On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the current Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, and reveals who he thinks should receive induction in 2023. Jon also catches up with Tom Verducci, Senior MLB Writer at Sports Illustrated, MLB on FOX broadcaster, and MLB Network Insider (27:02)! They discuss the Cubs’ and […]
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Crosstown Classic Recap, Tim Kurkjian Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-26-20)
On today’s show, I break down this past weekend’s Crosstown Classic, and explain why the White Sox have become Chicago’s premier baseball franchise. I also catch up with Tim Kurkjian, Senior MLB Writer/Analyst for ESPN! We discuss the unwritten rules of baseball, and how they relate to Fernando Tatis Jr.’s […]
Baseball’s Unwritten Rules, Dean Blandino Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-20-20)
On today’s show, I address Fernando Tatis Jr.’s late-game grand slam, and the ridiculousness of baseball’s unwritten rules. I also catch up with Dean Blandino, NFL, and CFB Rules Analyst for FOX Sports! We discuss the end of the pass-interference challenge in the NFL, and what it means for the […]
Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez Talks MLB News, Hall of Fame Career, and More!
Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez, Hall of Fame catcher and Texas Rangers analyst on FOX Sports Southwest, joins the show! We discussed the current suspension of the MLB season due to COVID-19, along with a possible timetable for its return. Plus, later in the show, Pudge recounts moments from his legendary MLB […]
JP Arencibia Talks World Series, MLB News, and Baseball Career!
JP Arencibia, former MLB catcher and current analyst on FOX Sports Florida, joins the show! We previewed the 2019 World Series, while breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of both the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals. We also discussed whether Bryce Harper’s absence is related to the Nationals’ 2019 success, […]
Victor Rojas Returns to Talk Angels Baseball, MLB News, and Broadcasting Career!
Victor Rojas, TV voice of the Los Angeles Angels and founder of Big Fly Gear, returns to the show! We recapped the 2019 Angels season thus far, while also taking a deeper look into the sudden death of star pitcher, Tyler Skaggs. We then talked about the team’s unbelievable combined […]
What Does Yu Darvish Bring to the Table?
During the World Series last year, one in which the Chicago Cubs were unable to participate in, the Los Angeles Dodgers were vying for their first championship in over twenty-five years. Despite the team’s towering payroll, the Dodgers possessed all of the tools necessary to complete their never-ending quest. When […]
Sox Win With Help of Danks Brothers
Although the term is now cliche, “brotherly love” can go a long way, even in Major League Baseball. With a homer in the fourth inning by Jordan Danks and a strong pitching outing by John Danks, the Sox prevailed against the Rangers 5-2 yesterday. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Jordan […]
Cubs, Sox Make Roster Moves
Well, the trade rumors about Alex Rios are now confirmed and true. Rios has been traded to the Texas Rangers for a player to be named later who has now been named as Leury Garcia. Garcia is an infielder who hit .264 with four home runs and 19 RBIs in […]