Best of 104.3 The Score

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted the daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with a discussion the Cubs' decision to hire former catcher David Ross as their new manager. Is Ross the right answer for the team's problems or will he just be a "puppet manager"? The guys then had a conversation about Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, who was noticeably edgy while speaking to reporters Wednesday. Is that a good or bad sign? The morning crew also discussed whether Bears coach Matt Nagy's refusal to give up play-calling duties is the right decision and shared its takeaways from the Bulls' season-opening loss to the Hornets on Wednesday. Finally, the guys discussed White Sox television analyst Steve Stone's comments on the Score that the team has no chance of signing Astros right-hander Gerrit Cole but will be "surprisingly active" in free agency. (10/24/19)

Dan McNeil and Danny Parkins were joined by White Sox television analyst Steve Stone to discuss his thoughts on the Cubs being set to hire David Ross as their new manager. Stone also had some strong feelings on whether the White Sox will go after star free-agent pitcher Gerrit Cole this offseason. (10/23/19)

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Sahadev Sharma of the Athletic to discuss the Cubs' reported hiring of David Ross as their manager. (10/23/19)

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss reports that the Cubs are set to hire David Ross as their manager. (10/23/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Bulls Radio play-by-play man Chuck Swirsky to preview the team's season opener against the Hornets on Wednesday evening. (10/23/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Radio.com Sports NFL insider Michael Lombardi to discuss the Bears offense's struggles, quarterback Mitchell Trubisky's poor play, his contention that general manager Ryan Pace needs to admit he made a mistake in drafting Trubisky and more. (10/23/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune to discuss the Bears planning to hold a players-only meeting this week, if that could make an impact for the underachieving team, coach Matt Nagy not presenting any solutions for Chicago's struggles and more. (10/23/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Hall of Fame football writer Dan Pompei to discuss the Bears' offensive struggles, the defensive line's inability to stop the run in the absence of Akiem Hicks and more. (10/23/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted the daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with a discussion about the Nationals' 5-4 win over the Astros in Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday. How did Washington make Houston right-hander Gerrit Cole look human after months of dominance? The guys then discussed reporting by Kelly Crull of NBC Sports Chicago that the Cubs had a second interview with former catcher David Ross for their managerial job earlier this week before discussing what effect a Bears players-only meeting could have on the team's state of mind. The morning crew also discussed whether recent criticism of the Bears from the likes of former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner and other national football analysts will affect coach Matt Nagy or quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. And will it lead to change? Finally, the guys shared which players they're most excited to see in the Bulls' season opener against the Hornets on Wednesday. (10/23/19)

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Paul Charchian of Fanball.com to share fantasy football advice for Week 8, discuss where you should look on the waiver wire, which injuries have the biggest effects and more. (10/22/19)