David Haugh, host of “Mully and Haugh” on 670 the Score and NBC Sports Chicago contributor, joins the show! We discuss the plethora of Cubs roster moves that have occurred over the past week, including Addison Russell’s shocking demotion to Triple-A Iowa, the team’s recent acquisition of Derek Holland, and […]
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Ryan Dempster Returns to Talk Cubs Baseball, MLB Career, and More!
Ryan Dempster, two-time MLB All-Star pitcher, current MLB Network analyst, and Special Assistant to Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein, returns to the show! We discuss the Cubs’ hot stretch following the All-Star Break, plus trade possibilities as the July 31st deadline nears. We also take a look at Joe Maddon’s […]
David Kaplan Returns to Talk Cubs Baseball, Sports Media Career, and More!
David Kaplan, host on ESPN 1000 and NBC Sports Chicago, returns to the show! We talked about the Cubs’ signing of Craig Kimbrel, and predicted when he would make his season debut. We also took a look at the idea of extending safety netting at MLB stadiums, and David explains […]
Bob Nightengale Talks Cubs, White Sox, and National MLB News!
Bob Nightengale, Senior MLB Columnist for USA TODAY and MLB Network Insider, joins the show! We talked about the Cubs, and their winning ways as of late, plus touched on the White Sox, and Tim Anderson’s surprising early-season surge. We also took a look at possible destinations for Craig […]
Sports Economist Allen Sanderson Talks March Madness, Cubs Baseball, and More!
Professor Allen Sanderson, Sports Economist and Senior Lecturer at The University of Chicago, joins today’s show! We discuss NCAA March Madness, and the current controversy involving the lack of pay for college athletes. We also touch on the Cubs, and the reasoning behind their quiet offseason. Later in the interview, […]
True Stories Special: Part 1 with Mark Doran
Mark Doran, 1983 MLB 1st-round pick and former member of the Angels and White Sox, joins me on Part 1 of True Stories. During this candid, 50-minute conversation, Mark and I discuss a number of compelling baseball-related topics including the day he was drafted, playing under Cubs manager Joe Maddon, MiLB […]
Len Kasper Returns to Talk Cubs Baseball and More!
Len Kasper, TV voice of the Chicago Cubs, returns to the show to share his thoughts on the upcoming MLB season. We also preview his 15th year in the Cubs booth, while touching on the recent Baseball Hall of Fame election. Enjoy this interview! https://media.blubrry.com/stc/sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Len-Kasper-4-Pod.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]
Bears Playoff Talk, Jabari Parker Trade, and More on WHPK Show #10
Click on the link to download! rec_20181220-140015 On the show today, I take a look at the Bears and their chances of advancing in the playoffs, talk Jabari Parker and his impending trade, while analyzing some moves made by the Cubs and White Sox. Podcast: Play in new window | […]
Bears Big Win, Bulls Rebuild, and More on WHPK Show #9
Click on the link to download! rec_20181210-090029 On the show today, I analyze the Bears big game against the Rams, and what it means for their Super Bowl chances. I also give the Bulls sound advice on how to approach the remainder of the season, plus take a […]
Tom Verducci Talks MLB Postseason and Free Agency on WHPK Show #5
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