Best of 104.3 The Score

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Phil Rosenthal of the Tribune to discuss the latest on the Cubs' new Marquee Sports Network, where negotiations stand with Comcast and more. (2/19/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Kendall Gill of NBC Sports Chicago to discuss Illinois' big 62-56 win at No. 9 Penn State on Wednesday, whom Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu reminds him of and more. Gill also discussed the NBA All-Star weekend festivities, what makes Chicago attractive to free agents and more. (2/19/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted the daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with a debate about Cubs left-hander Jon Lester's suggestion that MLB commissioner Rob Manfred should take his name off the World Series trophy after referring to it as "a piece of metal." The guys then shared their thoughts on third baseman Kris Bryant saying "I'm a Cub" in response to questions about his future. But Bryant also indicated that president of baseball operations Theo Epstein gave him no assurances during their one-on-one meeting Sunday. Could Bryant's words influence Epstein's actions? The morning crew also had a discussion about White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson launching his own YouTube channel. Is this an inevitable step for a star embracing his celebrity? Is it too much too soon for a young player who still has plenty to prove? The guys then debated whether Braves outfielder Nick Markakis was out of line when he said of the Astros, "Every guy over there needs a beating." Should Manfred discipline Markakis? Finally, they discussed whether the Blackhawks' plunge from playoff contention guarantees that general manager Stan Bowman will be an aggressive seller at the trade deadline. If so, where does Bowman start? (2/19/20)

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Mark Schanowski of NBC Sports Chicago to share his takeaways from NBA All-Star weekend in Chicago and to discuss reports of changes coming to the Bulls’ front office. (2/18/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss why he believes a report that quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is seeking $30 million annually in free agency is fake. Florio also weighed in on Steelers coach Mike Tomlin's comments defending quarterback Mason Rudolph against the allegations by Browns defensive end Myles Garrett that Rudolph provoked Garrett's helmet-to-unhelmeted-head attack by uttering a racial slur. (2/18/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Cubs president of business operations Crane Kenney to discuss the latest on the Marquee Sports Network, including its new deal with Hulu, the latest on negotiations with Comcast and much more. (2/18/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts' comment that the team doesn't have "infinite resources" and what that means for the futures of third baseman Kris Bryant and shortstop Javier Baez. Levine also discussed White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez's confidence at spring training and more. (2/18/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted the daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with a discussion about Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts' comments on whether the team could sign both third baseman Kris Bryant and shortstop Javier Baez to long-term contracts. The Cubs don't have "infinite resources," Ricketts said. Does that mean they're choosing between the two players? Is Baez their guy? The guys then reacted to Ricketts' comment that the Cubs front office used some of its 2020 financial flexibility on a three-year, $43-million deal for closer Craig Kimbrel last summer. Who's to blame for the mess created by signing the underperforming Kimbrel: Ricketts, Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein or Kimbrel? The morning crew also discussed White Sox left fielder Eloy Jimenez admitting he felt too much pressure and found himself pressing after signing a big-money contract in 2019. Should White Sox fans be concerned that rookie center fielder Luis Robert could encounter the same fate? Is there any way to temper expectations for Robert? And who will have the better career: Jimenez or Robert? The guys then debated which is more troubling to baseball fans: the egregiousness of the Astros' orchestrated cheating scandal or the insincerity of the team's apology? Will commissioner Rob Manfred survive this? Finally, the guys debated whether the success of the NBA All-Star Game in Chicago can help the Bulls lure free agents. Are the Bulls capable of making their organization seem as cool as their basketball city? (2/18/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Brad Biggs of the Tribune to discuss the XFL's first two weeks of action, whether NFL scouting departments could look to the XFL for talent, how quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will fare in free agency and how much the Bears could spend on a backup quarterback. (2/18/20)

David Haugh and Zach Zaidman were joined by Tony Andracki of the Marquee Sports Network to discuss Cubs star third baseman Kris Bryant's future with the organization and his takeaways from Bryant's press conference Saturday. (2/17/20)