In the final hour, Mark Grote and David Schuster were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss what he thought of White Sox top pitching prospect Dylan Cease's performance in his MLB debut Wednesday. They also discussed what's wrong with the Cubs. Later, the guys welcomed in Laurence Holmes for transition as he prepared for his Fourth of July show.
In the fourth hour, Mark Grote and David Schuster listened in on Cubs president of baseball pperations Theo Epstein's honest interview about the state of his team on the McNeil & Parkins Show on Wednesday. The guys then offered their own reactions before discussing whether the Cubs could make some big changes in the second half -- such as the firing of manager Joe Maddon?
In the third hour, Mark Grote and David Schuster discussed the Cubs' miscues in their 6-5 loss to the Pirates on Wednesday night. Later, they examined the weak points of the team and pondered what additions the Cubs need to make.
In the second hour, Mark Grote and David Schuster were joined by Scott Merkin of MLB.com to discuss White Sox top pitching prospect Dylan Cease earning a win in his MLB debut Wednesday. Later, the guys took a look at what the White Sox's pitching rotation might look like in 2020.
In the first hour of their Independence Day show, Mark Grote and David Schuster took a hard look at the Cubs' 6-5 loss to the Pirates on Wednesday, one that saw them blow a ninth-inning lead. The guys debated how much panic should be surrounding the team and also whom the Cubs might trade as they look to make a playoff run.
Dan McNeil and Danny Parkins were joined by former White Sox catcher and current Fox Sports analyst A.J. Pierzynski to discuss the White Sox's young core of talent, his excitement for announcing the White Sox-Cubs game, his development in the broadcast booth, whether he would be interested in managing in the big leagues and much more. (7/3/19)
Off the top of the show, Dan McNeil and Danny Parkins were joined by Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein to discuss the team's recent poor play, how "change is in order" if the club doesn't improve, the approach leading up to the trade deadline, whether infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist will return this season and more. (7/3/19)
Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Triple-A Charlotte Knights announcer Michael Pacheco to discuss his scouting report on White Sox top pitching prospect Dylan Cease, who will make his MLB debut Wednesday afternoon. (7/3/19)
Mike Mulligan and Matt Spiegel were joined by Cubs Radio pregame and postgame host Zach Zaidman to discuss the team's struggles, his thoughts on whether Chicago can fix its issues by making acquisitions at the trade deadline and more. (7/3/19)
Mike Mulligan and Matt Spiegel were joined by Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times to discuss the Cubs' struggles, his expectations for what the team will do at the MLB trade deadline and more. (7/3/19)
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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.