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Alex and special guest Blake Cowell (Wrigleyville Forever) discuss how the Cubs plan to pivot now that rumored target, Dylan Cease, is signing in Toronto. Then, the guys preview the Winter Meetings that start next week!Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalkGo 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
Pat Hughes is looking forward to Cubs Convention and the 2026 season (Hour 2) full 1285 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:46:30 +0000 gmxIcLQtpwG5dWzupsxFr11hojaXG5gp sports Inside The Clubhouse sports Pat Hughes is looking forward to Cubs Convention and the 2026 season (Hour 2) 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://player.
Mark Potash joins us for Bears talk, James Fegan outlines White Sox's offseason plan (Hour 1) full 2524 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:49:01 +0000 W24DiZb4cQwj092csHL0eUCcrJS2pPJ1 sports Inside The Clubhouse sports Mark Potash joins us for Bears talk, James Fegan outlines White Sox's offseason plan (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
After Part 1 of the Thanksgiving mailbag focused on pitching, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back to answer more questions from listeners, focusing primarily on the offense. The Athletic writers acknowledge what could become a huge hole in the lineup, and outline how the front office may respond this winter. Plus more thoughts on young talent and the potential for contract extensions. Follow North Side Territory all offseason for the latest news and notes on the Cubs.Download Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Take advantage of Ridge's Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% OFF by going to Ridge.com/FOUL #Ridgepod 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.
Alex Cohen joins Lance Brozdowski as they recap the Phil Maton signing, debate whether Dylan Cease or Michael King make sense for the Cubs, and consider what right field could look like in 2026.
Thanksgiving “Recipes” for 30 MLB TeamsAL East Power ShiftsRed Sox add Sonny Gray, creating a potential rotation anchor alongside CrochetYankees uncertainties: Garrett Cole's health, unproven young armsOrioles lose Grayson RodriguezBlue Jays surge by adding Dylan Cease and retooling their rotationIs it now a Red Sox & Blue Jays division for 2026What does it take to get a top tier player - Cash - Payouts - Location - TeamsBlue Jays Go All-InToronto surpasses the 2026 luxury tax for the first time.Dylan Cease deal building a legacy around young starter Trey Yesavage and a veteran rotation mix of Gausman, Berríos, Bieber, and CeaseBo Bichette's future with Blue Jays or elsewhere & getting out of Vladdy's shadowWhat does it take to get a top tier player - Cash - Payouts - Location - TeamsWhat's cooking with the Rays RosterThe club DFA's Jake Fraley to avoid arbitration—then brings him back and save over half of a million .Cooking ‘up a stew for Tampa Bay's outfield mix: Jake Fraley, Ryan Vilade, Chandler Simpson, Josh Lowe, Jonny DeLuca, Richie PalaciIos, Jake Mangum.Does Rays' aggressiveness lag behind AL East rivals.Extend Junior Caminero – a punch of positivity for the future of the Rays & the fansLoving past Rays players including Isaac Paredes & Joey WendleKyle Tucker or Alex Bregman - who would you chooseLongevity vs immediate impact performanceMat “you never want to pay for what they did. You want to pay for what they're going to do.”Kyle Tucker with Rays, Cubs, Dodgers and at what price Randy Arozarena - a talent undervaluedVernon Wells - Anthopoulos hot potato unloadedAnthony Rendon & Angels BuyoutGil Meche walked away from Royals leaving $12 million behindMeasuring beyond Analytics Mental health considerationsCharacter evaluation should factor more heavily into long-term contracts.Big-moment - Clutch ratingBeing a good teammate & building comraderyReflect on 2020 Rays' energy and Arozarena/Phillips sideline moments Contrast drawn with Anthony (Eeyore) Rendon negative presence & how moving on could re-energize Mike Trout and the Angels.World Baseball Classic Excitement WBC iconic moment - Trout vs. Ohtani Japan's dominance, Yamamoto–Ohtani Should MLB should pause season or adjust the All-Star break to improve WBC pitching quality.Scheduling Challenges Across Sports Overlapping sports calendars multiple leagues compete for fan attention.Women's Pro Baseball League – WPBL Draft Draft Day party at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers during the first WPBL draft.600+ players evaluated120 drafted4 teams, 30 draftees each, later trimmed to 15Notable talent: Kelsie Whitmore, Ayami SatoSeveral players from the USA Women's National Team Reflection on MLB's support for women's softball vs. women's baseballPay to Play & Record – Youth sports can penalize parents & team standings if parents record sports at some locations.Find Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark @ baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, @ iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, & at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com Special Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward
The #chicagocubs got a jump on the relief market by adding veteran #philmaton on a 2-year deal. #kap is hearing that there is mutual interest in starter #dylancease. The #cubs need a high end starter and he'd fit the bill. Plus, Kap & Gordon Wittenmyer go deep into an article from The Athletic where #newyorkyankees owner #halsteinbrenner discusses the benefit of a salary cap in #mlb. So, is it realistic?#takethat___________________________UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS:
Jed's back to rebuilding his bullpen and his first spare part is actually more accomplished than the guys he normally drags off the scrap heap. Praz and Oleg drop by to talk about the bullpen, about the Cardinals trade of Sonny Gray and whether they'll also try to move Willson Contreras. The guys find an interesting new home for Pete Alonso and think the Marlins being pressured to add payroll would make a Sandy Alcantara trade easier for them, not harder. They also try to guess which Cub will settle for one of Jed's extensions. And they come up with a ridiculous new pinch runner rule. All that, and more.
It’s Thanksgiving, which means we’re stuffing ourselves instead of the episode schedule. While we’re gone, enjoy one of our favorite episodes from earlier this season. ----- In this fiery episode of the Team of Rivals Podcast, Ron, Elliott, and Pete tear into the latest MLB drama with all the fire and flair you’d expect. It kicks off with Ron going off on the Dodgers' controversial signing of Roki Sasaki, sparking a heated debate about the growing imbalance in the game. Ron’s so fed up with baseball’s direction, he might just quit being a fan altogether. The guys then stumble upon a shocking discovery – another podcast using the Team of Rivals name! Naturally, they debate whether to send in the lawyers or just invite the copycats on for a showdown. They dive into the absurdity of not even Googling your podcast name before launching and the lengths people will go for some lazy branding. Things take a turn when Pete rips into Cubs fans for rolling out the red carpet for Sammy Sosa’s return at this weekend’s Cubs Convention. Pete’s not having it, especially with Sammy’s nonstop thirst for attention – he’s fired up, to say the least. The mood lightens as the trio shifts gears to honor the legendary Bob Uecker, sharing some of their favorite stories and clips from his career. Ueck’s humor and wit made him a beloved icon in the world of baseball broadcasting, and the guys give him the shout-out he deserves. Finally, the guys wrap things up with a chat about the Chicago Bears’ coaching search, tossing around names like Mike McCarthy and wondering if the team can finally find a leader who’ll bring some much-needed success. It's a jam-packed episode full of rants, laughs, and some seriously hot takes. You won’t want to miss it!
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci update their weekend of College Football describing their gameday experiences as Joe attended the Lehigh/Lafayette game and Tom saw Nebraska/Penn State. Back to baseball, Tom notes the moves by the Rockies by retaining Warren Schaeffer while hiring Paul DePodesta as the new President of Baseball Ops. We focus on the Mets trading Brandon Nimmo and Hal Steinbrenner saying it would be 'ideal' for the Yankees to lower their payroll. Baseball is about a year away from negotiating a new CBA, how will it affect the game? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Cubs prospect Hayden Cantrelle:An impressive college careerStarting his own sandlot league during COVIDSpending time in 4 different organizationsPlaying 6 different positions last yearsThe intricacies of switch hitting and how to trainAn impressive performance in Las VegasHis take on the ABS challenge systemWhy he started a YouTube channel and why he still does itHayden's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@5Guyy
The baseball industry does not shut down during Thanksgiving week. As the Cubs continue to scour the pitching market, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney sit down to answer good questions from listeners. The Athletic writers share some of the names they're hearing, in terms of bullpen targets. Plus a breakdown of the Phil Maton deal and some trade possibilities. Listen to North Side Territory throughout the offseason for the latest developments around the Cubs.Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off!Take advantage of Ridge's Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% OFF by going to Ridge.com/FOUL #Ridgepod 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.
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Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci update their weekend of College Football describing their gameday experiences as Joe attended the Lehigh/Lafayette game and Tom saw Nebraska/Penn State. Back to baseball, Tom notes the moves by the Rockies by retaining Warren Schaeffer while hiring Paul DePodesta as the new President of Baseball Ops. We focus on the Mets trading Brandon Nimmo and Hal Steinbrenner saying it would be 'ideal' for the Yankees to lower their payroll. Baseball is about a year away from negotiating a new CBA, how will it affect the game? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brandon Nimmo traded for Marcus Semien! How does Nimmo fit with the Rangers (2:20)? ... What does this move do for Semien's value (6:10)? ... What is the rest of the fallout for the Mets and Rangers (11:05)? ... We also had Phil Maton sign with the Cubs (13:53) and Adolis Garcia was non-tendered by the Rangers (16:20). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alex, Kyle, and Ty join forces in a special episode of The Setup Man! They discuss the Cubs agreeing to terms with Phil Maton and who else could be on the way to fill out the bullpen! Then, we take your calls and say thank you for all of your support!Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalkGo 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 this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it's time for another Let's Talk About Food. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the guys take some time to discuss one of the most food-forward holidays of the year. In Part 2, the cubs come back for seconds and build their Thanksgiving plates. With several tantalizing options, … Continue reading COL807: LTAF: Thanksgiving Meal Challenge – Part 2 →
Leading off, as always, is "Sinkers and Floaters" on the hot and not in the world. In the two spot is the "TCF Sports Minute," covering updates on the Chicago sports teams. Following that in the three spot is a full rundown of this week's "NFL Week 12 Preview." In the four hole is a full "College Football Recap." In the five spot is the "TCF Top 3" and this week is the boys favorite "NBA Cup Courts"
In the Best of the Cubs this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how left-hander Shota Imanaga's return on the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer will affect the organization's offseason plan; Marshall Harris and Clay Harbor wondered if the Cubs were surprised that Imanaga accepted the qualifying offer rather than entering free agency; and Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss Imanaga's decision and what moves the Cubs could look to make this offseason.
Full Show -- November 21, 2025 full 8793 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:56:00 +0000 Za4Y1lS0SiDEhnJFghi8seK0Thz3xr0I sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Full Show -- November 21, 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%2
In the Best of the Cubs this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how left-hander Shota Imanaga's return on the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer will affect the organization's offseason plan; Marshall Harris and Clay Harbor wondered if the Cubs were surprised that Imanaga accepted the qualifying offer rather than entering free agency; and Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss Imanaga's decision and what moves the Cubs could look to make this offseason.
In the Best of the Cubs this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how left-hander Shota Imanaga's return on the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer will affect the organization's offseason plan; Marshall Harris and Clay Harbor wondered if the Cubs were surprised that Imanaga accepted the qualifying offer rather than entering free agency; and Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss Imanaga's decision and what moves the Cubs could look to make this offseason.
In the Best of Mully & Haugh this week, Audacy NFL insider Brian Baldinger joined the show to discuss Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' talent and continued development; Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to explain how left-hander Shota Imanaga's return to the Cubs on the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer affects the club's offseason plans; and Mike Mulligan and David Haugh shared their list of the best athletes in Chicago sports right now.
Cubs sign Phil Maton, Josh Barfield talks White Sox's offseason plan (Hour 1) full 2652 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:13:08 +0000 1mkPTLfVbnGTbobJ0diVHm514pwmGgm0 sports Inside The Clubhouse sports Cubs sign Phil Maton, Josh Barfield talks White Sox's offseason plan (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://player.
Cubs sensation Cade Horton discusses his recovery, terrific rookie season (Hour 2) full 2484 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:11:27 +0000 FZQMsZyreRcPE6fqXkRvOspCSDt1jrfA sports Inside The Clubhouse sports Cubs sensation Cade Horton discusses his recovery, terrific rookie season (Hour 2) 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://pl
More Post-Dispatch podcasts. Please consider subscribing. Welcome to the great plains. When next Major League Baseball hosts a World Series it will have been a decade since any of thw 10 teams from the Midwest divisions have reached the Fall Classic. They've rarely had a club get as far as the championship series, and the National League Central hasn't won a game in the best-of-seven NLCS since 2018. Oh, and coming out of the pandemic the small-market teams that dot the NL and American League Central divisions have been rocked by revenue turbulence. All while the games star free agents gather at the coasts. With that as the background, Cincinnati Enquirer baseball writer Gordon Wittenmyer suggested to Post-Dispatch baseball writer and BPIB host Derrick Goold that they poll as many executives as possible at the General Manager Meetings to ask: Which team in the NL Central is most likely to be the next team to win a World Series? The answers were revealing -- not just for the task, but also for what executives view as the most likely traits a team needs to win. The "most resources," came up often as the big-city Cubs received the most votes. Here is the Post-Dispatch story that came from the poll. And here is the podcast that expands upon the poll to discuss the factors that got the divisions here, how one or more can escape the bind, and whether Major League Baseball is just going to keep soaring above fly-over country until the economic structure of the game changes. The two baseball writers dissect how the Pirates could augment a talented team with a different payroll formula, how the Brewers may lose their edge, how the Cardinals made regain theirs, how the Reds could make a push to the top, how the Cubs could financially squash the competition, and why they don't. In the end, one of the writers makes his prediction for the NL Central team that will next win a World Series title. It's a team that just doesn't exist yet. In its 13th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball has reached a new season-high with 30 episodes. Each episode is sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and lead baseball writer Derrick Goold.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed whether the Cubs erred in extending the qualifying offer to left-hander Shota Imanaga, who accepted it for a $22-million payday in 2026. After that, the guys took a trip down memory lane to when Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith had a heated exchange in previous coaching stops.
Every MLB offseason there seems to be a new Japanese baseball sensation set to take Major League Baseball by storm. With the arrivals of Roki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, teams are hoping to find similar superstars across the globe to help bolster their chances of bringing home a championship.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman are joined by Japanese baseball expert Yuri Karasawa as they discuss Munetaka Murakami, Tatsuya Imai and Kazuma Okamoto all being posted this offseason. Will their games translate to MLB and which players could end up where? These questions and more are answered in this must-listen conversation.Later, Jake and Jordan talk about the four qualifying offers that were accepted this week and why some of them were a bit questionable, including Trent Grisham returning to the Yankees and Shota Imanaga going back to the Chicago Cubs. The guys then close out the episode by making their weekly picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.5:36 – Yuri Karasawa joins the show12:29 – Munetaka Murakami breakdown25:57 – Get to know Kazuma Okamoto34:50 – What to expect from Tatsuya Imai45:20 – Yoshinobu Yamamoto's heroics55:19 – Around the League: QO surprises1:21:43 – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed whether the Cubs erred in extending the qualifying offer to left-hander Shota Imanaga, who accepted it for a $22-million payday in 2026.
The Milwaukee Brewers have an emerging SUPERSTAR on the mound — and his name is Jacob Misiorowski. At 6'7" with electric stuff, already an MLB All-Star, he's one of the most exciting pitchers in baseball. In this episode of Gruber Law Office's Thanalysis, Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Tony Cartagena chat with 'The Miz' and breakdown his meteoric rise to stardom, beating the Chicago Cubs in the playoffs and of course, Pokemon cards. Thanalysis is also presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel, The Prisoner Wine Company and McDonald's.
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With the offseason activity beginning to pick up in that window after the GM meetings and before Thanksgiving, The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney focus on the two players who received qualifying offers from the Cubs. Imanaga will return to Wrigley Field on a one-year, $22.025 million contract while the Cubs are positioned to get a draft pick if/when Tucker signs with a different team. What does Imanaga's decision mean for the current baseball budget and the club's overall offseason goals? And how will the Cubs somehow replace Tucker and get better next season? Listen to North Side Territory all winter for the latest on the Cubs.Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off! 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.
Patrick Mooney of The Athletic joins Lance Brozdowski to chat about how Shota Imanaga accepting his qualifying contract offer affects the Cubs' offseason spending, potential pitching additions, payroll targets, offensive upgrades and more.
Head to the Binny's at 790 Royal St. George Dr in Naperville to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys welcome back Ian from New York and discuss the Cubs team gold glove win and Kyle Hendricks retirement. After that, we get a live reaction to Shota Imanaga accepting the qualifying offer and returning to the Cubs in 2026. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Maller talks about reports of Arkansas taking a shot at Jon Gruden, the trend of stars going AWOL in the NBA, why Shota Imanaga would stay with the Cubs when they rejected him, Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to break down Chicago's 19-17 win at Minnesota on Sunday. He also looked ahead to the Bears' matchup against veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers. After that, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to left-hander Shota Imanaga's decision to accept the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer to return to the Cubs for the 2026 season.
Marshall Harris and Clay Harbor wondered if the Cubs actually expected left-hander Shota Imanaga to accept the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer that they gave him. Imanaga took it and will return to the Cubs for the 2026 season.
Marshall Harris and Clay Harbor opened their show by discussing whether they want ailing Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to play against the Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field. After that, they outlined the challenge that the Steelers will present for Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and his unit. Later, they wondered if the Cubs actually expected left-hander Shota Imanaga to accept the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer that they gave him. Imanaga took it and will return to the Cubs for the 2026 season.
In the third hour, Marshall Harris, Clay Harbor and Russell Dorsey of Yahoo Sports discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Dorsey shared his reaction to left-hander Shota Imanaga accepting the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer to return to the Cubs in 2026. Later, Harris and Harbor reacted to the breaking news that the Bears have designated cornerback Kyler Gordon to return from injured reserve.
Marshall Harris and Clay Harbor were joined by Yahoo Sports insider Russ Dorsey, who shared his reaction to left-hander Shota Imanaga accepting the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer to return to the Cubs in 2026.
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss left-hander Shota Imanaga accepting the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer to return to the Cubs for the 2026 season.
In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to left-hander Shota Imanaga accepting the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer to return to the Cubs for the 2026 season. After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss Imanaga's return and how it will affect the club's plan this offseason. Later, Blackhawks legend Chris Chelios joined the show to discuss the team's red-hot play recently.
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed the top sports stories of the day in the Pick 6 segment.
From ‘The Compound' (Subscribe Here): On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys welcome back Ian from New York and discuss the Cubs team gold glove win and Kyle Hendricks retirement. After that, we get a live reaction to Shota Imanaga accepting the qualifying offer and returning to the Cubs in 2026. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It was a busy day around baseball as Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga was among four players accepting qualifying offers to remain with their current teams, the Orioles and Angels pulled off an intriguing trade and clubs set their 40-man rosters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to left-hander Shota Imanaga's decision to accept the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer to return to the Cubs for the 2026 season.
Full Show November 17, 2025 full 8887 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:59:00 +0000 XLv7f3GMiu3f3YMcD1dRjebvGINCLXgm sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Full Show November 17, 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%2Frs
With the General Manager Meetings all wrapped up, the groundwork is being laid for what is sure to be a busy offseason. After the Los Angeles Dodgers captured back-to-back World Series titles, teams are aiming to knock them off their throne and every club has needs to make that happen.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman take a look at all thirty MLB teams and determine what their main needs are this offseason. With teams like the Dodgers, New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies all ready to spend money on high-priced free agents, how will they allocate their funds? What do teams in the middle—like the San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs—do to try to close the gap?Later, Jake and Jordan ask big questions regarding Kyle Tucker and his pursuit of over $400 million, who will be the toughest to envision wearing a different uniform and which player the Dodgers will eventually acquire to annoy fans from other teams. They also dive into the Seattle Mariners re-signing Josh Naylor after his successful half-season with them.1:33 – The Opener: Naylor back to Seattle20:47 – Around the League: Needs for all 30 teams39:36 – What do the teams in the middle do?55:32 – Will smaller-market clubs spend?59:42 – Pressing questions for free agents1:14:55 – Field Report: Nats' new manager Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
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 how the Bears haven't had a signature win yet amid their strong 7-3 start. Later, they discussed how the deadline looms for left-hander Shota Imanaga to make a decision on the qualifying offer that the Cubs extended him.
Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how the deadline looms for left-hander Shota Imanaga to make a decision on the qualifying offer that the Cubs extended him. Will he exercise his one-year, $22-million offer for the 2026 season or enter free agency?