Best of 104.3 The Score

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Cubs Radio pregame and postgame host Zach Zaidman to discuss closer Craig Kimbrel's drama-free save in the team's 5-3 win over the Giants on Tuesday, why he believes utilityman Ben Zobrist will make an impact if he returns to the big league roster and more. (8/21/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy to discuss the adjustments that left-hander Cole Hamels is making, his thoughts on the progress of closer Craig Kimbrel and much more. (8/21/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune to discuss the aftermath of Bears guard Kyle Long instigating a fight with rookie defensive lineman Jalen Dalton during a scrimmage last Wednesday, the team's receiving corps depth and more. (8/21/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo's recent hot streak, the impact outfielder Nicholas Castellanos is having on the team's lineup and more. (8/21/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted the daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with a discussion about the Cubs falling to No. 12 in the latest MLB power rankings by CBS Sports. Do they deserve to be behind the likes of the Braves, Nationals and Cardinals? Does the final series of the season in St. Louis scare you? The guys then discussed whether the performances by Cubs left-hander Cole Hamels and closer Craig Kimbrel on Tuesday were more acceptable before sharing their reactions to outfielder Nicholas Castellanos breaking down during his appearance on the Score on Tuesday afternoon after hearing praise from manager Joe Maddon. Is Castellanos a keeper for the Cubs? Finally, the morning crew debated whether the White Sox will be a playoff team in 2020 and discussed how Bears guard Kyle Long needs to respond now that he has expressed regret for tearing a helmet off a teammate and swinging it at him during a scrimmage last week.(8/21/19)

Connor McKnight and Hub Arkush were joined by baseball scribe Joe Sheehan of Sports Illustrated and Baseball America to discuss the Cubs' roster needs if they're to make the playoffs, the team's decision to option outfielder Albert Almora Jr. to Triple-A Iowa and more. (8/20/19)

Connor McKnight and Hub Arkush were joined by JJ Stankevitz of NBC Sports Chicago to discuss what he expects to hear from Bears guard Kyle Long on Tuesday afternoon, as he's expected to address the media for the first time since instigating a fight with rookie defensive lineman Jalen Dalton during a scrimmage last Wednesday. Stankevitz also weighed in on the team's move to sign former Chiefs running back Josh Caldwell and more. (8/20/19)

Mike Mulligan and Dave Wannstedt were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the news that Raiders receiver Antonio Brown has filed another grievance against the NFL over his helmet, his thoughts on the 12 quarterbacks who haven't thrown a pass yet in the preseason --- which includes the Bears' Mitchell Trubisky --- and more. (8/20/19)

Mike Mulligan and Dave Wannstedt were joined by Cubs television play-by-play man Len Kasper to discuss the team winning their first road series since May by taking two or three from the Pirates over the weekend, the move to option infielder David Bote to Triple-A Iowa and more. (8/20/19)

Mike Mulligan and Dave Wannstedt were joined by Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune to discuss what to expect from the Bears' kicker competition now that Elliott Fry has been waived, the team's move to sign former Chiefs running back Josh Caldwell and more. (8/20/19)