BREAKING: The Cubs Have Signed Eric Hosmer!

Jon Zaghloul

On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul reacts to the Cubs’ signing of Eric Hosmer, and explains why the move seems a bit confusing. 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/2023/01/Cubs-Sign-Eric-Hosmer-1-3-23.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Analyzing The Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot, Tom Verducci Interview (Sports Talk Chicago 12-17-22)

Jon Zaghloul

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 […]

Extending Allen Robinson, Bret Boone Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-7-21)

Jon Zaghloul

On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses Allen Robinson’s pending contract extension, and explains why the Bears must make it a priority ahead of the July 15th deadline. Jon also catches up with Bret Boone, 3-time MLB All-Star, 4-time Gold Glove Award winner, and host of The Boone Podcast (20:39)! They […]

MLB’s Sticky Baseball Problem, Dan Wiederer Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-28-21)

Jon Zaghloul

On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses MLB’s sticky baseball problem, and explains why the league, not the players, are responsible for the issue. Jon also catches up with Dan Wiederer, Bears Beat Writer at the Chicago Tribune! They discuss the Bears’ current quarterback competition, Matt Nagy’s strategy, and 2021 team […]

The Cubs Begin To Rebuild, Teddy Greenstein Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-31-20)

Jon Zaghloul

On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Yu Darvish trade, and explains why a Cubs rebuild is necessary for another World Series Championship. Jon also catches up with Teddy Greenstein, Senior Editor at PointsBet USA (14:01)! They discuss the Bears’ win on Sunday, and what it means for their future. […]

Crosstown Classic Recap, Tim Kurkjian Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-26-20)

Jon Zaghloul

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 […]

Baseball’s Unwritten Rules, Dean Blandino Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-20-20)

Jon Zaghloul

On today’s show, I address Fernando Tatis Jr.’s late-game grand slam, and the ridiculousness of baseball’s unwritten rules. I also catch up with Dean Blandino, NFL, and CFB Rules Analyst for FOX Sports! We discuss the end of the pass-interference challenge in the NFL, and what it means for the […]

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