On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul previews the Bears’ matchup against Minnesota, and explains why it could end in a primetime win. Jon also catches up with Billy Wagner, 7-time MLB All-Star, Baseball Hall of Fame candidate, and Head Baseball Coach at The Miller School (18:45)! They discuss his team’s […]
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The Bears’ True Controversy, Phil Rogers Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-4-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Bears’ latest roster cuts, and explains why the team’s quarterback controversy should be the least of their concerns. Jon also catches up with Phil Rogers, national MLB writer for Forbes, and BBWAA member (18:20)! They discuss the Javier Baez booing incident, and […]
Bulls Rebuild Paying Off, Billy Wagner Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-6-21)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bulls’ encouraging 3-4 start, and explains why there’s still much more improvement to come. Jon also catches up with Billy Wagner, 7-time MLB All-Star, Baseball Hall of Fame candidate, and Head Baseball Coach at The Miller School (14:47)! They discuss his legendary MLB […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jared Diamond Talks World Series, MLB News, and Sports Journalism Career!
Jared Diamond, national MLB writer for The Wall Street Journal and author of Swing Kings, joins the show! We recapped the Nationals’ stunning World Series win, and examined the underdog mentality that led to their success. We also took a look at the beginning of MLB free agency, while also, […]