Hit & Run with Matt Spiegel

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by White Sox television analyst Steve Stone to discuss why center fielder Luis Robert Jr. is a "must-watch" player. Stone also shared more details about former broadcast partner Jason Benetti's exit from the White Sox television booth in the offseason. Benetti is now the Tigers' television play-by-play announcer.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel debuted a new segment called the Team of the Moment, in which Spiegel highlights one team each week across MLB. Later, Athletic writer Sam Blum joined the show to discuss MLB's investigation into illegal gambling allegations surrounding Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter.

Matt Spiegel opened his show by sharing why he believes the Cubs are the favorites to win the NL Central in 2024 and by pondering which team is the biggest threat to them in the division. Later, Spiegel explained that what the White Sox are attempting to sell to fans and themselves is a slightly cleaner product ... which could be more enjoyable to watch? Honestly, it's a tough sell.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel discussed the gambling scandal surrounding Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. Later, Jack McMullen of Just Baseball joined the show to discuss the recent Spring Breakout event and prospects to watch for the Cubs, White Sox and across MLB.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel shared his high hopes for new Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga and and what he expects out of the team's rotation. Later, Herb Lawrence of CHGO joined the show to discuss what he's looking forward to from the White Sox this season despite their lackluster roster. 

Matt Spiegel opened his show by temporarily shifting from a baseball focus to a football focus, as he reacted to the Bears trading quarterback Justin Fields to the Steelers on Saturday in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick. After that, he took calls on the Cubs, White Sox and Bears. Later, Score reporter/host Mark Grote joined the show to discuss the Bears' trade of Fields to the Steelers...

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed Cubs manager Craig Counsell's three keys to constructing a lineup and how the team's front office views and values Counsell's opinion differently. Later, Spiegel took calls from Score listeners about the Cubs, White Sox and Bears.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Rob Bradford of WEEI and the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast to discuss right-hander Michael Kopech's downfall from heralded Red Sox prospect to White Sox reliever. Bradford also shared awesome stories about Rich Hill and Pedro Martinez talking pitching and Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggling on the golf course.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): The talk of spring training so far has been the new uniforms given to Major League Baseball players. So it made all the sense in the world to have Rich Hill on the podcast once again, giving his own very informed and unique perspective when it comes to all things MLB uniforms. Hill is fired up, as he joins Rob Bradford to give his opinion on why the...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Brian Bannister is always insightful, especially when it comes to the art of pitching. That's why it was so fascinating to listen to the White Sox' Senior Pitching Advisor talk about his new team's new strategy when it comes to developing a playoff-contending pitching staff. Bannister goes into detail about specific pitchers — such as newly-acquired...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): When it comes to top of the rotation pitchers, it is definitely a sellers market. That's why Dylan Cease's name is being bandied about in trade talks. Bradfo catches up with one of the 'Who Says No' guys, Sammy of the 'Play Tessie' podcast', to offer up a couple of deals for the White Sox ace that make all kinds of sense. And, to top it off, we begi...

Matt Spiegel opened a special Hot Stove edition of Hit & Run by recapping all that has happened with the Cubs and White Sox since the season ended a few weeks ago. Spiegel has accepted the notion that Craig Counsell is a better manager for the Cubs than David Ross at this point in time and also is excited about what new White Sox general manager Chris Getz can do for the franchise.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Chuck Garfien of NBC Sports Chicago to discuss the White Sox's direction under new general manager Chris Getz. Later, Sahadev Sharma of the Athletic joined the show to discuss the Cubs' shocking hiring of Craig Counsell as their new manager. What will the Counsell era look like for the franchise?

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel discussed two-way star Shohei Ohtani's free agency and asked listeners to share their dreams of Ohtani as a Chicago Cub. Later, Spiegel played back a clip from his The PBP: Voice of Baseball podcast in which television play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti shared what makes a good baseball broadcast. Benetti recently left the White Sox to become the voice of the Detr...

From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' ( subscribe here ): The season finale of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball" features an in-depth conversation with Joe Buck, who book-ends the season of the podcast. Buck shares his thoughts on many iconic playoff calls, as chosen by the podcast's guests from the season. Many highlights feature Joe or his father Jack. To learn more about listener data and our privacy...

From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' ( subscribe here ): In this week's episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", the great Bob Costas joins Matt Spiegel to discuss many different topics on broadcasting in baseball. What's the origin of Costas' love for the craft? What are some memorable calls in the booth Costas is proud of? What is one item he can't travel without? All of that and so much more in...

From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' ( subscribe here ): In this week's episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", Boston Red Sox radio voice Will Flemming joined Matt Spiegel to discuss his journey to the big leagues, which included many years in the minor leagues. He also detailed his close relationship with brother, Dave, current voice for the San Francisco Giants, and what it's like to do his job...

From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' ( subscribe here ): This week's episode features Adam Amin, the versatile voice of many sports on a national scale. He explains why he's called every sport under the sun on his road to calling NFL and MLB games for FOX Sports. Amin also details the unique relationships he has with Joe Davis and many other rising broadcasting stars, plus plenty of advice spanning...

Matt Spiegel opened his show by diving headfirst into the White Sox's latest drama amid what was possibility the worst week in team history. Later, he broke down Cubs left-hander Jordan Wicks' impressive MLB debut in a win Saturday.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed Cubs left-hander Jordan Wicks' impressive MLB debut in a win Saturday. Later, Spiegel listened and reacted to Cubs manager David Ross' explanation for why outfielder Ian Happ remains the team's No. 3 hitter.