On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul discusses the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, and determines who he thinks deserves to make it in. Jon also catches up with Chuck Garfien, White Sox Beat Reporter at NBC Sports Chicago, and host of the White Sox Talk Podcast (20:01)! They talk […]
MLB Labor Dispute
Are The Cubs An Enigma?, Jared Diamond Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 2-2-21)
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 […]
Tony Andracki Talks MLB Season, Cubs Baseball, and Sports Media Career! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-1-20)
On today’s show, I catch up with Tony Andracki, Digital Content Manager, and Chicago Cubs Reporter for Marquee Sports Network! We discuss the end of the MLB labor dispute, for now, and what could happen to the game come 2021. We also address the Cubs’ expectations heading into the season, […]
Sports’ Returns in Jeopardy, David Samson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-23-20)
On today’s show, I address the most recent uptick in COVID-19 diagnoses across America’s biggest sports, and question whether it’s worth promoting their return. I also catch up with David Samson, former President of the Miami Marlins and host of Nothing Personal on the CBS Sports Podcast Network. We discuss […]
MLB Labor Dispute and Universal DH, Bruce Miles Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-22-20)
On today’s show, I address the latest news surrounding the MLB labor dispute, and explain why the universal DH proposal has the potential to permanently ruin the game. I also catch up with Bruce Miles, former Chicago Cubs Beat Writer for The Daily Herald. We discuss Joe Maddon’s legacy here […]
The MLB’s Math Doesn’t Add Up, Jon Anik Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-11-20)
On today’s show, I examine the MLB’s latest path to resumption, and how the different offers proposed by the owners actually end up paying players the same amount of money. I also catch up with Jon Anik, lead voice of the UFC on ESPN and host of The Anik and […]
Where the MLB Stands Today, Jerome Bettis Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-9-20)
On today’s show, I examine the most recent developments in the MLB labor dispute, and explain why this stands to be the missed opportunity of the century. I also catch up with Jerome Bettis, Hall of Fame running back! We discuss his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning Super Bowl […]
MLB Negotiations Continue, Thomas Jones Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-3-20)
On today’s show, I examine the most recent developments in the MLB labor negotiations, including the owners’ latest proposal, which pays players the entirety of their prorated salaries while shortening the season to 50 games. I believe that this is the best possible deal for all sides involved, and should […]
MLB Labor Dispute Update, Joe Davis Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-29-20)
On today’s show, I break down the latest update in the MLB labor dispute, including the recent economic proposal brought forth by the owners. The current plan sees top earners taking pay cuts in excess of sixty percent, in some cases, making it virtually impossible for players to agree to […]