Rahimi & Grote Show

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote reacted to the news that center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs have agreed on a long-term contract extension. They believe it’s intelligent spending by the Cubs.

In the Best of March Madness, Illinois coach Brad Underwood joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss his Illini advancing to the Sweet 16 with a pair of dominant wins in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament; Mike Mulligan and David Haugh detailed how Illinois’ balanced attack sets it up well to make a deep run in the tournament; and Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to break down Illinois’ superb performance early in the NCAA Tournament and to preview its upcoming showdown against Houston in the Sweet 16 on Thursday.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to the news that Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki will open the season on the injured list due to a knee ailment. They also discussed the state of the Bears' defense and how the team can improve it in the NFL Draft.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to the news that Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki won't be ready for Opening Day on Thursday due to a knee ailment. After that, they discussed what the Cubs' lineup will look like on Opening Day. Later, they discussed the entertaining second round of the NCAA Tournament.

In the second hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the state of the Bears' defense and shared their confidence level in general manager Ryan Poles' ability to build a strong unit on that side of the ball through the NFL Draft. After that, Richard Deitsch of the Sports Business Journal joined the show to discuss a variety of sports media storylines. Later, Harris and Grote held the Halftime segment.

In the third hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they shared their favorite moments of the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Later, Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner joined the show to discuss Illinois advancing to the Sweet 16 and to preview its upcoming showdown against Houston.

In the final hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ standing among his counterparts in the NFL. After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss the Cubs’ decision to place slugger Seiya Suzuki on the 10-day injured list to start the season due to his knee ailment.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the Cubs’ decision to place slugger Seiya Suzuki on the 10-day injured list to start the season due to his knee ailment.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ standing among his counterparts in the NFL.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois advancing to the Sweet 16 and to preview its upcoming showdown against Houston.