On today’s show, I analyze the Bears’ decision to decline Mitchell Trubisky’s fifth-year option, and what it means for his future in Chicago. I also broke down the Ted Ginn Jr. and Tashaun Gipson signings, while predicting their roles with the Bears in 2020. Later in the show, I caught […]
Baseball
Red Sox Cheating Scandal, Len Kasper Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 4-28-20)
On today’s show, I discuss the recent MLB report that cites the Boston Red Sox as known cheaters throughout the 2018 season. I also caught up with Len Kasper, TV voice of the Chicago Cubs! We discussed the possibility of a 2020 MLB season, Cubs positional battles, and their shrinking […]
Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez Talks MLB News, Hall of Fame Career, and More!
Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez, Hall of Fame catcher and Texas Rangers analyst on FOX Sports Southwest, joins the show! We discussed the current suspension of the MLB season due to COVID-19, along with a possible timetable for its return. Plus, later in the show, Pudge recounts moments from his legendary MLB […]
Greg Gumbel Returns to Talk March Madness Cancellation, NFL News, Astros’ Scandal, and More!
Greg Gumbel, NFL broadcaster and NCAA March Madness studio host for CBS, returns to the show! We discussed the cancellation of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, and the reasoning behind not having a traditional selection show. We also talked about the prospects of the 2020 NFL season, along with the […]
Mark Doran Returns to Talk MLB News, Astros Scandal, Coaching Techniques, and More!
Mark Doran, former MLB first-round draft pick and world-renowned hitting instructor, returns to the show! We discussed the current suspension of the MLB season, and a possible timetable on its return. We also talked about the depth of the Astros cheating scandal, and the ever-increasing role of technology in the […]
Rajai Davis Talks MLB Career, 2016 World Series, Stealing Bases, and More!
Rajai Davis, MLB veteran player and active leader in stolen bases, joins the show! We discussed his move to the Acereros de Monclova, the impact of COVID-19 on the Mexican League, and the adjustments he’s made to living in Mexico. We also recounted the legendary 2016 World Series, his epic […]
Professor Allen Sanderson Returns to Talk NCAA “Pay to Play,” Astros’ Scandal, NFL Scoring System, and More!
Professor Allen Sanderson, Sports Economist and Senior Lecturer at The University of Chicago, returns to the show! We discussed the latest developments regarding NCAA athletes, and their fight to be paid, plus debated new-age alternatives to the standard pipeline between collegiate athletics and professional sports leagues. We also talked about […]
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 […]
Phil Rogers Talks Kris Bryant Rumors, Mookie Betts Trade, Baseball HOF, and More!
Phil Rogers, Forbes SportsMoney contributor, and former Chicago Tribune sports columnist, joins the show! We took an in-depth look at the various trade rumors surrounding Kris Bryant, and predicted whether he’d be in a Cubs uniform come Opening Day. We also talked about the Dodgers’ blockbuster trade involving Mookie Betts, […]
Len Kasper Returns to Talk Cubs Baseball, Marquee Sports Network, and More!
Len Kasper, TV voice of the Chicago Cubs, returns for his fifth appearance on the podcast! We recapped a busy Cubs Convention weekend, while previewing what the team has to offer here in 2020. We also talked about the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, its future ramifications on the game, and whether […]