On today’s show, I analyze Major League Baseball’s proposed plan to have a 2020 season, which includes a radical division realignment, pitting the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox in the same division. I also questioned rumors involving increased technological change, and maintained the position that baseball should not […]
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Christina Kahrl Returns to Talk Astros’ Cheating Scandal, MLB Rule Changes, HOF, and More!
Christina Kahrl, Senior MLB Editor at ESPN, returns to the show! We discussed the further fallout from the Astros’ cheating scandal, and whether Major League Baseball should strip the team of its 2017 World Series title. We also took a look at baseball’s rule changes entering the 2020 season, and […]
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 […]
Teddy Greenstein Returns to Talk CFB Playoff, Baseball Hall of Fame, and More!
Teddy Greenstein, Sports Columnist for the Chicago Tribune, returns to the show! We discussed Ohio State’s Big Ten Championship run, and whether the Buckeyes have what it takes to become college football’s number one ranked team. We also talked about Illinois’ surprising six-win season, and Northwestern’s equally surprising nine-loss campaign. […]
Bob Nightengale Talks Cubs, White Sox, and National MLB News!
Bob Nightengale, Senior MLB Columnist for USA TODAY and MLB Network Insider, joins the show! We talked about the Cubs, and their winning ways as of late, plus touched on the White Sox, and Tim Anderson’s surprising early-season surge. We also took a look at possible destinations for Craig […]
True Stories Special: Part 1 with Mark Doran
Mark Doran, 1983 MLB 1st-round pick and former member of the Angels and White Sox, joins me on Part 1 of True Stories. During this candid, 50-minute conversation, Mark and I discuss a number of compelling baseball-related topics including the day he was drafted, playing under Cubs manager Joe Maddon, MiLB […]
Teddy Greenstein Talks March Madness, MLB Season, and More!
Teddy Greenstein, Chicago Tribune Sports Columnist, joins the podcast to analyze some early NCAA March Madness action. We take a look at the Marquette upset, plus his thoughts on Duke’s handling of Zion Williamson. Later in the show, we get to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and Teddy’s 2019 ballot, plus preview […]
Vic Fangio’s Departure, Cody Parkey’s Media Tour, and More on WHPK Show #12
Click on the link to download! rec_20190114-090027 On today’s show, I take a look at the Bears hiring of Chuck Pagano, and the subsequent loss of Vic Fangio. I also criticize Cody Parkey’s unnecessary media tour, plus talk about White Sox baseball and their pursuit of Manny Machado. Podcast: Play […]
Bears Big Win, Bulls Rebuild, and More on WHPK Show #9
Click on the link to download! rec_20181210-090029 On the show today, I analyze the Bears big game against the Rams, and what it means for their Super Bowl chances. I also give the Bulls sound advice on how to approach the remainder of the season, plus take a […]
Chuck Garfien Talks White Sox, Bulls, and More in Special Podcast
Chuck Garfien, anchor and reporter for NBC Sports Chicago, joins the show to give his thoughts on the White Sox chances for Bryce Harper or Manny Machado. We also discuss the Bulls, and their dysfunction after the firing of Fred Hoiberg. Later in the show, Chuck tells some great […]