Best of 104.3 The Score

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Cubs left-hander Jon Lester to discussed his preparation for 2020, how the team has felt like a family, the value of technology in baseball, why he believes pitch framing is "overrated" and much more. (3/4/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by new Cubs manager David Ross to discuss his team's expectations for the 2020 season, the importance of "becoming family" in the clubhouse and much more. (3/4/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss White Sox right-hander Reynaldo Lopez utilizing a meditation app to help clear his mind and build his confidence. Levine also discussed whether star outfielder Christian Yelich agreeing to a long-term extension with the Brewers could be a catalyst for the Cubs and third baseman Kris Bryant to get a deal done and more storylines from spring training. (3/4/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Andrew Marchand of the New York Post to discuss analyst Tony Romo's new 10-year deal with CBS worth $18 million annually. Marchand also discusse the parallels between the Cubs' launch of the Marquee Sports Network and the Yankees' struggles when they launched the YES Network. (3/4/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News and the Big Ten Network to discuss which Big Ten teams will make the NCAA Tournament, Illinois coach Brad Underwood receiving a three-year contract extension and more. (3/4/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted the daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with their reaction to White Sox general manager Rick Hahn's comment on the Score regarding his trust in manager Rick Renteria, whose decisions -- particularly his affinity for bunting -- have sometimes been called into question in years past. Should White Sox fans trust Renteria's thought process as much as Hahn? The guys then discussed Hahn expressing concern about his team's outfield defense: "One of the things that keeps me up at night is a ball in the left-center field gap and how that's going to be played between Eloy (Jimenez) and Luis (Robert), because the last thing we need is those two extremely large men running into each other a full speed." Should the White Sox's outfield defense haunt the dreams of fans? The morning crew also discussed former Cubs utilityman Ben Zobrist's visit to the team's training camp in Arizona on Tuesday. Should the Cubs consider signing Zobrist to a minor league deal? The guys then discussed speculation that quarterback Tom Brady and the 49ers have mutual interest. If that's true, should the Bears consider pursuing 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo? Finally, the guys discussed reporting from the Athletic that Chicago is likely targeting Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton and Washington quarterback Case Keenum as competition for Mitchell Trubisky. Should the Bears choose Dalton or Keenum? How quick will the hook be for Trubisky depending on which player is backing him up? (3/4/20)

Danny Parkins spoke with White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez about the team's goals in 2020 and his (really, really) high praise for teammate Luis Robert. (3/3/20)

Danny Parkins spoke with White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson about what it's like to be the face of the franchise, what's behind the team's increased confidence, the attitude he wants to bring to the field every day and more. (3/3/20)

Dan McNeil and Matt Spiegel spoke with White Sox utilityman Danny Mendick about his role on the team and how he came to the conclusion that he needs to willing and able to play multiple positions. (3/3/20)

Dan McNeil and Matt Spiegel spoke with White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer about his role in the team's bullpen, the raised expectations for the 2020 season, his recent contract extension and more. (3/3/20)