Podcast appearances and mentions of Matt Spiegel

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Mike Mulligan and Brad Biggs discussed what the club's starting rotation will look like when when the 2026 regular season gets started and pondered how much utilityman Matt Shaw will play; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how trade talks recently played out between the Cubs and Red Sox; and Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed what the expectations are for Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga after he had a disappointing end to the 2025 season.

Full Show - February 13, 2026 bonus 11178 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:59:00 +0000 zpOVwa1nF0z1iJ4VWKgZ2XtZqbS3DBqI sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Full Show - February 13, 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 False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2F

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Mike Mulligan and Brad Biggs discussed what the club's starting rotation will look like when when the 2026 regular season gets started and pondered how much utilityman Matt Shaw will play; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how trade talks recently played out between the Cubs and Red Sox; and Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed what the expectations are for Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga after he had a disappointing end to the 2025 season.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Mike Mulligan and Brad Biggs discussed what the club's starting rotation will look like when when the 2026 regular season gets started and pondered how much utilityman Matt Shaw will play; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how trade talks recently played out between the Cubs and Red Sox; and Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed what the expectations are for Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga after he had a disappointing end to the 2025 season.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes explained how they've already turned their attention to the NBA Draft as the reeling Bulls have shifted into tank mode. After that, Ricky O'Donnell of SB Nation joined the show to discuss the Bulls' direction, the loaded 2026 NBA Draft class and how tanking has become such a big problem for the league.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the labor strife that's on the horizon in MLB after the 2026 season. After that, they opened up the phone lines for Score callers to sound off on the MLB lockout that seems inevitable.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how newly signed Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman is already making a big impression on his new teammates. After that, they reacted to the Rockies placing infielder Kris Bryant on the 60-day injured list.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting to White Sox general manager Chris Getz's statement about mistakenly thinking newly acquired infielder Luisangel Acuna was a switch-hitter. After that, WGN sports anchor Jarrett Payton joined the show to reflect on the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Bulls' aimlessness and the MLB lockout that feels inevitable after the 2026 season.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Ricky O'Donnell of SB Nation to discuss the Bulls' direction, the loaded 2026 NBA Draft class and how tanking has become such a big problem for the league.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Iowa lawmakers making a pitch to lure the Bears to build a new stadium across the Mississippi River. After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show live from Arizona to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines as spring training has begun. Later, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to a wild story coming out of the Winter Olympics.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes pondered whether 60-year-old Bulls head coach Billy Donovan wants to stick around for the next stage of the aimless organization's rebuild. After that, a fired-up Holmes ranted about how White Sox general manager Chris Getz mistakenly thought newly acquired infielder Luisangel Acuna was a switch-hitter. Acuna only bats from the right side.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing expectations for the Cubs in the 2026 season. After that, they reacted to manager Craig Counsell naming righty reliever Daniel Palencia the team's closer as spring training opened Wednesday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared their expectations for the Cubs in 2026 and wondered if 60-year-old Bulls head coach Billy Donovan wants to stick around for the next stage of the organization's rebuild.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to White Sox general manager Chris Getz's statement about mistakenly thinking newly acquired infielder Luisangel Acuna was a switch-hitter.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by WGN sports anchor Jarrett Payton to reflect on the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes have already turned their attention to the NBA Draft as the reeling Bulls have shifted into tank mode.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to NFL quarterback Joe Flacco's recent comments about development arcs in sports these days. After that, former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams joined the show to preview the team's offseason.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to UCLA basketball coach Mick Cronin detail the type of players he wants to recruit.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Rockies placing infielder Kris Bryant on the 60-day injured list.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the labor strife that's on the horizon in MLB after the 2026 season.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes took calls from Score listeners who sounded off about MLB's likely lockout after the 2026 season ends.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared the latest update following a White Sox gaffe.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how newly signed Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman is already making a big impression on his new teammates.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Cubs manager Craig Counsell naming righty reliever Daniel Palencia the team's closer as spring training opened Wednesday.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to the national media's recent criticism of the Bulls' aimless direction. After that, the guys explained the potential market manipulation surrounding Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's involvement with a trading site.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Rep. Kam Buckner to discuss the progress that the Bears and the state have made recently in negotiations about a new stadium being built in Arlington Heights. Later, Spiegel and Holmes listened and reacted to Bears chairman George McCaskey's recent comments in an interview with WGN.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by television play-by-play broadcasters Boog Sciambi and Jason Benetti for a fun, wide-ranging conversation. Later, Spiegel shared what he learned about recent trade discussions between the Cubs and Red Sox.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by debating whether it even matters where the Bears build a new stadium. After that, they opened the phone lines for Score listeners to share their thoughts.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed expectations for the Cubs in the 2026 season.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the latest developments in the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Iowa lawmakers making a pitch to lure the Bears to build a new stadium across the Mississippi River.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid reveal in an interview after winning a bronze medal at the Winter Olympics that he had cheated on his girlfriend.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams to preview the team's offseason.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to White Sox general manager Chris Getz's recent gaffe in thinking that newly acquired infielder Luisangel Acuna is a switch-hitter. Acuna only bats from the right side. The mistake had Holmes really fired up.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes welcomed on Score baseball insider Bruce Levine live from Arizona to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines as spring training has begun.

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

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed what came of recent trade talks between the Cubs and Red Sox.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened the phone lines for Score listeners to share their thoughts on where the Bears should build a new stadium.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared their takeaways from the Seahawks' dominating win over the Patriots in Super Bowl 60 on Sunday and also welcomed on Fox-32 political reporter Paris Schutz to share the latest development in the Bears' attempt to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Fox-32 political reporter Paris Schutz to detail how Illinois lawmakers and the Bears have made progress in their Arlington Heights stadium negotiations. The sides have reached a deal in principle on a couple key issues that had previously created a stalemate. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed their favorite Super Bowl commercials.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes debated whether it even matters where the Bears build a new stadium.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Rep. Kam Buckner to discuss the progress that the Bears and the state have made recently in negotiations about a new stadium being built in Arlington Heights.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by television play-by-play broadcasters Boog Sciambi and Jason Benetti for a fun, wide-ranging conversation.

Matt Spiegel shared what he learned about recent trade discussions between the Cubs and Red Sox.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bears chairman George McCaskey's recent comments in an interview with WGN.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes explained the potential market manipulation surrounding Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's involvement with a trading site.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Seahawks baffled Patriots quarterback Drake Maye with a series of blitzes in winning the Super Bowl on Sunday. After that, Score teammate and Chicago Sports Network host Gabe Ramirez joined the show to break down Bad Bunny's halftime show at the Super Bowl.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Patriots quarterback Drake Maye's poor performance in New England's 29-13 loss to Seattle on Sunday in Super Bowl 60. After that, the guys reacted to the Bears promoting pass game coordinator Press Taylor to offensive coordinator.