Rahimi & Grote Show

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed Team USA's dramatic 2-1 win against the Dominican Republic on Sunday in the World Baseball Classic semifinals, a contest that ended on a blown strike call.

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, Ringer draft analyst Todd McShay joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to share insight on the 2026 NFL Draft class and where its strengths match up with the Bears' needs; Russ Dorsey of Yahoo Sports joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss the latest Cubs storylines in spring training, including utilityman Matt Shaw getting a look at first base; and former Bears offensive lineman Roberto Garza joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to reflect on his failed physical with the Baltimore Ravens in 2005, which led him to sign with Chicago, where he found great success.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Mully & Haugh Show to share his takeaways from general manager Ryan Poles' press conference Thursday and to discuss the need for Chicago to improve its pass rush; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Bears' need to bolster their defensive line; and Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris took calls from Score listeners who shared their thoughts on whether the Bears should pursue Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby in a trade.

From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski hear Bears general manager Ryan Poles explain his reasoning for trading receiver DJ Moore to the Bills.

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote shared their takeaways from Bears general manager Ryan Poles' press conference Thursday.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by sharing their takeaways from Bears general manager Ryan Poles’ press conference Thursday. After that, they examined the Bears’ decisions at the safety position this offseason. Later, they listened and reacted to All-Pro safety Kevin Byard’s comments explaining why he left the Bears to sign with the Patriots.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Sun-Times writer Patrick Finley to discuss the Bears’ additions this offseason and to share his takeaways from general manager Ryan Poles’ press conference Thursday. After that, Rahimi and Grote reacted to safety Jaquan Brisker leaving the Bears to sign with the Steelers. Later, they held the Halftime segment.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they discussed how Bears general manager Ryan Poles seemed upset by the NFL failing to award compensatory draft picks to Chicago for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham’s departure to become the Atlanta Falcons’ new general manager. Later, Jeremy Werner of Illini Inquirer joined the show to preview the Illinois-Wisconsin matchup in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals Friday afternoon.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed whether the Bears can keep their grip on the NFC North after winning it in 2025. After that, Daryl Ruiter from 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland joined the show to share what fans should expect to see from a pair of new Bears additions in linebacker Devin Bush and offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. Both are former Browns players whom he covered.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote welcomed on Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali for the daily transition segment.