On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the Nationals’ signing of Jon Lester, and reflects on his memorable Cubs tenure. Jon also catches up with Len Kasper, radio voice of the White Sox (19:03)! They discuss his move from the Cubs booth, and his legacy with the team moving […]
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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 […]
The Bulls Take Patrick Williams, Bob Carpenter Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-23-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the Bulls’ selection of Patrick Williams in the NBA Draft, and what it could mean for the team’s future. He also catches up with Bob Carpenter, TV voice of the Washington Nationals and creator of the Bob Carpenter Scorebook (15:04)! They discuss […]
Bob Nightengale Returns to Talk Luis Robert Extension, Cubs Baseball, HOF Vote, and More!
Bob Nightengale, Senior MLB Columnist for USA TODAY and MLB Network Insider, returns to the show! We discussed the Luis Robert contract extension, and previewed his impact on the White Sox in 2020. We also talked about the Cubs’ desire to trade Kris Bryant, and whether he’ll be apart of […]
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, […]
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, […]
Tim Kurkjian Talks MLB Postseason, Cubs Baseball, and Sports Media Career!
Tim Kurkjian, Senior MLB Writer/Analyst for ESPN, joins the show! We discussed the Washington Nationals’ surprising World Series run, and how they’ve managed to succeed despite Bryce Harper’s departure. We also talked about the Yankees vs. Astros ALCS matchup, and previewed what’s in store for Game 5. Later in the […]
Sox Follow In Cubs Footsteps
Following the 2008 season, in which the Chicago White Sox won the AL Central Division after a dramatic one-game playoff, the franchise as a whole slipped into a paralytic regression. In these past eight years, the team has finished with a winning record only twice, while averaging a meager seventy-six wins per […]
Despite Innings Limitation, Hendricks Deserves Cy Young Award
Following the now irrelevant 2015 season in which the Chicago Cubs fell to the New York Mets, questions surrounded Kyle Hendricks and his ability to be an effective starting pitcher. Even though he compiled an excellent rookie season, his so-called “sophomore slump” took a toll on his overall statistics, as […]
Cubs Win Without Dejesus
David Dejesus was having a subpar year with the Cubs this season and still got through the trade deadline without leaving the Cubs. Well, yesterday Dejesus left and went across the field to the visitors clubhouse to join his new team. The Cubs have traded him to the Washington Nationals […]