined by Jon Heyman of the New York Post and Audacy Sports to share the national perspective of the Cubs and White Sox. He also previewed the series finale between the Cubs and Yankees in the Bronx on Sunday. Later, Decker explained how he's seemingly the only person who loves Miami infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Sitting in for Matt Spiegel on Hit & Run, Cody Decker opened his show by discussing the latest Cubs, White Sox and MLB storylines. He then welcomed on good friend and White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito to discuss his struggles in his outing Saturday, the recent drama surrounding manager Tony La Russa and more.
Matt Spiegel reacts to WestD3's streak coming to end, courtesy of Ronald Acuna's 0-for-2 night, plus other highlights from Thursday. Bet QL's Lucy Burdge joins the show to provide her BTS picks to consider for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Spiegs and Ryan Porth also have plenty to consider for the weekend!
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Matt Spiegel reacts to Wednesday's MLB action, including Yordan Alvarez continuing to mash at the plate and the BTS leader (WestD3) standing pat once again at 40. Spiegs also has fun with the athletic prowess of Willians Astudillo. Plus, BTS picks to consider for Thursday!
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Matt Spiegel details Tuesday's MLB action, including Aaron Judge and Rafael Devers helping WestD3 reach the 40-game plateau on Beat the Streak! Will WestD3 make a pick today or stand pat? Plus, Spiegs and Ryan Porth make their BTS selections for Wednesday.
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Matt Spiegel reacts to the headlines of Monday's MLB action, including Mike Trout ending his cold streak, Eduardo Escobar making history and the podcast's official picks (Crawford, Altuve, Martinez) going 3-for-3! Why is WestD3 still holding out on his picks? Also, Spiegs and Porth make their BTS selections for Tuesday!
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In the final hour of Hit & Run, host Matt Spiegel get's Kamka-connected with NBC Sports Chicago's Chris Kamka. Later, Spiegel shares a cool story about Royals pitcher Jose Cuas who made his debut earlier this week. And then Spiegel pulls a clip from Mully & Haugh with Ron Coomer comparing Christopher Morel to a former Twins and Brewer top prospect.
In the second hour of Hit & Run, host Matt Spiegel chats with Cubs reliever Scott Effross about how he started to throw with a side-arm delivery and what it was like playing college ball with Kyle Schwarber. Later, Joe Roderick joins the show to share his thoughts on the Cardinals as St. Louis wraps up a 5-game series with the Cubs Sunday night.
Host Matt Spiegel starts the show recapping the Caleb Kilian debut for the Cubs, he and producer Sean Sears were both in attendance of the Cubs rookie's debut and share their thoughts on the atmosphere at Wrigley Field last night. Plus, White Sox get a big win over the Rays thanks to an 8th inning rally.
In the third and final hour of Hit & Run, host Matt Spiegel brings on Marquee Network color commenter Jim DeShaies to talk some Cubs and answer a few MLB Trivia questions with Spiegel. Later, Chris Kamka gets us Kamka-Connected and ties the room together with some Cubs and Sox notes.
In the second hour of Hit & Run, host Matt Spiegel shares this thoughts on the Cubs rebuild and breakdown some comments from Jon Heyman on The Show podcast with Joel Sherman, saying the Cubs are planning to spend this offseason.
Host Matt Spiegel recaps the Cubs 5-1 win over the White Sox, breaks down the Keuchel DFA decision, and goes through some La Russa's decision making once again. Later NBC Sports Chicago Sr. Producer Ryan McGuffey discusses the White Sox weekend finale with the Cubs and their season so far.
In the final hour of Hit & Run, host Matt Spiegel talks with Cubs starter Justin Steele who is fresh of a 9 strikeout outing against the Diamondbacks this past Saturday. Plus, producer Sean Sears tries to Stump Spiegs with some themed Trivia.
In the 2nd hour of Hit & Run, host Matt Spiegel discusses the Anderson/Donaldson spat with Doug Glanville of Marquee Network and NBCS Chicago. Later, he get's Kamka-Connected with NBCS Chicago's Chris Kamka.
In the 1st hour of Hit & Run, host Matt Spiegel discusses the incident involving Tim Anderson and Josh Donaldson getting into racially-charged incident. Plus, we talk more calls on tipping at the Ball Park.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Triple-A Indianapolis play-by-play broadcaster Jack McMullen to discuss the top Cubs and White Sox prospects he has seen play this season. Later, Chris Kamka of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show for his Kamka-Connected segment, where he shared his usual statistical tidbits.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune to discuss Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo's return to Chicago and the hug he received from Rizzo. He also broke down the first three games of the White Sox-Yankees series. Later, Spiegel sorted through the positives from this Cubs team despite it staring down another sell-off at the trade deadline amid more struggles.
Matt Spiegel is back on this Sunday morning, and he's fresh off a fun night at Guaranteed Rate Field, where the White Sox earned a 3-2 walk-off win against the Yankees on Saturday. Spiegel took calls on the White Sox's bullpen before we debated whether you use cash or card at the ballpark.
Sitting in for Matt Spiegel, Mark Grote opened his show by discussing the White Sox's exciting come-from-behind win against the Red Sox on Saturday and the Cubs' disappointing play in being swept by the Dodgers. Later, Vinnie Duber of CHGO joined the show to preview the White Sox-Red Sox series finale Sunday. Also, happy Mother's Day to Score listeners!
In the second hour, Mark Grote and the crew replayed White Sox ace Lucas Giolito's interview on Inside the Clubhouse on Saturday. Later, Tony Andracki of the Marquee Sports Network joined the show to discuss Cubs manager David Ross shedding the "Grandpa Rossy" label and closer David Robertson's success at the back end of the club's bullpen.
In the final hour, Mark Grote was joined by Baseball America writer Kyle Glaser to discuss highly regarded Cubs prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong's sensational performance to open the season and the organization's other top prospects. To end the show in appropriate fashion on Mother's Day, Grote and the crew discussed our beloved moms and our favorite baseball moments with them.
In a bonus 30 minutes of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel shared his thoughts on Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman's outlook and also an update on White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada, who started his rehab assignment this weekend.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel welcomed on Chris Kamka of NBC Sports Chicago for his recurring segment -- Getting Kamka Connected, where Kamka shared a statistic and thought on the White Sox and Cubs.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Cubs bullpen standout Keegan Thompson to discuss his versatile role, his nasty breaking balls and if he cheers from Alabama or Auburn.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by recapping the week that was for the Cubs and White Sox. The Cubs look like a team in transition, while the White Sox have struggled but also showcased how they have some of the best talent in baseball.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Chris Kamka of NBC Sports Chicago for his recurring segment "Get Kamka-Connected," where he shared stats and thoughts on the White Sox and Cubs.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel welcomed on Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines and where he sees both teams trending after the first full week of the season. Later, producer Sean Sears tried to stump Spiegel with some baseball trivia.
In the first hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Jared Wyllys of CHGO to discuss the Cubs and what to expect from them in 2022.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Jordan Bastian of MLB.com to discuss the latest Cubs storylines, including outfielder Ian Happ's hot start and the team's beanball affair with the Brewers.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by James Fegan of the Athletic to preview the White Sox-Tigers game in their series finale and to discuss the biggest storylines on the South Side, including the Athletics asking for young slugger Andrew Vaughn in trade conversations centered around left-hander Sean Manaea and right-hander Frankie Montas.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel asked producer Sean Sears about his baseball bona fides. Later, Chris Kamka of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show to share tidbits on the White Sox and Cubs as well as to recommend essential reading for baseball fans.
Tom Thayer joined us to review the Bears' loss to the 49ers and to discuss the trade deadline.
In the final hour after some connection issues, Chris Rongey was joined by Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio to discuss the White Sox and their outlook in the playoffs. Later, good friend and WBBM sideline reporter Mark Grote joined the show to preview the Bears-Rams matchup Sunday night.
In the second hour, Chris Rongey changed it up on Hit & Run by welcoming on Score football expert Hub Arkush to preview the Bears-Rams game Sunday night.
Filling in for Matt Spiegel, Chris Rongey opened Hit & Run by breaking down the White Sox's tough 9-8 loss to the Red Sox in 10 innings Saturday. Later, Ryan McGuffey of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show to discuss more White Sox storylines.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by FanGraphs national writer Kevin Goldstein to discuss the "what if" surrounding White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu regarding if he came to MLB sooner in his career. Later, Spiegel took calls on the White Sox and Red Sox slugger Kyle Schwarber.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by recapping the week of Chicago baseball. After that, he explained why he's OK with Tony La Russa as the White Sox's manager and how La Russa could lead the team to a title. Later, Spiegs showered praise on Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Sahadev Sharma of the Athletic to discuss the Cubs and who will be on the 2022 roster. After that, Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer joined the show to discuss the team's new players. Later, Spiegel gave love to the best ballpark food he has even eaten.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Jon Greenberg of the Athletic to discuss the bleakness of these Cubs. Later, Spiegel discussed Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom's candidacy to win the National League Rookie of the Year award.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Paul Sullivan of the Tribune to discuss the idea of Chicago baseball fans "switching sides" in their rooting interests. Sullivan shared a history of fandom in this city. After that, Spiegel took calls from listeners who shared their "switching sides" stories. Later, Spiegel discussed how White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal got kicked out of a rehab start ... why?
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel shared his 26-man "All City" roster featuring a lot of White Sox and ... some Cubs players. After that, Marquee Sports Network analyst Doug Glanville joined the show to discuss the mentality of players who have been traded and the importance of coaches teaching their players. Also, White Sox slugger Eloy Jimenez made a nice play in the outfield!
Matt Spiegel opened his show by asking the audience if the White Sox pass the "eye test" as World Series contenders, taking calls from listeners on the subject. After that, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick joined the show to discuss the museum, the history of the Negro Leagues and the connection to Major League Baseball.
In the final hour, Chris Rongey discussed the latest White Sox storylines, including manager Tony La Russa admitting that he made a poor decision to remove ace reliever Craig Kimbrel in a key moment Friday. Later, Rongey took calls from listeners.
In the third hour, Chris Rongey discussed the latest Cubs storylines before they hosted the Royals in a series finale Sunday afternoon. After that, the crew replayed Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel's interview on Inside the Clubhouse on Saturday. Later, Rongey reacted to former Cubs star Kris Bryant's recent comment about how much he loves playing for his new team, the Giants.
In the second hour, Chris Rongey was joined by NBC Sports Chicago analyst Steve Stone to discuss the White Sox's struggles against playoff-caliber teams, left-hander Dallas Keuchel's rough stretch, left-hander Carlos Rodon nearing a return from injury and more.
Filling in for Matt Spiegel, Chris Rongey opened his show by discussing the Cubs and White Sox each suffering losses Saturday. Later, Jared Wyllys of MLB.com joined the show to preview the Cubs-Royals game Sunday.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel discussed which Cubs on the current roster will be staying for the 2022 season.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale's dominant return to action for Boston and the hole that was "in Sale's chest" for the past two years. After that, Spiegel discussed perhaps the best debut ever, as Diamondbacks left-hander Tyler Gilberg threw a no-hitter Saturday in his first MLB start. Later, Fort Wayne TinCaps play-by-play announcer Jack McMullen joined the show to discuss what he has seen from a few of the Cubs' top prospects this season.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing the White Sox's wild 7-5 loss to the Yankees in 10 innings Saturday night. After what he saw, Spiegel is wondering whether the the White Sox are better with Craig Kimbrel as their closer rather than Liam Hendriks. Later, Spiegel transitioned his show to what he called "Bump & Run," as he broke down Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields' electric debut in preseason action Saturday.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing the White Sox winning the first two games of the Crosstown Classic against the Cubs. After that, NBC Sports Chicago analyst Steve Stone joined the show to discuss the White Sox's bullpen and how the team will utilize center fielder Luis Robert when he's back from injury. Stone also shared great stories about former All-Star pitcher J.R. Richard, who passed away earlier in the week. Later, Spiegel discussed Cubs utilityman Andrew Romine's dad's interesting career.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Sahadev Sharma of the Athletic to discuss the state of the Cubs' farm system after the team's recent flurry of trades. After that, Spiegel pondered a couple questions. Can the White Sox's offense get right? Also, who gets removed from the 40-man roster when center fielder Luis Robert is activated? Finally, Spiegs celebrated the anniversary of Wrigley Field's first night game in 1988.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo testing positive for COVID-19 and then took calls from listeners on White Sox star reliever Craig Kimbrel getting the call to handle the eighth inning Friday and Saturday. He also listened and reacted to Kimbrel's comments on how working the eighth inning is different from closing games. Later, Spiegel listened to new Cubs outfielder Greg Deichmann share his story of being traded to Chicago.
In the last hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by former All-Star pitcher and three-time World Series champion Dave Stewart, who discussed his relationship with manager Tony La Russa, for whom he played for in Oakland. Stewart also explained why he believes the White Sox are the favorites to win the World Series and how Liam Hendriks has turned into the star closer that he is.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed the Cubs' trades of first baseman Anthony Rizzo to the Yankees and shortstop Javier Baez to the Mets. Each player made a strong impression in his debut for his new team. After that, Spiegel discussed how the White Sox will use right-hander Michael Kopech for the remainder of the 2021 season. Later, he broke down the White Sox's dynamic duo at the back end of their bullpen, where they have a pair of All-Star closers now in Craig Kimbrel and Liam Hendriks.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by reacting to a chaotic last few days in Chicago baseball as the trade deadline came and went. As the Cubs sold the core of their 2016 championship team, the White Sox were big buyers, adding All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel in a crosstown trade. Spiegel then took calls from Score listeners on the moves the Cubs and White Sox made. Later, he explained why second baseman Nick Madrigal wasn't going to help the White Sox.
In the third hour, Ramie Makhlouf was joined by Scott Merkin of MLB.com to discuss the possible moves the White Sox could make ahead of the trade deadline Friday. Later, Makhlouf took calls from Score listeners on what they want to see their respective team do at the deadline.
In the second hour, Ramie Makhlouf was joined by Patrick Mooney of the Athletic to discuss which Cubs players could be dealt ahead of the trade deadline Friday. Later, Makhlouf assessed the work of Cubs manager David Ross in his first full 162-game season.
In the final hour, Ramie Mahklouf was joined by Will Sammon of the Athletic to preview the Brewers-White Sox game on Sunday Night Baseball. After that, Makhlouf and the crew brought back Score audio wizard Chris Tannehill's tribute to legendary White Sox broadcaster Ken "Hawk" Harrelson as he entered the National Baseball Hall of Fame during a ceremony this weekend.
Sitting in for Matt Spiegel, Ramie Makhlouf opened his show by discussing the White Sox's needs ahead of the trade deadline Friday. After that, he took calls from listeners on the topic. Later, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss the mindset of the Cubs and White Sox ahead of the trade deadline.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by former Cubs and White Sox pitcher Clayton Richard to discuss his career, life as a two-sports athlete and more. Later, Andy McCullough of the Athletic joined the show to discuss the in-depth profile he wrote recently on White Sox manager Tony La Russa.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel reacted to the White Sox signing ace Lance Lynn to a two-year, $38-million contract extension. He also shared audio from Lynn and White Sox manager Tony La Russa on Lynn's extension. Later, Spiegel took calls from Cubs and White Sox fans, and Roberta in Berkley had a lot to share.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by breaking down the White Sox's 10-1 win against the Astros on Saturday evening, which featured rookie infielder Jake Burger hitting his first career homer in the big leagues. After that, Spiegel discussed the fallout from Cubs catcher Willson Contreras' criticism of his teammates before the All-Star break. Later, he discussed the Cubs' trade of outfielder Joc Pederson to the Braves.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel welcomed on Fangraphs writer Kevin Goldstein to preview the MLB amateur draft, which begins Sunday evening. Later, NBC Sports Bay Area reporter Jessica Kleinschmidt joined the show to discuss the strengths of the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants and how each team's approach impacts the MLB trade market.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Diamondbacks broadcaster and MLB Network Radio host Mike Ferrin, who will be on the call for the MLB Futures Game on Sunday. After that, Spiegel dissected the Cubs' struggles as they head into the All-Star break with a below-.500 record. Later, New York Mets play-by-play broadcaster Wayne Randazzo joined the show to highlight potential trade targets in New York.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by reacting to White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson's selection to the All-Star Game. He then discussed Cubs catcher Willson Contreras' candid comments calling out his teammates for a lack of effort in a 6-0 loss to the Cardinals on Saturday evening. After that, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show to discuss second baseman Adam Frazier's trade value, as he has been tied to the White Sox in the rumor mill. Later, Kevin Hageland of 105.3 the Fan in Dallas joined the show to discuss other trade possibilities for the Cubs and White Sox.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed White Sox infielder Jake Burger making his MLB debut Friday. He listened to sound from Burger, teammate Gavin Sheets and general manager Rick Hahn on how Burger got to this point. After that, Spiegel discussed a scouting report that was unearthed from 2011 on White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon. Later, a Rays outfielder has started comparing himself to Angels star Shohei Ohtani -- is he that far off?
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing how Chicago's two baseball teams need to have opposite approaches at the trade deadline. The White Sox need to buy, and the Cubs should sell. But whom should the Cubs sell? Spiegel took calls from listeners on that topic. Later, he tried to become a millionaire by answering this question: Which team has the most rookies on its active roster?
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer to discuss the team's combined no-hitter in a win against the Dodgers on Thursday, closer Craig Kimbrel's success and MLB's crackdown on pitchers using foreign substances. After that, Spiegel reacted to White Sox manager Tony La Russa's comments about the team's interest in trading for Diamondbacks infielder Eduardo Escobar. Later, Spiegel -- a lifelong Red Sox fan -- praised the Yankees.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel shared the latest Cubs and White Sox injury updates. When could their key players be back? After that, he reflected on how the first week of MLB umpires checking pitchers for foreign substances went. Later, he previewed the Cubs-Brewers series, which begins Monday. Can the Cubs solve the pitching trio of Brandon Woodruff, Freddy Peralta and Corbin Burnes?
Matt Spiegel opened his show by reacting to rumors of the White Sox nearing an agreement to acquire Diamondbacks infielder Eduardo Escobar in a trade. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that it happened ... even though it didn't yet. After that, Spiegel discussed the Cubs being upset with a replay review that cost them a key home run in a 3-2 loss to the Dodgers on Saturday night. Later, Spiegel checked in on two old friends around these parts -- Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber and former MLB infielder Tony Campana.
In the last hour, Matt Spiegel took more calls from listeners who on Father's Day shared how they connect to their dads through baseball.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Rick Giolito, the father of White Sox ace Lucas Giolito. They discussed Lucas' journey to the big leagues and what type of pitcher Rick envisioned his son being. After that, Spiegel took more calls from listeners who shared memories of their dads on Father's Day. Later, 670 host Laurence Holmes joined the show to discuss his family's connection to baseball and how modern day pitching rotations are built.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Mike Bryant, the father of Cubs star Kris Bryant. They discussed Kris' journey to MLB, how Mike went about teaching his son the game and his relationship with Ted Williams and Oil Can Boyd. Later, listeners shared memories of their dads on Father's Day.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by recapping the Cubs and White Sox both struggling over the last few days. Later, Spiegel welcomed on his dad, Herb, for a Father's Day chat and to learn more about how he got into the game of baseball.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Kevin Goldstein of Fangraphs to discuss how teams might go about finding trade opportunities as the deadline looms July 30. Later, Spiegs shared what he believes have been the key reasons the Cubs and White Sox have found success amid a spate of injuries.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Sean Marshall of the Marquee Sports Network to discuss how the Cubs have managed to be so good the last couple of months despite suffering so many injuries. Later, Spiegs discussed a new innovation the Cubs have on their right-field scoreboard at Wrigley Field -- and it's something he takes full credit for.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by marveling at how well the White Sox and Cubs have each weathered the storm through significant injuries. After that, a caller shared the belief that the White Sox aren't legitimate due to their losing record against winning teams. Meanwhile, the Cubs are legit as they are above .500 against winning teams -- but is he just a Sox hater?
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Sarah Langs of MLB.com to discuss Angels star Shohei Ohtani's video game statistics after he struck out 10 and walked none in his last outing. After that, the crew shared White Sox manager Tony La Russa's long answer on his decision to call for a sacrifice bunt that was unsuccessful in the sixth inning of a loss Saturday. Later, Spiegel discussed how the White Sox have a real leader in the clubhouse who's helping veterans find their stride.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Travis Sawchik of theScore to discuss pitchers using illegal substances and when MLB could start cracking down on the use of them. After that, Spiegel compared pitching numbers from here in 2021 to those in 1968, which was known as the "Year of the Pitcher." Later, he was joined by Cubs relief pitcher Tommy Nance to talk about his long journey to the MLB.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by reacting to the Cubs losing three straight to start their West Coast road trip and the White Sox remaining in first place in the AL Central while trying to put out fires started by their manager. After that, Spiegel broke down White Sox manager Tony La Russa's decision to have utilityman Danny Mendick unsuccessfully attempt a sacrifice bunt in the sixth inning of a 4-3 loss to the Tigers on Saturday. Later, Spiegel discussed whether the Cubs will be buyers at the trade deadline, as president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer hinted at during an interview on Inside the Clubhouse on Saturday.
In the final hour, Chris Rongey was joined by Russell Dorsey of the Sun-Times and the Sports Adjacent podcast to discuss the latest Cubs storylines. Later, Rongey reacted to White Sox closer Liam Hendriks addressing the Cubs getting more media attention than his South Siders.
In the third hour, Chris Rongey was joined by Daily Herald contributor Mark Gonzales to discuss the latest Cubs, White Sox and MLB storylines. Rongey then shared injury updates on White Sox reliever Michael Kopech, Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo and Cubs infielder David Bote. Later, is it spin rate or cheat rate? And how are pitchers reaching a cheat rate level?
In the second hour, Chris Rongey was joined by Jim Margalus of Sox Machine to discuss whom the first-place White Sox could target on the trade market. After that, Rongey listened back to Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's comments in spring training about the possibility of keeping the team's core together. Later, he listened and reacted to Audacy Sports baseball insider Jon Heyman's comments making clear whether the Cubs will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline.
Filling in for Matt Spiegel, Chris Rongey opened his show by discussing whether the Cubs should keep their core together for the long term as they're currently riding a six-game winning streak. He also discussed possible trade packages for the Cubs' core pieces and if fans could ever feel like the team got enough in return in a potential deal. Later, Rongey broke down how umpire Joe West might have finally done his job right!
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel discussed the process of applying analytics to baseball and when and how they can be important. After that, MLB Network and Marquee Sports Network analyst Carlos Peña joined the show to provide an in-depth breakdown on hitting and batters' swing planes. Later, Spiegel got a chuckle out of Mets ace Jacob deGrom mowing down young players in a rehab start at Class-A.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by former MLB infielder Ryan Theriot to discuss what it was like playing for manager Tony La Russa, how La Russa may unconventionally reach his players and his favorite memories as a Cub. After that, Spiegel discussed why third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant should be a Cub in 2022. Later, Joe Roderick of Claibs Online joined the show to discuss the Cubs-Cardinals series taking place this weekend and to preview the upcoming White Sox-Cardinals series.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing the White Sox suffering back-to-back losses against the Yankees and how managed Tony La Russa could have better managed his bullpen Friday. After that, Spiegel discussed Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay having the best start of his career in a 2-1 loss to the Cardinals on Saturday. He also took calls from listeners. Later, Spiegel discussed the once-a-century player who's currently is tearing up MLB.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by LaVont'e Stewart Sr., the executive director of Lost Boyz Inc. He discussed a fundraiser to send the group to Kansas City in July to visit the Negro Leagues Museum. Later, Spiegel discussed a familiar face in Nationals left-hander Jon Lester being set to make his return to Wrigley Field on Monday evening.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by NBC Sports Chicago analyst Steve Stone to discuss the White Sox pitching staff's "stuff" and who has the best on the team. After that, Spiegel continued to discuss the possibility of Cubs star third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant getting traded and how the Score's Twitter account might have misled people in a debate about that. Later, Spiegel discussed how Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went deep Saturday -- while he had a certain motivation.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by reacting to the White Sox and Cubs both suffering losses Saturday. White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon and Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel each finally looked mortal. After that, Spiegel discussed how White Sox rookie outfielder Andrew Vaughn has started to showcase his power. What would his emergence mean for the injury-plagued White Sox? Later, Spiegel took calls from listeners on the possibility of the Cubs trading star third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant.
In the final hour, Ramie Makhlouf replayed the interview that Mike Bryant, the father of Cubs star Kris Bryant, had on the Bernstein & Rahimi Show on Friday. Later, Makhlouf shared the Cubs' lineup for their series finale against the Pirates.
In the third hour, Ramie Makhlouf was joined by Statcast writer Mike Petriello of MLB.com to discuss whether the Cubs' hot streak is sustainable and White Sox manager Tony La Russa's work early in the season. After that, Makhlouf discussed former Cubs manager Joe Maddon's lame-duck season in 2019 and if it relates to this 2021 team in any way. Later, he took calls from Score listeners on the Cubs' clubhouse culture.
In the second hour, Ramie Makhlouf was joined by Scott Merkin of MLB.com to discuss how the media is covering White Sox manager Tony La Russa, right-hander Michael Kopech's role and if the team's rotation is the organization's best since 2005. Makhlouf then further discussed if outsiders are being too critical of La Russa. Later, he took calls on La Russa's work early in the season and other White Sox topics.
Filling in for Matt Spiegel, Ramie Makhlouf opened his show by discussing how the Cubs are pulling him back in to being invested again. Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago then joined the show to discuss whether the Cubs have turned the corner with their five-game winning streak. Later, Makhlouf took calls from Score listeners to see if they're buying in on the Cubs.
In the final hour, Chris Rongey discussed Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo's strikeout of Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman in a rare pitching appearance from Rizzo on Wednesday, when Atlanta blew out Chicago. Freeman discussed the embarrassment of striking out against his friend. Later, Rongey told the story of how he was late to his job on two separate occasions.
In the second hour, Chris Rongey was joined by Jordan Shusterman from Céspedes Family BBQ to discuss their project tracking the upcoming 20,000th MLB debut, which should happen sometime in May. Later, Rongey explained how he was wrong about his "managers do not matter (that much)" belief and how it tied in with the White Sox's loss Tuesday.
Filling in for Matt Spiegel, Chris Rongey opened his show by discussing the Cubs' anger with Reds reliever Amir Garrett's antics in their game Saturday and by reviewing the history between the sides that dates back several years. Later, Locked on Sox podcast hosts Chris Tannehill and Herb Lawrence joined the show to discuss White Sox manager Tony La Russa's work and decisions early on this season and the team's chances to win the AL Central.
In the final hour, Chris Rongey reacted to the fireworks in the Dodgers' win against the Padres on Saturday, as Los Angeles right-hander Trevor Bauer reacted well to San Diego star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr.'s celebration of his two home runs. Later, Rongey wondered if the White Sox are the best team in the American League after analyst Eric Karros shared that belief.
In the third hour, Chris Rongey was joined by Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago to discuss Cubs reliever Ryan Tepera getting his suspension decreased, the history of pitchers throwing at hitters and how Rongey has never seen "Bull Durham." Rongey then further discussed how he has never seen "Bull Durham" or "Long Gone." Later, he discussed how the Atlantic League is moving the pitching mound back and how what we learn from that could affect MLB down the line.
In the second hour, Chris Rongey was joined by James Fegan of the Athletic to discuss White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech getting called upon to make another spot start when his team hosts the Rangers on Sunday. After that, Rongey shared the lineups for the Cubs and White Sox for their afternoon games. Later, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines.
Filling in for Matt Spiegel, Chris Rongey opened his show by reacting to the White Sox's 2-1 walk-off win against the Rangers on Saturday and Cubs manager David Ross getting ejected in his team's loss to the Brewers. After that, Rongey explained how White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal has evolved as a hitter. Later, Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs joined the show to discuss the irreplaceable players on the Cubs and White Sox.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Joan Niesen, the host of "Crushed," a podcast from Religion of Sports and PRX. They discussed the steroids era and the state of performance-enhancing drugs in MLB in 2021. After that, Spiegel introduced a new segment called Bloop Hits, where he covered the news and notes from the national games throughout the week. Later, Spiegel discussed the White Sox's bullpen and MLB.tv blackouts.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Casey Stern of MLB Network Radio to discuss the latest storylines from around the league. After that, Spiegel reacted to the White Sox releasing their lineup for the opener of a doubleheader against the Red Sox on Sunday afternoon. Jake Lamb is starting in left field, which begs the question -- why has Andrew Vaughn's playing time been limited? Later, Spiegel opened up the phone lines and took calls on the Cubs.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing the Cubs' offensive explosion in a win against the Braves on Sunday while also wondering if that can continue. After that, Spiegel broke down the White Sox bullpen's struggles continuing in a loss to the Red Sox on Saturday and how manager Tony La Russa has factored into those issues. Former MLB outfielder and current NESN analyst Ellis Burks then joined the show to discuss his playing career, the modern game, his time as a scout and more. Later, Spiegel shared some fun White Sox/Red Sox trivia.
In the only segment of the final hour, Matt Spiegel discussed news that he broke -- the overwhelming majority of the White Sox's traveling party was vaccinated earlier in the week. After that, Spiegel explained how the Cubs' pitching infrastructure has helped closer Craig Kimbrel and right-hander Trevor Williams.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by theScore senior writer Travis Sawchik to discuss "MVP Machine," his influential book, and how he sees the future of baseball developing. Spiegel then previewed the Cubs-Pirates and White Sox-Royals games Sunday afternoon. He also discussed why White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal is getting the day off when the team hasn't played since Thursday. Later, Spiegel discussed a huge failure for the Mets and a marquee pitching matchup between two first-round picks in the 2006 MLB amateur draft.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing the Cubs' offensive struggles to start the season and how they could shake up their lineup. After that, he delved into White Sox manager Tony La Russa admitting he did a "lousy" job in directing the series finale against the Mariners on Wednesday and how general manager Rick Hahn's recent comments on closer Liam Hendriks might shed light on how he wants Hendriks to be used. Later, Spiegel discussed Cubs right-hander Zach Davies -- his guy -- getting blown up in a loss to the Pirates on Saturday.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the Cubs' win Saturday and to preview their game against the Pirates on Sunday. After that, Spiegel and executive producer Sean Anderson discussed Tony La Russa earning his first win as the White Sox's manager in 35 years when his club won Friday. Later, Spiegel was joined by his father, Herb, to discuss Cecil Travis, the last MLB player to have five hits in his first career big league start before White Sox rookie Yermin Mercedes accomplished the feat Friday.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by "Answer Dave" Brown of the Midway Minute to discuss White Sox rookie Yermín Mercedes' historic start and Cubs right-hander Jake Arrieta's strong performance Saturday in his first outing back with the organization. Brown also shared where he stands with former Cubs aces who have had second stints with the team. Spiegel then discussed the Cubs' lineup against the Pirates on Sunday and where outfielder Ian Happ landed in the order Saturday. Later, 670 executive producer and Locked on Sox host Herb Lawrence joined the show to share why he loves Mercedes so much and to discuss the White Sox's 1-2 start.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by reacting to White Sox rookie Yermín Mercedes making history by starting the season with eight consecutive hits. Spiegel then discussed Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel's strong outing in his team's win Saturday and what it would mean for the team if he's at his top form. Later, Spiegel discussed how the White Sox's bullpen set a goal of not losing a game in which the team held a lead after the fifth inning -- only to do so twice within the first three games of the season.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Eno Sarris of the Athletic to discuss how the return of in-game video will affect hitters like Javier Baez, Christian Yelich and J.D. Martinez. After that, Spiegel discussed the White Sox bullpen's ferocity and how good it can be. Later, he shared his predictions for the new MLB season and numbers to watch this year.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Marquee Sports Network analyst Sean Marshall to discuss the Cubs' rotation, how Hall of Famer Greg Maddux helped him learn how to pitch and the time he hit his first homer in an MLB game. Spiegel then turned his attention to the Angels, discussing his excitement for two-way player Shohei Ohtani and why manager Joe Maddon needs his club to take a competitive step forward this year. Later, Spiegel explained how Cubs right-hander Jake Arrieta is on the comeback trail.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing White Sox left fielder Eloy Jimenez's significant pectoral injury and how it will affect the team. After that, he discussed how the Cubs' roster is taking shape with David Bote earning the starting second base job and right-hander Adbert Alzolay being named the No. 5 starter. Later, Spiegel took calls on the Cubs and White Sox.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel welcomes on White Sox TV Play-by-Play Announcer, Jason Benetti to talk about his experience calling major NCAA Tournament upsets and the 2021 White Sox. After, Andrew Vaughn is trying to be the White Sox 2021 DH, so he talked to a very memorable former White Sox DH. Finally, Cubs pitcher, Shelby Miller joins Matt to talk about his comeback with the Cubs and how he plans to make the most of this chance.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel welcomed on FanGraphs Kevin Goldstein to talk about the MLB rule changes, scouting Jose Abreu, and Joc Pederson's role with the Cubs in 2021. After, Matt shares something interesting that the Reds are doing this year with their shortstop position. Finally, 670 The Score Baseball Insider, Bruce Levine talks with Matt Spiegel about how Tony La Russa plans to use the young arms in his rotation and bullpen.
In hour one, Matt Spiegel talks about the top storylines for the Cubs and White Sox in 2021. Throughout the hour he takes your calls on the White Sox bullpen and if the Cubs "prove-it" year radiates throughout the organization.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Peter Gammons of the Athletics to discuss the Cubs and White Sox both being eliminated in the wild-card round. They also discussed what lies ahead in Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein's future as he approaches 10 years with the franchise. Later, Spiegel wrapped up the final Hit & Run show of the year with a segment of reflection on a wild, unprecedented MLB season for both the Cubs and White Sox.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel held a beautiful tribute by sharing the 20 best moments of the season for the Cubs and White Sox in 2020. Both clubs had some historic moments. Later, Spiegel took calls on what moves the Cubs should make this offseason as they stare at some key roster decisions. Should the Cubs trade multiple players from their core? How long will president of baseball operations Theo Epstein stick around?
Matt Spiegel opened his show by welcoming on White Sox television analyst Steve Stone to reflect on the team's breakout season that ended in disappointment with a loss to the Athletics in the wild-card round. Stone explained what makes the White Sox's future so bright. Later, Spiegel took calls on whether the White Sox will bring back manager Rick Renteria in 2021 and what moves they should make this offseason.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by breaking down the Cubs' 10-0 win against the White Sox on Friday night. He then discussed whether the White Sox were hypocritical when reliever Jimmy Cordero hit Cubs catcher Willson Contreras with a pitch after Contreras had homered earlier. Later, White Sox television play-by-play man Jason Benetti joined the show to discuss the team's six-game losing streak and whether the club can turn it around before the playoffs.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel broke down White Sox manager Rick Renteria's questionable decisions in the past week and addressed those who have called for him to be fired. Is Renteria the White Sox's problem? Spiegel then took calls on the Cubs' offensive struggles. Later, Marquee Sports Network vice president of marketing Amy McDevitt joined the show to discuss the network's plans for the playoffs.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by 1971 American League MVP and Cy Young winner Vida Blue to discuss why he chose baseball over football in high school, his experience at the All-Star Game in 1971 and what he dislikes about modern day baseball. Spiegel then discussed a catcher who's taking care of his pitchers like a father and a first baseman who likes to chat. Later, Chris Kamka of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show to discuss the most interesting statistics and his favorite happenings of the past week in MLB.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Tom Fornelli of CBS Sports to discuss the White Sox's strong play and their lack of rotation depth behind Lucas Giolito and Dallas Keuchel. Spiegel then discussed how possibly the best player in Chicago right now has a strong relationship with a pitcher who's a division rival. Later, Joe Roderick of Claibs Online joined the show to discuss the Cubs-Cardinals series and explain how St. Louis has climbed above .500 after a COVID-19 outbreak.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing the how the White Sox are red hot and how rookie outfielder Luis Robert continues to be electric. He also reacted to the Cubs getting swept by the Cardinals in a doubleheader Saturday. After that, Spiegel reflected on the 25th anniversary of Orioles star Cal Ripken Jr. becoming baseball's Iron Man. Later, Spiegel discussed Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant's continued struggles and his lack of power production.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by former MLB pitcher Marvin Freeman to discuss his love of baseball and how it grew and developed in Chicago. Freeman also discussed what he teaches young kids about pitching and how they can be successful if they make it to the MLB level. Spiegel then discussed what the Cubs and White Sox are looking for ahead of the trade deadline Monday afternoon. Later, he reacted to a trade that went down while he was live on the air, as the Cubs acquired first baseman/outfielder Jose Martinez from the Rays.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing Cubs reliever Craig Kimbrel blowing a save in a 6-5 loss to the Reds in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday. Despite Kimbrel's struggles, this was somehow only the first game that he has cost the Cubs this season. Spiegel then broke down how and why tempers flared between the Cubs and Reds. It started with Reds right-hander Tejay Antone throwing above Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo's head. Later, Spiegel took calls on Kimbrel and the MLB trade deadline, which looms Monday afternoon.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by 2005 World Series champion and current Fox analyst A.J. Pierzynski to discuss how he was almost traded to the Cubs in 2003, to reflect on his fight with fellow catcher Michael Barrett and to weigh in on his interest in becoming an MLB manager. Spiegel then discussed another Cleveland pitcher dominating -- with a heartwarming twist involved. After that, Chris Kamka of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show to discuss the most interesting statistics behind the White Sox's seven-game winning streak. Later, Spiegel discussed how Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish is using pacing to his advantage.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Marquee Sports Network analyst Sean Marshall to discuss the Cubs' recent struggles, their bullpen's performance and what it was like to watch flamethrower Aroldis Chapman when he was young. Spiegel then took calls and discussed what moves the Cubs and White Sox might make ahead of the trade deadline.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing red-hot White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu's home run barrage over the past two days and heard accompanying sound from Cubs first baseman Anthony RIzzo. Spiegel then explained why he believes Cubs shortstop Javier Baez will turn around his struggles soon. Later, WBBM sideline reporter and fellow Score host Mark Grote hopped on with breaking news on the Bears.
Matt Spiegel opened his show by criticizing the White Sox's offense for its poor approach in losing both ends of a doubleheader to the Cardinals on Saturday. He explained how watching the White Sox is a stark contrast to watching the Cubs' lineup work at the plate. Later, Mark Gonzales of the Tribune joined the show to discuss the Cubs' recent play, Indians right-hander Mike Clevinger's future in Cleveland, how Chicago manager David Ross handles the media and more.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed the tragic on-field incident and death of MLB player Ray Chapman at the Polo Grounds in 1920, as Sunday marked the 100-year anniversary of it. After that, he shared a story from former MLB player Jerry Hairston Jr. about his grandfather, Sam Hairston, on Inside the Clubhouse on Saturday. Spiegel then discussed the Indians quarantining and demoting right-hander Zach Plesac and right-hander Mike Clevinger after they broke MLB safety protocols by going out in Chicago last weekend. Later, Ryan McGuffey of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show to discuss the White Sox's recent struggles.