On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul shoots down Major League Baseball’s new rules, and explains why the league should now be called “Little Major League Baseball!” Tune in at 5pm Central on Thursdays to hear Sports Talk Chicago on AM 1230 WJOB and JED TV! https://media.blubrry.com/stc/sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MLB-Rule-Changes-Segment-3-2-15-23.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]
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Justin Fields Is Now Starting, Jared Diamond Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-26-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul previews the Bears’ matchup against Cleveland, and explains why Justin Fields will have much to prove on Sunday. Jon also catches up with Jared Diamond, national MLB writer for The Wall Street Journal (19:09)! They discuss the White Sox’s playoff run, and their chances […]
Andy Dalton Gets More Reps, Mike Harmon Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-21-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses Matt Nagy’s comments on Andy Dalton, and explains why it makes sense for him to receive more first-string reps. Jon also catches up with Mike Harmon, national host on FOX Sports Radio, and host of the I Want Your Flex podcast (18:37)! They discuss […]
Move On, Cubs Fans, Scott Merkin Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-14-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the state of the Cubs post-trade deadline, and explains why it’s time to move on. Jon also catches up with Scott Merkin, White Sox Beat Writer for MLB.com (18:43)! They discuss the White Sox’s sweep over the Cubs, and its significance moving forward. They […]
Bears Trade Anthony Miller, David Kaplan Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-31-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Anthony Miller trade, and explains why it resulted in a net loss for the Bears. Jon also catches up with David Kaplan, host of Kap and JHood on ESPN 1000, and the Football Aftershow on NBC Sports Chicago (20:22)! They discuss the […]
Javier Baez Extension Talks, Dave Wills Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-24-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ extension talks with Javier Baez, and explains why he is not worth the $200 million he could be seeking. Jon also catches up with Dave Wills, radio voice of the Tampa Bay Rays (19:36)! They discuss the Rays’ success in 2021, […]
White Sox Beat Down Astros, Jose Canseco Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-19-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the White Sox’s big series win over Houston, and explains why they are the preeminent World Series favorite across MLB. Jon also catches up with Jose Canseco, two-time World Series Champion and 1988 AL MVP (18:45)! They discuss his recovery from shoulder surgery, […]
Cubs Fire Sale, Chuck Swirsky Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-18-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul evaluates the Cubs’ first-half performance, and explains why it’s time to sell at the trade deadline. Jon also catches up with Chuck Swirsky, radio voice of the Chicago Bulls ()! They recap the Bulls’ season, and take a look at their prospects moving forward. […]
White Sox First Half Recap, Jose Canseco Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-17-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul evaluates the White Sox’s first-half performance, and explains why, despite numerous injuries, they are still World Series favorites. Jon also catches up with Jose Canseco, two-time World Series Champion and 1988 AL MVP (21:33)! They discuss his recovery from shoulder surgery, and when he […]
Extending Allen Robinson, Bret Boone Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-7-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses Allen Robinson’s pending contract extension, and explains why the Bears must make it a priority ahead of the July 15th deadline. Jon also catches up with Bret Boone, 3-time MLB All-Star, 4-time Gold Glove Award winner, and host of The Boone Podcast (20:39)! They […]