Hit & Run with Matt Spiegel

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In the final segment, Matt Spiegel was joined by Marc Carig of the Athletic to discuss his recent story on the 40th anniversary of former Cubs manager Lee Eila's infamous rant. Late, great Score overnight host and Chicago sports broadcaster Les Grobstein was the only one who recorded the audio.

Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing the White Sox's dismal 10-game losing streak, which continued Saturday evening with a 12-3 setback to the Rays, who exploded for 10 runs in the seventh inning. The game also featured White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. being benched for his lack of hustle in running out a grounder. Later, Spiegel took calls from frustrated White Sox fans who needed t...

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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Bradfo is joined by Matt Spiegel of 670 The Score in Chicago to try and make sense of his upside-down world in the Major League Baseball Standings, so far. The Pirates. The Rangers. The Orioles. The Diamondbacks. And, the team Matt follows every day, the Cubs. They have all gone a long way to shocking baseball with their early-season success, leavin...

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel discussed how the Cubs are establishing strong team chemistry and also shared his favorite audio cuts from second baseman Nico Hoerner and outfielder Ian Happ when they were on 670 The Score earlier in the week.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by former Red Sox slugger Mo Vaughn, one of Spiegel's favorite players of all time. Vaughn now runs a hitting academy in Florida. He shared his thoughts on the state of hitting in MLB these days and discussed the legendary Jackie Robinson's influence on him. Later, Ryan McGuffey of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show to discuss the White Sox's struggles in...

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel welcomed on Cubs left-hander Justin Steele to discuss his pitch mix, how he has built off his success from last year and how the clubhouse has gotten a laugh out of the collision between left-hander Drew Smyly and catcher Yan Gomes that ended Smyly's bid for a perfect game in the eighth inning of a win against the Dodgers on Friday. Later, Chris Kamka of NBC Sports...

Matt Spiegel opened his show by ranting about the struggling White Sox and their potential demise amid a 7-14 start. Later, Spiegel lets everyone know that Hall of Fame play-by-play voice Pat Hughes is returning to the Cubs Radio booth later Sunday. 

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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel listened back and reacted to his favorite parts of his recent conversation with Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner on the afternoon show earlier in the week. Later, we shared the analysis of the No. 4 player on Spiegel's list of his favorite Chicago ballplayers of the past 30 years -- former White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Triple-A Indianapolis Indians play-by-play voice Jack McMullen to discuss his experience of covering the World Baseball Classic. Later, new Cubs designated hitter/first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini joined the show to discuss the vibe around the club and explain his family's pepper business. 

Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing the roster decisions the Cubs and White Sox still face as Opening Day looms Thursday. Spiegel also wondered what mustache wax he should gift to White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease, who's the best pitcher in town.

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In the final hour, Chris Rongey was joined by Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio to discuss Team USA's wild 9-7 win against Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals Saturday evening. Later, Cubs first baseman Eric Hosmer joined the show to discuss his past World Baseball Classic experience, his role with the club in 2023 and more.