Hit & Run On 670 The Score

Matt Spiegel opened his show by asking the audience if the White Sox pass the "eye test" as World Series contenders, taking calls from listeners on the subject. After that, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick joined the show to discuss the museum, the history of the Negro Leagues and the connection to Major League Baseball.

In the final hour, Chris Rongey discussed the latest White Sox storylines, including manager Tony La Russa admitting that he made a poor decision to remove ace reliever Craig Kimbrel in a key moment Friday. Later, Rongey took calls from listeners.

In the third hour, Chris Rongey discussed the latest Cubs storylines before they hosted the Royals in a series finale Sunday afternoon. After that, the crew replayed Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel's interview on Inside the Clubhouse on Saturday. Later, Rongey reacted to former Cubs star Kris Bryant's recent comment about how much he loves playing for his new team, the Giants.

In the second hour, Chris Rongey was joined by NBC Sports Chicago analyst Steve Stone to discuss the White Sox's struggles against playoff-caliber teams, left-hander Dallas Keuchel's rough stretch, left-hander Carlos Rodon nearing a return from injury and more.

Filling in for Matt Spiegel, Chris Rongey opened his show by discussing the Cubs and White Sox each suffering losses Saturday. Later, Jared Wyllys of MLB.com joined the show to preview the Cubs-Royals game Sunday.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel discussed which Cubs on the current roster will be staying for the 2022 season.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale's dominant return to action for Boston and the hole that was "in Sale's chest" for the past two years. After that, Spiegel discussed perhaps the best debut ever, as Diamondbacks left-hander Tyler Gilberg threw a no-hitter Saturday in his first MLB start. Later, Fort Wayne TinCaps play-by-play announcer Jack McMullen joined the show to discuss what he has seen from a few of the Cubs' top prospects this season.

Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing the White Sox's wild 7-5 loss to the Yankees in 10 innings Saturday night. After what he saw, Spiegel is wondering whether the the White Sox are better with Craig Kimbrel as their closer rather than Liam Hendriks. Later, Spiegel transitioned his show to what he called "Bump & Run," as he broke down Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields' electric debut in preseason action Saturday.

Matt Spiegel opened his show by discussing the White Sox winning the first two games of the Crosstown Classic against the Cubs. After that, NBC Sports Chicago analyst Steve Stone joined the show to discuss the White Sox's bullpen and how the team will utilize center fielder Luis Robert when he's back from injury. Stone also shared great stories about former All-Star pitcher J.R. Richard, who passed away earlier in the week. Later, Spiegel discussed Cubs utilityman Andrew Romine's dad's interesting career.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Sahadev Sharma of the Athletic to discuss the state of the Cubs' farm system after the team's recent flurry of trades. After that, Spiegel pondered a couple questions. Can the White Sox's offense get right? Also, who gets removed from the 40-man roster when center fielder Luis Robert is activated? Finally, Spiegs celebrated the anniversary of Wrigley Field's first night game in 1988.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo testing positive for COVID-19 and then took calls from listeners on White Sox star reliever Craig Kimbrel getting the call to handle the eighth inning Friday and Saturday. He also listened and reacted to Kimbrel's comments on how working the eighth inning is different from closing games. Later, Spiegel listened to new Cubs outfielder Greg Deichmann share his story of being traded to Chicago.

In the last hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by former All-Star pitcher and three-time World Series champion Dave Stewart, who discussed his relationship with manager Tony La Russa, for whom he played for in Oakland. Stewart also explained why he believes the White Sox are the favorites to win the World Series and how Liam Hendriks has turned into the star closer that he is.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed the Cubs' trades of first baseman Anthony Rizzo to the Yankees and shortstop Javier Baez to the Mets. Each player made a strong impression in his debut for his new team. After that, Spiegel discussed how the White Sox will use right-hander Michael Kopech for the remainder of the 2021 season. Later, he broke down the White Sox's dynamic duo at the back end of their bullpen, where they have a pair of All-Star closers now in Craig Kimbrel and Liam Hendriks.

Matt Spiegel opened his show by reacting to a chaotic last few days in Chicago baseball as the trade deadline came and went. As the Cubs sold the core of their 2016 championship team, the White Sox were big buyers, adding All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel in a crosstown trade. Spiegel then took calls from Score listeners on the moves the Cubs and White Sox made. Later, he explained why second baseman Nick Madrigal wasn't going to help the White Sox.

In the third hour, Ramie Makhlouf was joined by Scott Merkin of MLB.com to discuss the possible moves the White Sox could make ahead of the trade deadline Friday. Later, Makhlouf took calls from Score listeners on what they want to see their respective team do at the deadline.

In the second hour, Ramie Makhlouf was joined by Patrick Mooney of the Athletic to discuss which Cubs players could be dealt ahead of the trade deadline Friday. Later, Makhlouf assessed the work of Cubs manager David Ross in his first full 162-game season.

In the final hour, Ramie Mahklouf was joined by Will Sammon of the Athletic to preview the Brewers-White Sox game on Sunday Night Baseball. After that, Makhlouf and the crew brought back Score audio wizard Chris Tannehill's tribute to legendary White Sox broadcaster Ken "Hawk" Harrelson as he entered the National Baseball Hall of Fame during a ceremony this weekend.

Sitting in for Matt Spiegel, Ramie Makhlouf opened his show by discussing the White Sox's needs ahead of the trade deadline Friday. After that, he took calls from listeners on the topic. Later, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss the mindset of the Cubs and White Sox ahead of the trade deadline.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by former Cubs and White Sox pitcher Clayton Richard to discuss his career, life as a two-sports athlete and more. Later, Andy McCullough of the Athletic joined the show to discuss the in-depth profile he wrote recently on White Sox manager Tony La Russa.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel reacted to the White Sox signing ace Lance Lynn to a two-year, $38-million contract extension. He also shared audio from Lynn and White Sox manager Tony La Russa on Lynn's extension. Later, Spiegel took calls from Cubs and White Sox fans, and Roberta in Berkley had a lot to share.