In the second hour, Mike Esposito was joined by Evan Altman of Cubs Insider to preview the second half of the team's season and to ponder what trade the club could make next.

Mike Esposito opened his show by breaking down the Cubs' trade of outfielder Joc Pederson to the Braves on Thursday evening. Later, Josh Nelson of the Sox Machine joined the show to preview the second half of the White Sox's season and to discuss which possible moves they could make before the trade deadline.

In the first hour, Mark Grote reacted to the breaking news that the Cubs traded outfielder Joc Pederson to the Braves for minor league first baseman Bryce Ball. Later, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss the trade and which players the Cubs could move next.

In the final hour, Mark Grote took calls from listeners who shared their reactions to the Cubs' trade of outfielder Joc Pederson to the Braves for minor league first baseman Bryce Ball.

On Down the Line, host Cody Decker opened his show by sharing his suggestions on who should be replacements on the All-Star rosters, as certain stars are opting out. Could it be someone local? Later, Decker predicted his winner of the Home Run Derby and reacted to Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's comments on how the team will approach the trade deadline. Down the Line with Cody Decker is presented by Circa Resort & Casinos.