The Daily Score

From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): Dan Wiederer and Herb Howard play our favorite game, "What You Doin' Man?" as Herb has his own issue he wants to bring to the pod! 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 episode No. 14 of The Daily Score, Mark Grote discusses his takeaways from the Cubs' 3-2 win over the Mets, including the go-ahead home run hit by Mike Tauchman (00:33), starter Jameson Taillon's quality start (01:40), closer Adbert Alzolay earning save No. 15 (02:38), the continuation of slugger Cody Bellinger's hot streak (04:15) and the malfunction of the Mets' PitchCom system prior to first...

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes had their weekly conversation with Gold Glove outfielder Ian Happ, who discussed the Cubs' post-All Star break hot streak, shortstop Dansby Swanson's stellar defense, and the credit general manager Jed Hoyer deserves for for building this season's roster and trade deadline additions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.au...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): There is not a more talked-about city in Major League Baseball right now than Chicago. The Cubs are out-of-nowhere in the heart of the postseason conversation, while the White Sox' drama is at an all-time high thanks to a brawl, some pointed comments and subsequent damage control. In a crazy baseball season, it doesn't get much crazier than the last f...

Mike Mulligan and Gabe Ramirez discussed the dysfunction that is going on in the White Sox organization. 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 episode No. 13 of The Daily Score, Mark Grote explains why left-hander Drew Smyly isn't "sticking to the script" when it comes to the Cubs' post-All Star break surge (00:13) before discussing the "Cubs killer" that is Mets slugger Pete Alonso (01:18), Chicago slugger Cody Bellinger looking dangerous at the plate (04:41), his thoughts on the brawl between White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and Gua...

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by actor, comedian and director Jake Johnson -- known for his role as Nick Miller in the sitcom "New Girl" and the voice of Peter B. Parker in the film "Spider Man: Across The Spider-Verse". Johnson discussed his disappointment in the dismantling of the 2016 World Series winning Cubs, his hope that outfielder Cody Bellinger signs a long-term deal with...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The baseball world was buzzing with talk about the fight between the White Sox' Tim Anderson and Jose Ramirez of the Guardians. It's why we wanted to talk to an expert on matters involving baseball brawls, former Blue Jays manager John Gibbons. Gibby, who was at the helm in Toronto when Jose Bautista got clocked by Rougned Odor, takes us inside the dy...

Mike Mulligan and Marshall Harris talk about the fight heard around the world with the brawl between White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez in the opening segment. What's does this mean for Anderson and how many games will he be suspended? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about...

In episode No. 12 of The Daily Score, Mark Grote discusses Bears wide receiver DJ Moore seeing progress from quarterback Justin Fields (00:53), defensive end Yannick Ngakoue discussing his NFL journey of playing for five teams in four years (03:39), defensive coordinator Alan Williams on Ngakoue's run-stopping ability (06:13) and whether Williams believes expectations for Chicago's defense have be...

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by new Cubs reliever Jose Cuas, who discussed his journey to the MLB, including his time as a FedEx driver before becoming a major league reliever.  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

From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' (subscribe here): White Sox TV play-by-play voice Jason Benetti was the featured guest for Episode 2 of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball". Now he makes his second appearance on the pod, but this time to give Matt Spiegel feedback on his play-by-play work from the Cubs' weekend series vs. the Cardinals in July. Benetti even reverses the roles and interviews Spiegel at...

Mark Grote reacted to the Bears reportedly signing pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue to a one year, $10 5 million deal. 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 episode No. 10 of The Daily Score, Mark Grote previews a busy weekend ahead in Chicago, including the Cubs hosting the National League East-leading Braves at Wrigley Field, the Bears holding practice at Soldier Field for "Family Fest", and music festival Lollapalooza taking over historic Grant Park. Lolla inspires Grote to share some of his favorite concert memories. To learn more about listene...

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer to discuss the team's decision-making prior to Tuesday's trade deadline, underlying numbers favoring the team, Dansby Swanson's defense and the renewed energy at Wrigley Field.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Plenty of players switched teams over the last week, but only one is the Godfather of the Baseball Isn't Boring movement, Joe Kelly. Kelly joins Rob Bradford to reflect on his last week, including the days leading up to the trade to the Dodgers, the actual day of the deal, what it has been like returning to Los Angeles and some surprises along the way...

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to the Cubs scoring 36 runs in the past two games against the Cincinnati Reds and moving closer and closer to the NL Central.  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

From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): David Haugh and Dan Wiederer listen to some of what Luke Getsy had to say about his new offensive weapon, DJ Moore. There have also been a couple of key offensive linemen not practicing the last couple days...is there reason for concern on the line already? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-p...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The Cubs started July looking like they were most certainly on the path to becoming sellers at the Trade Deadline. A few weeks later it seemingly was only getting worse. But by the time August rolled around, Jed Hoyer and Co. found themselves in position to make an aggressive move in the trade market, while holding on to some players who would be cove...

In Episode No. 9 of The Daily Score, Mark Grote explains why Wednesday's Bears practice at Halas Hall was one of his favorites in the last couple of years (00:46), before breaking down a bad day at training camp for the offense and quarterback Justin Fields (03:20). Grote then listened to Fields discuss looking forward to film review of the day's miscues (04:38) and his assessment of an improved C...

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi reacted to White Sox general manager Rick Hahn's comments regarding his vision for the team in 2024. 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

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to the Cubs' 20-9 win over the Reds Tuesday night at Wrigley Field -- the first game with newly acquired infielder Jeimer Candelario, whom Chicago traded for prior to the Aug. 1 MLB trade deadline. 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://podcastc...

In episode No. 8 of The Daily Score, Mark Grote breaks down the Bears' position battles at training camp (00:28), including rookies Tyrique Stevenson and Terell Smith competing for a starting spot at cornerback (01:41), Stevenson explaining what it's like to face wide receiver DJ Moore in practice (03:47) and left guard Teven Jenkins discussing the importance of keeping his back healthy (09:53). T...

From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): David Haugh and Dan Wiederer feel the need to slow down some of the hype starting to surround Justin Fields. 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

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs manager David Ross to discuss acquiring third baseman Jeimer Candelario from the Nationals, where utility man Christopher Morel will fit into the lineup now that third base has been solidified, the struggles of right-hander Marcus Stroman and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com...