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Joe Ostrowski opened his show by breaking down the latest sports betting news released by the Illinois Gaming Board on Friday and where you may place your first bets. Later, Ostrowski listened to sound from Brad Biggs of the Tribune on possible landing spots for some of the top free-agent quarterbacks.

In the final hour, Joe Ostrowski listened to some of what White Sox legend Paul Konerko had to share at spring training earlier in the day. Konerko discussed the Astros' cheating scandal and why he believes the White Sox should be a wild-card team. Later, Ostrowski discussed some possible quarterback options for the Bears to pursue this offseason, including whether the Raiders' Derek Carr would be a good fit in Chicago.

In his second hour, Joe Ostrowski focused on the Bears' needs this offseason. There's speculation that the Bears will pursue tight end Austin Hooper in free agency, but they have limited salary cap space. Is their money better spent elsewhere ... such as at quarterback?

Joe Ostrowski opened his show by exploring the various deals that the Cubs and Marquee Sports Network have made with cable, satellite and streaming providers to this point -- and which ones they haven't reached. Will it be considered a failed launch for Marquee if a deal isn't done with Comcast by Opening Day? And how many Cubs fans in the Chicago area are willing to jump to a network/provider that already has a Marquee deal?

In his final hour, Joe Ostrowski turned his attention to the South Side, reacting to why White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon doesn't want to become a relief pitcher. Later, Ostrowski was joined by Julie DiCaro for transition, where they discussed the Cubs' outlook for this upcoming season.

In the third hour, Joe Ostrowski previewed what the Cubs could look like this coming season. For those looking for some optimism, there are a few interesting statistics that suggest the Cubs are in line for positive regression in 2020.

In his second hour, Joe Ostrowski was joined in studio by Score teammate Cody Westerlund to discuss the Bulls' direction, rookie guard Coby White's hot streak and more. Later, Ostrowski discussed what transpired earlier in the day in the NFL, as multiple players spoke out against the newest CBA proposal.

Joe Ostrowski opened his show by reacting to Bears general manager Ryan Pace’s media session at the NFL Combine on Tuesday. What was truth and what was a lie in what Pace said? Ostrowski dissected the many instances in which Pace's comments were vague about the Bears' direction this offseason.

In the final hour, Joe Ostrowski listened to sound from Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman explaining why the organization chose to deal goalie Robin Lehner to the Golden Knights and defenseman Erik Gustafsson to the Flames ahead of the trade deadline Monday afternoon. Ostrowski then welcomed in Julie DiCaro for an early transition segment, where they discussed her love of Cubs legend Mark Grace. Later, Ostrowski replayed Michael Jordan's eulogy at the memorial service for Kobe and Gianna Bryant earlier in the day.

In the third hour, Joe Ostrowski welcomed on James Fox of Future Sox to discuss the possibility of White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada reaching a long-term extension with the team soon. Ostrowski then discussed baseball writer Keith Law's top-100 list of prospects and how one big Chicago name was excluded. Later, the crew listened to sound from the crowd reaction when Astros second baseman Jose Altuve came to the plate in a spring training game and was hit by a pitch.