On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down Theo Epstein’s new job, and what it means for the future of baseball. 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 (22:20)! They discuss his legendary MLB […]
MLB Postseason
Tony La Russa’s DUI, Cole Wright Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-12-20)
On today’s show, I address Tony La Russa’s February DUI arrest, and what it means for the future of the White Sox. I also catch up with Cole Wright, host of Bear Essentials, and Cubs Pre/Post coverage on the Marquee Sports Network (21:14)! We discuss the Bears’ tough loss on […]
The Bears’ Snowball Effect, Dave Wills Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-11-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Bears’ loss to Tennessee on Sunday, and explain why their offense, specifically, points to the snowball effect. I also catch up with Dave Wills, radio voice of the Tampa Bay Rays (22:08)! We discuss the Rays’ 2020 season, including their incredible World Series […]
Matt Nagy vs. Marc Trestman, Bob Nightengale Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-3-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Bears’ loss to New Orleans, plus assess Matt Nagy’s eerie similarities to Marc Trestman. I also catch up with Bob Nightengale, Senior MLB Columnist for USA TODAY, and MLB Network Insider (18:57)! We discuss the White Sox’s hiring of Tony La Russa, and what […]
Analytics Have Ruined Baseball, Governor Rod Blagojevich Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-30-20)
On today’s show, I address the Rays’ decision to “trust” the analytics in the World Series, and explain why it actually benefits the game moving forward. I also catch up with Governor Rod Blagojevich, former governor of Illinois and host of the Lightning Rod Podcast (23:06)! We discuss the current […]
Two Quick Bears Fixes, Ryan Dempster Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-28-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Bears’ loss to Los Angeles on Monday night, and explain why they’re two quick fixes away from being back on track. I also catch up with Ryan Dempster, former MLB All-Star pitcher, MLB Network analyst, and host of Off the Mound on Marquee Sports […]
Houston, We Have A Problem, George Ofman Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-19-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Astros’ Game 7 loss in the ALCS, and explain why this playoff run was a complete fluke. I also catch up with George Ofman, former sports anchor at WBBM-AM, WSCR, and WGN! We discuss the Bears’ decision to bench Mitchell Trubisky, and the […]
Renteria Fired Too Soon, Richard Justice Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-16-20)
On today’s show, I explain why the White Sox made a big mistake in firing Rick Renteria. I also catch up with Richard Justice, MLB.com columnist and MLB Network contributor (19:14)! We discuss the current MLB Postseason picture, and make World Series predictions. We also further get into Rick Renteria’s […]
Carlos Correa’s Comments, Tony Andracki Interview (Sports Talk Chicago/WCKG 10-8-20)
On today’s show, I address Carlos Correa’s recent comments, which double-down on the Astros’ recent success in spite of last year’s cheating scandal. I also catch up with Tony Andracki, Digital Content Manager, and Chicago Cubs Reporter for the Marquee Sports Network (17:52)! We discuss the Cubs’ loss to Miami […]
Bring Back Trubisky, David Samson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-6-20)
On today’s show, I explain why the Bears made a grave mistake in deciding to bench Mitchell Trubisky. I also catch up with David Samson, former President of the Miami Marlins and host of Nothing Personal on the CBS Sports Podcast Network (20:04)! We discuss the Cubs’ loss to Miami […]