Best of 104.3 The Score

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by James Fegan of the Athletic to discuss White Sox catcher James McCann setting World Series expectations for the club, what the team needs from its bullpen and much more. (2/13/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined Radio.com Sports NBA insider Kendrick Perkins to discuss how attractive Chicago is as a destination for free agents, how Bulls guard Zach LaVine is viewed around the NBA, coach Jim Boylen's unorthodox use of timeouts and much more ahead of All-Star weekend in Chicago. (2/13/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss White Sox catcher James McCann setting World Series expectations for the team, right-hander Michael Kopech's progress and right-hander Reynaldo Lopez's work on the mental side of his game. Levine also discussed Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo's belief that the team doesn't even deserve to have a chip on its shoulder after a poor 2019 season. (2/13/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Josh Nelson of the Sox Machine Podcast to discuss the White Sox's expectations in 2020 and their latest storylines from spring training. (2/13/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted the daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with a discussion about White Sox injury news, as catcher Yasmani Grandal has a minor calf strain, right-hander Lucas Giolito is dealing with a tweaked chest muscle and left-hander Gio Gonzalez has discomfort in his throwing shoulder. Should these injuries shake the confidence of White Sox fans? The guys then reacted to Cubs right-hander Tyler Chatwood proclaiming he feels he's "in the best spot" he has been in Chicago. Is Chatwood a lock for the No. 5 spot in the rotation or would he be better utilized coming out of the bullpen? The morning crew also debated who's the best second baseman in Chicago. The guys then discussed the suggestion by Tom Verducci of SI.com that a new MLB playoff format would likely lead to a more balanced schedule, with every team possibly playing all 29 clubs every season. It could also lead to standardized rules, including a designated hitter in both leagues. Would that help baseball? Finally, the guys discussed an NFL.com report that the Bengals want to work with quarterback Andy Dalton to facilitate a trade for Dalton, who's owed $17 million-plus in 2020. Should the Bears have interest in acquiring Dalton? (2/13/20)

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss rumors that LSU quarterback and projected No. 1 draft pick Joe Burrow doesn't want to play for the Bengals, Browns defensive end Myles Garrett being reinstated by the NFL and more of the latest football storylines. (2/12/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Cole Wright of the Marquee Sports Network to discuss the Feb. 22 launch of the new television home of the Cubs. (2/12/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Gordon Wittenmyer of the Sun-Times to discuss former Cubs manager Joe Maddon citing "philosophical differences" with president of baseball operations Theo Epstein for his departure from Chicago, whether the Cubs trading star third baseman Kris Bryant is inevitable, who will bat in the team's leadoff spot and more. (2/12/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss former Cubs manager Joe Maddon citing "philosophical differences" with president of baseball operations Theo Epstein for his departure from Chicago, the team's addition of veteran second baseman Jason Kipnis on a minor league deal, his expectations for White Sox training camp and more. (2/12/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago to discuss the Bulls' struggles, coach Jim Boylen's odd timeout usage and the health of big man Lauri Markkanen, forward Otto Porter Jr. and center Wendell Carter Jr. (2/12/20)