On today’s show, I address the latest news surrounding the MLB labor dispute, and explain why the universal DH proposal has the potential to permanently ruin the game. I also catch up with Bruce Miles, former Chicago Cubs Beat Writer for The Daily Herald. We discuss Joe Maddon’s legacy here […]
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Professor John List Talks Current Economy, Sports Economics, and Career! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-19-20)
On today’s show, I catch up with Professor John List, Economics Professor at The University of Chicago, and former Senior Economist on the President’s Council of Economic Advisers! We discuss the current state of the U.S. economy, and predict when it can return to normal. We also talk about his […]
Reggie Bush’s Reinstatement, Jared Diamond Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-12-20)
On today’s show, I break down Reggie Bush’s reinstatement by USC, and explain why his actions, at the time, were widely overblown. I also catch up with Jared Diamond, national baseball writer at The Wall Street Journal. We discussed the latest developments regarding the MLB labor dispute, and the reasoning […]
The MLB’s Math Doesn’t Add Up, Jon Anik Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-11-20)
On today’s show, I examine the MLB’s latest path to resumption, and how the different offers proposed by the owners actually end up paying players the same amount of money. I also catch up with Jon Anik, lead voice of the UFC on ESPN and host of The Anik and […]
MLB Negotiations Continue, Thomas Jones Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-3-20)
On today’s show, I examine the most recent developments in the MLB labor negotiations, including the owners’ latest proposal, which pays players the entirety of their prorated salaries while shortening the season to 50 games. I believe that this is the best possible deal for all sides involved, and should […]
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 […]
Resuming the NBA Season, Scott Merkin Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-27-20)
On today’s show, I break down the NBA’s plan to resume the 2019-20 season, which involves all future games being played at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. Although encouraging news at the outset, important details still have to be worked out, and player safety should be the […]
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 […]
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 […]