Hit & Run On 670 The Score

Filling in for Matt Spiegel, Mike Esposito shared the latest news from USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale about the White Sox shopping ace Garrett Crochet. After that, Esposito discussed Cubs ace Justin Steele's frustration with the club's sloppy play early in its win against the Brewers on Saturday. Later, Ryan McGuffey of NBC Sports Chicago joined the show to discuss the latest White Sox storylines and what they'll do ahead of the trade deadline.

In the second hour, Mike Esposito reacted to Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's latest comments about the state of the team. After that, Iowa Cubs play-by-play voice Alex Cohen joined the show to discuss the new relievers whom the big league Cubs added recently from Triple-A, young center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's development and more.

In the third hour, Mike Esposito was joined by Sparky Fifer from 1250 The Fan in Milwaukee to tell us why he refuses to say Cubs manager Craig Counsell's name. Fifer only refers to Counsell as "the traitor." Later, Esposito held the Team of the Moment segment, where he took a look at the surging Astros.

In the final hour, Mike Esposito brought back White Sox ace Garrett Crochet's interview on Inside the Clubhouse on Saturday in which he discussed his superb season and how he handles his name landing in trade rumors.

Matt Spiegel opened his show by recapping the Cubs and White Sox earning wins Saturday, but concerns still remain for both. After that, Spiegel explained how the White Sox have the outline of a strong pitching staff in the future. Later, he discussed how much fun Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is to watch.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Score midday host Laurence Holmes to discuss the impact that the MLB at Rickwood Field game Thursday had on baseball fans. Later, Cubs reliever Colten Brewer joined the show to discuss his professional baseball journey, which has taken him to New York, Boston, Japan and now Wrigley Field with the Cubs. 

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas, who was on the call for "The Sandberg Game" back on June 23, 1984, when Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg starred in one of the most memorable games of his MLB career.

Matt Spiegel opened his show by imploring Cubs and White Sox fans to enjoy the baseball moments — both the good and bad — while they can. After that, Spiegel discussed how White Sox television play-byplay announcer John Schriffen shouted out a franchise legend on a home run call Saturday. Later, Spiegel discussed a possible World Series preview that's taking place in the Bronx this weekend.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Red Sox radio play-by-play announcer Will Flemming to discuss the team's matchup against the White Sox, who have taken two of the first three games in the series. Flemming was also in the running for the White Sox television play-by-play job this past offseason. Later, Spiegel shared his Team of the Moment — the Kansas City Royals.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Eno Saris from The Athletic to discuss his recent article on Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson and how his results are now better lining up with his process. Later, we hear from Cubs infielder Michael Busch on the pregame show about being penciled in to play second base against the Reds on Sunday. Busch usually plays first base. 

Matt Spiegel opened his show by breaking down the Cubs and White Sox both collapsing in losses Saturday after they held leads in the late innings. Later, Spiegel made the case for the Cubs to recall outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong to the big league roster — and stay there for good.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by White Sox television analyst Steve Stone to discuss the club losing a trio of close games to the Orioles over the past few days. Later, Spiegel shareed his team of the week — and it's a team he loathes.

In the final hour of Hit and Run, Matt Spiegel was joined by former MLB player and current ESPN/Marquee Sports Network analyst Doug Glanville to discuss the "The Souls of the Game: Voices of Black Baseball" event going on at the Baseball Hall of Fame Museum this weekend. Later, Spiegel shared a fun walk-off winner for the Dansville Dairy Daddies and brought back a chunk from his conversation with Rob Friedman (better known as the "Pitching Ninja" on X) from earlier in the week on the Parkins & Spiegel Show.