On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bears’ tough loss to New Orleans, and explains what’s next for the team. Jon also catches up with Tony Andracki, Digital Content Manager, and Chicago Cubs Reporter for the Marquee Sports Network (19:56)! They discuss the current Kris Bryant trade market, and the […]
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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, […]
The Bears Are Playoff Bound, Phil Rogers Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-5-21)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bears’ loss to Green Bay, and explains why the team’s playoff berth should be celebrated. Jon also catches up with Phil Rogers, national MLB writer for Forbes, and BBWAA member (21:53)! They discuss the Cubs’ decision to trade Yu Darvish, and what it […]
Mitch Trubisky Should Return, Cole Wright Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-1-21)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down Mitch Trubisky’s future in Chicago, and explains why the Bears should consider re-signing him. Jon also catches up with Cole Wright, host of Bear Essentials, and Cubs Pre/Post coverage on the Marquee Sports Network (19:41)! They discuss the Yu Darvish trade, and what it means […]
The Cubs Begin To Rebuild, Teddy Greenstein Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-31-20)
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. […]
The Cubs’ Biggest Issue, Coach Amy Reifert Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-5-20)
On today’s show, I address the Cubs’ prompt elimination from the MLB Postseason, and explain the true issue behind their recent demise. I also catch up with Coach Amy Reifert, Head Women’s Soccer Coach at The University of Chicago (21:08)! We discuss the challenge of coaching collegiate athletics during a […]
The Cubs’ Collapse Is Near, Robert Mays Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-11-20)
On today’s show, I address the Cubs’ current struggles and provide a refresher course on the team’s history. At the moment, it looks like it’ll repeat itself. I also catch up with Robert Mays, host of The Athletic Football Show and NFL Writer at The Athletic. We discuss the Bears’ […]
Phil Rogers Talks Kris Bryant Rumors, Mookie Betts Trade, Baseball HOF, and More!
Phil Rogers, Forbes SportsMoney contributor, and former Chicago Tribune sports columnist, joins the show! We took an in-depth look at the various trade rumors surrounding Kris Bryant, and predicted whether he’d be in a Cubs uniform come Opening Day. We also talked about the Dodgers’ blockbuster trade involving Mookie Betts, […]
What Does Yu Darvish Bring to the Table?
During the World Series last year, one in which the Chicago Cubs were unable to participate in, the Los Angeles Dodgers were vying for their first championship in over twenty-five years. Despite the team’s towering payroll, the Dodgers possessed all of the tools necessary to complete their never-ending quest. When […]
Hitting Trends in Baseball Have Diminished
I was recently flipping through a Major League Baseball statistic book and I discovered that in the years prior to 2010, baseball seemed to be in an all-offensive stage. More and more players were seeing their batting averages top out at .300 or better and there was better offensive production […]