Hit & Run with Matt Spiegel

In the second hour, Chris Rongey was joined by LaMond Pope of the Tribune to discuss the latest White Sox storylines from camp. Later, ESPN insider and analyst Kiley McDaniel joined the show to discuss a pair of highly regarded prospects in White Sox outfielder Oscar Colas and Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Sitting in for Matt Spiegel this week, Chris Rongey opened his show by reacting to Team USA's wild 9-7 win against Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals Saturday evening. Rongey also explained how the event has made him an even bigger fan of the sport. Later, Meghan Montemurro of the Tribune joined the show to discuss the latest storylines at Cubs camp, including outfielder Seiya S...

From 'Fly the W' ( subscribe here ): Hosts Paul 'Crawly' Dzien and Dustin Rhoades analyze where the Cubs three most pressing needs stand as we get to the mid-point of Spring Training and with the Opening Day just about two weeks away. 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://podcastch...

From 'Fly the W' ( subscribe here ): Superfan host Crawly and co-host Dustin Rhoades interview Cubs pitching prospect Caleb Kilian about making his Wrigley debut and the battle for a roster spot in Spring Training. 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

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Marquee Sports Network producer and player development analyst Lance Brozdowski to discuss the "sweeper" pitch, which Cubs relievers could surprise us this season and which prospects have stood out to him in spring training. Later, Spiegel shared two of his top 30 Chicago baseball players across the past 30 years.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Chuck Garfien of NBC Sports Chicago to discuss the latest White Sox storylines out of spring training, including shortstop Tim Anderson looking to get his swag back, new manager Pedro Grifol's impact and how the team is handling the disappointment of 2022.

Matt Spiegel opened his show by sharing his belief that March Madness has come early with the World Baseball Classic. Later, Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio joined the show to break down the World Baseball Classic, as he's calling the games in Pool C in Miami.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Baseball Isn't Boring Pitch Clock Correspondent Rich Hill joins Bradfo to offer unprecedented insight into what is going on with Major League Baseball's new initiatives, most notably all the drama behind the pitch clock. The games are quicker. Great. But Hill warns of issues that are popping up throughout these spring training games. You are going t...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): The horns. The flags. The dugout celebrations. The bat flips. The fist pumps. It's World Baseball Classic time which means only one thing: March baseball looks a little different. But can all of this enthusiasm carry over to a big league season? Bradfo sits down with Marcus Stroman (Team Puerto Rico) and Mike Lowell to discuss where baseball is at w...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Chris Sale is heading into spring training as one of the most interesting storylines in all of Major League Baseball. So when Bradfo sat down with Sale, there was plenty to talk about. New rules. Changes in the game. How close he came to quitting. How he views his current existence. The perspective gained from the last 900 days. It's all there, and...

From 'Stacey King's Gimme The Hot Sauce' ( subscribe here ), On Today's Episode Of Stacey King's Gimme The Hot Sauce Podcast We Start The Show Off With Chicago Bulls News Followed By News Around The NBA. Moving Forward with Big Ten Network Sportscaster And Journalist Dave Revsine. Finishing The Show With The BIGGEST MAN CODE VIOLATION OF ALL TIME!!! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO STACEY KING'S GIMME T...

From 'Big Time Baseball' ( subscribe here ): Hosts Tony Gwynn. Jr and Jon Heyman break down which players are off to a hot start in Spring Training, including a pitcher who's using the pitch clock to his advantage. 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

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Cubs assistant pitching coach Daniel Moskos to discuss his philosophy, his relationship with right-hander Hayden Wesneski and the slider. Later, Spiegel remembered the life and legacy of Tampa Bay Rays broadcaster and Chicagoland native Dave Wills, who passed away Sunday morning.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by longtime White Sox organist Nancy Faust, who's featured in the new documentary "Last Comiskey." She discussed her time with the White Sox. Later, Spiegel looked back fondly on two of his favorite 30 Chicago baseball players of the last 30 season in Chicago -- former White Sox second baseman Ray Durham and former Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber. 

Matt Spiegel opened his first Hit & Run show of the 2023 season by discussing the uniqueness of Chicago baseball and the type of baseball town that has created over the years. Later, Spiegel shared his expectations for both the White Sox and the Cubs in 2023.

From 'Stacey King's Gimme The Hot Sauce' ( subscribe here ), On Today's Episode Of Stacey King's Gimme The Hot Sauce Podcast We Start The Show Off With Chicago Bulls News Followed By News Around The NBA. Moving Forward with Senior NBA Insider for The Athletic and Stadium Shams Charania. Finishing The Show With The Final Segment What Are We Watching THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO STACEY KING'S GIMME TH...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Bradfo and ESPN's Buster Olney team up again for a deep dive into what's going on in the magical world of Major League Baseball. The pair dissect the landscape of spring training with the new rules supplying plenty of shock and awe while also taking a look at how some teams are setting themselves up for a surprise or two. And then there's Buster's s...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): It was the Twins' turn to talk baseball on 'Baseball Isn't Boring', as host Rob Bradford caught up with three interesting members of the Minnesota club - Joey Gallo, Alex Kirilloff and Joe Ryan. The group talks about different facets of the current game, with Gallo diving into how 2023 might look different for him and the rest of MLB, Kirilloff offe...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): One year ago, baseball was supposed to be on its deathbed. The sport was in the heart of a lockout, with sports fans ready to turn their back on the great game. But here were are, with spring training not only ready to kick off with as much enthusiasm as ever, but also with MLB feeling like the last 365 days may have allowed for its biggest step for...

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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Once again, Jonathan Papelbon and Bradfo are out to prove that not only is baseball not boring, but betting on baseball isn't boring. It's why the two teamed up one again, this time to go through which teams are the best bets in each division. Along the way they formulate the 'Pitch of Destiny', where Papelbon sets the over/under on throwing a fastb...

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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): The current crop of free agents is thinned out with spring training almost upon us, so we turn to the big ticket items of next offseason. There is no bigger ticket than Shohei Ohtani. Host Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford is joined by free agent correspondent Ed Hand to discuss where Ohtani might find himself a year from now, while also taking a look at what n...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Host Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford is joined by actor Ellen Adair and Courtney Finnicum to offer the the ultimate springboard into February, with the trio passionately talking about the great game of baseball just a few weeks before spring training kicks off. Ellen - who has made her mark not only in the acting world, but also as an astute follower of baseb...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): The highly-anticipated WBC Central podcast is officially here, with World Baseball Classic expert Shawn Spradling (@shawn_spradling) getting behind the mic to kick off what will be fascinating conversation, debate and endless entertainment all the way through to the tournament's final game. Shawn offers insight you can't find anywhere else, with the...