Podcasts about Chicago Cubs

Full Show — August 27, 2026 full 11329 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 XVZxiVgY5QrWuPC4Vm0sFjHVmvyu0xo9 sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Full Show — August 27, 2026 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 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 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frs

Full Show — August 28, 2026 full 11009 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0000 bV2IOvFS0chKrYXIwhLDotFEnpWwZHus sports Score Mornings sports Full Show — August 28, 2026 Score Mornings leads you into your work day by discussing the biggest sports storylines in Chicago and beyond. Along with breaking down the latest on the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox, the show features interviews with the top beat writers in the city as well as team executives, coaches and players. Recurring guests include Tribune reporter Brad Biggs, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 5 a.m.-10 a.m. CT on 104.3 The Score or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frs

Gabe Ramirez and Carmen Vitali were joined by Jon Heyman of the New York Post to discuss the latest Cubs, White Sox and MLB storylines.

Gabe Ramirez and Carmen Vitali were joined by Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer to preview the club's series against the Reds, which gets started Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field.

In the third hour, Gabe Ramirez and Carmen Vitali were joined by Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer to preview the club's series against the Reds, which gets started Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field. Later, Mike Palm of Circa Sports joined the show to set the scene for the sports weekend.

In the second hour, Gabe Ramirez and Carmen Vitali discussed the Bears defensive line's outlook entering the 2026 season. After that, Jon Heyman of the New York Post joined the show to discuss the latest Cubs, White Sox and MLB storylines.

Ahead of a big weekend at Wrigley Field, where the Cubs are holding a 150th anniversary celebration, Jon Lester returns to the show to give his perspective on the current team, which just returned from a difficult road trip. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney chat with Lester about Pete Crow-Armstrong’s emotional reaction and pointed comments after a blown balk call. Lester also gives a scouting report on former teammate Quintin Berry, the Cubs third-base coach involved in a sign-stealing back-and-forth with the Diamondbacks. Listen for insider insights drawn from the field and the clubhouse. To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FS1 host Mike Hill is on for Rob, and he and Kelvin discuss whether Steph Curry ranks as a top-10 player in NBA history. Plus, Marquee Sports Network host Cole Wright swings by to discuss his biggest reservations about the Chicago Cubs, whether Pete Crow-Armstrong deserves to win NL MVP over Shohei Ohtani, which teams can make noise in the AL postseason, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Bobby Bones breaks down the Buccaneers' and Steelers' season outlooks with callers. (4:33)  Two-time Grammy nominee Nick Jonas tells Bobby why he, a die-hard Yankees fan, was starstruck when meeting Derek Jeter, the possibility of ‘A Very Jones Christmas Movie' sequel, becoming a father, how playing a tough MMA fighter in ‘Kingdom' changed his career, and more. (19:16)  Cubs fan Bobby weighs in on Pete Crow-Armstrong losing in on the umpiring crew after they blew a balk call in Chicago's loss to the Diamondbacks. (38:25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin Ekeler shared his remembrances of the Fail Mary full 1600 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:27:32 +0000 zwcKvmLQVxZCzR2xMlKV0owVBoRJHjle nfl,sports Spiegel & Holmes Show nfl,sports Austin Ekeler shared his remembrances of the Fail Mary 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 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 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?f

Will Pete Crow-Armstrong get fined for trashing the umpires? (Hour 1) full 2831 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:10:01 +0000 qXekPPf8nrq7AbTqhVWMZRf9beM2teDd sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Will Pete Crow-Armstrong get fined for trashing the umpires? (Hour 1) 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 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 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavep

Austin Ekeler shared his remembrances of the Fail Mary (Hour 2) full 2945 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:08:01 +0000 YLwrVzH6UVUDMjmwJq69ffb2B6s6tiGT sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Austin Ekeler shared his remembrances of the Fail Mary (Hour 2) 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 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 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcast

Brad Hopkins after Bears vs. Titans joint practice bonus 1480 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:27:28 +0000 TiVbyWm1RsDGVhoRoakqkGTw3DWEHPZ5 sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Brad Hopkins after Bears vs. Titans joint practice 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 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 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-

Ben Johnson gets super annoyed talking about last season full 548 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:58:33 +0000 VWYe5ibpqNhvf0qXbrhVHp2waJKEPOYf nfl,chicago bears,sports Spiegel & Holmes Show nfl,chicago bears,sports Ben Johnson gets super annoyed talking about last season 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 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 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com

White Sox are a young, dangerous team full 764 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:45:09 +0000 2TyWy4ZlKQN20pXRRIKrBrOgFj2z5ctx mlb,chicago white sox,sports Spiegel & Holmes Show mlb,chicago white sox,sports White Sox are a young, dangerous team 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 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 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A

We discuss the recent changes at the Score full 681 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:43:25 +0000 Prpyoug05tMuOAHe4WODieXdVVtJANyf sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports We discuss the recent changes at the Score 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 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 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=htt

Cubs bullpen is showing signs of leaking oil full 488 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:57:07 +0000 yYdoPvCg2swPLs0oNn8EPyXG0sjV8pWC mlb,chicago cubs,sports Spiegel & Holmes Show mlb,chicago cubs,sports Cubs bullpen is showing signs of leaking oil 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 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 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=h

Brad Hopkins joins us after the Bears-Titans joint practice (Hour 3) bonus 2818 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0000 3zgiU22NtCIiqce0tjKUSsC2Rwy4fvmd sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Brad Hopkins joins us after the Bears-Titans joint practice (Hour 3) 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 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 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepo

Our guy Big Ant wowed Jim Rome full 653 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:57:59 +0000 bDEsG71ALysqVRNyPzL8p5W7gs3DCv5f sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Our guy Big Ant wowed Jim Rome 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 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 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2F

Will Pete Crow-Armstrong get fined for trashing the umpires? bonus 979 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:44:42 +0000 DmVvfNTlHud9Ic94KzySYLeaYoLI2qef sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Will Pete Crow-Armstrong get fined for trashing the umpires? 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 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 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting

Heavenly Doug Buffone weighs in on Bears training camp (Hour 4) full 2733 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:02:00 +0000 2T9bT3I1NK5XzwMvHE2NdMANdoJDgKh7 sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Heavenly Doug Buffone weighs in on Bears training camp (Hour 4) 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 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 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcast

Mike Palm talks Circa Millions full 507 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:57:05 +0000 FUgY1Ma5obt2tmAQKKW3MV6ZG5RzIpJT sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Mike Palm talks Circa Millions 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 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 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Fr

Daniel Van Kirk is in the building! full 800 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:44:26 +0000 5q64PmLHyajwovoOol8OhOAlMaYrOcuO sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Daniel Van Kirk is in the building! 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 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 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2

Heavenly Doug Buffone weighs in on Bears training camp full 1425 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:26:17 +0000 bIWEEbXWKWZDXKEUmSr98rRmP5RFs18e sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Heavenly Doug Buffone weighs in on Bears training camp 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 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 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?f

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the Cubs' rough West Coast road trip in which they went 2-4 and lost three times on walk-offs.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed a controversial non-balk call in the Cubs' loss to the Diamondbacks on Wednesday and explained how the Bears-Titans joint practice got chippy.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Yahoo Sports insider Russ Dorsey to discuss the latest Cubs, White Sox and MLB storylines.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they discussed the Cubs' rough West Coast road trip in which they went 2-4 and lost three times on walk-offs. Later, Rahimi and Grote reacted to the NFL eliminating the Pro Bowl.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Yahoo Sports insider Russ Dorsey to discuss the latest Cubs, White Sox and MLB storylines. After that, Rahimi and Grote reacted to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell getting more involved in the Bears' stadium saga that has turned into a mess. Later, they held the Halftime segment.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 2-0 loss to the Diamondbacks on Wednesday in a game that featured a controversial no-call on a balk that should've given Chicago a run. After that, they discussed the White Sox's 10-4 win over the Rangers on Wednesday. Later, they reacted to the news that Bears defensive end Austin Booker will be sidelined by a groin injury.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote broke down the Cubs' 2-0 loss to the Diamondbacks on Wednesday in a game that featured a controversial no-call on a balk that should've given Chicago a run.

Trace Fowler and Craig Sandlin recap one of the wildest games in the history of the Cincinnati Reds franchise as the Reds rally from down 6 runs in the 9th to STUN the Giants in San Francisco. Nick Kirby fills you in on all the Reds minor league action and previews the Reds next series vs the Chicago Cubs.   Chatterbox Reds LIVE Postgame on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkW1XX8AFRo    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  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522    Chatterbox Reds Sponsors: Braxton is the Official Craft Beer Partner of the Cincinnati Reds. Get more information at braxtonbrewing.com.  Book your appointment at Richter & Phillips today: http://richterphillips.com/chatterbox The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars   Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440    

Gabe Ramirez and Ruthie Polinsky discussed the White Sox's 10-4 win over the Rangers on Wednesday and the Cubs' 2-0 loss to the Diamondbacks. They also welcomed on Herb Howard of The Bigs to discuss the latest Bears storylines.

Gabe Ramirez and Ruthie Polinsky discussed the White Sox's 10-4 win over the Rangers on Wednesday and the Cubs' 2-0 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Gabe Ramirez and Ruthie Polinsky debated whether the Cubs' offense or bullpen is a bigger concern in a potential playoff series.

Gabe Ramirez and Ruthie Polinsky were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines.

In the second hour, Gabe Ramirez and Ruthie Polinsky discuss if the Chicago Cubs should be comfortable with their starting pitching heading into the playoffs. Later, Gabe and Ruthie were joined by The Score baseball insider, Bruce Levine on the latest on the Cubs and White Sox

In the opening hour of today's show, Gabe Ramirez and Ruthie Polinsky reacts to the Chicago Cubs' 2-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Tristan Peters hitting his 5th straight home run in the Chicago White Sox's 10-4 win over the Texas Rangers. Later, Gabe and Ruthie discuss the top six sports stories of the day in the Pick 6 segment

Jody Jackson joins Wolf and Luke for Leading Off with Jody Jackson to discuss the Arizona Diamondbacks' series win against the Chicago Cubs and how Ryan Waldschmidt continues to develop.

#kap and Gordon are BACK after the #chicagocubs completed a very ROUGH West Coast road trip. The Cubs finished their road trip with a 2-4 record, and their chances of catching the #brewers are dwindling. The guys discuss what it will take for the Cubs to have a chance at winning the division, as well as breaking down the Cubs' 150th Anniversary Team. All that and more are covered on this edition of the Cubs REKAP Podcast, and it starts right now!#takethat PRESENTED BY

After a 2-4 road trip through Seattle and Arizona, the Cubs look like a team that could use a day off in Chicago. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share their reporting and observations on PCA’s explosion after a blown balk call and Brown’s setback, which casts doubt on his ability to return this season. Plus, an updated look at Craig Counsell’s circle of trust and how the Cubs will try to get their bullpen right over this final month before the playoffs.To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In the third hour, Laurence Holmes and Russ Dorsey reacted to Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent and running back D'Andre Swift weigh in on head coach Ben Johnson's demands and coaching style. After that, Holmes and Dorsey explained how Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman's change in approach has paid dividends.

Full Show — August 25, 2026 full 10778 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:53:00 +0000 mMdQrO8IDVvVPDetGMGsbZACSp83xvfw sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Full Show — August 25, 2026 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 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 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frs

In the first hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Russ Dorsey were joined by Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote broke down the Cubs' 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. After that, they discussed the White Sox's 11-7 win over the Rangers. Later, they reacted to Bears right tackle Darnell Wright exiting practice early Tuesday due to an apparent elbow ailment.

Full Show — August 26, 2026 full 10510 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:57:54 +0000 zeQQDGE4JlsmziB4f1YibZXxjvkddjoH sports Rahimi & Grote Show sports Full Show — August 26, 2026 Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote bring a thoughtful, fast-moving approach to Chicago sports as they break down the day's biggest stories across the NFL, MLB, NBA and college sports, with Chicago always leading the conversation — from the Bears and Cubs to the Bulls, White Sox and more. Known for smart analysis, lively discussion and caller interaction, the show offers Chicago fans an informed perspective on everything happening in the city's sports landscape. Catch the Rahimi & Grote Show live Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 104.3 The Score or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frs

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

Full Show — August 26, 2026 full 10632 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0000 U9wAX3KH4Jtc3XH604rBYHnnNDg9iINV sports Score Mornings sports Full Show — August 26, 2026 Score Mornings leads you into your work day by discussing the biggest sports storylines in Chicago and beyond. Along with breaking down the latest on the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox, the show features interviews with the top beat writers in the city as well as team executives, coaches and players. Recurring guests include Tribune reporter Brad Biggs, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 5 a.m.-10 a.m. CT on 104.3 The Score or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frs