On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul explains the true problem facing the NBA, and proposes a never-before-seen plan to fix the game for good. Jon also catches up with Jose Canseco, two-time World Series Champion and 1988 AL MVP (22:43)! They discuss his fight with Billy Football, and the messy […]
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The Bulls Are Back In The Playoff Hunt, Jose Canseco Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 3-2-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Bulls’ current playoff run, Zach LaVine’s All-Star selection, and the team’s direction moving forward. Jon also catches up with Jose Canseco, two-time World Series Champion and 1988 AL MVP (18:27)! They discuss his fight with Billy Football, and the messy aftermath with […]
fERA 2.0: Comparing 1980 to 2019
Rollie Fingers. Goose Gossage. Bruce Sutter. All three of these Hall of Fame closers are generally considered to be the pioneers of their position. They each recorded 300 saves, began their rise in the mid-1970s, and today, symbolize the gold standard of saving games. They also accomplished feats, though, that […]
Baker Mayfield’s False Narrative, Jose Canseco Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-16-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the false narrative surrounding Baker Mayfield, and explains why he is the opposite of an NFL Draft bust. Jon also catches up with Jose Canseco, two-time World Series Champion, and 1988 AL MVP (18:33)! They discuss his current feud with Logan Paul, […]
fERA: A New Way To Evaluate Closers
In 1959, the now-infamous Chicago Sun-Times sportswriter Jerome Holtzman examined the 18-1 record of Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Roy Face, and declared, emphatically, that it was misleading (Posnanski “Save Rule Evolves From Stat to Game-Changer”). Holtzman’s passion for the issue did not stop there, however. In time, he would create […]
Victor Rojas Talks MLB Restart, Angels Baseball, Big Fly Gear, and More! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-8-20)
On today’s show, I catch up with Victor Rojas, TV voice of the Los Angeles Angels, and CEO of Big Fly Gear! We discuss Major League Baseball’s plan to resume the season, along with the COVID-19 testing problems that the league has had. We also talk about the Angels’ expectations […]
Rajai Davis Talks MLB Career, 2016 World Series, Stealing Bases, and More!
Rajai Davis, MLB veteran player and active leader in stolen bases, joins the show! We discussed his move to the Acereros de Monclova, the impact of COVID-19 on the Mexican League, and the adjustments he’s made to living in Mexico. We also recounted the legendary 2016 World Series, his epic […]
Barry Zito Talks Legendary MLB Career, New Book, and Life in Music!
Barry Zito, 2002 AL Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series Champion, joins the show! We discussed his new book, entitled Curveball, which details Barry’s mental struggles throughout his 15-year MLB career. We also talked about him being left off of the 2010 San Francisco Giants postseason roster, and how […]
Welcome Back, Dexter!
After reports originally stated that Dexter Fowler was intending on signing a three-year pact with the Baltimore Orioles, he decided to return to Chicago on a one-year deal. We currently live in a digital age, one capable of producing quick news reports, yet questions regarding validity and dependability of news sources may frequent from […]