Carmen and Jurko

Carmen and Jurko open Thursday by reacting to the White Sox losing Game 3 to Cleveland and needing another chance to clinch at home. The guys vent about the 19 strikeouts, 10 walks, Sean Newcomb’s early exit, Hudson’s rough outing, Miguel Vargas getting doubled off and Kyle Teel burning through challenges too quickly. They also look ahead to Game 4 and explain why the Sox need to clean up the free...

Carmen and Jurko close the show from the edge of a huge White Sox afternoon as the Sox try to sweep Cleveland and clinch a trip to the ALCS. Jesse Rogers joins live from Rate Field with the latest on Sean Newcomb opening Game 3, how Will Venable may handle the bullpen and why the Sox may not empty every leverage arm with a 2-0 series lead. The guys also discuss the White Sox lineup, Michael Antona...

Carmen and Jurko keep White Sox blackout day rolling as the Sox get ready for Game 3 against the Guardians at Rate Field. The guys discuss Sean Newcomb as the opener, Daniel Espino’s big fastball, Grant Taylor’s possible availability and the growing mystery around who will throw out the first pitch. Callers offer guesses ranging from Father Tom Hurley and Joakim Noah to Jonathan Toews, Bo Jackson,...

Carmen and Jurko open White Sox blackout day with the Sox one win away from the ALCS and Rate Field suddenly becoming the hottest ticket in town. The guys preview Game 3 against Cleveland, including Sean Newcomb opening for the Sox, Daniel Espino opening for the Guardians and the bullpen questions that could decide the afternoon. They also discuss the wild ticket prices, the chance for the Sox to...

Carmen and Jurko close Tuesday’s show with Tom Thayer joining to preview Bears-Packers and discuss Tyson Bagent, Green Bay’s offensive line, Jordan Love, Dennis Allen’s blitz packages and the Bears’ commitment to the run. The guys also keep the White Sox conversation rolling as Chicago sits one win away from the ALCS. Jeff Meller joins in studio to break down the Game 3 pitching options, including...

Carmen and Jurko continue celebrating the White Sox being one win away from the ALCS while breaking down how they got there. The guys discuss Sean Burke, Grant Taylor, Sean Newcomb, Miguel Vargas’ strong at-bats, Munetaka Murakami’s Japanese call and Will Venable’s steady approach in October. They also talk White Sox futures tickets, whether fans should cash out, the Yankees’ messy loss to Tampa a...

Carmen and Jurko open Tuesday still buzzing after the White Sox beat Cleveland in Game 2 and move one win away from the ALCS. The guys break down Sean Burke’s incredible relief work, Grant Taylor’s continued postseason dominance, Brenton Doyle’s game-ending catch and the tense final innings against the Guardians. They also discuss why this White Sox team feels so likable, from the clubhouse chemis...

Ben Johnson joins Jeff Joniak to review the Jets win, explain why Tyson Bagent will start against Green Bay and discuss the Bears’ red-zone execution, turnovers, Kyle Monangai, Theo Benedet and the defense’s selfless approach. The guys react to Johnson’s comments and debate how real the Bears defense is after another dominant performance. They also take calls on Bagent, Caleb Williams, DeAndre Swi...

Carmen and Jurko keep Bears Victory Monday rolling while also celebrating the White Sox stealing Game 1 from the Guardians in Cleveland. The guys discuss Munetaka Murakami’s massive home run, Grant Taylor’s incredible four-inning performance, Hagan Smith’s early work and how the Sox can attack Gavin Williams in Game 2. They also get into Michael Antonacci’s ice cream story, Tommy Pham’s near-homer...

Carmen and Jurko open Bears Victory Monday after Chicago beats the Jets and moves to 3-1 with another strong offensive performance from Ben Johnson’s group. The guys discuss Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum, Kyle Monangai’s big day, DeAndre Swift’s fumble and the Bears setting a franchise record with 34 first downs. They also debate how real the Bears defense is after shutting down another opponent, whil...

Carmen and Jurko close Bears-Dr. Pepper Football Friday with Todd Furman breaking down Week 4 betting angles across the NFL and college football. Todd talks Bears-Jets, the Browns’ win over the Steelers, the London game, Vikings-Dolphins, Patriots-Bills, Florida-Missouri and gives out his best plays for the weekend. Adam Amin joins to preview Bears-Jets after already calling both teams this season...

Carmen and Jurko continue Bears-Dr. Pepper Football Friday with Jason McKie joining to preview Bears-Jets at Soldier Field. McKie discusses Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum, the Bears’ offensive playmakers, Theo Benedet, Ozzy Trapilo, DeAndre Swift and how the defensive line can attack Geno Smith. Jurko also delivers his keys to a Bears win, focusing on controlling the clock, protecting the football, kee...

Carmen and Jurko kick off a Bears-Dr. Pepper Football Friday with a huge Chicago sports weekend ahead. The guys preview Bears-Jets and discuss why Tyson Bagent appears likely to start if Caleb Williams cannot play, even after Case Keenum’s impressive Monday night performance. They break down Ben Johnson’s possible thinking, the importance of Bagent running the full offense and how the Bears should...

Carmen and Jurko close the show with more reaction to the White Sox sweeping the Astros and moving on to face Cleveland in the ALDS. The guys discuss the Sox bullpen, Jordan Hicks, Chase Meidroth’s huge home run, the double steal that set it up and why Will Venable pushed the right buttons. They also take calls from Cubs fans after a frustrating two-game exit against the Padres, with plenty of foc...

Carmen and Jurko talk Bears-Jets with Jeff Joniak as Chicago tries to finish its homestand with another win. Joniak discusses the quarterback situation with Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum, the physicality of Aaron Glenn’s Jets, Ben Johnson’s standards and the Bears defense improving under Dennis Allen. The guys also continue reacting to the White Sox advancing to face Cleveland, with Chase Meidroth...

Carmen and Jurko open the show with two very different baseball emotions after the White Sox sweep the Astros and the Cubs get eliminated by the Padres. Carmen celebrates one of the most likable White Sox teams he can remember, while the guys discuss the Sox’s bullpen management, Chase Meidroth’s huge moment, Anthony Kay’s key outs and the team’s smart organizational approach. On the Cubs side, Ju...

Carmen and Jurko talk playoff baseball with Jesse Rogers as the White Sox try to close out the Astros and the Cubs try to stay alive against the Padres. Jesse breaks down Grant Taylor’s huge Game 1 workload, Sean Burke starting Game 2, the Sox’s strong approach at the plate and the Cubs’ pitching concerns after falling behind in San Diego. The guys also get into Bears-Jets with Courtney Cronin, in...

Carmen and Jurko continue a loaded Chicago sports Wednesday with the White Sox trying to advance in Houston and the Cubs trying to stay alive in San Diego. The guys reset the day’s ESPN Chicago schedule, preview Jesse Rogers and Courtney Cronin, and discuss whether the Bears are likely to go back to Tyson Bagent if Caleb Williams cannot play against the Jets. Carmen also explains why he moved back...

Carmen and Jurko open a loaded Wednesday by leading with playoff baseball after the White Sox beat the Astros in Game 1 and the Cubs were shut out by the Padres. The guys rave about Grant Taylor emptying the tank for the final seven outs, Hagan Smith delivering as the opener and Sean Burke getting the ball with a chance to send the Sox to Cleveland. They also discuss the Cubs running into a buzzsa...

Carmen and Jurko talk with Tom Thayer after the Bears’ 27-7 win over the Eagles on Monday Night Football. Thayer breaks down Case Keenum’s command of the offense, Ben Johnson’s use of two-tight-end looks, Garrett Bradbury’s response after a rough week and Dennis Allen’s defensive plan against Jalen Hurts. The guys also debate whether the Bears should start Keenum again if Caleb Williams cannot pla...

Carmen and Jurko continue Bears Victory Tuesday by breaking down why Case Keenum was so prepared in the Bears’ 27-7 win over the Eagles. The guys discuss Ben Johnson’s opening script, Keenum’s play-action success, the importance of down and distance, and whether the Bears should go right back to Case if Caleb Williams cannot play against the Jets. They also preview a full day of playoff baseball,...

Carmen and Jurko celebrate Bears Victory Tuesday after Chicago beat the Eagles 27-7 on Monday Night Football. The guys praise Ben Johnson’s game plan, Dennis Allen’s defense, Case Keenum’s performance and the way the Bears grew into the run game before putting Philadelphia away. They also debate whether Keenum should start again if Caleb Williams misses more time, with Tyson Bagent back healthy en...

Carmen and Jurko close Bears Bonanza with Yurko’s Keys for Bears-Eagles on Monday Night Football. The good kid says the Bears need smart football, no penalties, more involvement from the receivers and tight ends, defensive-line movement and a cleaner kicking operation from Cairo Santos. The hour also features an all-time moment when Yurko forgets his own acronym, plus reaction to Caleb Williams’ g...

Carmen and Jurko continue Bears Bonanza with Case Keenum set to start Monday night against the Eagles while Caleb Williams sits with a grade two hamstring strain. The guys reset the huge Chicago sports schedule, with Bears-Eagles tonight and both the White Sox and Cubs beginning their wild-card series Tuesday on ESPN Chicago. They also go around a wild Week 3 in the NFL, including the Vikings at 3...

Carmen and Jurko open a loaded Chicago sports week with Bears-Eagles on Monday Night Football and playoff baseball starting Tuesday for both the Cubs and White Sox. Caleb Williams is out with a grade two hamstring strain, Tyson Bagent will serve as the backup and Case Keenum gets the start against a Philadelphia defense that still remembers being run over by the Bears last year. The guys discuss h...