In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Marquee Sports Network color analyst Jim Deshaies to discuss the Cubs' uninspiring play out of the All-Star break and how the organization will approach the trade deadline. Later, Spiegel took calls from Score listeners, who shared whether the White Sox should trade left-hander Garrett Crochet and what…

Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing the White Sox's historic 19-game losing streak and how they're nearing an MLB record they want no part of. Later, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch joined the show to preview the Cubs-Cardinals series finale Sunday evening.By Audacy

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel shared his favorite thoughts from Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly's recent comments, which included insight on two-strike hitting and the approaches of outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, third baseman Isaac Paredes and more. Later, Spiegel took calls from listeners on the Cubs and White Sox — and we received one of the…

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel shared his Team of the Moment — the Atlanta Braves, who have found another excellent starter in Spencer Schwellenbach. Later, Eno Sarris from The Athletic and Fangraphs joined the show to discuss the White Sox's defensive struggles and left-hander Garrett Crochet's future with the organization. Sarris also discussed …

Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing how the Cubs' 9-4 win against the Royals on Saturday is likely meaningless and by pondering how the club should retool its roster. Later, Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims joined the show to discuss the team's push for the playoffs and what it's like to work in an organization that's run by general manager Je…

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel took calls from Score listeners who weighed in on what the Cubs and White Sox should do at the trade deadline. Later, Spiegel shared his Team of the Moment — the Dylan Cease-led San Diego Padres.By Audacy

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel explained why the Cubs acquired reliever Nate Pearson from the Blue Jays on Saturday. Later, he shared an idea from a listener about how to generate more offense in baseball with one simple change.By Audacy

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Matt Spiegel opened his show by stating his case for why the White Sox should retain ace Garrett Crochet rather than trade him as the deadline looms on July 30. Later, Spiegel discussed the Cubs getting swept by the Cardinals in a doubleheader Saturday and how they can still salvage the road series with a win Sunday.…

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by White Sox television analyst Steve Stone to discuss the latest storylines surrounding the club. Stone explained how White Sox ace Garrett Crochet and Pirates ace Paul Skenes admire one another from afar and discussed how a winning mentality is created.By Audacy

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Aram Leighton of Just Baseball and The Call Up podcast to discuss the potential of a few notable Cubs prospects, including catcher Moises Ballesteros and outfielder Owen Caissie. Leighton then discussed White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz's outlook and how he fared at the Futures Game on Saturday. …

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel shared the best parts of Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's interview on the Parkins & Spiegel Show on Friday. Later, Elise Menaker of the Marquee Sports Network joined the show to preview the Cubs-Cardinals game Sunday afternoon.By Audacy

Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing direction of the Cubs and White Sox as the trade deadline looms on July 30. Sadly, both teams look to be headed for a sell-off in a few weeks. Later, Spiegel reacted to the news that Cubs reliever Colten Brewer is headed for the injured list after breaking his hand while punching a wall in a fit of frustra…

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel explained why he believes the White Sox should keep ace Garrett Crochet rather than trading him at the deadline. Spiegel also took calls from Score listeners on the topic. Later, Spiegel examined the San Diego Padres' recent performance as he tabbed them his Team of the Moment.…

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by a few of his bandmates from Sonic 45, which has a show coming up next Thursday at SPACE in Evanston. Later, Chris Kamka of the Marquee Sports Network made his return to the show to share a few great Sultan of Stat nuggets and to preview the Cubs-Angels game later in the afternoon.…

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by WBEZ reporter Cheryl Raye-Stout to discuss the Marquee Sports Network's upcoming all-women broadcast later in the afternoon and to detail how important it is for young women to see other women working in sports. Raye-Stout also shared that she was actually the second women to ever call a baseball game o…

Filling in for Matt Spiegel, Mike Esposito shared the latest news from USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale about the White Sox shopping ace Garrett Crochet. After that, Esposito discussed Cubs ace Justin Steele's frustration with the club's sloppy play early in its win against the Brewers on Saturday. Later, Ryan McGuffey of NBC Sports Chicago join…

In the second hour, Mike Esposito reacted to Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's latest comments about the state of the team. After that, Iowa Cubs play-by-play voice Alex Cohen joined the show to discuss the new relievers whom the big league Cubs added recently from Triple-A, young center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's development and…

In the third hour, Mike Esposito was joined by Sparky Fifer from 1250 The Fan in Milwaukee to tell us why he refuses to say Cubs manager Craig Counsell's name. Fifer only refers to Counsell as "the traitor." Later, Esposito held the Team of the Moment segment, where he took a look at the surging Astros.…

In the final hour, Mike Esposito brought back White Sox ace Garrett Crochet's interview on Inside the Clubhouse on Saturday in which he discussed his superb season and how he handles his name landing in trade rumors.By Audacy

Matt Spiegel opened his show by recapping the Cubs and White Sox earning wins Saturday, but concerns still remain for both. After that, Spiegel explained how the White Sox have the outline of a strong pitching staff in the future. Later, he discussed how much fun Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is to watch.…

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Score midday host Laurence Holmes to discuss the impact that the MLB at Rickwood Field game Thursday had on baseball fans. Later, Cubs reliever Colten Brewer joined the show to discuss his professional baseball journey, which has taken him to New York, Boston, Japan and now Wrigley Field with the Cubs.…

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas, who was on the call for "The Sandberg Game" back on June 23, 1984, when Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg starred in one of the most memorable games of his MLB career.By Audacy

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Matt Spiegel opened his show by imploring Cubs and White Sox fans to enjoy the baseball moments — both the good and bad — while they can. After that, Spiegel discussed how White Sox television play-byplay announcer John Schriffen shouted out a franchise legend on a home run call Saturday. Later, Spiegel discussed a possible World Series preview tha…

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Red Sox radio play-by-play announcer Will Flemming to discuss the team's matchup against the White Sox, who have taken two of the first three games in the series. Flemming was also in the running for the White Sox television play-by-play job this past offseason. Later, Spiegel shared his Team of the Mo…

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Eno Saris from The Athletic to discuss his recent article on Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson and how his results are now better lining up with his process. Later, we hear from Cubs infielder Michael Busch on the pregame show about being penciled in to play second base against the Reds on Sunday. Busch usu…

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Matt Spiegel opened his show by breaking down the Cubs and White Sox both collapsing in losses Saturday after they held leads in the late innings. Later, Spiegel made the case for the Cubs to recall outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong to the big league roster — and stay there for good.By Audacy

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by White Sox television analyst Steve Stone to discuss the club losing a trio of close games to the Orioles over the past few days. Later, Spiegel shareed his team of the week — and it's a team he loathes.By Audacy

In the final hour of Hit and Run, Matt Spiegel was joined by former MLB player and current ESPN/Marquee Sports Network analyst Doug Glanville to discuss the "The Souls of the Game: Voices of Black Baseball" event going on at the Baseball Hall of Fame Museum this weekend. Later, Spiegel shared a fun walk-off winner for the Dansville Dairy Daddies an…

Sitting in for Matt Spiegel, Mark Grote opened his show by breaking down the Cubs' thrilling 1-0 walk-off win against the Pirates on Saturday and by discussing how the White Sox are getting beat up by star Juan Soto and the Yankees. Later, Marquee Sports Network analyst Jim Deshaies joined the show to discuss Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga's domina…

In the second hour, Mark Grote discussed who has been the Cubs' team MVP in the early going this season. Later, Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the show to discuss what it has been like for him to settle in at the big league level this season after he debuted in 2023.By Audacy

In the third hour, Mark Grote took calls from Score listeners on the Cubs' bullpen issues. Later, Score host Matt Spiegel joined the show live from Wrigley Field before hosting the pregame and postgame show on Cubs Radio on this Sunday.By Audacy

In the final hour, Mark Grote was joined by longtime Tribune reporter Paul Sullivan to discuss the Cubs' walk-off win Saturday and the White Sox's struggles against the Yankees this weekend. Later, Grote listened in as Cubs manager Craig Counsell shared the latest injury updates for the team in his pregame media session.…

Matt Spiegel opened his show by recapping the Cubs' crazy 10-9 loss to the Pirates on Saturday and the White Sox earning their fourth straight win with a victory against the AL Central-leading Guardians. Later, Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom joined the show to discuss his B-hack at the plate, his mother's role in his career and ... umm ... cups in w…

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Guardians radio play-by-play announcer Tom Hamilton to discuss Cleveland's success early this season. Hamilton also discussed the important mothers in his life and explained how they've shaped his baseball experiences.By Audacy

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel revealed his Team of the Moment and remembered the life and legacy of friend and legendary record engineer Steve Albini, who sadly passed away at 61 years old earlier week.By Audacy

Back in 2019, Matt Spiegel was joined in studio by musician Steve Albini to discuss his vast love and knowledge of baseball, his illustrious career that includes his work as a record producer, recording engineer, musician and professional poker player and more. RIP to the great Steve Alibini, who passed away Wednesday, May 8th, 2023.…

In the final hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel is joined by White Sox beat writer James Fegan of Sox Machine to talk about the Sox' 6-5 win over the Cardinals and where the future home of White Sox TV may end. Later, Spiegel previews the Cubs finale vs the Brewers.By Audacy

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel is joined by Cubs right-handed pitcher Ben Brown who talks about his time in the big leagues, growing up as a Red Sox in Long Island, NY, and what he sees as his role for the future.By Audacy

In the first hour of Hit & Run, Matt Spiegel opens the show discussing the Cubs lack of starter depth and reliable bullpen arms is a real concern early this season. Later, Spiegel gets into the White Sox fun win in a rainy St. Louis yesterday.By Audacy