On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Carson Wentz trade rumors, and explains why the Bears acquiring him would be a big mistake. Jon also catches up with Jared Diamond, national MLB writer at The Wall Street Journal, and author of Swing Kings (19:45)! They discuss the Baseball Hall of Fame election […]
Cubs
Are The Cubs An Enigma?, Jared Diamond Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 2-2-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ signing of Joc Pederson, and evaluates their expectations in 2021. Jon also catches up with Jared Diamond, national MLB writer at The Wall Street Journal, and author of Swing Kings (19:16)! They discuss the Baseball Hall of Fame election results, and […]
Jon Lester Departs, Len Kasper Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-21-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the Nationals’ signing of Jon Lester, and reflects on his memorable Cubs tenure. Jon also catches up with Len Kasper, radio voice of the White Sox (19:03)! They discuss his move from the Cubs booth, and his legacy with the team moving […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]