On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bears’ upcoming matchup against New Orleans, and explains what they need to do to pull off an upset. Jon also catches up with Bob Nightengale, Senior MLB Columnist for USA TODAY, and MLB Network Insider (22:04)! They discuss the Mets’ acquisition of Francisco Lindor, […]
Alex Rodriguez
A-Rod Wants A Salary Cap, Jason Whitlock Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-22-20)
On today’s show, I address Alex Rodriguez’s call for an MLB salary cap, and explain his bias on the issue. I also catch up with Jason Whitlock, partner and columnist at OutKick.com! We discuss his move to OutKick from FS1, and his new plans with the company moving forward. We […]
New NBA Season Details, Ryan Dempster Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-2-20)
On today’s show, I examine new details about the NBA’s path to resumption, including their plan for the end of the season. The logical solution is to either take the top sixteen teams already in, or have a play-in tournament, similar to the NHL. The association, should not, however, force […]
Blackhawks Make The Playoffs, Phil Rogers Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-1-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Blackhawks’ surprising playoff berth, along with the NHL’s proposal to resume the 2019-20 season. Although some may argue that the NHL’s “play-in” format is pointless, I believe it will lead to more interest in the sport, while actually benefitting players the most. I […]
Christina Kahrl Returns to Talk Astros’ Cheating Scandal, MLB Rule Changes, HOF, and More!
Christina Kahrl, Senior MLB Editor at ESPN, returns to the show! We discussed the further fallout from the Astros’ cheating scandal, and whether Major League Baseball should strip the team of its 2017 World Series title. We also took a look at baseball’s rule changes entering the 2020 season, and […]
Hitting Trends in Baseball Have Diminished
I was recently flipping through a Major League Baseball statistic book and I discovered that in the years prior to 2010, baseball seemed to be in an all-offensive stage. More and more players were seeing their batting averages top out at .300 or better and there was better offensive production […]
Biogenesis Investigation Ruins National Pastime Pt. 1
The movie Sandlot describes the game of baseball perfectly. They were just kids who had a passion for the game and they played until their parents called them home for dinner. There were no performance-enhancing drugs back then. The game that is beloved by America is now tarnished and stained […]