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In this episode, I interview John Yolich, a Chicago teacher, parent, and coach in the Cubs Nike RBI program. We talk about the unique aspects of the Cubs RBI program—its inclusivity, the resources it provides for families, and its focus on developing young athletes as whole people. John shares how he got involved in the program, the importance of mindset in youth sports, the role parents play, and how the program helps players prepare for life beyond baseball. We also discuss ways travel baseball organizations can improve their offerings, regardless of their budget.Follow Patrick Jones Baseball on X and Instagramhttps://x.com/pjonesbaseballhttps://www.instagram.com/pjonesbaseball/

If your commitment is greater than your feelings, you will get results. Schwarber tracked 1,300 pitches from a pitching machine, a process that helped him recognize breaking balls. He faced live pitching from a Cubs prospect. And then he played in two games. He walked twice, and his only hit was a double, but Epstein said in his second game, on Monday, “he smoked three balls.” And the next night, he played in a World Series game.

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In the Best of the Cubs this week, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to react to left-hander Shota Imanaga entering free agency after the Cubs and he declined options on his contract; Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris wondered how the Cubs will spend their money this offseason as star right fielder Kyle Tucker seems set to leave in free agency; and Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to react to winning his fourth straight Gold Glove.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to react to left-hander Shota Imanaga entering free agency after the Cubs and he declined options on his contract; Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris wondered how the Cubs will spend their money this offseason as star right fielder Kyle Tucker seems set to leave in free agency; and Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to react to winning his fourth straight Gold Glove.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to react to left-hander Shota Imanaga entering free agency after the Cubs and he declined options on his contract; Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris wondered how the Cubs will spend their money this offseason as star right fielder Kyle Tucker seems set to leave in free agency; and Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to react to winning his fourth straight Gold Glove.

Welcome to another episode of Las Platicas, a show hosted by Comadres y Comics, where we meet with creators and friends to talk about upcoming projects, events and all around awesome news in the latinx comic community. Today we have the pleasure of speaking with guest Rafael Flores Jr. Rafael is a comic book writer, creator, and a public library assistant from Fort Worth Texas. In 2022 he studied Cinematic Comic Book Writing at The Joe Kubert School and was a double Negative Space Finalist in their first ever short comic contest. After publishing his first two short comics, “The Return of Camazotz” and “Mother Wolf and Cubs”, Grimmcore Studios headed by Daniel Grimm invited Rafael to turn his Camazotz short into a 3 part series and graphic novel under the new horror publisher. So with a script written by Flores edited by Daniel Grimm and with amazing artwork from Brazilian artist Azrael Aguiar, The Return of Camazotz, the Mayan gothic horror series was born. Well received and read throughout the world, with glowing reviews it currently has a 5 star rating on Amazon and over 4 thousand views on the digital comic app Global Comix. Rafael has a passion for telling dark gothic stories infused with Mexican culture and identity. Welcome Rafael!

Cubs are (likely) parting ways to Shota Imanaga, Boog Sciambi interview (Hour 1) full 2598 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 16:04:38 +0000 uHMUyuWLYwcO3AfJrKFsYZEpHajTmYTQ sports Inside The Clubhouse sports Cubs are (likely) parting ways to Shota Imanaga, Boog Sciambi interview (Hour 1) Bruce Levine and David Haugh host Inside the Clubhouse, discussing the latest Cubs, White Sox and MLB storylines while also welcoming on great guests from across the baseball landscape. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://play

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In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed what it would take for the Cubs to get involved in the trade sweepstakes for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. After that, Ian O'Connor of The Athletic joined the show to discuss how rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has revitalized the Giants, who will visit the Bears on Sunday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed what it would take the Cubs to get involved in the trade sweepstakes for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. They also welcomed on Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt to preview the Bears-Giants game Sunday.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Marshall Grote discussed Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker winning a Silver Slugger award and wondered if fans of the team even care.

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, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic joined the show to preview the Bears-Giants game Sunday. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote discussed Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker winning a Silver Slugger award and wondered if fans of the team even care.

Is Shōta gone? Is Tucker gone? Is Colin Rea the Cubs big off season signing? We hope not! Plus, Cubs trivia! More at http://www.patreon.com/bleacherbunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed what it would take for the Cubs to get involved in the trade sweepstakes for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris wondered how the Cubs will spend their money this offseason as star right fielder Kyle Tucker seems set to leave in free agency. After that, Score reporter/host Mark Grote joined the show to share a Bears report live from Halas Hall.

Zach, Nick, and Bob make their offseason predictions for the Orioles but not before reacting to the press conference for new manager Craig Albernaz and re-aquiring Andrew Kitteredge from the Cubs. Join our Discord! - https://discord.gg/bwxTfRbBbA Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp_Ni5B6UU3nUh5CeFnlxig Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/OnTheVerge Subscribe to our Substack: https://oriolesontheverge.substack.com/ Check out our merch store - https://orioles-on-the-verge.printful.me/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh opened their show by reacting to the news that the Tigers could look to trade ace Tarik Skubal this offseason. Could the Cubs get involved? Later, they conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh pondered if the Cubs could pursue Tigers ace Tarik Skubal on the trade market this offseason and looked ahead to the Bears-Giants game Sunday at Soldier Field.

With the offseason underway, The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the latest happenings around a Cubs team that will be very busy this winter. What did Pete Crow-Armstrong learn from his Gold Glove-winning season? How will Jed Hoyer's front office rebuild a bullpen almost entirely from scratch? And why do these early offseason moves seem overly conscious of the budget? Listen to North Side Territory, which will be in Las Vegas for next week's GM meetings.Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase) Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jon Heyman joins Lance Brozdowski to talk through the Chicago Cubs' offseason outlook, including the chance that they will land Alex Bregman or Kyle Schwarber, how the 2026 CBA might impact spending, and how important it is to upgrade their rotation with Dylan Cease or Michael King.

On today's show, Alex and Ty discuss all the Cubs contract decisions that happened today! Plus, they also play "You sign dat guy?!" to get you ready for the opening of Free Agency!Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: / cubstalk Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

In our 115th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the conclusion of the World Series before diving into the newest major baseball card release, 2025 Topps Update Series, scheduled to hit shelves everywhere on Nov. 12.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Links to things discussed in the pod:World Series Game 5 recapWorld Series Game 6 recapWorld Series Game 7 recapCubs to let Shota Imanaga hit free agencyShane Bieber exercises player option to stay in TorontoUpcoming baseball card release schedule:11/5: 2025 Panini Select Baseball11/12: 2025 Topps Update11/12: 2025 Topps Pro Debut11/19: 2025 Panini National TreasuresNov: 2025 Topps Cosmic ChromeTBD: 2025 Topps Allen & GinterTBD: 2025 Topps Chrome Update (Nov. 10 pre-order)2025 Topps Update Series Overview (35:15) (link to related post on Razzball)Chasing Majors checklistBeckett checklistChecklist InsiderPod on ‘24 Topps Update, Ep. 64Scant details on the Golden Mirror autos

In the swirling vortex of MLB free agency speculation, few names ignite Ohioan hearts quite like Kyle Schwarber's. The burly left-handed slugger, fresh off another cannonball season with the Phillies—where he mashed 47 homers and drew walks like a magnet—has suddenly become the belle of the Reds' rumor ball. As the 2025-26 offseason heats up, Cincinnati's front office, under Nick Krall's steady hand, is reportedly eyeing a seismic shift: luring Schwarber home to the banks of the Ohio River. Born in Middletown, just a stone's throw from Great American Ball Park, Schwarber's Midwestern roots make this feel less like a signing and more like a homecoming barbecue. The chatter kicked off in late October, fueled by anonymous whispers from "NL Central insiders" at the Winter Meetings prelude. Picture this: Schwarber, the ultimate three-true-outcomes beast (home runs, walks, strikeouts), slotting into the Reds' revamped lineup alongside Elly De La Cruz's fireworks and Matt McLain's grit. Great American, with its short porches and hitter-friendly confines, could turn Schwarber into a 50-homer demigod, boosting a rotation still smarting from Hunter Greene's injury woes. Rumor has it the Reds are dangling a five-year, $125 million pact—player-friendly opt-outs included—to outbid suitors like the Cubs (ironic family reunion?) or Yankees, who crave his October thunder. But oh, the caveats! Schwarber's defensive "adventures" in left field—more adventure than acumen—might clash with the Reds' youth movement. And at 33, is he the long-term anchor or a bridge to contention? Fans in Cincy dream of him launching moonshots over the river, channeling Pete Rose's fire with modern power. Yet skeptics point to Philly's reluctance to let him walk, given his clubhouse glue role. If it happens, it's poetic: the Middletown Hammer returning to swing for the fences in red. For now, it's all smoke and mirrors—delicious, Reds-tinted smoke. Will it ignite? Stay tuned; the hot stove's just warming up. Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Holy (Trap). Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Exercise (Rock). #Bengals #NFL #OffTheBench

RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL betting for Week 10. RJ Bell opens discussing early college basketball betting value with discounted season packages before turning to NFL Week 10. Joined by Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers, they dissect matchups and betting logic with humor and insight. Fezzik recalls “wax on, wax off” fundamentals and admits to pregame bourbon. Discussion starts with Pittsburgh's turnover-driven defense, strip sacks as skill not luck, and how fading the Steelers has burned bettors. Bell then challenges Fezzik on correlation in QB rushing props, arguing Mahomes and Allen's attempts should be positively related since trailing QBs and peer competition both increase rushing, despite Fezzik's kneel-down caveat. Fezzik's best bet is Steelers +3 vs Chargers, citing injuries and inflated home-field edge; Bell reads data showing Greer's model rates L.A.'s home edge too high due to time zone and turf, but agrees it matters slightly. They pivot to Chargers' offensive-line woes, strip-sack risk, and discuss under 24 as team total. Bell worries Chargers will play ultra-conservative, strengthening the under; both concur. Next, Bell touts Jets +2½ as best bet, saying trades of Gardner and Williams remove malcontents, boost morale, and the market overreacted. He argues the Browns' offense has collapsed under their new QB, while Fezzik doubts locker-room psychology but concedes value. They estimate Cleveland would need a historically low power rating for current pricing. Talk shifts to Baltimore-Minnesota: Bell calls Vikings +4 a top play, seeing market overadjustment; McCarthy's emergence offsets Ravens' hype. Fezzik agrees. McKenzie's best bet is Rams –4½ over 49ers, citing defensive injuries to Warner and Bosa and San Francisco's fading metrics; Bell agrees line aligns with true injury impact. Fezzik's second bet is Bears WR Odunze over 5 catches after a zero-target game—expecting “feed the star” correction. They banter on Cubs nostalgia before Bell endorses the logic. Fezzik's teaser pairs New England +8½ and Philadelphia +8½, fading overrated Tampa and Green Bay; Bell likes the reasoning but downgrades Pats' schedule. Their third core debate centers on Houston-Jacksonville: Bell favors Houston or Jaguars team-total under 20, expecting a grind with backup Davis Mills and Demeco Ryans' disciplined D; Fezzik projects low pace and agrees under likely rises. They elaborate on clock tactics, situational play-calling, and coach analytics gaps, with Fezzik's mock “Omaha” cadence comedy. Later, Fezzik reveals surviving in a 1,500-player contest, leaning Carolina over New Orleans in Survivor, while Bell praises the logic. They close ranking NFC teams—Rams, Seattle, Detroit, Philly—with Seattle surging and Detroit flagged as “fraud alert.” Bell muses about prediction markets, election betting, and “super-forecasters,” proposing such analysis for future shows. After humorous tangents on coaches, parenting, and old movies, they recap best bets: Bell—Jets +2½, Vikings +4, Houston under setup, Patriots +; Fezzik—Chargers under 24, Odunze over 5 catches, Pats/Eagles teaser; Mackenzie—Rams –4½. Fezzik signs off: “Be careful out there.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Idrees, Odeh, and Adam hit on a plethora of topics, including the crazy Blue Jays-Dodgers World Series, the many NFL trades from deadline day, Chicago Sports doing great with the Bears Bulls Blackhawks and Cubs, and make college basketball championship picks.

Alden Gonzalez, Jesse Rogers, Jorge Castillo and Buster take a look at the offseason and discuss what's next for the Dodgers, Cubs, Blue Jays, Yankees, Brewers, Padres, Phillies, Mets, and Tigers. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the dynamic in Philadelphia between Dave Dombrowski and Bryce Harper, his top three sleep free agents, and if he would trade Tarik Skubal. Next, Todd Radom shares his reflections on the World Series, and if it's the best he's ever seen. Finally, Bleacher Tweets, and the annual playing of former MLB commissioner Bart Giamatti's “Green Fields of the Mind.” CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Reporter Roundtable 36:59 Hembo 54:25 Todd Radom 1:03:01 Bleacher Tweets 1:09:02 "Green Fields of the Mind" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alden Gonzalez, Jesse Rogers, Jorge Castillo and Buster take a look at the offseason and discuss what's next for the Dodgers, Cubs, Blue Jays, Yankees, Brewers, Padres, Phillies, Mets, and Tigers. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the dynamic in Philadelphia between Dave Dombrowski and Bryce Harper, his top three sleep free agents, and if he would trade Tarik Skubal. Next, Todd Radom shares his reflections on the World Series, and if it's the best he's ever seen. Finally, Bleacher Tweets, and the annual playing of former MLB commissioner Bart Giamatti's “Green Fields of the Mind.” CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Reporter Roundtable 36:59 Hembo 54:25 Todd Radom 1:03:01 Bleacher Tweets 1:09:02 "Green Fields of the Mind" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Matt Spiegel & Laurence Holmes react to the news that the Cubs are declining the team option on Starting Pitcher Shota Imanaga and discuss what the team should do to fill the void.

Full Show -- November 4th, 2025 full 8797 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:59:00 +0000 XuImJn90nz2TdAzbmt8vMEzPmpVmA3pn sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Full Show -- November 4th, 2025 Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday (2 p.m. - 6 p.m. CT) on 670 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss winning a Gold Glove for the fourth straight season.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the show to discuss winning a Gold Glove for the fourth straight season. Later, Score reporter/host Mark Grote joined the program to share what he learned from a conversation with Bears general manager Ryan Poles, who met the media to discuss the team's mindset as the trade deadline came and went Tuesday.

Matt Trueblood joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We discuss what the Cubs should learn from this World Series.  Imanaga is a free agent as he opts out of his contract. We look ahead to the the list of potential free agents & More.  Enjoy....and Go Cubs!

In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed the NFC playoff picture. After that, Jon Heyman of the New York Post and MLB Network joined the show to reflect on the World Series and to preview the MLB offseason, which will include Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker hitting free agency. Later, Mully and Haugh discussed the Cubs' trade of reliever Andrew Kittredge to the Orioles for cash considerations.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Jon Heyman of the New York Post and MLB Network to reflect on the World Series and to preview the MLB offseason, which will include Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker hitting free agency.

The Illini Women's Basketball team kicked off the season with a 91-67 win over SEMO. What are the expectations for this season? Plus, Gabe Jacas is about to enter some elite company in Illini Football history. Listen to find out what we mean. What would you do with the Cardinals roster this offseason? How about the Cubs? Hot Stove Talk is underway! And Kurtis throws some serious Curveballs at you!

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The Cubs made their first major offseason move by declining a three-year option to extend Shota Imanaga's contract. In turn, the Japanese pitcher declined his player option for next season and elected to become a free agent. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney bring you both sides of this story, explaining why Chicago's front office made this decision and how Imanaga will explore his options. What is the next move for the Cubs? And where does Imanaga go from here? Follow North Side Territory all offseason for the latest news and notes.Head to Superpower.com and use code TAKE20 at checkout for $20 off your membership. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve Adams and Anthony Franco join Darragh McDonald to preview the offseason with a discussion of the site's list of top trade candidates. First they give some final World Series thoughts, discuss the Cubs declining Shota Imanaga's option, and Ha-Seong Kim becoming a free agent.Trade-related topics include whether the Cardinals will try to move Brendan Donovan to help them rebuild, if Mackenzie Gore is a shoo-in to get traded, CJ Abrams' value, the direction the Twins will go in following their deadline fire sale, if the Pirates will trade pitching to acquire hitting help, how the Rays could move some guys who are set to make a significant salary, speculation that the Brewers will trade Freddy Peralta, the potential for the Marlins to trade Sandy Alcantara or Edward Cabrera, what the A's will do as they start to come out of their rebuild, and if the Reds and Angels could line up on a trade of Brady Singer for Taylor Ward. 

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Michael Jordan’s statue, the Chicago Tribune’s 1948 election mistake, Marshall Field’s Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab Kit, and more.

Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel react to the news that the Cubs declined the team option on Starting Pitcher Shota Imanaga.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to the news that left-hander Shota Imanaga will become a free agent after the Cubs declined an option to extend his contract to a fifth year and Imanaga then declined his player option for 2026. Later, they pondered what moves, if any, the Bears will make as the NFL trade deadline looms Tuesday afternoon.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to the breaking news that left-hander Shota Imanaga will become a free agent after the Cubs declined an option to extend his contract to a fifth year and Imanaga then declined his player option for 2026. They also pondered what moves the Bears could make ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to the news that left-hander Shota Imanaga will become a free agent after the Cubs declined an option to extend his contract to a fifth year and Imanaga then declined his player option for 2026.

Nick Kirby gives his instant reaction to the Cincinnati Reds signing right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson, formerly of the Chicago Cubs. Nick breaks down the details of Thompson's deal, reviews his career to date, and analyzes his pitch mix — highlighting what Reds fans should like about him, what raises concerns, and how he might fit into the team's plans. He also covers the latest news from around the NL Central and Major League Baseball, plus dives into the Reds' 2026 budget outlook as revealed by President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall.   Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7XtBJY2VMJePmGWiDFEvG0A      OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/  The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/  CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org      

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh pondered what moves the Bears could make at the NFL trade deadline and reacted to the breaking news that left-hander Shota Imanaga will hit free agency after the Cubs and he both declined options in his contract.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to the breaking news that left-hander Shota Imanaga will become a free agent after the Cubs declined an option to extend his contract to a fifth year and Imanaga then declined his player option for 2026.

Zack Pearson does a great job covering the Beas for BearReport and 247Sports. He joins us to talk about the season thus far, Caleb Williams progression, Ben Johnson, and today's trade deadline move.  The Cardinals & Cubs have Gold Glovers on their teams.  More Illini Headlines. And this week's Tuesday Draft is Roadside Snacks!

From College Engagement to Radio Stardom: Ronald Reagan's Ascent to the Hollywood B-List. Max Boot discusses how Ronald Reagan's father, Jack, secured a job as an administrator of welfare for the New Deal in late 1933. Meanwhile, Ronald developed into a successful young football star at Eureka College, where his steady girlfriend was Margaret Cleaver, known as Mugs. They were deeply in love and engaged to be married, but after graduation they separated, and Margaret, following a trip to Europe, fell in love with an American diplomat and returned the engagement ring to a crushed Reagan. Margaret's father, the Reverend Cleaver, was highly influential, acting almost as a surrogate father to Dutch Reagan. Dutch Reagan possessed a magnificent, compelling voice for storytelling and, graduating from college in 1932, recognized that while movie studios were absent from the Midwest, radio stations were plentiful. He landed his first radio job in Davenport, Iowa, and quickly succeeded, transferring to a larger station in Des Moines, where he became a very successful sportscaster known throughout the Midwest as Dutch Reagan, the voice of the Chicago Cubs and the White Sox. In Hollywood, Reagan was recognized as a heroic figure with a consistently sunny disposition and initially started in B-pictures at Warner Brothers. Reagan's movie career generated good income, and he demonstrated responsibility by moving his parents out to Hollywood. He met actress Jane Wyman at the Warner Brothers commissary, and they were married in January 1940.