On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down Theo Epstein’s new job, and what it means for the future of baseball. Jon also catches up with Billy Wagner, 7-time MLB All-Star, Baseball Hall of Fame candidate, and Head Baseball Coach at The Miller School (22:20)! They discuss his legendary MLB […]
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Bears Fall To Saints, Tony Andracki Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-12-21)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bears’ tough loss to New Orleans, and explains what’s next for the team. Jon also catches up with Tony Andracki, Digital Content Manager, and Chicago Cubs Reporter for the Marquee Sports Network (19:56)! They discuss the current Kris Bryant trade market, and the […]
Bears Playoff Preview, Bob Nightengale Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-8-21)
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, […]
Bulls Rebuild Paying Off, Billy Wagner Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-6-21)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bulls’ encouraging 3-4 start, and explains why there’s still much more improvement to come. Jon also catches up with Billy Wagner, 7-time MLB All-Star, Baseball Hall of Fame candidate, and Head Baseball Coach at The Miller School (14:47)! They discuss his legendary MLB […]
The Bears Are Playoff Bound, Phil Rogers Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-5-21)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bears’ loss to Green Bay, and explains why the team’s playoff berth should be celebrated. Jon also catches up with Phil Rogers, national MLB writer for Forbes, and BBWAA member (21:53)! They discuss the Cubs’ decision to trade Yu Darvish, and what it […]
Mitch Trubisky Should Return, Cole Wright Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-1-21)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down Mitch Trubisky’s future in Chicago, and explains why the Bears should consider re-signing him. Jon also catches up with Cole Wright, host of Bear Essentials, and Cubs Pre/Post coverage on the Marquee Sports Network (19:41)! They discuss the Yu Darvish trade, and what it means […]
The Cubs Begin To Rebuild, Teddy Greenstein Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-31-20)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Yu Darvish trade, and explains why a Cubs rebuild is necessary for another World Series Championship. Jon also catches up with Teddy Greenstein, Senior Editor at PointsBet USA (14:01)! They discuss the Bears’ win on Sunday, and what it means for their future. […]
fERA 2.0: Comparing 1980 to 2019
Rollie Fingers. Goose Gossage. Bruce Sutter. All three of these Hall of Fame closers are generally considered to be the pioneers of their position. They each recorded 300 saves, began their rise in the mid-1970s, and today, symbolize the gold standard of saving games. They also accomplished feats, though, that […]
Trubisky’s Changing Narrative, Scott Merkin Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-18-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the ever-changing media narrative surrounding Mitch Trubisky, and explains why he’s better off leaving Chicago come next season. Jon also catches up with Scott Merkin, White Sox Beat Writer for MLB.com (20:04)! They discuss the White Sox’s recent acquisitions of Lance Lynn […]
Philip Rivers’ Hall of Fame Case, Christina Kahrl Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-17-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down Philip Rivers’ Hall of Fame case, and his overall legacy within NFL circles. Jon also catches up with Christina Kahrl, Senior MLB Editor at ESPN and BBWAA member (16:20)! They discuss Major League Baseball’s decision to formally recognize the Negro Leagues, and […]