The Daily Score

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote shares his five takeaways from the White Sox's 10-1 loss to the Royals on Thursday in Kansas City, including general manager Chris Getz explaining his decision to bring back right-hander Mike Clevinger. In 2023, Clevinger was under investigation for alleged violations of MLB's domestic violence policy. Ultimately, MLB’s lengthy investigation ended wit...

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote shares his five takeaways from the Cubs' 9-8 win over the Rockies at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, which completed the sweep of the three-game series against Colorado. 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

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote shares his five takeaways from the Cubs' 5-0 win over the Rockies in the club's home opener at Wrigley Field on Monday. 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

On this edition of the Daily Score, Mark Grote listens and reacts to Bears coach Matt Eberflus' comments to the media at the NFL owners meetings in Orlando. Eberflus discussed his meeting with presumptive No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams, the impact he expects newly acquired receiver Keenan Allen to have on Chicago's offense and the trade that sent three-year starting quarterback Justin Fie...

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote listens and reacts to Bears general manager Ryan Poles' comments to reporters at the NFL owners meetings in Orlando on Monday. Poles discussed presumptive No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams' leadership, the trade that sent quarterback Justin Fields from the Bears to the Steelers, the impact that newly acquired receiver Keenan Allen will have on Chicago...

On this edition of The Daily Score with Mark Grote, Bears receiver DJ Moore discusses the trade that sent quarterback Justin Fields to the Steelers, the team's acquisition of receiver Keenan Allen from the Chargers and its new-look coaching staff. Later, NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks explains the league's quarterback "evaluation and development problem." To learn more about listener data and ou...

A large Bears contingent headlined by general manager Ryan Poles, head coach Matt Eberflus, offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and newly acquired receiver Keenan Allen were in attendance to watch USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick, work out at his pro day Wednesday. NFL Network host Rhett Lewis was there too, and he joins Mark Grote on this edition of The Daily Sco...

The Justin Fields era in Chicago is over. On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote reacts to the Bears moving on from their three-year starting quarterback by trading Fields to the Steelers in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round pick that could turn into a fourth-rounder. Grote explains how Fields' playing time could elevate the pick. Later, Grote reacts to the NFL Network reporting that there w...

On this edition of The Daily Score with Mark Grote, Friends of the Parks spokesperson Fred Bates discusses the organization's opposition to the Bears' new proposal for a taxpayer-funded domed stadium on the lakefront. The Bears also pledged $2 billion in private funding for the project. Bates also discusses Friends of the Parks' opposition to the White Sox pursuing roughly $1 billion in funding fr...

The Bears have pledged $2 billion in private funding to construct a new publicly owned domed stadium on the land south of Soldier Field along the lakefront, marking a stunning shift in focus from suburban Arlington Heights back to the city of Chicago. On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote is joined by NBC Chicago investigative producer Shelby Bremer to discuss the details on the Bears' ne...

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote unveils his NFL mock draft. Spoiler alert: It involves the Bears making a trade within the top 15 picks. 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

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote reacts to Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson and the Bears reaching an agreement on a four-year contract extension worth up to $76 million. The deal came two days after Johnson was tendered the franchise tag Tuesday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad cho...

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote reacts to the Bears placing the non-exclusive franchise tag on star cornerback Jaylon Johnson on Tuesday. Grote also discusses Chicago reaching a deal to acquire veteran offensive lineman Ryan Bates from the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a 2024 fifth-round pick. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.c...

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote shares his takeaways from his week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. What intrigues presumptive No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams about the Bears? Which of the top wide receiver prospects already "talks to Caleb all the time"? Which of the top center prospects is fully aware of the early '90s Saturday Night Live sketch "Bill Swerski's Super...

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote reports from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Grote is joined by Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network to discuss the unique approach and leverage that top NFL Draft prospect and USC quarterback Caleb Williams is bringing to the draft process. The Bears hold the No. 1 and No. 9 picks in the NFL Draft and could look to trade current quarterback Jus...

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote reports from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Grote explains why the "dots continue to connect" to top quarterback prospect Caleb Williams becoming the Bears' next starting quarterback. Chicago holds the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft and could look to trade current starter Justin Fields. Also, whom will the Bears select with the No. 9 overall p...

The NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis is underway, and the buzz is all about the Bears' looming decision on what to do with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Will Chicago select top quarterback prospect Caleb Williams and trade current quarterback Justin Fields? Bears general manager Ryan Poles on Tuesday spoke to reporters about the decisions that lie ahead for the team. On this edition...

The Bears introduced new coordinators Shane Waldron and Eric Washington on Thursday. On this edition of the Daily Score, Mark Grote shares his takeaways from their press conferences, including Waldron's effort to reveal nothing about the team's big quarterback decision. Washington discussed what his role will entail as a defensive coordinator who doesn't call plays. To learn more about listener da...

Will the Bears have a quarterback plan in place by the start of the NFL Scouting Combine next week? Chicago has the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft and could look to trade current quarterback Justin Fields, as USC quarterback Caleb Williams is the consensus top prospect in the 2024 draft class. Also, could the Bears be planning to trade up from the No. 9 overall pick to select Ohio State star...

Pitchers and catchers reported to Cubs camp Wednesday in Mesa, Ariz. On today's edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote and 670TheScore.com writer Chris Emma discuss the looming questions surrounding the club's roster. 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/adchoic...

What will the Bears do with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft? What position should Chicago address with the No. 9 overall pick? Do the Bears have a wide receiver problem? Mark Grote and WGN-TV sports anchor Kaitlin Sharkey ponder theses questions and more on today's edition of The Daily Score. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva...

On The Daily Score, Mark Grote discusses Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' dominant run and explains why this is "his time" after he won his third Super Bowl on Sunday. Grote then breaks down the big-name receivers who could be available to the Bears in free agency this offseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo...

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote is joined by 670TheScore.com editor and writer Cody Westerlund to discuss the Bulls choosing to stand pat at the NBA trade deadline for the third consecutive season. 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

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote explains why he wants the Bears to build a new stadium in downtown Chicago rather than moving to Arlington Heights. The franchise is currently focused on building a new stadium just south of Soldier Field along the lakefront in Chicago, according to recent reporting from Crain's Chicago Business, but the Bears also own 326-acre Arlington Park in the s...

On this edition of The Daily Score, Mark Grote shares his thoughts on NFL commissioner Roger Goodell holding an invite-only Super Bowl press conference in Las Vegas. Only select media members were invited to Goodell's press conference, which was also moved from Wednesday before the championship game to Monday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc...