On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul talks with Bret Boone, three-time MLB All-Star, four-time Gold Glove Award Winner, and host of The Boone Podcast, about the Cubs’ Wild Card run, the White Sox’s disappointing season, the Mariners’ playoff push, his brother Aaron and his job of managing the Yankees, his […]
Postseason
The Bears Plan To Extend Darnell Mooney, Bret Boone Interview (Sports Talk Chicago 10-22-22)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the report that the Bears and Darnell Mooney have significant interest in a contract extension, and explains why it would be wise for the team to retain him for the right price! Jon also catches up with Bret Boone, 3-time MLB All-Star, […]
White Sox In Trouble, Tony Andracki Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-11-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the White Sox’s ALDS struggles, and explains what they need to do to get back on track. Jon also catches up with Tony Andracki, Cubs Beat Reporter for the Marquee Sports Network (17:35)! They discuss the Cubs’ 2021 season, and their expected direction […]
Bears Playoff Preview, Bob Nightengale Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-8-21)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bears’ upcoming matchup against New Orleans, and explains what they need to do to pull off an upset. Jon also catches up with Bob Nightengale, Senior MLB Columnist for USA TODAY, and MLB Network Insider (22:04)! They discuss the Mets’ acquisition of Francisco Lindor, […]
JP Arencibia Talks World Series, MLB News, and Baseball Career!
JP Arencibia, former MLB catcher and current analyst on FOX Sports Florida, joins the show! We previewed the 2019 World Series, while breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of both the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals. We also discussed whether Bryce Harper’s absence is related to the Nationals’ 2019 success, […]
Tim Kurkjian Talks MLB Postseason, Cubs Baseball, and Sports Media Career!
Tim Kurkjian, Senior MLB Writer/Analyst for ESPN, joins the show! We discussed the Washington Nationals’ surprising World Series run, and how they’ve managed to succeed despite Bryce Harper’s departure. We also talked about the Yankees vs. Astros ALCS matchup, and previewed what’s in store for Game 5. Later in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why Jake Arrieta Should Win the Cy Young Award
After the Chicago Cubs won the Jon Lester sweepstakes over the winter, inking the pitcher to a franchise record six year, $153 million contract, he was expected to lead an above-average Cubs pitching staff to a playoff appearance and possibly a World Series championship in the years to come. Although […]