Nico Hoerner: ABS usage a big takeaway from Cubs' loss to Padres on Monday (Hour 1)
04/29/2026 | 42 mins.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting to young slugger Moises Ballesteros getting his first start at catcher for the Cubs in Chicago's loss at San Diego on Monday night. After that, they welcomed on Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to discuss a lesson learned in the club's loss Monday and to break down the team's recent hot streak.
White Sox are having a moment with Munetaka Murakami (Hour 2)
04/29/2026 | 43 mins.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami's breakout as he leads MLB with 12 homers. After that, they guys reacted to reporting from USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale about a couple of important White Sox topics.
Craig Counsell confirms Justin Steele suffered a flexor strain
04/28/2026 | 19 mins.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs manager Craig Counsell, who shared the news that left-hander Justin Steele (elbow) has suffered a setback in his injury rehab. Steele will be re-evaluated in a month.
Are the White Sox going to draft Roch Cholowsky & extend Munetaka Murakami?
04/28/2026 | 20 mins.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to reporting from USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale about a couple of important White Sox topics.
White Sox are having a moment with Munetaka Murakami
04/28/2026 | 18 mins.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami's breakout as he leads MLB with 12 homers.
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.