In the second hour, Joe Ostrowski turned the conservation to baseball, sharing his thoughts on how MLB is considering expanding from 10 to 14 playoffs teams. Is that proposal a good idea? Later, Ostrowski discussed whether Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant or any other core player is disgruntled as the team reports for spring training this week.

Joe Ostrowski opened his show by reacting to the XFL's first weekend of action and explained why he was surprised by some of what he saw. Ostrowski also believes some of the rules that are unique to the XFL would fit in the NFL, so he asked listeners which ones they'd like to see adopted.

In their final hour, Hub Arkush and Arthur Arkush were joined by the DC Defenders director of player personnel Greg Gabriel to preview the XFL season, which begins Saturday. Later, the guys shared their grades for how Bears general manager Ryan Pace has fared during his tenure in Chicago.

In the third hour, Hub Arkush and Hub Arkush were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to preview the start of spring training for the Cubs and White Sox next week. And what does Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant's future hold? Later, the guys discussed the Blackhawks' recent play and whether they will earn a playoff berth.

In the second hour, Hub Arkush and Arthur Arkush were joined by Joe Cowley of the Sun-Times to discuss the Bears' inactivity as the trade deadline passed and their outlook moving forward. Later, the guys continued to assess the Bears' needs this offseason.

Hub Arkush and Arthur Arkush opened their show by discussing what the Bears' offseason will look like. What positions will the Bears focus on in free agency and the draft? Later, they reacted to the Bulls standing pat as the trade deadline passed.

In the final hour, Joe Ostrowski reacted to the news that Pistons point guard and Chicago native Derrick Rose has pulled out of the skills challenge as part of the All-Star weekend festivities due to an injury. Ostrowski then listened to part of Chiefs special teams coordinator and former Bears assistant Dave Toub's interview on the Mully & Haugh Show earlier in the day before he heard entertaining audio from Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce at the team's championship parade. Later, Ostrowski welcomed in Julie DiCaro for transition.

In the second hour, Joe Ostrowski first took calls from listeners regarding their concerns with the Cubs potentially trading third baseman Kris Bryant. Ostrowski and producers Chris Dickens and Julio Rausseo then turned their attention to the XFL, which kicks off Saturday. Which teams interest them? Will they watch the XFL for the entire season?

Joe Ostrowski opened his show by reacting to the blockbuster trade in which the Red Sox are sending star outfielder Mookie Betts to the Dodgers. Could that be foreshadowing for how the Cubs will handle star third baseman Kris Bryant's future?

In the second hour, Joe Ostrowski discuss the Bulls' outlook and options ahead of the trade deadline Thursday afternoon. Why does it appear the Bulls have deemed guard Zach LaVine off limits in trade discussions? Who will they move in the coming days? To wrap up the show, Ostrowski listened to a classic radio rant from Mike Valenti of 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit in which he reacted to the sudden resignation of Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio.