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 […]
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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 […]
Baker Mayfield’s False Narrative, Jose Canseco Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-16-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the false narrative surrounding Baker Mayfield, and explains why he is the opposite of an NFL Draft bust. Jon also catches up with Jose Canseco, two-time World Series Champion, and 1988 AL MVP (18:33)! They discuss his current feud with Logan Paul, […]
Trubisky Beats Watson, David Haugh Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-15-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the Bears’ big win over Houston, and explains why their season may not be over just yet. Jon also catches up with David Haugh, host of Mully and Haugh on 670 the Score and contributor to NBC Sports Chicago (19:41)! They further […]
fERA: A New Way To Evaluate Closers
In 1959, the now-infamous Chicago Sun-Times sportswriter Jerome Holtzman examined the 18-1 record of Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Roy Face, and declared, emphatically, that it was misleading (Posnanski “Save Rule Evolves From Stat to Game-Changer”). Holtzman’s passion for the issue did not stop there, however. In time, he would create […]
The White Sox Are Making Moves, Benjamin Allbright Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-10-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the White Sox’s signing of Adam Eaton and trade for Lance Lynn. Jon also catches up with Benjamin Allbright, national NFL insider for the Pro Football Network and host of Broncos Country Tonight on KOA NewsRadio 850 AM in Denver (20:29)! We […]
Kyle Schwarber Is Not A Legend, Derrick Goold Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-7-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul explains why Kyle Schwarber is not a Cubs legend, and why the Cubs chose to non-tender him. Jon also catches up with Derrick Goold, St. Louis Cardinals Beat Writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (21:17)! They discuss the White Sox’s hiring of Tony La Russa, and […]
Trubisky and Wentz Comparison, Bruce Miles Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-3-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul analyzes the NFL careers of Mitchell Trubisky and Carson Wentz, and explains how similar both players truly are. Jon also catches up with Bruce Miles, former Cubs Beat Writer for The Daily Herald and current Baseball Hall of Fame voter (20:26)! They discuss the […]
Bonds and Clemens Deserve Hall of Fame Bids, Scott Merkin Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-30-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul analyzes the Hall of Fame cases for Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, and explains why they’re deserving of enshrinement. Jon also catches up with Scott Merkin, White Sox Beat Writer for MLB.com (17:34)! They discuss the team’s decision to hire Tony La Russa, and […]
Jed Hoyer Takes Over, Mike North Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-25-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down Jed Hoyer’s takeover of the Cubs, and explains why he must start another rebuild. Jon also catches up with Mike North, sports talk radio legend and host of “The Odds Couple” on ESPN 1000 (19:09)! They discuss the Bears’ current quarterback situation, […]