Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted their daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with a conversation about the recent success of Cubs left-hander José Quintana. Is he the best pitcher in Chicago? The guys then discussed the decision by manager Joe Maddon to sit left fielder Kyle Schwarber for two straight games against right-handed starters before debating whether White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada's hot start can be attributed to his position change. Finally, the morning crew discussed the decision by Porter Moser to turn down the coaching job offered by St. John's to stay at Loyola and had a conversation about the retirement of Bears tight end Zach Miller. (4/17/19)
Dan McNeil and Danny Parkins welcomed in current Jeopardy! champion and Naperville native James Holzhauer to take on executive producer Nick Shepkowski and NBC Sports Chicago producer Chris Kamka in a sports and Jeopardy-style trivia game. The guys also asked Holzhauer, who now lives in Las Vegas, how he got into professional gambling. (4/16/19)
Laurence Holmes was joined by Cubs manager Joe Maddon to discuss right-hander Yu Darvish's start Monday evening, which resulted in his first win since last May. Maddon also discussed left-hander Jon Lester's progress from a hamstring injury, the bullpen's work, how the organization is supporting reliever Carl Edwards Jr. after he was the recipient of racist messages on social media and more. (4/16/19)
Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Zach Harper of the Athletic to discuss the Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins suffering a quadriceps injury, his thoughts on the first round of the NBA playoffs, the free-agent class this summer and more. (4/16/19)
Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by baseball scribe Joe Sheehan of Sports Illustrated and Baseball America to discuss why hitters are putting up the best on-contact numbers ever, White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada's improvement at the plate, Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich's hot start and more. (4/16/19)
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss quarterback Russell Wilson agreeing to a contract extension with the Seahawks that will make him the highest-paid player in NFL history, the latest on the the investigation into Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill and more of the latest storylines from around the league. (4/16/19)
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score producer and Action Network writer Eli Hershkovich to discuss reporting that St. John's has extended a contract offer to Loyola coach Porter Moser. (4/16/19)
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Cubs television play-by-play man Len Kasper to discuss right-hander Yu Darvish's win against the Marlins on Monday, where catcher Willson Contreras stands with his pitch-framing skills and more. (4/16/19)
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Brad Biggs of the Tribune to discuss his thoughts on who will be selected No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft, what teams in the NFC North will be looking for on draft day, whether the Bears have solved their kicking issues by signing former AAF kicker Elliott Fry and more. (4/16/19)
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Darren Rovell of the Action Network to discuss his reporting on James Adducci, a 39-year-old from Wisconsin who took William Hill's sportsbook for $1.19 million after betting on Tiger Woods to win the Masters. (4/16/19)
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Best of 104.3 The Score
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.