Best of 104.3 The Score

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Mark Gonzales of the Tribune to discuss the Cubs' decision to cut ties with infielder Addison Russell, whom they declined to tender a contract to for 2020. That ends Russell's turbulent time with the organization. (12/3/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss how realistic the Bears' playoff hopes are after the Vikings lost Monday night. Can the Bears beat the Cowboys to keep those slim playoff hopes alive? Florio also discussed one NFL coach whom he believes deserves more recognition as a Coach of the Year candidate. (12/3/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Jon Heyman of MLB Network to discuss which team has a brighter future in the coming years -- the Cubs or the White Sox? That was recently a topic of conversation on MLB Network, and Heyman explained why he gives the White Sox the edge. (12/3/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Brad Biggs of the Tribune to discuss the Vikings' loss to the Seahawks on Monday night and what that means for the Bears' slim playoff hopes. Biggs also weighed in on how edge rusher Leonard Floyd has apparently been playing hurt this season. Does that change how people should view his performance to this point? (12/3/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Radio.com Sports NBA insider Brian Scalabrine to discuss the Bulls' struggles amid a 7-14 start, what he thinks of coach Jim Boylen's work and if the team is capable of stringing wins together. (12/3/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted their daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with them reacting to Bears coach Matt Nagy saying edge rusher Leonard Floyd is a tough guy despite Floyd not putting up big numbers. Do you buy what Nagy is selling? The guys then discussed if the Bears defense can slow down the Cowboys offense -- one of the NFL's best -- come Thursday. Or will the Chicago offense have to find a way to keep up? The morning crew also shared its reactions to the Cubs parting ways with infielder Addison Russell by declining to tender him a contract Monday. The guys then discussed whether White Sox catcher James McCann will remain in Chicago for the whole 2020 season or be a trade chip after signing a one-year, $5.4-million deal. Later, they reacted to the Blackhawks reviewing physical misconduct allegations against assistant coach Marc Crawford, who has been placed on leave until the investigation is complete. What’s at stake for the Hawks given that Crawford was hired last summer? (12/3/19)

Dan McNeil and Danny Parkins were joined by NFL on CBS analyst and WFAN host Boomer Esiason to discuss how Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky may have turned a corner with his performance last Thursday and the latest NFL storylines. Esiason also shared a great Reggie White story from their playing days. (12/2/19)

Former Bears long snapper Patrick Mannelly spoke with Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight about what good things he thinks the Bears, specifically quarterback Mitch Trubisky, can repeat in their Thursday night game against the Cowboys. (12/02/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by football analyst Dave Wannstedt in studio to discuss the Bears' 24-20 win against the Lions last Thursday and to explain why he believes the team has made progress in the past couple weeks. (12/2/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Bears safety Eddie Jackson to reflect on the team's win against the Lions on Thanksgiving and to preview Chicago's matchup against Dallas this Thursday. Jackson also explained what it was like to play against Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott back in college. (12/2/19)