On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul eviscerates the Baseball Hall of Fame, and explains why the voters got it wrong again in 2023. 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/2023/01/Baseball-HOF-RANT-1-25-23.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Bears Fall To Vikings, Phil Rogers Interview
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul recaps the Bears’ loss to Minnesota, and explains why it effectively ended Matt Nagy’s coaching tenure in Chicago. Jon also catches up with Phil Rogers, national MLB writer for Forbes, and BBWAA member (21:25)! They discuss the MLB Lockout, and the timetable in which both […]
Philip Rivers’ Hall of Fame Case, Christina Kahrl Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-17-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down Philip Rivers’ Hall of Fame case, and his overall legacy within NFL circles. Jon also catches up with Christina Kahrl, Senior MLB Editor at ESPN and BBWAA member (16:20)! They discuss Major League Baseball’s decision to formally recognize the Negro Leagues, and […]
Speaking of Players Weekend, An Interesting Note on Nicknames
The idea is nothing short of genius. Instead of sporting traditional uniforms, Major League Baseball players will boast stylistic, “youth league” garments that will feature iconic nicknames and vibrant color schemes as a part of Player’s Weekend. To complement the ensemble, players will flaunt a patch with a space to […]
An Experience to Remember in Cooperstown, New York
One fact stood out to me after completing the arduous 14-hour drive to Cooperstown, New York. The Upper Deck Cougars baseball team would travel any distance to participate in the sport they have a deep passion for and they would always compete at a high level no matter what the […]
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, […]