On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ signing of Joc Pederson, and evaluates their expectations in 2021. Jon also catches up with Jared Diamond, national MLB writer at The Wall Street Journal, and author of Swing Kings (19:16)! They discuss the Baseball Hall of Fame election results, and […]
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Jon Lester Departs, Len Kasper Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-21-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the Nationals’ signing of Jon Lester, and reflects on his memorable Cubs tenure. Jon also catches up with Len Kasper, radio voice of the White Sox (19:03)! They discuss his move from the Cubs booth, and his legacy with the team moving […]
Carlos Correa’s Comments, Tony Andracki Interview (Sports Talk Chicago/WCKG 10-8-20)
On today’s show, I address Carlos Correa’s recent comments, which double-down on the Astros’ recent success in spite of last year’s cheating scandal. I also catch up with Tony Andracki, Digital Content Manager, and Chicago Cubs Reporter for the Marquee Sports Network (17:52)! We discuss the Cubs’ loss to Miami […]
The Cubs’ Collapse Is Near, Robert Mays Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-11-20)
On today’s show, I address the Cubs’ current struggles and provide a refresher course on the team’s history. At the moment, it looks like it’ll repeat itself. I also catch up with Robert Mays, host of The Athletic Football Show and NFL Writer at The Athletic. We discuss the Bears’ […]
The Pac-12 Boycott, Bruce Miles Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-6-20)
On today’s show, I address the decision by Pac-12 players to boycott the College Football season, and break down their demands from the NCAA. I also catch up with Bruce Miles, former Chicago Cubs Beat Writer for The Daily Herald, and author of The Phenom. We discuss his new book, […]
Bruce Miles Talks Cubs Baseball and Amazing Sports Journalism Career!
Bruce Miles, Chicago Cubs Beat Writer for The Daily Herald from 1998-2019, joins the show! We discussed the disappointing end to the Cubs’ 2019 season, and where their collapse ranks amongst others in franchise history. We also talked about the end of the Joe Maddon era, and the top managerial candidates available […]
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 […]
You Won’t Believe What Ronnie Brown Says About Matt Forte and the Bears!
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“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 […]