Dan McNeil and Danny Parkins were joined by Cubs manager Jed Hoyer to discuss the return of veteran utilityman Ben Zobrist, the team's recent struggles, whether time is running out on this core more quickly than he thought and much more. (9/3/19)
Laurence Holmes was joined by 670 football analyst Patrick Mannelly to preview the Bears-Packers matchup Thursday, what he wants to see from quarterback Mitchell Trubisky in his second year in coach Matt Nagy's offense, how new coordinator Chuck Pagano will make the defense his own, how kicker Eddy Pineiro can prove himself this season and more. (9/3/19)
Laurence Holmes was joined by Cubs manager Joe Maddon, who revealed that catcher Willson Contreras and veteran utilityman Ben Zobrist will return to the Cubs' lineup against the Mariners on Tuesday evening. How much can they help? Maddon also discussed right-hander Yu Darvish's forearm issue, his managerial approach in September and much more. (9/3/19)
Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Kevin Fishbain of the Athletic to discuss Bears tight end Trey Burton suffering a mild groin strain last week, expectations for coach Matt Nagy's offensive game plan for the season opener against the Packers on Thursday and more. (9/3/19)
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the Seahawks' acquisition of defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, his thoughts on whether the Texans are better after trading Clowney and acquiring left tackle Laremy Tunsil from the Dolphins and more of the latest NFL storylines. (9/3/19)
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by football analyst Dave Wannstedt to discuss the challenges the Bears face as they prepare for new Packers coach Matt LaFleur’s offense, expectations for receiver Allen Robinson and much more. (9/3/19)
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Jarrett Payton of WGN-TV and CLTV to discuss the Bears' unveiling of a statue honoring his late father and Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton. The statue will be unveiled outside of Gate O at Soldier Field on Tuesday. (9/3/19)
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Cubs television play-by-play man Len Kasper to discuss the team's inconsistent offense, whether reliever Brad Wieck can make an impact in the final month of the regular season and more. (9/3/19)
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune to discuss the news that Bears tight end Trey Burton suffered a mild groin strain last week, the surprises from roster cutdown day and more. (9/3/19)
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Radio.com Sports MLB insider Jon Heyman to discuss the Cubs' inconsistent offense, utilityman Ben Zobrist's return to the club and more. (9/3/19)
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Best of 104.3 The Score is a curated snapshot of the station at its best, delivering the standout moments Chicago sports fans don’t want to miss. Featuring top interviews, expert commentary, and memorable segments from across the lineup, the podcast covers everything from Bears Sundays and Cubs summers to Bulls, Blackhawks, and White Sox headlines. Whether you’re catching up or reliving the biggest conversations of the day, Best of 104.3 The Score brings the voices, stories, and debates that power Chicago sports talk into one easy listen.