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Brendan and Tyler preview this week's home series against the Great Lakes Loons. Brendan talks to pitching coach George Thanopoulos in the clubhouse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notre Dame Football Talk. Darin talks Notre Dame football with Jack Soble from Blue and Gold. Plus a look at the Irish "summer" defensive depth chart with the help of InsideNDSports.com. Also the Pacers make the finals and we talks SBCubs baseball with assistant GM Chris Hagstrom-Jones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notre Dame Football Talk. Blue and Gold's Notre Dame writer Jack Soble joins Darin to discuss the Irish defense, safety competition and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports headlines for June 2, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Bend offense struggles Sunday, falling to Quad Cities 3-1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carter Trice's two RBI double put the Cubs ahead for good in the fifth inning, as they topped Quad Cities 4-1 Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South Bend Cubs had the leadoff hitter reach base in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th innings, but managed to score just twice. Both runs came in the top of the 5th, when Cristian Hernandez delivered a two-run single to give the Cubs a 2–1 lead. Despite the eventual loss, the Cubs flashed the leather throughout the game. In the bottom of the 6th, Andy Garriola came up with a huge outfield assist, gunning down Bryan Gonzalez at the plate after a sharp single by Chris Brito to keep the Cubs in front. Garriola came through again in the bottom of the 9th with a highlight-reel catch in right field, robbing Colton Becker with a sliding grab for the second out of the inning. Erick Torres then grounded out to third baseman Reginald Preciado, who made a clean throw to first baseman Drew Bowser to end the inning and snuff out a potential River Bandits rally. However, in the bottom of the 10th, the Cubs couldn’t hold off Quad Cities. With Erick Torres starting the inning as the automatic runner at second, Carter Frederick drew a walk. Torres eventually scored, and the River Bandits walked off the Cubs for the second time in the series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notre Dame Football Talk. LSU's Brian Kelly has "answers" for future SEC scheduling, the Pacers can't close out the Knicks, our Notre Dame football week in review plus the voice of the South Bend Cubs Brendan King on the Indy 500 and the South Bend Cubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brendan discusses the Indy 500 from his position as part of the Indy Radio Network plus the latest on the South Bend Cubs and Pete Crow Armstrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports headlines for May 30, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SB survives late comeback attempt by QC to win game 8-6.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notre Dame Football Talk. InsideNDSports.com's Eric Hansen discusses his sit down with Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman. Plus Caleb Williams vists with the Bears media and the Pacers look to end the Knicks season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notre Dame Football Talk. InsideNDSports.com's Eric Hansen discusses his sit down with Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports headlines for May 29, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Notre Dame Football Talk. Notre Dame Football Talk. InsideNDSports.com's Eric Hansen joins Darin to discuss the Big Ten's College Football Playoff plan plus what is Notre Dame pushing for. Blue and Gold's Mike Singer talks Irish football recruiting plus the Pacers are one win from the NBA championship round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notre Dame Football Talk. InsideNDSports.com's Eric Hansen joins Darin to discuss the Big Ten's College Football Playoff plan plus what is Notre Dame pushing for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports headlines for May 28, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Bend Cubs Fall to River Bandits Despite Rojas’ Spark and Defensive Highlights Davenport, IA — South Bend Cubs starter Brooks Caple made his Midwest League debut Tuesday night against the Quad Cities River Bandits, but a rocky middle stretch spoiled the outing. Caple allowed 8 runs over 3.2 innings—though only 5 were earned—giving up 1 in the second, 3 in the third, and 4 more in the fourth before being lifted. Left-hander Chase Watkins entered in the fourth and provided much-needed stability, recording the final out of the inning and tossing two scoreless frames to keep the Cubs within striking distance. On offense, Jefferson Rojas delivered the night’s biggest spark, lining back-to-back triples in the third and fifth innings. Reginald Preciado added a solo home run in the sixth to bring the Cubs within five at 8–3. Reivaj Garcia chipped in with two hits and an RBI, while Ivan Brethowr shined in the field, making a pair of standout defensive plays in consecutive innings. South Bend briefly held two leads early, but the River Bandits took control with a big push in the middle innings. Quad Cities out-hit the Cubs 11–8 and capitalized on key chances to seal a 10–4 win. With the loss, the Cubs drop another on the road in Iowa, despite promising individual performances from their young core.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notre Dame Football Talk. Blue and Gold's Tyler Horka on a 16-team CFP proposal and could scheduling become more difficult for Notre Dame? Why the ND series may not make sense for Notre Dame going forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notre Dame Football Talk. We discuss the Big Ten proposal to get 16 teams into the CFP plus could scheduling become more difficult for Notre Dame? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports headlines for May 27, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports headlines for Memorial Day, May 26, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Bend Cubs Snap Skid, Beat Wisconsin 8–3 Behind Strong Outing from Egbert and Big Night from Hernandez The South Bend Cubs finally put together back-to-back wins for the first time in over a month, defeating the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 8–3 with a strong showing both on the mound and at the plate. Kenton Egbert Shines on the Mound Starting pitcher Kenton Egbert delivered his best performance of the season, working five solid innings and allowing just one run. Coming into the game with an 0–5 record and an ERA near 8.00, Egbert found his rhythm early. Though he ran into trouble in the sixth by loading the bases with no outs, reliever Joe Nahas stepped in and limited the damage, allowing just one inherited runner to score. Egbert’s ERA dropped nearly a full point, down to around 7.00. Offense Fires on All Cylinders The Cubs got on the board in the bottom of the third when Drew Bowser singled home Jefferson Rojas. Later in the inning, Reginald Preciado drove in Cristian Hernandez with another RBI single to make it 2–0. The sixth inning proved pivotal. Wisconsin reliever Tanner Shears struggled, hitting two batters and walking Rojas with the bases loaded to force in a run. A wild pitch brought in Brian Kalmer, and Cristian Hernandez capped the rally with an RBI single to score Rafael Morel, stretching the lead to 7–1. Hernandez Stuffing the Stat Sheet Cristian Hernandez had a standout night, going 4-for-5 with a triple, double, two singles, and three RBIs. He also showed off his speed on the basepaths, swiping two stolen bases. His all-around performance anchored the Cubs’ offensive surge. Looking Ahead The 8–3 victory gives the Cubs some much-needed momentum as they now hit the road for a series in Davenport, Iowa against the Quad Cities River BanditsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cubs Snap Skid in Style, Beat Timber Rattlers 6–2 Behind Gallagher Gem and Wild Double Play The South Bend Cubs got back in the win column Saturday afternoon at Four Winds Field, defeating the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 6–2 in a game highlighted by a dominant pitching performance and one of the strangest double plays you’ll ever see. Ryan Gallagher was electric on the mound, tossing 6 innings of shutout baseball with 9 strikeouts, allowing just 2 hits and no walks. His outing gave the Cubs a chance to settle in early and stay in control throughout the game. Jefferson Rojas sparked the offense, collecting 3 hits, scoring 2 runs, and driving in another. South Bend put up 2 runs in the 1st, 1 in the 2nd, 2 in the 7th, and added an insurance run in the 8th. Wisconsin’s Tanner Gillis matched Gallagher for much of the game, pitching 6 solid innings with 4 strikeouts and 3 earned runs, but the Timber Rattlers couldn’t overcome the early deficit. The Double Play That Had Everything The game’s defining moment came in the late innings, just as Wisconsin was threatening to mount a comeback. With the bases loaded, the Cubs made a pitching change—and what followed was a defensive sequence for the ages. Marco Dinges lifted a fly ball to left field, where Edgar Alvarez made the catch. Jadher Areinamo tagged up at third and attempted to score. That’s when chaos ensued. Alvarez fired home to catcher Miguel Pabon, who cut down Areinamo at the plate in a rundown. From there, the ball was thrown: From Pabon to second baseman Jefferson Rojas Back to Pabon Then to third baseman Reivaj Garcia Back again to Pabon On to first baseman Brian Kalmer Then to shortstop Cristian Hernandez Eventually, Areinamo was tagged out in a rundown that spanned nearly the entire infield. Meanwhile, another Wisconsin runner had strayed too far off a base during the confusion and was also tagged out—completing an improbable inning-ending double play that killed the Timber Rattlers’ best scoring chance. The crowd at Four Winds Field erupted as the Cubs sprinted off the field, having turned a pressure-packed situation into a momentum-crushing defensive gem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Dean Deals, Cubs Pitching Strikes Out 12, But Offense Falls Short in 2-1 Loss to Wisconsin In a tightly contested matchup at Four Winds Field, the South Bend Cubs fell just short in a 2-1 loss to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, despite a strong showing on the mound. Starter Nick Dean delivered a quality start, allowing just two earned runs over six innings while striking out seven. The Cubs’ pitching staff combined for 12 strikeouts on the night, keeping the Timber Rattlers’ offense in check. The Cubs struck first in the bottom of the fourth, when Edgar Alvarez crushed his third home run of the season — a solo shot to right-center field. Wisconsin responded with runs in the fifth and sixth innings, both off Dean, which proved to be the difference. South Bend had a late chance to rally in the bottom of the ninth. Alvarez led off with a walk, and Rafael Morel entered as a pinch-runner. But Andy Garriola grounded into a double play, and Reginald Preciado struck out to end the game. Tensions flared in the fourth inning when Cubs bench coach Daniel Wasinger was ejected by home plate umpire Glen Meyerhofer after disputing a batter interference call. Despite the loss, the Cubs’ pitching staff continues to impress, and Alvarez remains a sparkplug in the lineup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indy 500 talk with broadcaster Brendan King, the voice of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Chris Mehring on the Brewers/Wisconsin season plus our Notre Dame Week in Review. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Milwaukee Brewers Midwest League affiliates broadcaster joined Darin to talk about the late Bob Uecker and the season so far for Milwaukee and Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The voice of the South Bend Cubs is also apart of the Indy Racing Network and he joined Darin to discuss Sunday's Indy 500. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports headlines for May 23, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Bend falls to Wisconsin 5-2 Thursday at Four Winds Field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notre Dame Football Talk. InsideNDSports.com's Eric Hansen joined Darin to discuss the changes in seeding for the College Football Playoff and the hiring of Pat Garrity at Notre Dame basketball GM. Plus what a comeback by the Pacers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notre Dame Football Talk. InsideNDSports.com's Eric Hansen discusses the new College Football Playoff seeding format and why the Big Ten and the SEC have all the playoff changing power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports headlines for May 22, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notre Dame Football Talk. Eric Hansen from InsideNDSports.com joins Darin to talk about the possible ending of the Notre Dame/USC series and could it become difficult for the Irish to schedule late season games? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notre Dame Football Talk. Eric Hansen from InsideNDSports.com joins Darin to talk about the possible ending of the Notre Dame/USC series and could it become difficult for the Irish to schedule late season games? Plus the Cubs have gotten a boost from the return of Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Bend Cubs lose to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 3-1. This is South Bend's 4th straight loss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports headlines for May 21, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Bend Cubs vs Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 5/20/2025 Highlights. Game called off after 6th inning ended due to rain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notre Dame Football Talk. Darin discusses the decision USC may make in regard to the Notre Dame football series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports headlines for Tuesday, May 20, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brendan is in Indianapolis for the 500, while Tyler was off to Lansing. He'll recap last week's road trip. Brendan talks to P Kohl Franklin in the dugout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notre Dame Football Talk. Blue and Gold's Jack Soble discusses Notre Dame football topics like the quarterback competition and possible future scheduling issues. South Bend Cubs Assistant GM Chris Hagstrom-Jones on this week's homestand. Plus Devin Fitzgerald, the Indy 500 and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notre Dame Football Talk. The Irish football writer joins Darin to talk about the fall quarterback competition plus how scheduling could be a challenge in the near future for Notre Dame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports headlines for Monday, May 19, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Bend Cubs vs Lansing Lugnuts Recap 5/18/2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bend Cubs Edged Out by Lugnuts 6–5 Despite Gallagher’s 12 K Gem Lansing, MI — The South Bend Cubs came up just short in a tough 6–5 loss to the Lansing Lugnuts on Saturday night at Jackson Field, despite a stellar outing from starting pitcher Ryan Gallagher. The 2024 sixth-round draft pick delivered a career-best performance, striking out 12 batters over six innings and allowing just five hits. Unfortunately, two pitches proved costly — a two-run home run by T.J. Schofield-Sam in the second inning and another two-run shot by Sahid Valenzuela in the fifth. Down 4–1 entering the sixth, the Cubs rallied. Drew Bowser lined a two-run single to cut the deficit to one, and the game was tied moments later when Miguel Pabón scored on a controversial fielder’s choice. The Lugnuts failed to turn a double play, and while the throw appeared to beat the runner, the umpire ruled the defensive player wasn’t in contact with second base while possessing the ball. Lugnuts manager Darryl Kennedy strongly disputed the call and was ejected from the game. The Lugnuts regained the lead in the bottom of the sixth on a catcher’s error, and added what turned out to be the game-winning run in the eighth on a throwing error by the right fielder. South Bend mounted a final rally in the ninth. Brian Kalmer scored on a line-drive single to right by Ivan Brethowr, but Brethowr was thrown out trying to stretch it into a double to end the game. Right fielder Jared Dickey fired to shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, who applied the tag to secure the final out. Despite the loss, South Bend out-hit Lansing 9–6, and Gallagher’s dominance on the mound was a bright spot as the Cubs look to bounce back in the series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cubs reverse an early 5-0 deficit to top Lansing 12-8 Friday in 10 innings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notre Dame Football Talk. Caleb Williams and his father before the 2024 NFL Draft were scheming to avoid playing for the Chicago Bears...a new book brings to light the details. South Bend Cubs broadcaster Tyler Reidy joins the show. Plus our Notre Dame football week in review. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning Sports Headlines for Friday May 16th 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cubs suffered their third straight loss to Lansing Thursday, falling 6-2 in Michigan's capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.