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 […]
Jake Arrieta
NIL and NCAA, David Samson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-2-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the NCAA’s new NIL policy, and explains what it means for the college sports landscape moving forward. Jon also catches up with David Samson, former Miami Marlins President and current host of Nothing Personal on the CBS Sports Podcast Network (17:24)! They discuss MLB’s sticky […]
Cubs’ Season In Jeopardy, Ryan Dempster Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-30-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ series loss to Los Angeles, and explains why their upcoming Brewers series could determine the fate of their season. Jon also catches up with Ryan Dempster, World Series Champion, All-Star pitcher, and host of Off The Mound on the Marquee Sports […]
The Cubs Are Clearly Pretenders, Dan Wiederer Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-22-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ recent pitching struggles, and explains why they are now clearly pretenders and not contenders. Jon also catches up with Dan Wiederer, Bears Beat Writer at the Chicago Tribune (19:50)! They discuss the Bears’ current quarterback competition, Matt Nagy’s strategy, and 2021 […]
Cubs Surge Toward First, K.C. Johnson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-25-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ recent resurgence, and explains why their pitching could end up being their downfall. Jon also catches up with K.C. Johnson, Bulls Insider at NBC Sports Chicago (23:10)! They recap the Bulls’ season, and take a look at their prospects moving forward. […]
Cubs Free Agency Targets
Following the conclusion of the 2017 regular season, a time in which hopes for a World Series repeat became a significant storyline, the Chicago Cubs already realized their fate for the season ahead. Although focused on yet another magical playoff run, others expressed interest in the influx of players departing […]
Jake Arrieta’s Quiet Resurgence
At the end of June, as the Cubs limped into the All-Star Break with a record failing to eclipse the .500 mark, Jake Arrieta was at a crossroads in his career. His historic 2015 season had become a mere afterthought, and his struggle to replicate those numbers only caused more […]
Despite Innings Limitation, Hendricks Deserves Cy Young Award
Following the now irrelevant 2015 season in which the Chicago Cubs fell to the New York Mets, questions surrounded Kyle Hendricks and his ability to be an effective starting pitcher. Even though he compiled an excellent rookie season, his so-called “sophomore slump” took a toll on his overall statistics, as […]
Resilient Cubs Nix World Series Drought
When recalling the 2015 NLCS, in which the Cubs fell to the New York Mets by a dismal three game deficit, I can still feel that repugnant sting. In my eyes, 2015 was the year for the Cubs to bring the championship home. They survived the cutthroat Wild Card playoff, […]
You Won’t Believe What Ronnie Brown Says About Matt Forte and the Bears!
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