On today’s show, I address Joe Kelly’s eight-game suspension, and explain why the MLB is still deciding to protect the Astros moving forward. I also catch up with David Meltzer, Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing and host of The Playbook! We discuss the fate of the NFL’s upcoming season, including […]
2020 MLB Season
Where the MLB Stands Today, Jerome Bettis Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-9-20)
On today’s show, I examine the most recent developments in the MLB labor dispute, and explain why this stands to be the missed opportunity of the century. I also catch up with Jerome Bettis, Hall of Fame running back! We discuss his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning Super Bowl […]
Ending the MLB’s Labor Dispute, Erika Nardini Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-26-20)
On today’s show, I further examine Major League Baseball’s current labor dispute, along with a recent proposal that could end it altogether. It involves paying players prorated salaries, yet deferring portions of those payments until next year. This serves as a common-sense solution for both the players and owners, and […]
MLB’s New Ultimatum, Matt Vasgersian Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-22-20)
On today’s show, I examine Major League Baseball’s new ultimatum to players, and its ramifications on a possible 2020 season. Although the optics of this highly-publicized fight could not be worse, the players must stand in their ground, even if that means no MLB season this summer. I also caught […]
MLB Salary Dispute, Teddy Greenstein Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-14-20)
On today’s show, I address the MLB’s monetary dispute in lieu of the 2020 season. The owners, in this case, should be more empathetic towards the players, and therefore, pay their pro-rated salaries instead of offering up a 50-50 revenue split. Later in the show, I caught up with Teddy […]
Red Sox Cheating Scandal, Len Kasper Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 4-28-20)
On today’s show, I discuss the recent MLB report that cites the Boston Red Sox as known cheaters throughout the 2018 season. I also caught up with Len Kasper, TV voice of the Chicago Cubs! We discussed the possibility of a 2020 MLB season, Cubs positional battles, and their shrinking […]