On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul recaps the Bears’ win over Houston, and explains why Justin Fields may NOT be the quarterback of the future. Jon also catches up with Scott Merkin, White Sox Beat Writer for MLB.com (26:00)! They discuss the White Sox’s disappointing finish to their 2022 season, […]
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Bears DON’T Sign Ogunjobi, Scott Merkin Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 3-18-22)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul explains why the Bears did not sign Larry Ogunjobi, and why it represents a rookie mistake by GM Ryan Poles. Jon also catches up with Scott Merkin, White Sox Beat Writer for MLB.com (19:13)! They discuss the White Sox’s offseason additions, and how they […]
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 […]
Andy Dalton As QB1, Scott Merkin Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-18-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses Matt Nagy’s comments on the Bears’ quarterback competition, and explains why Andy Dalton should start come Week 1. Jon also catches up with Scott Merkin, White Sox Beat Writer for MLB.com (21:02)! They discuss the White Sox’s recent string of wins, and how […]
White Sox Recovery, Carrie Muskat Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-11-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the White Sox’s recent win streak, and explains why Tony La Russa is receiving unfair media treatment. Jon also catches up with Carrie Muskat, former Cubs Beat Writer for MLB.com and the author of The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made […]
The Bears Are Imploding, Scott Merkin Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 3-19-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses Andy Dalton’s status as the Bears’ starting quarterback, along with the Bills’ decision to sign Mitchell Trubisky. Jon also catches up with Scott Merkin, White Sox Beat Writer for MLB.com (25:15)! They discuss the latest from Spring Training in Arizona, and assess their […]
Tagging Allen Robinson, Scott Merkin Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 3-11-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Bears’ decision to franchise tag Allen Robinson, and explains what it means for the team’s current quarterback search. Jon also catches up with Scott Merkin, White Sox Beat Writer for MLB.com (18:05)! They discuss the latest from Spring Training in Arizona, and […]
Trubisky’s Changing Narrative, Scott Merkin Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-18-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the ever-changing media narrative surrounding Mitch Trubisky, and explains why he’s better off leaving Chicago come next season. Jon also catches up with Scott Merkin, White Sox Beat Writer for MLB.com (20:04)! They discuss the White Sox’s recent acquisitions of Lance Lynn […]
Bonds and Clemens Deserve Hall of Fame Bids, Scott Merkin Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-30-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul analyzes the Hall of Fame cases for Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, and explains why they’re deserving of enshrinement. Jon also catches up with Scott Merkin, White Sox Beat Writer for MLB.com (17:34)! They discuss the team’s decision to hire Tony La Russa, and […]
La Russa Won’t Work With Sox, Scott Merkin Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-5-20)
On today’s show, I explain why Tony La Russa will not work with the White Sox, although it won’t necessarily be his fault. I also catch up with Scott Merkin, White Sox Beat Writer for MLB.com (19:50)! We further discuss the team’s decision to hire Tony La Russa, and assess […]