Inside The Clubhouse

Bruce Levine and Mike Esposito opened their show by reacting to the Cubs' failure to land two-way star Shohei Ohtani in free agency, as he signed with the Dodgers. Where do the Cubs go from here? Later, White Sox senior advisor to pitching Brian Bannister joined the show to discuss what philosophy he'll bring to his new team and what the rotation and bullpen will look like in 2024.

In the second hour, Bruce Levine and Mike Esposito were joined by Dodgers broadcaster Jerry Hairston Jr. to discuss two-way star Shohei Ohtani signing with the organization. Later, Cubs assistant general manager Jared Banner joined the show to discuss the team's farm system, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's outlook in 2024, first baseman Matt Mervis' progress, left-hander Jordan Wicks' likely role and more.

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Mike Esposito were joined by powerful MLB agent Scott Boras, who represents the likes of center fielder Cody Bellinger, ace Blake Snell, third baseman Matt Chapman and first baseman Rhys Hoskins. All of those players remain free agents. Boras discussed what those players can bring teams and also detailed what it will take for the Cubs to re-sign Bellinger.

In the second hour, Bruce Levine and Mike Esposito were joined by Blue Jays television announcer Buck Martinez to discuss the rumors that two-way star Shohei Ohtani will sign with Toronto. Later, Levine and Esposito discussed whether the Cubs could re-sign center fielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger and if the White Sox will trade right-hander Dylan Cease.

Bruce Levine and Mike Esposito opened their show by discussing two-way star Shohei Ohtani's free agency. The Cubs remain in pursuit of Ohtani as rumors about his next destination intensify. After that, legendary MLB manager Jim Leyland joined the show to react to being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Later, Levine and Esposito discussed whether the White Sox could eventually leave the South Side in the wake of owner Jerry Reinsdorf recently meeting with the Nashville mayor.

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Mike Esposito were joined by Marquee Sports Network analyst Ryan Dempster to discuss the moves the Cubs could make this offseason and former manager Lou Piniella's Hall of Fame candidacy. Later, Levine shared a name in the running to replace Jason Benetti in the White Sox's television booth.

Bruce Levine and Mike Esposito opened their show by discussing the Cubs' interest in trading for Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow and whether the White Sox could trade right-hander Dylan Cease soon. Later, they pondered the Cubs' chance to sign Japanese star right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Bruce Levine and Chris Rongey opened their show by discussing the Cubs' pursuit of two-way star Shohei Ohtani in free agency and the chances the White Sox could trade ace Dylan Cease and/or designated hitter Eloy Jimenez. Later, Cubs Radio play-by-play announcer Pat Hughes joined the show to discuss the team's 2023 season and what he's looking forward to the most at Cubs Convention this winter.

In the second hour, Bruce Levine and Chris Rongey were joined by LaMond Pope of the Tribune to discuss the White Sox's moves this offseason and what he has seen from new general manager Chris Getz.

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Mike Esposito detailed why White Sox designated hitter Eloy Jimenez might not be with the organization much longer. After that, new White Sox hitting coach Marcus Thames joined the show to discuss his philosophy. Later, Levine and Esposito discussed the Cubs and Wrigley Field getting passed over once again to host the MLB All-Star Game, as the 2025 game was awarded to Atlanta.