Best of 104.3 The Score

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted their daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with a debate about whether Bears general manager Ryan Pace would be best served by his team losing to the Packers this Sunday so that Chicago's matchup against Kansas City on Dec. 22 would be flexed out of the national television spotlight of Sunday Night Football. Could the Bears-Chiefs game effectively serve as a three-hour commercial about Pace's worst professional decision -- trading up to select quarterback Mitchell Trubisky while leaving eventual league MVP Patrick Mahomes on the board? The guys then shared their reaction to Bears coach Matt Nagy stating that his team is "mentally stronger" now than it was in its loss to the Packers in Week 1. Should the comment encourage or anger fans? Is Nagy's comment proof that Chicago buckled under the weight of expectations this season? The morning crew also shared its interpretation of White Sox general manager Rick Hahn's comments that the trade for right fielder Nomar Mazara shouldn't be judged "in isolation" and that critics should "wait to see how the entire roster pans out." The guys then reacted to first baseman Anthony Rizzo's agent telling ESPN that the Cubs aren't offering a contract extension this offseason. How big of a problem could that become? Finally, the guys discussed how the Bulls should address the hole at small forward now with Otto Porter Jr. continuing to be sidelined indefinitely. (12/12/19)

Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel were joined by Bob Costas of MLB Network to discuss legendary White Sox broadcaster Hawk Harrelson earning Hall of Fame honors by winning the Ford C. Frick Award. Costas also discussed how the Hall of Fame ballotting works and shared his feelings toward the NFL and football in general in 2019. (12/11/19)

Laurence Holmes was joined by legendary White Sox broadcaster Ken "Hawk" Harrelson to discuss his Hall of Fame honor by virtue of winning the Ford C. Frick Award. Harrelson also reflected on his relationship with the White Sox and their fans. (12/11/19)

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Score football pregame and postgame host Hub Arkush to preview the Bears-Packers game Sunday and to discuss the meaning it carries for the rest of Chicago's season. (12/11/19)

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Rangers radio pregame and postgame host Jared Sandler to discuss the White Sox's acquisition of right fielder Nomar Mazara from the Rangers in exchange for Class-A outfield prospect Steele Walker. (12/11/19)

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the importance of the Bears-Packers taking place on Sunday, the Patriots' videotaping scandal and more of the latest NFL storylines. (12/11/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the White Sox's acquisition of right fielder Nomar Mazara from the Rangers in exchange for Class-A outfield prospect Steele Walker, how ace right-hander Gerrit Cole signing with the Yankees on a nine-year, $324-million deal impacts free agency for the White Sox and more. (12/11/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Radio.com Sports NFL insider Michael Lombardi to discuss Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky's progress, the Patriots' videotaping scandal and more. (12/11/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune to discuss Bears defensive lineman Akiem Hicks's possible return against the Packers this Sunday after missing eight games due to an elbow injury that he suffered in early October. Campbell also explained how the Bears couldn't handle the high expectations they faced entering this season and more. (12/11/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Hall of Fame football writer Dan Pompei to discuss the Bears-Packers matchup Sunday, the recent success of Chicago quarterback Mitchell Trubisky when he's on the run and more. (12/11/19)