Big Leagues Chicago

LET POLES COOK! Poles and the Bears just made one of the best trades ever: the #1 overall pick for the Panthers #9, #61, '24 1st rounder, '25 2nd rounder and DJ Moore! The Bears come away from this trade better than ever with a true #1 wide receiver and a potential top 10 pick next season! *Big Leagues Chicago is hosted, produced and edited by Rick Aguilar and brought to you by Star Six Media* --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigleagueschicago/support

Big Leagues Chicago will be going on a hiatus for the foreseeable future as the guys from Star Six Media will only be recording BLC for any Chicago sports breaking news. Thank you for the support you have all shown this show and we will come back even better than before! *Big Leagues Chicago is hosted, produced and edited by Rick Aguilar and brought to you by Star Six Media* --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigleagueschicago/support

What a season Bears fans! It wasn't good by any means on the field but at least we know the Bears have Justin Fields at QB, a lot of money and now the first overall pick in the NFL draft! Good things are coming Chicago... Speaking of first overall picks, the Hawks seem to be playing like the Bears did and will look to be in contention for Connor Bedard in the NHL draft after this season concludes. A long season to go. The only positive side of Chicago sports right now are the Bulls after they've won 8 of 11 and Zach LaVine made 11 three pointers. Da Bulls have some momentum and hopefully it lasts. Plus, 4 Stars of the Week! *Big Leagues Chicago is produced and hosted by Rick Aguilar and brought to you by Star Six Media* --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Does any Bears fan want them to get a win now? After a terrible showing offensively and defensively by the Bears, fans everywhere are anticipating what top pick they'll get in the draft and whether or not the Bears will trade it. Zach LaVine was at the center of emotions boiling over in the locker room as the Bulls were on a rough streak of losing games, but now that they've won 5 of 7 is the winning curing any hard feeling the Bulls have? Plus, 4 Stars of the Week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

The Bears have now lost 7 straight as they go down 25-20 against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The only thing going for the Bears right now is how good Justin Fields continues to play as he now has 1,000 rush yards on the season and is inching close to breaking LaMar Jackson's rushing record. Cubs finally get their big name free agent in Dansby Swanson and the White Sox get better in the outfield with the addition of Andrew Benintendi. Plus, 4 Stars of the Week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Nothing new from the Blackhawks as this season has become more about the young prospects to watch versus actually competing and Jack will tell you exactly who to look out for! Wilson Contreras joins a new team and they're only a 6 hour drive away from Chicago. DAMMIT! Clevinger signs to a southside White Sox team that isn't looking active during free agency. The Bulls were one unlucky overtime bucket away from a 3 game win streak and DeMar DeRozan is a huge reason why the Bulls are looking better as the season goes along. Rick brings up the question: Should the Bulls trade away Vooch? Plus, 4 Stars of the Week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Aaron Rodgers is a Bear killer and he proved it again in a win in which the Packers offense outscored the Bears 18-0 in the 4th quarter. Talk about just rolling over and letting the Packers take a dub at Soldier Field. The Bulls sit 1-3 in their west coast road trip and the boys are starting to think about trading everybody. Who should be left on this Bulls roster and who should be traded away for some young talent? The boys finish it off with 4 Stars of the Week and there are some familiar faces from previous weeks again! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Looks like Rick's wife gets to pick his fantasy line-up for week 13 after the Bears and Trevor Siemian get absolutely annihilated by the Jets. We almost saw Nathan Peterman but either way, we now know how much Justin Fields means to this team. Jack is heartbroken. Jose Abreu has signed with the Astros and should be ready for some playoff baseball. Finally. The Blackhawks are losers of 7 straight and while that means a much higher pick in the NHL lottery, it almost certainly means a trade of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. No longer a question of IF but WHEN and how much will the Hawks get in return? The Bulls are consistently inconsistent especially when Zach LaVine is consistently getting outscored by DeMar DeRozan. Also, he's not clutch. Like, at all. Plus, a hilarious 4 Stars of the Week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Justin Fields and the Bears lost again, this time to the Falcons after a tipped pass turns into an interception during a 2 minute drill. Fields ended up hurting his non-throwing shoulder in the process and now the question remains: should Fields play the rest of the year? Zach LaVine questioned Billy Donovan's decision to keep him out of the game against the Magic in a loss but he also only scored 4 points which put it at 4 in a row for the Bulls. Is the season over already? Marian Hossa made his return to the UC to get his number retired and put up at in the rafters in what was an emotional experience for not only them but for Jack as well. And of course we end the show with 4 Stars of the Week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Fields did everything he could to try and win this game but it wasn't enough against a scrappy team like the Lions. The boys discuss what the Bears should prioritize during this upcoming off-season and whether the O-line or receiving corp should be at the top. Luke Richardson is getting everything he can from this younger and inexperienced Blackhawks team and that seems to be hurting the lottery draft pick the Hawks can possibly get. Jack loves the play but might prefer the pick in the end. Was Eric right all along about the Bulls being in NBA hell? Zach LaVine has played well early this season but his load management continues to come into the conversation especially when DeMar can't score on double teams. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

What a game from Justin Fields. He breaks the regular season QB rushing record and throws for 3 TD's which makes it seem like Bears fans can assuredly say: WE HAVE OUR QUARTERBACK. The Bears still lost to Tua and the Dolphins but what a game by this Bears offense! The Blackhawks are playing at a pretty decent clip with a re-emerging Jonathan Toews and a line up that features a lot of young hungry talent. And oh yeah, Patrick Kane hasn't gotten going yet but that only means this Hawks teams can get better. Hopefully. Looks like the Bulls have played to what we all expected and that's not saying much. DeMar DeRozan has looked like the player he was last year and Patrick Williams has been aggressive but with load management being the name of the game for LaVine, Bulls fans should start to wonder if maxing him out was the right move. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Well, Ryan Poles doesn't give a fuck if you lead the NFL in tackles because he will trade you just like he did to Roquan Smith on Monday morning and Eric is definitely not happy about it. And this coming after the Bears defense gave up almost 50 points against a very good Dallas Cowboys team. Are the Bears back to being the Monster of the Midway? DeMar DeRozan is playing like he did last year and him breaking 20,000 career points is just the cherry on top but this Bulls team has struggles early this season unlike last year when they started the season red hot. Rick might be right about the Hawks to Jacks surprise because they have a winning record right now and don't look to be slowing down especially with strong starts from captain Toews and future HoFer Patrick Kane. The boys finish it off with 4 Stars of the Week and boy what a week its been! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

What. A. Game. Justin Fields and the Bears proved us completely wrong and dominated the Patriots 33-14 in what was a complete team win for the first time in what seems like forever. Pre-game predictions AND post-game analysis from the boys at BLC. We can't talk domination without mentioning the Bulls dominate win over the Celtics in their fourth game of the season. It was Vooch's birthday and he was grabbing all the rebounds for the Bulls in this game against a tough East opponent. The Hawks have won 3 in a row in what looks to be a fruition of Rick's positivity about their season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Well, the Bears are officially the worst. After losing to the Commanders on Thursday Night Football the boys try to make sense of what a mess of a game that was. The Bulls begin their season this week finally in Miami in what could be another solid playoff year. Or is it? The Hawks win their first game of the regular season and Lafferty and Toews are a big reason for the win. Can the Hawks turn their pre-season doubt into something positive? The boys end it with 4 Stars of the Week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Thank you all for supporting Crack One Media but we are now operating under Star Six Media for all podcasts and socials! @starsixmedia The Bears (most importantly Fields) suffered a loss against the Minnesota Vikings in the last 2 minutes of the game and Rick is not mincing his words on what happened and who is to blame. Hawks are limping into the regular season after just 1 win in the pre-season and only scoring 6 goals. But at least Kane and Toews are on the team still right? Right? The Bulls had an impressive pre-season and look to continue their winning ways from last season into this year with a new starter at PG: Ayo Dosunmu! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

White Sox fans rejoice, Tony LaRussa is retiring from managing! Now that leaves the tall task of finding his replacement to Rick Hahn and Kenny Williams and they have to find the right guy because this team is too talented to have another terrible season. The '22 Cubs season comes to a close in Cincy, Willson Contreras gets a standing ovation at what could be his last game at Wrigley Field but don't count out the '23 season yet Cubs fans! With all the young talent emerging this season, next year can be a pretty good year to be a Cubs fan... Imagine being so bad offensively that your only points in an NFL game are from your kicker that you signed 2 days before the game. Well that was the Bears reality this week as they were beat by the Giants in an ugly offensive game but listen to find out why Rick and Jack aren't completely losing hope on Fields. Yet. Bulls basketball returns as LaVine, DeRozan and Ayo Dosunmu take on the Pelicans in their first pre-season game of the '22-'23 season. And yes, DeRozan is still money from mid-range. Rick and Jack finish off this Meh week with 4 Stars of the Week. Sponsored by Old Style, not really. Drink it, it's good kinda. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Sorry Sox fans, but it's over. Jack gets into the end of the post-season hopes for the Sox as well as what holes need to be filled in this lineup for next season. Cubs have 9 games left and the farm players who have been brought up are looking pretty good. It's giving Rick a lot more hope going into next season as well. Justin Fields said he played like trash and Rick and Jack couldn't agree more. Khalil Herbert and Roquan Smith were basically the only ones who made anything happen during their win against the Texans so realistically, how many more wins do the Bears have in them? Hawks pre-season hockey has begun...with a loss. Jack gets into the lineup and even more uncertainty on Toews' and Kane's future with the Blackhawks. Lonzo can't get healthy and the Bulls didn't do enough this off-season to instill hope in Bulls fans that they'll return to the playoffs. All we can do is hope for now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Well Bears fans, what can you do? The Bears looked terrible on Sunday Night Football and that's kinda par for the course for them in any prime time games the last few seasons. At least it wasn't Rodgers who technically beat us this time. Cubs swept the Mets but they were eliminated from playoff contention at least mathematically wise this past week. The young guns for the Cubs are playing well and we say goodbye to Frank the tank. The White Sox will play the single most important series of their season when they go against the Guardians in a 3 game set. Will they at least take 2 out of 3 and make Jack happy or will this be the end for the Sox season? Rick and Jack give their 4 Stars of the Week in a very football/baseball heavy week. Find out which fan base Jack picks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

The Bears fucking did it! They beat the 49ers after a shaky start to week 1 with a great defensive showing as well as a solid Getsy offense that is starting to show what Justin Fields can really do. Packers next week for SNF! The Sky's bid for back-to-back WNBA Champs came to an end in game 5 against the Sun after a brutal 4th quarter for the Sky. Great season nonetheless ladies! Cairo seems to be the man on the southside now that the Sox are only 3 games back of the division lead and with the way they're playing right now, he may have to lead them through a post-season run. We hope. And introducing a brand new segment 4 Stars of the Week where Rick and Jack name 4 players/coaches who they think did extremely well in Chicago sports the past week. Sponsored by Old Style Beer. Hopefully. One day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Thanks to everyone who has been listening to BLC, you guys are truly what makes it fun and rewarding to do this podcast every week. It's been a whole year since we started this and will continue to bring you biased Chicago sports takes for more years to come! After blowing the Sun out in game 3, the Sky were routed in game 4 but look to continue to the WNBA Finals after game 5 which will be in Chicago so the Sky need us more than ever right now Chicago! Bears release plans for Arlington Park stadium IF they decide to go through with the purchase which after reading the statement the Bears put out, seems like a pretty big IF. And the Sox are only 3 games back of the division after a successful stint without manager Tony LaRussa. Can the White Sox actually continue this string of winning baseball into early October for a chance at post-season baseball? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

So actually the White Sox are not back. Like at all. The Sox are falling apart during the most crucial time and with a schedule that should favor them but somehow they can't get over that hump. Jack has waved the white flag. Jed Hoyer is bringing up more young talent for the Cubs and that's what's keeping those seats filled in Wrigley at the moment. Will the Cubs be big spenders next off-season and maybe bring in Ohtani? The Sky lose game 1 of the semi-finals against the Connecticut Suns but they also lost game 1 against New York so Rick is pretty confident they'll come back to win the series. Plus Connecticut isn't a sports town. Rick and Jack predict the Bears season record as they go game by game to determine if they'll make the playoffs or at most make it out of the depths of the power rankings. The Kane rumors have returned and picturing 88 wearing a Blackhawks jersey next year are getting hazier and hazier. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

After a rough game 1 in the WNBA playoffs the Chicago Sky dominate the last 2 games to move on to the semi-finals! Looks like New York couldn't get it done against the best city in the world and the only good Chicago team. With only about 40 games left the White Sox can't seem to gain any momentum to get ahead of the standing in both the Central or Wildcard. Jack won't be too happy if a stellar season by Cease is ruined by an absence in the post-season. Rick is looking at the positives during this terrible Cubs season: Contreras wasn't traded, Wrigley is still selling out pretty consistently, and Justin Steele is looking like a future ace of the staff. Gotta look at the positives... Roquan Smith has ended his hold-in and reported to training camp without fines from the Bears front office. Looks like GM Ryan Poles won this stand-off with his star player. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'! It's still the regular season but every White Sox game is starting to feel like he post-season especially after beating the Astros twice in a row. Are the White Sox back to being the division champs? Willson Contreras went from rolling his ankle in the Field of Dreams game to arguing with a fan in Washington as the Cubs keep winning series after series. It's the Sky vs the Liberty in round one of the WNBA playoffs and Rick is looking at this as if it's do or die for the best city in the world against New York. Bears win their first pre-season game against the Chiefs and while that's all well and good there is a lot of room for improvement for this new-look but injured offense they will roll out with Getsy at the helm. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Can Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus catch a break at all during the off-season? Roquan Smith has requested a trade, Teven Jenkins isn't 100%, wide receivers are getting injured and Justin Fields had a bad week of camp. Can't wait for week 1. The Cubs and Sox had a very underwhelming trade deadline and made minimal moves but things are looking up for both teams. The Sox are only 2 games back of the Central and Heyward has played his last game as a Cubs. Not bad. DeMar Derozan played and dominated in his second Drew League game with Patrick Williams making his debut as well. The Chicago Sky are number 1 in this weeks WNBA power rankings and Candace Parker keeps making history. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Rick and Jack discuss all the moves the Cubs and White Sox made at the trade deadline as well as the move the Washington Nationals have made with Juan Soto. If you want more trade deadline talk go and listen to Three Up, Three Down! Teven Jenkins has made it pretty clear that he and the coaching staff are not getting along especially after being moved to second team reps. There have also been calls made to the Bears about a possible trade for Jenkins. We announce the winner of the Cubs bleacher tickets giveaway! Congrats to @its_pleena (IG) for winning the tickets! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Mayor Lori Lightfoot presented a concept of Soldier Field renovations in an effort to keep the Bears in Chicago and Rick is liking what he sees but Jack thinks it's all a cash grab and the people getting fucked are the residents of Chicago. Willson Contreras had an emotional home game as the Wrigley faithful gave him a standing ovation in what could very well be his last game in a Chicago Cubs uniform. Jack has the White Sox buying at the deadline and Rick has presented the trade of Cease and Tim Anderson for David Robertson, Ian Happ and Jason Heyward. Jack has refused the offer. Bad news from the captain of the Hawks as Jonathan Toews does not want to wait 5 years for the rebuild to come to fruition and just like Rick with Contreras, Jack s about to realize true heartbreak. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Are the Cubs even worth watching anymore? Rick and Eric are off the Cubs and enjoying their summer instead. Jack seems to think the White Sox are back and with the way the Twins are playing he may be right. Looks like Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane are staying Hawks until at least mid-season when the trade deadline nears but either way it's gonna be a new-look Hawks team with the subtraction of Edzo from the booth. With the Bulls signing Zach LaVine to the max contract what does that mean for the team in 5 years? Playoffs, NBA Finals, or even worse: nothing. Eric has the Bears winning 10 games this year but Rick and Jack aren't buying it so does it mean they still have a winning season or a losing one? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

The Hawks make some exciting(?) moves on draft day but Jack is definitely not a fan of what's going on as the reality of no Kane and Toews gets nearer and nearer everyday. Zach LaVine signs the max deal he can with the Bulls and it seems to be the right move for both sides but Rick thinks he needs to take a huge leap next season to justify the move. The boys play a game of who's more disappointed in their baseball teams. Sure the Sox had high hopes for the season but the Cubs just suck out loud and almost proud. Hitting The Green returns with the 150th Opening Championship beginning Thursday at St. Andrews and Jack makes his pick for the winner. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Rick and Jack express their frustrations with the Cubs and Sox especially after the expectations from both teams have been very bad. (:) Candace Parker makes history and Vandersloot hits a clutch 3 pointer as the Sky have been unstoppable to get to the top of the eastern conference and don't look to be stopping any time soon. (:) The Hawks have moved forward from Derek King and hire Luke Richardson as the new head coach for next season. Also, have we seen the last of Toews and Kane? (:) And even if you're not really that into golf, it's tough to not hear what's been going on with the LIV and PGA golf tours as of recently. Saudi money can get you paid but it'll get you banned at the PGA. (:) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

FIRE TONY! FIRE TONY! FIRE TONY! White Sox fans are asking for it and Cheapsdorf should answer it, but will he? Jack wants him gone but doesn't think it'll happen until after the end of the season. (00:12) The Cubs visit Rizzo in New York and he has some strong words for the franchise he won a World Series for and Rick tends to agree with what he said. Also, the Cubs got destroyed by Rizzo and the Yankees. (22:21) Being #2 in the WNBA power rankings sure makes it seem like the Sky will have a great shot at repeating as champs. (49:57) Reports have come out that Zach LaVine will indeed be coming back to the Bulls on a max deal since no other team will make him their number one guy except for the Spurs. Who suck btw. (52:30) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

The Sox are getting some healthy competition from the AL and NL and are playing pretty well against it. Do they have what it takes to get above .500 and stay there to take the lead in the division once and for all? (00:11) Christopher Morel has been one of few reasons to watch the Cubs this season as well as many other names that are being brought up from the minors. This years trade deadline is gonna be a good one. (11:02) The Sky are #3 in the WNBA power rankings even after their consistent 2nd quarter shortcomings. They've got a tough test against Connecticut coming up and they need to take advantage of the opportunity to show the league why they're defending champs. (27:33) Akiem Hicks takes a shot at Mitch Trubisky and Jaylon Johnson ranks as one of the best up and coming corners of the league according to PFF. (33:07) And Rudy Gobert seems to be the target for the Bulls this off-season but a trade like that will come at a heavy cost that can possibly include Patrick Williams and more. (42:00) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Looks like the Sox get bit by the injury bug again and this time it's everyone's favorite southsider Tim Anderson. Can the Sox climb back into the division race 5 games behind the Twins? (00:11) Cubs are picking players up from the fountain of youth as Jed Hoyer can no longer avoid the term 'rebuild' as he has for the entire time he's been GM. (19:56) The Sky seemingly can't get points in the 2nd quarter of games as they lose to the top team Las Vegas Aces in what was basically a catch-up game but they take one from the Mercury to stay at 5-3. (42:24) Akiem Hicks is officially not reuniting with the Bears, but we're sure we all saw that coming, as he signs with Tampa Bay to hopefully get a ring and retire a champion. (48:36) The NBA Finals is gonna be a good one as the Warriors take on the Celtics in what looks to be a great series. Rick and Jack make their picks! (52:14) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

The White Sox have a tough game against their sock drawer rival Red Sox even after coming off a series against the Yankees in which Tim Anderson made his feelings known about a certain player. The Cubs on the other hand are streaking again in the right direction as they've won 3 in a row. It's against the Reds but it still counts (00:10) Candace Parker and the Chicago Sky have won 2 in a row and Parker made history with the 12th triple-double in WNBA history as well as her second of her career. She's only one of three players to do that (32:25) Zach LaVine had successful knee surgery over the weekend in LA and what's the first thing he did? Made it clear to Bulls fans that he'll be testing free agency. Not surprising but pretty worrying (39:15) And will the Bears close up shop in downtown Chicago and move on to bigger and better things in Arlington Heights? The village thinks so and Rick thinks the idea of a sexy new stadium is a good one (51:08) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

The White Sox have a tough time against one of the beasts of the east in the New York Yankees but a lot of blame can be pointed to Tony LaRussa for their mini slide. The Cubs went to San Diego and Arizona and took a couple of series from the Padres and D-Backs. They look to continue their win streak against the Pirates. The Sky went from an opening night loss to 2 wins in a row against New York and Minnesota. When you have a 15 point performance from Dana Evans off the bench it should be a win every time. Lonzo and his knee are not on the same page according to AK and the rest of the Bulls front office, how will this affect his off-season training and more importantly next season? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

The White Sox swept the Cubs in the first of two series of the Crosstown Classic and it's just been downhill for the Cubs since then (and even before that). The Sox on the other hand have been playing well and are finally getting rid of the injury bug. (0:11) The Sky started their title defense season with an OT loss against the LA Sparks after a questionable foul call in the closing seconds of regulation to send it to OT. (34:30) Nick Foles has officially been released and Rick could not be happier to have him gone. Getsy expects the offense to be successful without signing a veteran WR and instead leaning on Kmet, St. Brown and Pringle to reach their potential so Justin Fields takes the steps needed this year to become the franchise QB we Bears fans deserve. (39:55) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Rick and Jack welcome on Eric from the JCA Sports Podcast to talk all Chicago sports! It's Crosstown Classic day! The boys talk the Cubs and Sox terrible April slides as they both have 9-13 records and with Eric on the show Jack is outnumbered by Cubs fans this time. (2:54) The Bulls emerged from mediocrity but aren't ready for the next step into title contenders as they get absolutely dominated in games 3-5 by the Bucks. This off-season will be very interesting with Zach LaVine's contract situation looming. (40:20) Ryan Poles turned 6 picks into 11 for this years draft and the Bears came out with some good young talent. Some of which may be able to start right away as rookies. (54:48) And the Hawks bad season has come to an end (finally) and the biggest questions are whether we've seen Kane and Toews on the ice together for one last time and what will be the goalie situation for next year. (1:14:58) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Aside from a game 2 win, the Bulls have looked pretty atrocious against the defending champion Bucks in this series that sees the Bulls down 3-1. Can they do enough to make it to 6 games and maybe even 7? (:) The Sox are on a 7 game losing streak and Eloy Jimenez is on the IL for about 2 months. Jack is ripping his hair out. The Cubs went 2-4 on their latest homestand and even though they are at the top of the league in offense, Rick is starting to believe the bats are about to go cold after the last 2 series. (:) Rick and Jack are starting to wonder who might be the next Hawk to wear the C on their sweater after talks of this being the last time we may see Toews in a Blackhawks uniform. (:) New Bears WR Byron Pringle has been arrested in Florida and charged with reckless driving and a suspended license. Rick thinks his career as a Bear is over already. (:) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Rick and Jack welcome on Chicago Sports Hub Official's very own Bart and Sway onto the podcast! The Bulls lose game 1 due to some poor shooting from their Big 3 of LaVine, DeRozan and Vooch but played the Bucks tough especially in the 4th quarter. If their shooting is better we might be talking about a Bucks first round exit instead of a sweep. Jake Arrieta has announced his retirement from baseball and we Cubs fans will always remember his dominant stretch! The Cubs bats, especially Suzuki's, are actually hot for the first time in years! The Sox have battled through injuries and remain on top of the central and hope to keep the wins coming. Justin Fields says he ready to take on the leader role and is excited to start learning his new offense to get year 2 started off on the right foot and hopefully into a decent season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Rick has called it: Cubs are 2022 World Series Champs! Jack's Sox are having a tough time with all the injuries but started the first series against the Tigers strong and look to continue without some big names for a while. (00:11) The Hawks continue their losing streak but on the bright side Marian Hossa will retire a Hawk and will have his number hanging from the rafters at the Madhouse. Jack has won a championship but at a great cost: his own body. (33:45) The Bulls come off a 4 game losing streak against the top teams in the East but have gotten into the playoffs as a 6 seed and hope to make a deep run. And against a familiar foe in Grayson Allen and the Bucks. #fuckGraysonAllen (42:26) Not much news from the Bears front other than adding a couple of players. One off which is very familiar with Matt Eberflus. (55:35) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

The Sox finally get their outfielder in AJ Pollock but suffer a huge blow to the rotation with Lance Lynn going down for 6-8 weeks. The Cubs continue their spring success by beating the Sox and the roster is looking pretty set. Unfortunately Stephen Gonsalves will not make the Opening Day roster. (00:12) Rick and Jack bring on Tyler to talk where they think the Bulls will land in the seeding for the playoffs. Can they get past some of the best teams in the East after losing to all of them in the regular season? (29:21) Not much in the Hawks talk segment but captain Jonathan Toews played in his 1,000th game with a lot of familiar faces coming by to say hello and they've got Jack wanting to go back to the good old days. (47:47) Eberflus has some very high expectations of Justin Fields in his second year and Rick is all for it. But if he doesn't meet those expectations, does Poles draft a QB in the draft? (53:38) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

The Hawks made some solid moves at the deadline trading away Marc-Andre Fleury and Ryan Carpenter while keeping pieces Hawks fans thought were for sure gone. Looks like we're all Minnesota Wild fans for the playoffs. (00:13) The Bulls look like they'll make the playoffs but will it be through the play-in games or will they still be a top-6 East team? They have 8 games left in the season and they need to make them count. (14:40) The Bears make a couple more significant signings at wide receiver and center with the additions of Byron Pringle and Lucas Patrick. Will they have the opportunity to draft Justin Fields' college teammate Chris Olave? (27:25) Jerry Cheapsdorf (nickname courtesy of Jack) doesn't seem to understand how arbitration works after offering Lucas Giolito $7.3 million instead of the requested $7.5 million. Jack needs a beer. (43:15) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

The Madhouse on Madison is gonna be looking a little different after this trade deadline but we know it's for the better. Jack fills Hawks fans in on the new additions and departure of Brandon Hagel. (00:10) The White Sox are a team on the verge of post-season success, but they aren't spending like they are. Meanwhile the Cubs can't seem to get enough pitchers on the team when they only need one: Stephen Gonsalves. (18:15) The Bears add some depth on the defensive line after Larry Ogunjobi fails his physical and doesn't get signed. Pat O'Donnell leaves the Bears for the cheese team to the north and he is now on Chicago's shit list. (36:12) The Bulls are slowly slipping outside of being one of the East's best teams and they'll need to grinding out wins if they wanna continue their successful season. They may get a nice boost to morale with the return of Patrick Williams. (49:29) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

The Cubs and Sox have been making a lot of moves since free agency has opened up again. Rick thinks one more big move can elevate the Cubs in the central and Jack thinks the Sox need a little improvement before the season starts (1:00) Are the Bulls trying not to get to the playoffs? It sure seems that way with their latest play (22:30) So much talk about how Fleury may or may not be moved when it's really up to him and nobody actually know anything. Jack talks more about the up and down season the Hawks have had (32:35) The Bears and GM Ryan Poles have made some team altering moves that have brought in picks and will make a lot of cap space in the near future. That's the last time Rick buys a jersey (46:45) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

The Hawks have made their decision for GM and that man is Kyle Davidson. Also, will Marc-Andre Fleury be dealt at the trade deadline or will he stay on the Hawks as promised before the season? (00:11) The MLBPA and MLB have started a fund for employees who will be affected by the cancellation of games and that's a classy move. We as fans have to support surrounding business like Sluggers and Cork and Kerry's. (26:00) The Bulls have looked like a team that's forgotten how to win. Especially against playoff teams. That flagrant foul by Derrick Jones Jr. on Grayson Allen was pretty sick though. (33:12) Will Ryan Poles and Co. make a big splash this off-season and sign Amari Cooper who looks to be gone from Dallas? Or will they go the smarter route and bolster that o-line first and give Fields some protection? (49:13) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

When Stephen A. thinks DeMar is a pretty clear cut MVP, the rest of the NBA should be listening (00:10) Bulls snap 6-game win streak against Ja Morant and the Grizz but things are still looking good for them (06:31) Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace find themselves some new jobs but at questionable positions (17:01) The Hawks continue their up and down season, we make a new enemy at BLC and the GM search has come down to 3 candidates (24:24) After a somewhat positive meeting on Friday, all hopes of a baseball season starting on time was diminished with Saturday's meeting. Will there even be baseball this summer? (52:41) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

The owners and MLBPA had a meeting that lasted less than 6 TikToks and basically nothing has progressed. The MLBPA has asked for more money for pre-arb players and it seems the owners are still being greedy. (00:12) The Hawks are having a tough time stringing wins together after losing an offense-heavy game against Columbus. Fleury wants to go to a contender if traded but that's a big 'if'. (13:55) Allen Robinson II went on Steve Smith Sr.'s podcast and was pretty open about being left hanging by Nagy after the 2020 season. NFL twitter heads and even ex-Bear Anthony Miller have some interesting ideas as to why ARob's '21 season was underwhelming. (31:34) Bulls strategy of staying put during the deadline may pay off with the buy out of Tristan Thompson's contract in Indiana. DeMar breaks Wilt Chamberlain's record and the MVP chants keep on coming and not only from Bulls fans. (42:34) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Rick and Jack interview Cubs minor league pitcher Stephen Gonsalves. Stephen talks about his time with the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox, winning a gold medal as a high schooler and what it was like to play at historic Fenway Park. He gives a sneak peak at the life of a minor leaguer and casually watching Suits with his boy Joe Mauer after a game. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Devin Hester was basically snubbed by the HoF committee in what was a pretty lackluster HoF class for 2022 (00:12) Bears OC, Luke Getsy, had his first press conference and while he didn't go into too much detail about the offense, he was saying all the right things to get Bears fans excited for the season (07:25) The Hawks interviewed a familiar face from the Cubs organization for their GM position and Jack is questioning whether that's a good move for a hockey team (19:34) The boys talk some Olympics and the interesting backdrop to one of the snow events (35:20) Though no set Opening Day date, Rob Manfred did give an update on the universal DH ruling and one Cubs pitcher is very excited for it (46:01) The Bulls stay quiet at the deadline and Rick is on the fence about the decision from AK, but we Bulls fans have to trust the process. (57:06) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Rocky Wirtz gets aggressive during a Town Hall meeting with Hawks brass and has some choice word with Mark Lazerus (00:10) The Hawks GM search continues as Jack goes through his favorite candidate and his stay-the-fuck-away-from-him candidate (20:25) Bears are still filling out Eberflus' staff and there's some familiar NFC North faces on it (50:40) Still no progress on the MLB negotiations and Rick with his season tix is the one who suffers the most (1:12:21) And though the Bulls are 1-1 the last two games, Rick still thinks they're getting better especially with Vooch playing like he has (1:20:29) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

The Bears ownership finally gets their guys in Poles and Eberflus and they immediately got to work finding not only an OC but an Asst GM as well. How well a first time GM/HC will do depends on the people they surround themselves with and so far so good. The Bulls had a week of winning basketball which is nice to see nearing the All Star break. The question is how much longer can they keep it up with Zo and AC out? Ayo seems to be doing well in their absence, as shown by his selection in the Rising Stars game, but will it be enough? The Hawks are in a downward spiral and it seems like the trade deadline can't come fast enough. Will the rebuild begin this year or do they have enough to possibly make a playoff run? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support

Let the Grayson Allen hate begin Chicago. After assaulting our beloved bald man, Grayson Allen is now enemy #1 and even more so after the Bulls lost to the Bucks. 1-5 in their last 6 games but the injuries have played a major role in that. The Bears are apparently 'smitten' with one HC candidate over the others but will his desire to control who is hired as GM be allowed by Bears ownership? Hawks lose 2 in a row and with the trade deadline coming up will this team look very different soon? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleagueschicago/support