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 […]
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Another Cubs Scapegoat, Dr. Willie Wilson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-26-20)
On today’s show, I explain why the Cubs’ firing of Assistant Hitting Coach Terrmel Sledge makes him the team’s newest scapegoat. I also catch up with Dr. Willie Wilson, noted businessman and philanthropist, and independent candidate for Illinois’s United States Senate seat (21:35)! We discuss why he entered the race, […]
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 […]
The Cubs’ Biggest Issue, Coach Amy Reifert Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-5-20)
On today’s show, I address the Cubs’ prompt elimination from the MLB Postseason, and explain the true issue behind their recent demise. I also catch up with Coach Amy Reifert, Head Women’s Soccer Coach at The University of Chicago (21:08)! We discuss the challenge of coaching collegiate athletics during a […]
Bruce Miles Talks Cubs Baseball and Amazing Sports Journalism Career!
Bruce Miles, Chicago Cubs Beat Writer for The Daily Herald from 1998-2019, joins the show! We discussed the disappointing end to the Cubs’ 2019 season, and where their collapse ranks amongst others in franchise history. We also talked about the end of the Joe Maddon era, and the top managerial candidates available […]
Cubs Make Splash, Sign Trifecta of Free Agents
Again, referring back to the 2015 NLCS, the Cubs faced various adversities including a lack of pitching, offensive struggles, and defensive blunders, which not only cost the Cubs a World Series bid, yet also encouraged front office gurus Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer to make the acquisitions that mattered in […]