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From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): The Bears got positive injury news the day after their first preseason game. Left tackle Ozzy Trapilo was activated off the physically-unable-to-perform list! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote knew the conversation about Trapilo had been hinting at an earlier return than expected from his knee injury, but will he be able to contribute to the team by the start of the regular season? Also in this episode, the guys check in on the status of the left tackle competition after the team's first preseason game. And what else did we learn from the Bears' blowout win over the Browns in their preseason opener?

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote welcomed on Score football analyst Anthony Herron to share his takeaways from the Bears' win over the Browns on Saturday in their preseason opener. They also previewed the Crosstown Series between the Cubs and White Sox at Wrigley Field.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by discussing Bears left tackle Ozzy Trapilo's return to practice Sunday for the first time since he ruptured his patellar tendon. How soon could Trapilo contribute for the Bears? After that, Rahimi, Harris and Grote reacted to Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson suffering an oblique injury that will send him to the injured list. How will the Cubs handle his absence? Later, they wondered if the White Sox have enough pitching depth to finish the season strong.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score football analyst Anthony Herron, who shared his takeaways from the Bears' 34-10 win against the Browns on Saturday in their preseason opener. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote held the Halftime segment.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they discussed the Bears' left tackle competition. Later, they reacted to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams reflect on the growth of his relationship with head coach Ben Johnson.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Josh Nelson of Sox Machine to discuss the White Sox's sweep of the Tigers and to preview their series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. After that, Rahimi, Harris and Grote wondered if the Cubs-White Sox series will be a high-scoring affair and then shared their predictions for the series.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Ryan McGuffey for the daily transition segment.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote pondered whether the Cubs-White Sox series will be a high-scoring affair.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the Bears' left tackle competition.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score football analyst Anthony Herron, who shared his takeaways from the Bears' 34-10 win against the Browns on Saturday in their preseason opener.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score football analyst Anthony Herron, who shared his takeaways from the Bears' 34-10 win against the Browns on Saturday in their preseason opener.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote wondered if the White Sox have enough pitching depth to finish the season strong.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed Bears left tackle Ozzy Trapilo's return to practice Sunday for the first time since he ruptured his patellar tendon. How soon could Trapilo contribute for the Bears?

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, Dan Pompei of The Athletic joined the Mully & Haugh Show to share insight on his profile story of Bears head coach Ben Johnson after he shadowed him for a full day at training camp; CHGO host Adam Hoge joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss the uncertainty surrounding Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon's health; and Chicago Sports Network analyst Ozzie Guillen joined the Mully & Haugh Show to share his concerns about the AL Central-leading White Sox.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss the club's continued success and what the additions at the trade deadline have meant to the team; and Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs owner Tom Ricketts continuing to hold the expectation that his club will win the NL Central and compete for the World Series.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the latest developments in the organization's long-running stadium saga; Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote lamented how the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium continues to remain in a holding pattern; and Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to the news that starting quarterback Caleb Williams and most of the Bears' starters won't play in the team's preseason opener Saturday.

Mark Grote and Gabe Ramirez discussed why now is the time for the Cubs to take advantage of the moment in the National League and also welcomed on Herb Howard of The Bigs to preview the Bears' preseason opener against the Browns on Saturday.

Mark Grote and Gabe Ramirez opened their show by examining why the Cubs need to take advantage of this current moment in the National League. After that, they discussed White Sox right-hander Davis Martin getting ejected in the third inning for hitting a batter in the club's 9-8 loss to the Reds on Thursday. Later, the guys professed their love for Bears preseason football.

In the second hour, Mark Grote and Gabe Ramirez were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to preview the Bears' preseason opener against the Browns on Saturday. He shared which Bears players he'll be watching closely as many of the team's starters will rest. After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera being set to return from the injured list Sunday. Levine also reacted to the news that the White Sox have placed struggling right-hander Davis Martin on the injured list. Later, Grote and Ramirez held the Halftime segment.

In the final hour, Mark Grote and Gabe Ramirez discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they listened to the most notable comments from Cubs manager Craig Counsell's pregame media session Friday before his club opened a three-game series against the Cardinals.

Mark Grote and Gabe Ramirez were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera being set to return from the injured list Sunday. Levine also reacted to the news that the White Sox have placed struggling right-hander Davis Martin on the injured list.

Mark Grote and Gabe Ramirez were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to preview the Bears' preseason opener against the Browns on Saturday. He shared which Bears players he'll be watching closely as many of the team's starters will rest.

Mark Grote and Gabe Ramirez professed their love for Bears preseason football.

Mark Grote and Gabe Ramirez examined why the Cubs need to take advantage of this current moment in the National League.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the Cubs' continued success and reacted to the latest developments in the Bears' long-running stadium saga.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by celebrating Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman's monster game Wednesday, as he hit a career-best three homers to lead Chicago to a 12-6 win over the Nationals. After that, they discussed recently acquired White Sox right-hander Luis Castillo throwing a gem by firing seven shutout innings in his club's 5-0 shutout of the Reds. Later, Rahimi and Grote discussed the Bears' conundrum with cornerback Kyler Gordon, who continues to be sidelined by a calf injury.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor to discuss the latest Bears storylines and to react to head coach Ben Johnson revealing that he has really ambitious goals for his offense and team in 2026. Johnson wants his Bears to set the NFL record for points per game. Later, the crew held the Halftime segment.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they reacted to the latest Bears stadium update after president Kevin Warren spoke to reporters Thursday afternoon. Later, Herb Howard of The Bigs joined the show to discuss the latest developments in the Bears' stadium pursuit as the organization moves forward with due diligence on two sites in Hammond, Indiana while maintaining occasional dialogue with Illinois lawmakers.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the latest developments in the Bears' stadium pursuit as the organization moves forward with due diligence on two sites in Hammond, Indiana while maintaining occasional dialogue with Illinois lawmakers. After that, Rahimi and Grote took calls from Score listeners who sounded off on the Bears' stadium saga.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote took calls from Score listeners who sounded off on the Bears' stadium saga.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the latest developments in the Bears' stadium pursuit as the organization moves forward with due diligence on two sites in Hammond, Indiana while maintaining occasional dialogue with Illinois lawmakers.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to react to the Bears providing their latest stadium update. The Bears continue moving forward with plans to build in Hammond, Indiana, where they're evaluating a pair of sites in Lost Marsh and Wolf Lake. Separate of that, the Bears have maintained "occasional" dialogue with Illinois lawmakers as they continue to own a 326-property in Arlington Heights.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor to discuss the latest Bears storylines.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor to discuss the latest Bears storylines and to react to head coach Ben Johnson revealing that he has really ambitious goals for his offense and team in 2026. Johnson wants his Bears to set the NFL record for points per game.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the Bears' conundrum with cornerback Kyler Gordon, who continues to be sidelined by a calf injury.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed recently acquired White Sox right-hander Luis Castillo throwing a gem by firing seven shutout innings in his club's 5-0 shutout of the Reds on Wednesday.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson had a bombshell for us Tuesday, revealing that safety Coby Bryant is going to miss four to six months after having knee surgery. That's much different than the previously reported timeline that he'd be out eight to 10 weeks. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the news. When did the Bears know this was the actual timeline? And why didn't they get the news out sooner? In other injury news, it sounds like tackle Ozzy Trapilo could return sooner from his knee injury than thought. But exactly how soon is yet to be seen. And receiver Luther Burden is going to miss the preseason but is expected to be back for Week 1 of the regular season. Also in this episode, the guys share their latest observations from practice at Halas Hall.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote welcomed on Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss the club's continued success as it has won seven of its past eight games. Grote also shared his observations from the Bears holding a physical scrimmage Tuesday at training camp.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to the Bears suffering a big blow with starting safety Coby Bryant being set to miss the next four to six months after undergoing knee surgery. After that, they wondered if we can trust the Bears' injury timelines. Later, they discussed the Cubs' 8-6 win over the Nationals on Tuesday evening.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the latest Bears and NFL storylines. After that, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the show to discuss his new platoon role and the clubs' continued success as it has won seven of its past eight games. Later, Rahimi and Grote held the Halftime segment.