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From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' (subscribe here): Season 2 of the podcast begins with well-known national voice Brian Anderson, who is also the TV voice of the Milwaukee Brewers. Anderson details his unique backstory, which includes being a college baseball catcher and cameraman-turned-broadcaster, as well as changing his voice with a simple tool. 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

Matt Spiegel opened his show by breaking down the Cubs and White Sox suffering losses Saturday. He also discussed Cubs right-hander Ben Brown's rough outing in his MLB debut. Later, Cubs first baseman/designated hitter Garrett Cooper joined the show to discuss his role after he made the team out of spring training.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by White Sox television analyst Steve Stone to discuss why center fielder Luis Robert Jr. is a "must-watch" player. Stone also shared more details about former broadcast partner Jason Benetti's exit from the White Sox television booth in the offseason. Benetti is now the Tigers' television play-by-play announcer.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel debuted a new segment called the Team of the Moment, in which Spiegel highlights one team each week across MLB. Later, Athletic writer Sam Blum joined the show to discuss MLB's investigation into illegal gambling allegations surrounding Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter.

Matt Spiegel opened his show by sharing why he believes the Cubs are the favorites to win the NL Central in 2024 and by pondering which team is the biggest threat to them in the division. Later, Spiegel explained that what the White Sox are attempting to sell to fans and themselves is a slightly cleaner product ... which could be more enjoyable to watch? Honestly, it's a tough sell.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel discussed the gambling scandal surrounding Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. Later, Jack McMullen of Just Baseball joined the show to discuss the recent Spring Breakout event and prospects to watch for the Cubs, White Sox and across MLB.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel shared his high hopes for new Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga and and what he expects out of the team's rotation. Later, Herb Lawrence of CHGO joined the show to discuss what he's looking forward to from the White Sox this season despite their lackluster roster. 

Matt Spiegel opened his show by temporarily shifting from a baseball focus to a football focus, as he reacted to the Bears trading quarterback Justin Fields to the Steelers on Saturday in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick. After that, he took calls on the Cubs, White Sox and Bears. Later, Score reporter/host Mark Grote joined the show to discuss the Bears' trade of Fields to the Steelers.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel discussed Cubs manager Craig Counsell's three keys to constructing a lineup and how the team's front office views and values Counsell's opinion differently. Later, Spiegel took calls from Score listeners about the Cubs, White Sox and Bears.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Rob Bradford of WEEI and the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast to discuss right-hander Michael Kopech's downfall from heralded Red Sox prospect to White Sox reliever. Bradford also shared awesome stories about Rich Hill and Pedro Martinez talking pitching and Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggling on the golf course.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The talk of spring training so far has been the new uniforms given to Major League Baseball players. So it made all the sense in the world to have Rich Hill on the podcast once again, giving his own very informed and unique perspective when it comes to all things MLB uniforms. Hill is fired up, as he joins Rob Bradford to give his opinion on why these new threads are sending a terrible message and how exactly things have changed when it comes to the players' wardrobe. The guys also talk about Hill's broadcasting plans for the coming weeks. 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 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Brian Bannister is always insightful, especially when it comes to the art of pitching. That's why it was so fascinating to listen to the White Sox' Senior Pitching Advisor talk about his new team's new strategy when it comes to developing a playoff-contending pitching staff. Bannister goes into detail about specific pitchers — such as newly-acquired Eric Fedde and holdovers Dylan Cease and Michael Kopech — along with breaking down the importance of a catcher like Martin Maldonado. There is also explanations when it comes to some of the changes that are being made in Chicago, while, of course, talking the art of throwing a splitter. And, finally, Bannister reflects on the uniqueness of Chris Sale, taking us behind the curtain when the White Sox dealt Sale to the Red Sox. 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 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): When it comes to top of the rotation pitchers, it is definitely a sellers market. That's why Dylan Cease's name is being bandied about in trade talks. Bradfo catches up with one of the 'Who Says No' guys, Sammy of the 'Play Tessie' podcast', to offer up a couple of deals for the White Sox ace that make all kinds of sense. And, to top it off, we begin the podcast with a reminder of how motivated Cease is for 2024 with the pitcher, himself, explaining his mindset. 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

Matt Spiegel opened a special Hot Stove edition of Hit & Run by recapping all that has happened with the Cubs and White Sox since the season ended a few weeks ago. Spiegel has accepted the notion that Craig Counsell is a better manager for the Cubs than David Ross at this point in time and also is excited about what new White Sox general manager Chris Getz can do for the franchise.