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Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray said he doesn't really feel like there is an end coming soon to the Joey Porter Jr. story. Ray believes at some point the Steelers will need to put their foot down on the entire situation. It's pretty clear that the players still support Porter in the midst of a contract dispute that is keeping him off the field. Ray backed up what we saw in the clips this week – we will likely see a different pairing on the right side of the Steelers offensive line. Spencer Anderson suffered an injury in the Patriots game, but has been toughing through practice this week. Ray thinks it could get ugly from the crowd on Sunday if the Steelers go 3 & out on offense to start the game. Ray told the guys the backfield situation will be just fine, but Rico Dowdle could miss the game Sunday. Are we jumping on DK Metcalf too early after a rocky start to 2026? Ray was impressed by Germie Bernard in the loss at New England and hopes we see more of him as the season moves on. How scary are the Bengals if Joe Burrow can stay healthy? KDKA TV's Bob Pompeani joined the show. Bob reacted to Joey Porter Jr. speaking today and the latest with the situation. Are the Bengals a bad opponent for Porter to make his return against? Bob said the Browns may not be as easy an opponent as we think for Porter, either. The Pirates have won at PNC Park to clinch a .500 or better season, but Bob isn't ready to say it was a good season. Pomp would understand if the Pirates move on from Ben Cherington, but acknowledged that they won't. Bob said 2027 MUST be the year they return to the postseason. Bob said he would offer Brandon Lowe a 3-year, $75M contract, but isn't sure if that's enough. Bob liked what he saw from Oneil Cruz this season and has high hopes going to next season. Bob said Paul Skenes gets a D grade on the season given the absurd expectations coming into the season. Bucco Postgame – The Pirates beat the Cardinals, 2-1, this afternoon at PNC Park. They will be .500 or better since today was their 81st win. They have also clinched 3rd place in the NL Central, but will not make the playoffs. How do we feel about the 2026 Pirates?

The Pirates beat the Cardinals, 2-1, this afternoon at PNC Park. They will be .500 or better since today was their 81st win. They have also clinched 3rd place in the NL Central, but will not make the playoffs. How do we feel about the 2026 Pirates?

On this week's show the guys dicussed a 4th straight NL Central division title for the Crew, the latest worries about the back of the starting rotation, our biggest surprises of the year and the current state of umpiring in Major League Baseball. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

Jack and Spencer reflect on the Brewers' sustained success after another NL Central title, what's next for Kyle Harrison after another rough outing, and more.

Brewers are NL Central champs for a 4th straight year! Don't take it for granted! Another series win, need a 5-4 record to win 100. Packers stare down a (pretty much) must win on Sunday. Make a move on the offensive line. Badgers....well they play a game on Saturday:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 and officially clinched the season series against the NL Central leaders, finishing 7-5 against Milwaukee this year. Cody and Doug break down a big two-out rally sparked by Konnor Griffin and Oneil Cruz, Henry Davis adding some late insurance with his 10th home run of the season, Christian Curtis working through more command issues, Luke Weaver's continued struggles and Mason Montgomery shutting the door for the save. The Pirates may be hanging on by a thread in the Wild Card race, but taking the season series from one of baseball's best teams is at least something to hang their hat on. Download the NS9 App: https://northshorenine.com/get-app Presented by FanDuel and powered by Primanti Brothers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant reacts to the Brewers 4th straight NL Central title and adds another log onto the Packers / Matt LaFleur fire. Kate Fox shares her Badgers observations and Jesse Temple makes his weekly visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today's word of the day is ‘bridging' as in Adam Silver as in the NBA as in the Clippers as in Pablo Torre. Silver met with the media yesterday in New York City and was asked a few interesting questions. On the Clippers, on expansion, and on the Portland Trail Blazers. (21:31) Let's talk about Portland. Is the team staying there? Is Tom Dundon taking the team and skipping town? (25:20) The Milwaukee Brewers won the NL Central for the 4th straight year. Unbelievable achievement. (31:20) Review: Obsession. (34:45) NPPOD. (41:50) Gambling is a major thing. Every league is in on it. But the hate online has grown to alarming levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today's word of the day is ‘bridging' as in Adam Silver as in the NBA as in the Clippers as in Pablo Torre. Silver met with the media yesterday in New York City and was asked a few interesting questions. On the Clippers, on expansion, and on the Portland Trail Blazers. (21:31) Let's talk about Portland. Is the team staying there? Is Tom Dundon taking the team and skipping town? (25:20) The Milwaukee Brewers won the NL Central for the 4th straight year. Unbelievable achievement. (31:20) Review: Obsession. (34:45) NPPOD. (41:50) Gambling is a major thing. Every league is in on it. But the hate online has grown to alarming levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Schoenfield and Buster Olney discuss the Phillies body blow with Jesús Luzardo heading to the IL, the Brewers winning a fourth straight NL Central, the poetry of Pete Alonso's 300th career home run at Citi Field, and a slew of possible managerial and front office changes in 2027. Then, Jorge Castillo stops by to talk about Alonso's return to New York and miffed Mets fans, if Bo Bichette will opt-out of his contract, the state of baseball in Puerto Rico, and Aaron Judge's first week back. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 4:55 David Schoenfield joins 5:37 Guardians-White Sox battling in AL Central 7:30 Phillies Jesús Luzardo to IL 9:41 Brewers win fourth straight NL Central 12:53 Orioles Pete Alonso hits 300th career HR 16:10 Possible managerial & front office changes 16:11 Mets need new manager in 2027 18:51 Still Alex Cora to Philadelphia smoke 19:53 Will the Mariners retain Jerry Dipoto? 22:57 AL MVP race between Àlvarez, Caminero, Schlittler 27:36 Jorge Castillo joins 27:51 More on Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field 35:02 Will Bo Bichette opt-out of his contract? 47:50 State of baseball in Puerto Rico 47:22 Evaluating Aaron Judge first week back 48:18 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Schoenfield and Buster Olney discuss the Phillies body blow with Jesús Luzardo heading to the IL, the Brewers winning a fourth straight NL Central, the poetry of Pete Alonso's 300th career home run at Citi Field, and a slew of possible managerial and front office changes in 2027. Then, Jorge Castillo stops by to talk about Alonso's return to New York and miffed Mets fans, if Bo Bichette will opt-out of his contract, the state of baseball in Puerto Rico, and Aaron Judge's first week back. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 4:55 David Schoenfield joins 5:37 Guardians-White Sox battling in AL Central 7:30 Phillies Jesús Luzardo to IL 9:41 Brewers win fourth straight NL Central 12:53 Orioles Pete Alonso hits 300th career HR 16:10 Possible managerial & front office changes 16:11 Mets need new manager in 2027 18:51 Still Alex Cora to Philadelphia smoke 19:53 Will the Mariners retain Jerry Dipoto? 22:57 AL MVP race between Àlvarez, Caminero, Schlittler 27:36 Jorge Castillo joins 27:51 More on Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field 35:02 Will Bo Bichette opt-out of his contract? 47:50 State of baseball in Puerto Rico 47:22 Evaluating Aaron Judge first week back 48:18 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 470: Your wait is over! Listen to the top of the podcast to get an idea of what our podcast and stream schedule will look like in October. There won't be a shortage of content — we can guarantee you that. Friend of the program Tommy Pham allegedly talked his way into the lineup on one of the most important days of the season for the White Sox. Listen to the guys react to the story live, and stay through the end as they react to Pham's home run. They dig into Pete Alonso's curtain call in his return to Queens, where the slugger hit his 300th career home run. They also react to the Brewers clinching the NL Central, and JayHay lays the smack down on anyone who thinks Junior Caminero is the AL MVP. A star joins us for Feud to wrap things up: Karl Ravech, one of the voices of baseball, enters the gauntlet to see if he and his partner can come out on top. Trade $20 Get $20 - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID 00:00:00 – Postseason Content Schedule 00:07:52 – Patreon Draft Available Thursday 00:09:01 – Tommy Pham Pleads His Case 00:17:47 – Pete Alonso's Curtain Call 00:52:58 – Brewers Clinch NL Central 00:57:03 – Jersey Bet Litigation 01:07:14 – Junior Caminero's MVP Candidacy 01:24:44 – Family Feud With Karl Ravech 02:11:14 – Award-Winning Nugs 02:14:05 – Final Thoughts | Tommy Pham Hits a Home Run  NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/DEAD Use code CODE for 30% off first order Sundays for Dogs: https://www.sundaysfordogs.com/BID  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Alonso returned to his old digs on Monday night in Queens, greeted by New York Mets fans giving a rousing ovation to show their appreciation for his time with the team. On Tuesday night, though, he paid it back to the fans by hitting his 300th career home run in the top of the ninth to tie the game. And the fans continued to cheer.On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the warm welcome home that the Polar Bear received at Citi Field for his first visit since joining the Baltimore Orioles. They get into how Alonso nailed the moment, despite Mets players not being too thrilled with how fans responded to his heroics, as well as how David Stearns has failed the club so far in his tenure, which has given fans of the Amazin's a sour taste in their mouths.Later in the show, Jake and Jordan talk about the two series they attended this week, including the Los Angeles Dodgers at Cincinnati Reds, where Freddie Freeman is reinventing himself and finding success. They also talk about the Cleveland Guardians taking two of three games from the Chicago White Sox and further improving their chances of possibly leapfrogging into first place in the AL Central. The guys close the show out by looking at Junior Caminero's MVP odds, Elly De La Cruz's monster home run and the Milwaukee Brewers winning the NL Central. 1:53 - The Opener: Alonso Hits 30021:18 - Mets Fans' Fury Toward Stearns29:58 - Field Report: Dodgers in Cincinnati44:52 - Guardians Eye Division After White Sox Series48:48 - Around the League: Caminero for MVP?51:38 - Luzardo to the IL52:55 - Brewers Clinch the NL Central Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Jeff Levering joined Josh Albrecht and Aaron Morse the morning following the Brewers clinching their 4th consecutive NL Central division title!

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Will Joey Porter Jr. practice fully today? Joe and Bob don't think Porter is going to play. Gerry Dulac said the Steelers could trade Porter Jr. for a third-round pick! Joe thinks last night was one of the most embarrassing nights in PNC Park history as the Brewers clinch the NL Central. The Athletic reported that Pitt is spending $16-20 million on its roster. West Virginia ($18-22 million) is spending more money than Pitt.

Will Joey Porter Jr. practice fully today? Joe and Bob don't think Porter is going to play. Joe thinks last night was one of the most embarrassing nights in PNC Park history as the Brewers clinch the NL Central. Joe is now coming to Bob and Austin's side where the Pirates should move on from the general manager.

Will Joey Porter Jr. practice today as a full participant in practice? Mark Kaboly wonders if McCarthy will hold him out for a practice to keep things close to the vest. We are losing our minds talking about Porter. Germie Bernard didn't factor into the offense. Matt Clement joined the show. We discuss the Brewers winning the NL Central and baseball economics. 

Sometimes, you bitch about stuff on the radio and it's like nobody listens. And on the flipside of that....sometimes you rant about local house cleaning companies and everybody & their grandmother comes out of the woodwork with a suggestion! After yesterday's diatribe about his need for a house cleaner, Brian received a bunch of calls, texts, emails & messages from friends and listeners willing to help. Kicked this hump day off with the latest "maxxed out" trend. And in the news this morning, Summit Brewing is facing foreclosure, Nick Reiner will NOT be facing the death penalty, a bunch of licenses in Michigan were issued with some random dude's picture on them, a possible class action lawsuit involving META creating a facial-recognition database, In sports, the Brewers beat the Pirates & clinch their 4th straight NL Central title, a look at the Week 2 schedule in the NFL, a preview of the Badger game on Saturday, Josh Jacobs' ex-gf is trying to get the evidence in his case permanently sealed, and all the major sports leagues are trying to get state gambling regulators to ban individuals who harass or threaten professional athletes & coaches. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, Jack Black is teaming up with Tom Morello & Scott Ian's kids for a "Jack Sabbath" show. And Spotify announced a new setting that allows users to filter out kids and family music from their taste profiles. Starbucks just released a collab with the Peanuts, a woman goes viral for a raunchy Halloween decoration, and a toddler uses Facetime to help save her Mom's life!!!! Since it's Hump Day, we played "One Gotta Go Wednesday" and this week's edition is classic SNL skits. Cowbell? Schweddy Balls? Celebrity Jeopardy? Or Matt Foley?? And after a dominating Week 1 for Brian vs. Jean & Tyler...we made our Week 2 Pigskin Picks this morning as well. Elsewhere in sports, the Chicago Blackhawks name Connor Bedard the Captain of the team, Arch Manning apologizes for his comments about the A.I. video of Holly Rowe & Steve Sarkisian, the MN Wild sign a contract extension with their head coach, Ovi is in some hot water for appearing in a political ad with Vladimir Putin, and a former USC guard is suing the school. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an elephant poacher getting trampled to death by...elephants, a #FloridaWoman who poured gas on a woman at a gas station & set her on fire, an Amazon delivery driver who almost got impaled by an arrow, a #FloridaMan with no nose gets busted for drug possession, a guy in Detroit dies in a car wreck because he was too busy watching porn on his phone, and a Longhorn Steakhouse in Atlanta goes viral for the giant roaches on the kitchen floor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-The Packers drop the opener in Minnesota which stirs up quite a bit of conversation -The Brewers clinch the NL Central -The Badgers defeat Western Illinois Hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Milwaukee Brewers have won their fourth straight NL Central title! Come celebrate with us! We talked about the outlook for the NL postseason picture, as well as finishing the chases for the first round bye, the new franchise record in victories, and the march to 100 wins.

The Brewers secured tier 4th straight NL Central division title with a win over the Pirates and a Cubs loss to the Braves!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today's word of the day is ‘84' as in Aaron Judge as missed games as in return to the lineup. The Yankees MVP is back after missing 100 days with a rib injury. He took a very non-traditional route to return. Will it work? (8:02) Shohei Ohtani is having a very weird season. He's played in 130 games, but the injuries have piled up. He was pitching and now he's not. He was hitting and now he's struggling. What is the plan? (14:12) The Milwaukee Brewers keep widening the gap in the NL Central. Another comeback win against the Chicago Cubs. How does Pat Murphy keep doing it? (23:40) MLB expansion is coming? We've been talking about this for how long? WE told you this already. This isn't new! (34:00) Review -  Dark. (37:12) NPPOD. (41:10) The NFL is back! What are my top storylines for the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today's word of the day is ‘84' as in Aaron Judge as missed games as in return to the lineup. The Yankees MVP is back after missing 100 days with a rib injury. He took a very non-traditional route to return. Will it work? (8:02) Shohei Ohtani is having a very weird season. He's played in 130 games, but the injuries have piled up. He was pitching and now he's not. He was hitting and now he's struggling. What is the plan? (14:12) The Milwaukee Brewers keep widening the gap in the NL Central. Another comeback win against the Chicago Cubs. How does Pat Murphy keep doing it? (23:40) MLB expansion is coming? We've been talking about this for how long? WE told you this already. This isn't new! (34:00) Review -  Dark. (37:12) NPPOD. (41:10) The NFL is back! What are my top storylines for the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another tough loss in Milwaukee spotlighted the gap in the division as well as the manager’s decisions. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what Craig Counsell was thinking and where the Cubs go from here. Within the next three weeks, the Cubs have to figure out their bullpen, finish ahead of the Phillies and try to peak at the right time. Because the Brewers are clearly the class of the NL Central over a 162-game schedule. The playoffs might be a different story. 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 discount Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cincinnati Reds picked up a much-needed win over the Milwaukee Brewers, taking down their NL Central rival 5-3 at Great American Ball Park. Craig Sandlin breaks down a wild night in Cincinnati that included a lengthy rain delay and plenty of power from the Reds offense. Elly De La Cruz, Tyler Stephenson and Matt McLain all went deep, with McLain delivering the go-ahead home run in the seventh inning. He discusses Andrew Abbott's outing, the bullpen's ability to navigate some high-leverage situations, and Emilio Pagán escaping a bases-loaded jam in the ninth to secure the victory.   Chatterbox Reds LIVE Postgame on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVTGl5ueQoE   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

Cubs bullpen continues to be miserable. And it cost them any reasonable shot of coming back against the big brother Brewers. How can Craig Counsell and crew fix this major problem before October?

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss the club splitting the first two games of its series against the NL Central-leading Brewers.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the latest NFL storylines, including CBS analyst Tony Romo's murky future with the network and Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon's absence. After that, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the show to discuss the club splitting the first two games of its series against the NL Central-leading Brewers. Later, Rahimi and Grote held the Halftime segment.

Leila Rahimi and Matt Spiegel reacted to Cubs manager Craig Counsell's recent comments about the NL Central race.

Leila Rahimi and Matt Spiegel opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' power surge in a 17-3 rout of the Brewers on Monday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs set a franchise record by hitting nine home runs in the game. After that, they reacted to Cubs manager Craig Counsell's recent comments about the NL Central race. Later, they reacted to Bears general manager Ryan Poles' comments on cornerback Kyler Gordon's uncertain health and murky future with the organization.

Matt Spiegel and Ryan McGuffey previewed the Cubs-Brewers series, which begins Monday evening at Wrigley Field. The Cubs trail the NL Central-leading Brewers by eight games.

Brewers.TV Analyst Tim Dillard joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down Christian Yelich heating up & Dustin May struggling this weekend. Tim explains why the next two series vs. the Cubs will be when the Brewers win the NL Central.

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.

Alex and Ty were sleepless while the Cubs were in Seattle! Cubs played a really sloppy series against the Mariners and now both the Wild Card and NL Central Division races just got a whole lot different.Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on the "Energy" tab to find Spark: https://www.advocare.com/home/?D=130822575FREE 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

Jeff Erickson of RotoWire shares fantasy football draft advice, keeper thoughts, running backs on the rise and has some insight on baseball leagues from an NL Central and West perspective. 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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In the Best of the Cubs this week, second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss the club's continued success and what the additions at the trade deadline have meant to the team; and Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs owner Tom Ricketts continuing to hold the expectation that his club will win the NL Central and compete for the World Series.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss the club's continued success and what the additions at the trade deadline have meant to the team; and Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs owner Tom Ricketts continuing to hold the expectation that his club will win the NL Central and compete for the World Series.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss the club's continued success and what the additions at the trade deadline have meant to the team; and Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs owner Tom Ricketts continuing to hold the expectation that his club will win the NL Central and compete for the World Series.

Matt Spiegel shared what he learned in his conversation with Cubs owner Tom Ricketts on Friday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Cubs' chances of chasing down the Brewers in the NL Central race and welcomed on CHGO host Adam Hoge to discuss the latest Bears storylines coming out of trainin camp.

Hour 2 of The Drive gets you ready for a big weekend of baseball as the St. Louis Cardinals head to Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs in a three-game series beginning Friday, August 14. The rivals meet with both teams looking to make a push in the NL Central, setting the stage for another heated weekend at Wrigley. The guys also check in on former Illinois football players making their mark in NFL preseason action. With preseason games underway, which Illini have the best opportunity to make an NFL roster, and who could be fighting for a bigger role? And, unfortunately, it's time for a Friday Toast with a twist: the crew raises a glass to Quinntern the Intern, who is wrapping up her final day with The Drive. Plenty of laughs, memories and well wishes as the team says goodbye. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

On the latest episode of Cubs Now, Alex and Lance give the Cubs starting pitchers their flowers. With Edward Cabrera dominating in his rehab starts, the team has some decisions to make. Is too much depth a good thing? The guys also breakdown the possibility of the Cubs catching the Brewers in the division. With a 4-game series at Wrigley followed by a 3-game series at "Wrigley North" anything is possible. All new episode of Cubs Now.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing whether the Cubs can run down the Brewers and win the NL Central. After that, they discussed the White Sox suffering a bad loss with a 5-4 setback to the Reds in 10 innings Tuesday.

Matt Spiegel explained why he believes the Cubs can win the NL Central.

The Chicago Cubs are rolling; they made the moves they needed to make at the trade deadline, and led by MVP favorite Pete Crow-Armstrong, they will catch the Milwaukee Brewers and win the NL Central Division.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Cubs Insider editor-in-chief Evan Altman to discuss Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong's phenomenal season and the NL Central race.

In the second hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how the Cubs' pitching situation has gone from dire to a "beautiful conundrum" in a short time after their recent additions at the trade deadline. After that, Cubs Insider editor-in-chief Evan Altman joined the show to discuss Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong's phenomenal season and the NL Central race. Later, Harris and Grote held the Halftime segment.

Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a few of Paul's top stories from over the weekend including a Shoutout To His Family and a bizarre scene out of Wales involving The Grim Reaper. Then we get to our MLB Reacharound before we turn our attention to this week's opponent as the Padres welcome the NL Central leading Milwaukee Brewers to Petco Park! Listen here!