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David Haugh discussed the Cubs' 10-3 win against the NL Central-leading Brewers on Wednesday and reacted to the club's two acquisitions on the trade market.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris conducted the 5 On It segment, where they discussed a variety of topics. Later, they listened and reacted to Cubs manager Craig Counsell's pregame media session before his club's series finale against the NL Central-leading Brewers on Wednesday afternoon.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' ugly 9-3 loss to the Brewers on Tuesday evening, which dropped Chicago to two games behind Milwaukee in the NL Central. After that, they conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.

A deal between the Jays and O's resulted in a reliever switching dugouts to pitch against his former team in the second game of a doubleheader. Plus, a slam from an unlikely hero helped the Brewers build their lead on the Cubs in the NL Central. 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

Welcome to Sports By The Book -- July 30th, 2025 You LIVE sports. You LOVE sports. You BET sports. The key to winning your sports bets is information. You need an edge. Our professional betting specialists, Alex White & Jeff Parles each give you their favorite picks every show. Entertaining and enlightening, you're sure to collect on your sports bets more often after watching "Sports By The Book". Streamed LIVE from South Point Studio in the beautiful South Point Hotel & Casino. Get ready to up your game and get in on the action with the ultimate sports betting podcast - Sports By the Book.

Marshall Harris and Ramie Makhlouf were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to reflect on the life and legacy of Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg, who passed away Monday at 65. Happ also discussed the tight NL Central race.

In the second hour, Marshall Harris and Ramie Makhlouf were joined by former Daily Herald writer Bruce Miles to reflect on the life and legacy of Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg, who passed away Monday at 65. After that, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the show to discuss Sandberg's influence on the team and the tight NL Central race. Later, Harris and Makhlouf took more calls from listeners who shared their memories of Sandberg.

Got some rain this morning. Looks like more on the way tomorrow. Cooling off quite a bit by tomorrow, too! Started the morning off with the latest on the deadly shooting in NYC, an update on the bear attack in Comstock a few weeks ago, a foundation in our area wants to add more cameras downtown, an Eau Claire man is facing several charges of possessing child pornography, and Wisconsin's Secretary of State announces that she's not going to run for Governor. In sports, the Brewers took sole possession of 1st place in the NL Central with a win over the Cubs last night, Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg passed away, Deion Sanders gave an update on his health issues, and Brycer Harper gets into heated exchange with MLB Commissioner, Rob Manfred. Elsewhere in sports, all the details on this weekend's MLB Speedway Classic in Tennessee. Plus, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Jim Cramer's on-air F-Bomb from yesterday had Brian feeling nostalgic about the time Jean let one fly on-air. A cool story about one young Diamondbacks fan who got to spend a very special day with his favorite team, and the world's most premature baby keeps defying the odds & celebrates his 1st birthday! Do you have a special phrase you use when you've got to poop? A Redditor asked that very question and we looked at some of the better responses. Also on the show today, a look at whether or not we should change the minimum age to drink…and the minimum age to drive. (not at the same time, obviously!) And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who assaulted another guy on the golf course for playing too slow, a retirement party in California that featured booze & strippers, a guy who rented a car in Canada that had traces of Fentanyl inside, a monster truck tire fell off & bounced out of the arena and smashed a car in the parking lot, and a woman in Massachusetts who got attacked by a vicious raccoon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by MLB Network insider Jon Morosi to discuss the Cubs' mindset as the trade deadline looms Thursday. After that, Spiegel and Holmes listened and reacted to Bears defensive end Montez Sweat's recent comments on new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's scheme.

Scottie Scheffler wins his 4th major at Portrush; J Watt gets paid; Dame returns to Blazers and Brewers tie Cubs atop NL Central

Why do the Milwaukee Brewers keep winning—despite low payroll, few stars, and constant roster turnover? In this episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy, Cubs fan Jeff Ragauskis sits down with Jake McKibbin from Brewer Fanatic to uncover the real reasons Milwaukee remains a threat year after year. From elite pitching development to smart front office moves and clubhouse culture, this is a must-watch for Cubs fans trying to understand their biggest NL Central rival.

Welcome to Sports By The Book -- July 28th, 2025 You LIVE sports. You LOVE sports. You BET sports. The key to winning your sports bets is information. You need an edge. Our professional betting specialists, Alex White & Jeff Parles each give you their favorite picks every show. Entertaining and enlightening, you're sure to collect on your sports bets more often after watching "Sports By The Book". Streamed LIVE from South Point Studio in the beautiful South Point Hotel & Casino. Get ready to up your game and get in on the action with the ultimate sports betting podcast - Sports By the Book. Special Guest: Duane Colucci.

In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor joined the Rahimi & Harris Show to share his early takeaways from Bears training camp; Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss his engagement and the tight NL Central race; and Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the club's needs as the trade deadline looms.

In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor joined the Rahimi & Harris Show to share his early takeaways from Bears training camp; Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss his engagement and the tight NL Central race; and Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the club's needs as the trade deadline looms.

In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor joined the Rahimi & Harris Show to share his early takeaways from Bears training camp; Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss his engagement and the tight NL Central race; and Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the club's needs as the trade deadline looms.

Doc and Matt talk about what the D-Backs got back for Josh Naylor. And dive deep into the future of the NL Central and what that means for your future dynasty stars

In the Best of Rahimi & Harris this week, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris examined Bears general manager Ryan Poles' rhetoric now compared to past years; Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the show to discuss the tight NL Central race; and Rahimi and Harris examined the Bears' running back situation.

With the Cardinals and Royals fading from their playoff races, how active will they be at the trade deadline? Rob Veno of WagerTalk.com joined the Big Show on Friday to talk about the NL Central and the AL Wild Card races. Plus, Rob's thoughts on the AFC South win totals.

Scottie Scheffler wins his 4th major at Portrush; J Watt gets paid; Dame returns to Blazers and Brewers tie Cubs atop NL Central

Jeff Ragauskis checks in after attending the 2025 Home Run Derby with thoughts on how to fix MLB's biggest showcase event. Then, it's a reality check in the NL Central—why are the Brewers so consistent, and what can the Cubs learn from their rival's success? It's a jam-packed midseason episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy, full of insight, frustration, and plenty of fan perspective.

Ramie Makhlouf opened his show by discussing how the Brewers have overtaken the Cubs for first place in the NL Central. Later, he shared his goals for the Bears in this upcoming season.

Jeff Ragauskis checks in after attending the 2025 Home Run Derby with thoughts on how to fix MLB's biggest showcase event. Then, it's a reality check in the NL Central—why are the Brewers so consistent, and what can the Cubs learn from their rival's success? It's a jam-packed midseason episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy, full of insight, frustration, and plenty of fan perspective.   New episodes every Monday. Watch on YouTube or listen on all major platforms.  

Join FPC Executive Director Reed Luhtanen as he goes off the rails with Peter Tapling of PTap Advisory. Peter and Reed talk about Stablecoins, AI, agentic payments, QR codes, and the best places to grab a beer in Portland, Maine.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing the Cubs' 12-4 loss to the Royals on Monday. After that, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the show to discuss his recent engagement to his longtime girlfriend. He also discussed the tight NL Central race, the club's mindset ahead of the trade deadline and more.

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down MLB betting for Tuesday. ⚾ Umpiring Chaos: Griffin and Munaf detail egregious officiating, including Juan Soto's walk on miscalled pitches and Felix Bautista's bad call with bases loaded.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to discuss his recent engagement to his longtime girlfriend. He also discussed the tight NL Central race, the club's mindset ahead of the trade deadline and more.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris reacted to the Cubs dropping into second place in the NL Central and listened to the press conferences of Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson as the team opened training camp Tuesday.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened their show by previewing the start of Bears training camp. After that, they discussed the Cubs' 12-4 loss to the Royals on Monday. Combined with the Brewers' win over the Mariners, the Cubs dropped to second place in the NL Central.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the Cubs' 12-4 loss to the Royals on Monday. Combined with the Brewers' win over the Mariners, the Cubs dropped to second place in the NL Central.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss the team falling into second place in the NL Central and the clubhouse's mindset as the trade deadline looms on July 31. After that, Tribune writer and Take The North podcast host Dan Wiederer joined the show to preview the start of Bears training camp. Later, Rahimi and Harris held the Halftime segment.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss the team falling into second place in the NL Central and the clubhouse's mindset as the trade deadline looms on July 31.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 12-4 loss to the Royals on Monday, which dropped Chicago to second place in the NL Central. Later, they conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to the Cubs falling to second place in the NL Central. They also welcomed on Score reporter Mark Grote to preview the start of Bears training camp.

In Episode 476, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about smashed cupcakes, old pepsi, and missing shallots and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Milwaukee's Best: The Brewers are atop the NL Central, because of course they are.2. Buy or Sell: We look at some marginal playoff contenders and discuss next steps.3. Around the Horn: David Robertson is back in the late innings, while some other old baseball players hang up the cleats.  4. What to Watch: It's back. The games aren't great though.5. Two co-hosts try to get into the mind of Patrick Dubuque, with marginal success.Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                            Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down MLB betting for Tuesday. ⚾ Umpiring Chaos: Griffin and Munaf detail egregious officiating, including Juan Soto's walk on miscalled pitches and Felix Bautista's bad call with bases loaded.

Upgrade your skincare routine at https://CalderaLab.com/TALKIN and use code TALKIN at checkout for 15% off your first order.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code JMBASEBALLCorona. La Playa Awaits. Be sure to get yours athttps://OrderCorona.comBook your next trip at https://www.bestwestern.comCoach Trev and Talkin' Jake recap the wild weekend post All-Star Break including, Blue Jays hot streak, Tigers first team to reach 60 wins, Brent Rooker robbed at Home Run Derby, the NL Central being best division in baseball and more!0:00 Intro3:00 AL Burn7:15 AL Standings11:45 Astros / Mariners18:53 Giants / Blue Jays22:55 Tigers / Rangers29:26 Orioles / Rays31:37 A's / Guardians32:37 Brent Rooker statcast Home Run Derby35:10 White Sox / Pirates36:26 Royals / Marlins38:27 NL Burn42:30 NL Standings46:44 NL Central race47:57 Brewers / Dodgers51:30 Brewers are an anomaly54:45 Cubs / Brewers 55:23 Any Dodger concern?56:42 Cubs / Red Sox59:48 Angels / Phillies1:00:59 Yankees / Braves1:01:45 Padres / Nationals1:03:22 Cardinals / Diamondbacks1:04:55 Reds / Mets1:06:10 Twins / Rockies1:07:35 Standout Performances1:18:50 Players who are struggling1:20:33 Injury List Update1:21:50 Awards

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Brewers play-by-play broadcaster Jeff Levering to discuss Milwaukee's red-hot play that has vaulted it into a first-place tie in the NL Central. How big of a threat are the Brewers to the Cubs?

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how despite the Cubs playing good baseball, the red-hot Brewers have surged into a first-place tie in the NL Central.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Scottie Scheffler winning the Open Championship just days after stressing that there was much more to life than golf. After that, Brewers play-by-play broadcaster Jeff Levering joined the show to discuss Milwaukee's red-hot play that has vaulted it into a first-place tie in the NL Central. How big of a threat are the Brewers to the Cubs?

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing how despite the Cubs playing good baseball, the red-hot Brewers have surged into a first-place tie in the NL Central. After that, the guys reacted to Cubs manager Craig Counsell answering a question from Holmes about managing personalities in the clubhouse.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Cubs continuing to play good baseball but nonetheless falling into a first-place tie in the NL Central as the Brewers have remained red hot. They also welcomed on Royals television color analyst Rex Hudler to preview the team's series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

The first series back after the All-Star break did not go as planned for the Los Angeles Dodgers. On the flip-side, it went as well as it could go for the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers swept the Dodgers, in LA, over the weekend as they extended their win streak to ten and climbed up the standings to tie the Cubs for the lead in the NL Central. The Dodgers remain 3.5 games up in the NL West, but everything is not going according to the script in Los Angeles. Mookie Betts' struggles continued, and he's now been moved into the leadoff spot, and Freddie Freeman left the game Sunday after getting hit on the wrist. Freeman's future availability is currently in question. Jake and Jordan discuss both the impressive success of the Brewers and the Dodgers struggles.That was not the only sweep of the weekend as the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks swept their series, and the Chicago White Sox notched their first sweep of the year by taking down the Pittsburgh Pirates. The guys dive into each of these series as well as the Cubs vs. Red Sox, Yankees vs. Braves and Reds vs. Mets. They wrap up by going Turbo Mode to chat about every other series over the weekend. Plus, the Mets retired David Wright's jersey number on Saturday and Jake and Jordan reflect on the former Met's impressive career. Start your week off getting caught up on all the action in baseball here on Baseball Bar-B-Cast. (1:28) - Brewers sweep Dodgers(22:34) - Blue Jays, Diamondbacks & White Sox sweep(31:29) - Cubs over Red Sox(36:08) - Yankees in Atlanta(46:06) - Reds ruin Wright weekend(53:16) - Turbo Mode  Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Leila Rahimi and Russ Dorsey opened their show by breaking down the Cubs winning winning two of three games against the Red Sox over the weekend but nonetheless falling into a first-place tie in the NL Central as the Brewers stayed hot by sweeping the Dodgers. After that, they examined Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's recent comments about the club's mindset as the trade deadline looms on July 31.

Leila Rahimi and Russ Dorsey broke down the Cubs' series win over the Red Sox and discussed the red-hot Brewers, who have won 10 straight to pull into a first-place tie in the NL Central.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh opened their show by breaking down the Cubs winning two of three games against the Red Sox over the weekend but nonetheless falling into a first-place tie in the NL Central as the Brewers swept the Dodgers. Later, they conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.

Baseball writer, BBWAA member and host of The Rockies Insider⁨, Patrick Lyons, visits the Jack Vita Show to discuss the first half of the MLB season, the MLB All-Star Game and the Home Run Derby, while looking ahead to the second half of the season. Jack wants to repair and remake the Home Run Derby. Is there a way we could get more star power in the Derby in the future? He and Patrick discuss the All-Star Game's epic "Swing-Off". Jack also asks why home run totals are up league-wide this season. Is it possible that the baseballs may have a little more bounce off the bat this season than last? Patrick and Jack discuss happenings from the All-Star break, as well as the first half of the regular season. Jacob Misiorowski was named an All-Star replacement, despite having only made five career starts. His inclusion in the Midsummer Classic caused a stir, as a handful of Philadelphia Phillies players criticized the decision from Major League Baseball. Patrick and Jack share their thoughts on the decision. The Milwaukee Brewers have been the best team in baseball for the past two months. The club is 33-12 over its last 55 games, dating back to May 26. And now, they're not only tied for the National League Central lead with the Chicago Cubs, but the two teams from the Midwest are tied for the best record in the National League. Patrick and Jack discuss why they each picked the Brewers to win the NL Central, what is clicking for the team, the Brewers' prowess as an organization, and what they expect to happen in this division race. With the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, Patrick and Jack attempt to identify this year's sellers. It's shaping up to be a seller's market, and there doesn't appear to be too many high-impact players available. Who do Jack and Patrick think will be available, and what will the market shape up to be? All this, and much more, in a very fun episode of the Jack Vita Show! Check out Patrick's show, The Rockies Insider with Patrick Lyons, on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever podcasts are found!

Three games separate the first-place Blue Jays and Yankees in the AL East, setting up a huge three-game set in Toronto, where the Jays have won 10 straight. In the NL, the Brewers won their 10th straight overall and tied the Cubs atop the NL Central. 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

The Chicago Cubs reach the All-Star break, and we're taking stock of where things stand. Alex Cohen of Marquee Sports Network joins Bricks Behind the Ivy for a midseason State of the Union. We talk about what's gone right, what needs to change, and what fans should expect in the second half. Will the Cubs be buyers at the trade deadline? Who needs to step up? And how does this team stack up in a wide-open NL Central?  

The Chicago Cubs head into the second half of the 2025 season sitting atop the NL Central — but the competition is fierce, especially from the surging Milwaukee Brewers. Joey Christopoulos breaks down the Cubs' first-half performance, key stats, and what Jed Hoyer needs to do at the trade deadline to turn this team into […]

Today on The Stretch we are joined by ESPN's Jesse Rogers to discuss everything MLB. We start it off with a recap of the All Star Game (1:19) and then we break down the NL Central and talk Cubs and Brewers (5:07). Next we get some insight on any moves the Cubs might make before the trade deadline (7:47) and ask what everyone in Chicago is wondering, will the Cubs extend Kyle Tucker and PCA's contracts (18:50). We then get into an intense discussion about teams spending money (25:20) and the timeline of Ishbia and the White Sox (39:19). We wrap up the show with some predictions for the second half of the season (46:02).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio