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 […]
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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 […]
Philip Rivers’ Hall of Fame Case, Christina Kahrl Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-17-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down Philip Rivers’ Hall of Fame case, and his overall legacy within NFL circles. Jon also catches up with Christina Kahrl, Senior MLB Editor at ESPN and BBWAA member (16:20)! They discuss Major League Baseball’s decision to formally recognize the Negro Leagues, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Russell Westbrook Hits The Market, Derrick Goold Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-16-20)
On today’s show, I analyze Russell Westbrook’s desire to leave Houston, and explain why contenders will refuse to trade for him. I also catch up with Derrick Goold, St. Louis Cardinals Beat Writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (21:17)! We discuss the White Sox’s hiring of Tony La Russa, and […]
Tim Anderson Stirs The Pot, Dan Hampton Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-9-20)
On today’s show, I analyze Tim Anderson’s comments on the White Sox’s hiring of Tony La Russa, and explain what they mean for the team’s future. I also catch up with Dan Hampton, Hall of Fame defensive tackle, Super Bowl Champion, and Chicago Bears contributor to WGN Radio! We discuss […]