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 […]
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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 […]
Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez Talks MLB News, Hall of Fame Career, and More!
Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez, Hall of Fame catcher and Texas Rangers analyst on FOX Sports Southwest, joins the show! We discussed the current suspension of the MLB season due to COVID-19, along with a possible timetable for its return. Plus, later in the show, Pudge recounts moments from his legendary MLB […]
Carlos Zambrano Talks MLB Career, Cubs Baseball, and Comeback Bid!
Carlos Zambrano, three-time MLB All-Star and current pitcher with The Chicago Dogs, joins the show for an exclusive interview! We discussed his current comeback attempt with the Dogs, along with the reasoning behind his pursuit of another Major League opportunity. We also took an extensive look back at his tenure […]
Cubs Free Agency Targets
Following the conclusion of the 2017 regular season, a time in which hopes for a World Series repeat became a significant storyline, the Chicago Cubs already realized their fate for the season ahead. Although focused on yet another magical playoff run, others expressed interest in the influx of players departing […]
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 […]
Resilient Cubs Nix World Series Drought
When recalling the 2015 NLCS, in which the Cubs fell to the New York Mets by a dismal three game deficit, I can still feel that repugnant sting. In my eyes, 2015 was the year for the Cubs to bring the championship home. They survived the cutthroat Wild Card playoff, […]
You Won’t Believe What Ronnie Brown Says About Matt Forte and the Bears!
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Cubs Make Splash, Sign Trifecta of Free Agents
Again, referring back to the 2015 NLCS, the Cubs faced various adversities including a lack of pitching, offensive struggles, and defensive blunders, which not only cost the Cubs a World Series bid, yet also encouraged front office gurus Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer to make the acquisitions that mattered in […]
Successful 2015 Season for Cubs Despite NLCS Loss
As I witnessed the Cubs squander their final out in Game Four of the 2015 NLCS, I realized that although the series as a whole was played in such a horrible manner, the players behind the 2015 Cubs completed one of the most memorable seasons in recent Chicago sports history. […]