Best of 104.3 The Score

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted their daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with a discussion about the rough outing for Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay, who exited after giving up seven runs in 2 2/3 innings in his team's 18-5 loss to the Pirates on Monday. How many more starts like that will Alzolay be allowed to have before he loses his spot in the starting rotation? The guys then shared their level of concern after Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel allowed two home runs and a double in the eighth inning Monday. The morning crew also shared expectations for what the White Sox's record will be at the All-Star break before discussing whether the Bulls will be a playoff team after the additions of former Pacers forward Thaddeus Young and former Wizards guard Tomas Satoransky. Finally, the guys discussed the Blackhawks' signing of free-agent goalie Robin Lehner to a one-year, $5-million contract. (7/2/19)

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Pacers insider Scott Agness to discuss the Bulls' reported verbal agreement with power forward Thaddeus Young on a three-year, $41-million deal, the sign-and-trade deal that will send guard Malcolm Brogdon from Milwaukee to Indiana and more. (7/1/19)

MIke Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer to discuss the team's dismal 14-15 record in June, his take on Anthony Rizzo being ruled out on fan interference after his foul pop-up went off a fan's glove in a loss to the Reds on Sunday and more. (7/1/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss White Sox catcher James McCann being named to the American League All-Star team, the team's decision to promote and start top pitching prospect Dylan Cease against the Tigers on Wednesday, the Cubs' struggles on offense and more. (7/1/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune to discuss the Bulls' agreement with former Pacers forward Thaddeus Young on a three-year, $41-million deal, reporting that the team will execute a sign-and-trade deal with the Wizards to acquire guard Tomas Satoransky and more of his takeaways from the opening of NBA free agency Sunday. (7/1/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Radio.com Sports MLB insider Jon Heyman to discuss the surprises on the All-Star roster, the imminent debut of top White Sox pitching prospect Dylan Cease on Wednesday, the Cubs' struggles on the road and more. (7/1/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted their daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with a discussion about the Cubs' dismal 14-15 record in June -- their first losing month since May 2017. Is it an aberration or a sign of what's to come? What do the Cubs need to do to reverse the trend? With left-hander Cole Hamels going down with an oblique injury on Friday and right-hander Kyle Hendricks returning Tuesday to a suddenly uncertain rotation, the guys also discussed which Cubs starter will be the biggest key in the second half of the season. The morning crew then discussed the news that the White Sox top pitching prospect Dylan Cease will make his MLB debut against the Tigers on Wednesday before the debating the surprises and snubs regarding the All-Star selections for the Cubs and White Sox. Finally, the guys discussed the news that Kevin Durant will join Kyrie Irving with the Brooklyn Nets and who the winners and losers were in the opening day of NBA free agency Sunday. (7/1/19)

Bruce Levine and Matt Spiegel were joined by White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer to discuss his role in the team's win against the Twins on Friday, the state of the organization's rebuild, player development, the AL Central race and more. (6/29/19)

The scoreboard high above center field at Wrigley Field has been an icon across the baseball landscape since it was built in 1937. Recently, 670 The Score reporter David Schuster went behind the scenes to learn about its history, understand all that goes into keeping it updated and to hear some of the craziest scoreboard-involved tales through the years. (6/28/19)

David Haugh and Olin Kreutz were joined by Hall of Fame football writer Dan Pompei to discuss an article he wrote recently about Bears defensive lineman Akiem Hicks and what he's become in Chicago. Pompei also weighed in on the potential of Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. (6/28/19)