Dale Scott was an MLB umpire from 1986-2017. He has umpired three World Series and three All-Star games, including over 4,000 regular season games. He now is the crew analyst for Apple TV+ Friday Night Baseball and recently released his memoir, The Umpire is Out: Calling the Game and Living […]
MLB Rule Changes
Has MLB Gone Too Mainstream?
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul reacts to MLB’s latest ad campaign, and explains why the game has, in fact, gone too mainstream! Tune in at 5pm Central on Thursdays to hear Sports Talk Chicago on AM 1230 WJOB and JED TV! https://media.blubrry.com/stc/sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Has-MLB-Gone-Too-Mainstream-Segment-4-3-26-23.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
EPIC RANT: MLB Must ELIMINATE The Pitch Clock!
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul criticizes the end of the Spring Training game due to the pitch clock, and explains why the device must be permanently eliminated from Major League Baseball. Tune in at 5pm Central on Thursdays to hear Sports Talk Chicago on AM 1230 WJOB and JED […]
REPORT: NFL Teams Expect The Bears TO KEEP Justin Fields | Sports Talk Chicago 2-26-23
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul discusses the Bears’ willingness to keep Justin Fields, potential trade packages for the Bears’ top pick, the problems with MLB’s new pitch clock, and Willson Contreras’s recent comments on the Cubs. Tune in at 5pm Central on Thursdays to hear Sports Talk Chicago on […]
EPIC RANT: Major League Baseball Is Now “Little Major League Baseball!”
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul shoots down Major League Baseball’s new rules, and explains why the league should now be called “Little Major League Baseball!” Tune in at 5pm Central on Thursdays to hear Sports Talk Chicago on AM 1230 WJOB and JED TV! https://media.blubrry.com/stc/sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MLB-Rule-Changes-Segment-3-2-15-23.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]
REPORTS: Colts & Texans Want Bears Top Pick! (Sports Talk Chicago 2-15-23)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul discusses the Colts’ and Texans’ interest in the Bears’ top pick, David Montgomery’s future in Chicago, Major League Baseball’s rule changes, and the Bulls’ lack of activity at the NBA Trade Deadline. Tune in at 5pm Central on Thursdays to hear Sports Talk Chicago on […]
Bears OTA Update, Dave Parker Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-11-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses updates from Bears OTAs, and explains why there’s still no answer regarding the quarterback competition. Jon also catches up with Dave Parker, two-time World Series Champion, 1978 NL MVP, and author of Cobra: A Life of Baseball and Brotherhood (21:08)! They discuss the […]
Theo Epstein As Commissioner?, Billy Wagner Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-18-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down Theo Epstein’s new job, and what it means for the future of baseball. Jon also catches up with Billy Wagner, 7-time MLB All-Star, Baseball Hall of Fame candidate, and Head Baseball Coach at The Miller School (22:20)! They discuss his legendary MLB […]
Baseball Will Never Be The Same, Dan Hampton Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-23-20)
On today’s show, I explain why baseball’s “temporary” new rules are becoming permanent, and how that stands to ruin the game come next year. I also catch up with Dan Hampton, Hall of Fame defensive tackle, Super Bowl Champion, and Chicago Bears contributor to WGN Radio (20:27)! We discuss the […]
Crosstown Classic Recap, Tim Kurkjian Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-26-20)
On today’s show, I break down this past weekend’s Crosstown Classic, and explain why the White Sox have become Chicago’s premier baseball franchise. I also catch up with Tim Kurkjian, Senior MLB Writer/Analyst for ESPN! We discuss the unwritten rules of baseball, and how they relate to Fernando Tatis Jr.’s […]