Inside The Clubhouse

Bruce Levine and David Haugh, who was filling in for Matt Spiegel, opened their show by discussing MLB setting in place a 60-game season and how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic could still play a large role. Marquee Sports Network analyst Jim Deshaies then joined the show to discuss MLB's new rules and the latest Cubs storylines. Later, the guys discussed Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant's future after he again expressed his love for Chicago recently.

In the second hour, Bruce Levine and Zach Zaidman discussed the new rules and format that MLB might implement if it conducts a shortened season. Zaidman shared his belief that this is the time to experiment with new ideas. Later, White Sox television play-by-play man Jason Benetti joined the show to discuss his thoughts on how to make baseball more diverse.

Bruce Levine and Zach Zaidman, who was filling in for Matt Spiegel, opened their show by discussing the latest developments in the MLB labor negotiations. Later, former MLB outfielder Gary "Sarge" Matthews joined the show to share his perspective on the return-to-play impasse and other MLB storylines.

In the second hour, Bruce Levine and Zach Zaidman looked back to the summer of 1998 and the home run race between Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa and Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire, which will be chronicled in the "Long Gone Summer" documentary that premieres on ESPN on Sunday night. Later, Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer joined the show to discuss his memories of 1998 and the fallout that followed.

Bruce Levine and Zach Zaidman opened their show by welcoming on Cubs vice president of scouting Dan Kantrovitz to break down the organization's draft class, which included Mt. Carmel High shortstop Ed Howard in the first round. Later, Tennessee left-hander and White Sox first-round pick Garrett Crochet joined the show to discuss what it felt like to get drafted at No. 11 overall, what his strengths are, what he's focused on improving and more.