Best of 104.3 The Score

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted the daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with a discussion about Cubs left-hander Jon Lester and if he's indeed the "weakest link" in the starting rotation. If so, how long will that last? Will he be a weak link beyond this year? The guys then shared their predictions for how many games the Cubs will win on their upcoming 10-game road trip before having a discussion about the team's move to sign catcher Jonathan Lucroy. Later, the morning crew shared which players they're most interested in seeing during the Bears' preseason opener against the Panthers on Thursday and had a discussion about how the White Sox will fare in their series against the A's this weekend.(8/8/19)

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the premier of the new "Hard Knocks" on HBO featuring the Raiders, the news that receiver Antonio Brown is dealing with frostbitten feet from a cryotherapy machine and more. (8/7/19)

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by new Cubs outfielder Nick Castellanos to discuss his excitement about joining the organization at the trade deadline, why he believes he's the type of player built for Wrigley Field, why he's not a fan of studying video and more. (8/7/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy to discuss left-hander Jon Lester's rough outing in a loss to the Athletics on Tuesday evening, his faith in his injury-riddled bullpen and much more. (8/7/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune to discuss the Bears' tight end depth, expectations for inside linebacker Roquan Smith and more. (8/7/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted the daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with a debate about whether it's easier to dismiss a clunker like the Cubs' 11-4 loss to the Athletics on Tuesday than a tough one-run defeat. The guys then discussed whom in the Cubs' bullpen they would trust in the ninth inning with a lead before sharing their pick for who will be the Game 1 starter for the White Sox if/when they eventually make a playoff run. The morning crew also discussed how many more starts White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease should make this season before discussing whether the Bears should make a trade for tight end help. (8/7/19)

Laurence Holmes was joined by Cubs manager Joe Maddon to discuss the impact of losing catcher Willson Contreras and closer Craig Kimbrel to injuries, the team's success at home and struggles on the road and much more. (8/6/19)

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Bears left tackle Charles Leno Jr. to discuss protecting quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, battling his team's defense in training camp and more. (8/6/19)

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Score football expert Hub Arkush to discuss Bears tight end Trey Burton missing three straight practices, what he wants to see in Chicago's first preseason game Thursday and more. (8/6/19)

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by baseball scribe Joe Sheehan of Sports Illustrated and Baseball America to discuss how Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel's stint on the injured list will impact manager Joe Maddon's use of his bullpen, his thoughts on whether reliever Tyler Chatwood can be trusted in high-leverage situations and much more. (8/6/19)