Inside The Clubhouse

Bruce Levine and David Haugh opened their show by reacting to Cubs reliever Ryan Tepera and manager David Ross getting hit with suspensions after Tepera threw behind a Brewers batter Tuesday. The punishment from MLB drew a strong reaction from Ross, who was upset with what he viewed as a double standard. After that, the guys reflected on White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon's no-hitter Wednesday. Later, Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer joined the show to discuss the team's offensive struggles in a 5-8 start.

In the second hour, Bruce Levine and David Haugh reacted to the breaking news that Cubs first-base coach Craig Driver tested positive for COVID-19. It appears no one else in the Cubs' traveling party was deemed a close contact of him. After that, the guys began a new segment called "Chin Music." Later, they had a surprise guest call in, as White Sox manager Tony La Russa joined the show to discuss what his first week back in the dugout was like as the regular season got going.

Bruce Levine and David Haugh opened their show by sharing their takeaways from the Cubs and White Sox in the first week of the MLB season. Later, Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy joined the show to discuss closer Craig Kimbrel's resurgence and how his staff has looked early on this season.

In the second hour, Bruce Levine and David Haugh discussed MLB's decision to move the All-Star Game from Atlanta after the state of Georgia passed laws that restrict voting rights. Could the All-Star Game be moved to Chicago? After that, Rick Giolito -- the father of White Sox ace Lucas Giolito -- joined the show to discuss his son's strong start on Opening Day, Lucas' relationship with pitching coach Ethan Katz that dates back to high school and more. Later, the guys listened and reacted to interesting comments from Angels manager Joe Maddon.

Bruce Levine and David Haugh opened their show by reacting to the White Sox's 12-8 win against the Angels on Friday night and by raving about designated hitter Yermin Mercedes going 5-for-5 in his first career MLB start. Marquee Sports Network analyst Ryan Dempster then joined the show to discuss Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant's past struggles, right-hander Jake Arrieta's return to the organization and the team's outlook for 2021. Later, the guys previewed Arrieta's return to the mound for the Cubs, whom he re-signed with on a one-year deal in the offseason. Arrieta will get the ball against the Pirates on Saturday afternoon.