On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the current Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, and reveals who he thinks should receive induction in 2023. Jon also catches up with Tom Verducci, Senior MLB Writer at Sports Illustrated, MLB on FOX broadcaster, and MLB Network Insider (27:02)! They discuss the Cubs’ and […]
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Matt Nagy Is Reportedly OUT, Bob Nightengale Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-9-22)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Matt Nagy’s future with the Bears, plus previews the team’s season finale against Minnesota. Jon also catches up with Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY MLB Columnist and MLB Network Insider (18:50)! They discuss the MLB lockout, the latest in negotiations, and when it could […]
Bears Fall To Cardinals, Tom Verducci Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-11-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul recaps the Bears’ tough loss to Arizona, and gives his take on the state of the team moving forward. Jon also catches up with Tom Verducci, Senior MLB Writer at Sports Illustrated, MLB on FOX broadcaster, and MLB Network Insider (21:27)! They discuss the […]
Fire Matt Nagy?, Bob Nightengale Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-2-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul recaps the Bears’ tough loss to Cleveland, and explains why Matt Nagy is officially on the hot seat. Jon also catches up with Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY MLB Columnist and MLB Network Insider (21:27)! They discuss the White Sox’s playoff run, and their chances […]
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 […]
Tony La Russa and Unwritten Rules, Bob Nightengale Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-21-21
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses Tony La Russa’s response to Yermin Mercedes’s home run, and explains why not all of baseball’s unwritten rules are wrong. Jon also catches up with Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY MLB Columnist and MLB Network Insider (21:55)! They further discuss the La Russa/Mercedes situation, […]
Cubs Begin The Rebuild, Ryan Dempster Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-17-20)
On today’s show, I celebrate the Cubs’ decision to begin their second rebuild, and look forward to the team’s future. I also catch up with Ryan Dempster, former MLB All-Star pitcher, MLB Network analyst, and host of Off the Mound on Marquee Sports Network! We discuss the tough ending to […]
Matt Nagy vs. Marc Trestman, Bob Nightengale Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-3-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Bears’ loss to New Orleans, plus assess Matt Nagy’s eerie similarities to Marc Trestman. I also catch up with Bob Nightengale, Senior MLB Columnist for USA TODAY, and MLB Network Insider (18:57)! We discuss the White Sox’s hiring of Tony La Russa, and what […]
Two Quick Bears Fixes, Ryan Dempster Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-28-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Bears’ loss to Los Angeles on Monday night, and explain why they’re two quick fixes away from being back on track. I also catch up with Ryan Dempster, former MLB All-Star pitcher, MLB Network analyst, and host of Off the Mound on Marquee Sports […]
Renteria Fired Too Soon, Richard Justice Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-16-20)
On today’s show, I explain why the White Sox made a big mistake in firing Rick Renteria. I also catch up with Richard Justice, MLB.com columnist and MLB Network contributor (19:14)! We discuss the current MLB Postseason picture, and make World Series predictions. We also further get into Rick Renteria’s […]