On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul recaps the Bears’ loss to Green Bay, and explains why there are still serious concerns about the team moving forward. Jon also catches up with Billy Wagner, 7-time MLB All-Star, Baseball Hall of Fame candidate, and Head Baseball Coach at The Miller School (21:14)! […]
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Bears vs. Vikings Preview, Billy Wagner Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-19-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul previews the Bears’ matchup against Minnesota, and explains why it could end in a primetime win. Jon also catches up with Billy Wagner, 7-time MLB All-Star, Baseball Hall of Fame candidate, and Head Baseball Coach at The Miller School (18:45)! They discuss his team’s […]
Bears vs. 49ers Preview, Bret Boone Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-31-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul previews the Bears’ matchup against San Francisco, and explains why their mediocrity may still save Matt Nagy’s job. Jon also catches up with Bret Boone, 3-time MLB All-Star, 4-time Gold Glove Award winner, and host of The Boone Podcast (25:01)! They discuss the World Series, […]
Hank Aaron’s Legacy, Bret Boone Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-26-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul reflects on the life of Hank Aaron, and explains why he is still baseball’s true home run king. Jon also catches up with Bret Boone, 3-time MLB All-Star, 4-time Gold Glove Award winner, and host of The Boone Podcast (16:32)! They further discuss Hank […]
Bulls Rebuild Paying Off, Billy Wagner Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-6-21)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bulls’ encouraging 3-4 start, and explains why there’s still much more improvement to come. Jon also catches up with Billy Wagner, 7-time MLB All-Star, Baseball Hall of Fame candidate, and Head Baseball Coach at The Miller School (14:47)! They discuss his legendary MLB […]
Renteria Fired Too Soon, Richard Justice Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-16-20)
On today’s show, I explain why the White Sox made a big mistake in firing Rick Renteria. I also catch up with Richard Justice, MLB.com columnist and MLB Network contributor (19:14)! We discuss the current MLB Postseason picture, and make World Series predictions. We also further get into Rick Renteria’s […]
The NBA Should Not Resume, B.J. Upton Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-18-20)
On today’s show, I address the latest developments involving the NBA’s path to resumption, including the criticism from players regarding the “bubble city” model. Unfortunately, it looks as if the association has begun to prioritize money over player safety, and that, in turn, could lead to a further spread of […]
“Cubtober” Cannot Come Soon Enough
Recently, I began to reflect on my tenure as a Chicago Cubs fan, starting with the excruciating pain endured in 2006. At that point in time, the Cubs were comparable to the 2016 Atlanta Braves, as they housed numerous veterans at the end of their careers, along with young prospects […]
Who Deserves To Achieve Baseball Immortality?
I miss the days when I enjoyed watching the game of baseball. Before I had discovered the effects of performance-enhancing drugs, I respected and trusted each and every MLB player who put up astronomical numbers at the plate or on the field. When these players like Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, […]