In the second hour, Mark Grote was joined by Score reporter David Schuster to recap the Bulls' loss to the Blazers on Wednesday night and discuss the team deciding to shut down Lauri Markkanen for the remainder of the season. Later, Score football expert Hub Arkush joined the show to discuss the latest Bears and NFL news from the owners' meetings in Arizona.
Mark Grote opened his show by talking baseball, and he was joined by Joe Zenzola of 105.7 The Fan in Milwaukee to preview the Brewers and the NL Central outlook.
Dan McNeil and Danny Parkins were joined by former NFL referee and current Fox rules analyst Mike Pereira to discuss the recent rules changes in the league, including the decision to make pass interference reviewable and how that will affect the game. (3/27/19)
David Haugh, Kelly Crull, Kevin Dziepak, Rey Diaz and Eli Hershkovich conducted the usual "5 at 5," which began with a discussion about how players across the league perceive Cubs manager Joe Maddon. They then debated who will be the next Cubs player to receive an extension after right-hander Kyle Hendricks inked a four-year, $55.5-million deal Tuesday. They also discussed White Sox manager Rick Renteria's best and worst traits and more. (3/27/19)
Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight continued their tour around the NL Central by being joined by Scott Grodsky of CBS 58 in Milwaukee to discuss whether the Brewers will regress negatively in 2019 after snatching the division title from the Cubs last season or if they're well-positioned to win the crown again. (3/27/19)
Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to dissect how the decision by NFL owners to make pass interference reviewable could affect the game. Florio also discussed the latest with Patriots owner Robert Kraft's legal situation and shared nuggets from around the rest of the league. (3/27/19)
David Haugh and Kelly Crull were joined by Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune to discuss the latest Bears news and storylines from the NFL owners' meetings, including their kicker competition and whether running back Jordan Howard will still be on the team for Week 1 of the regular season. (3/27/19)
David Haugh and Kelly Crull were joined by Scott Merkin of MLB.com to discuss his expectations for the White Sox's season, where Eloy Jimenez will hit in the lineup and more. (3/27/19)
David Haugh and Kelly Crull were joined by former MLB manager and current NBC Sports Chicago analyst Ozzie Guillen to discuss his perspective on the Cubs possibly phasing manager Joe Maddon out as well as right-hander Kyle Hendricks' potential after he signed a four-year extension Tuesday. Guillen also discussed White Sox storylines, including infielder Yoan Moncada's potential. (3/27/19)
David Haugh and Kelly Crull were joined by the Chicago Tribune's K.C. Johnson to breakdown what he's seen from the Bulls of late, especially with injuries starting to pile up, along with who he sees the organization drafting with its first-round pick. (3/27/19)
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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.