Spiegel & Holmes Show

In the third hour, Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel were joined by NBC Sports Chicago analyst Steve Stone to discuss what the White Sox's approach will be leading up to the trade deadline, the expectations for slugger Eloy Jimenez in his return and whether the organization should go all-out in a push for home-field advantage in the playoffs. After that, the crew discussed how producers Chris Tannehill and Shane Riordan are off Friday, so they'll be headed over to the Backyard Barbecue store to buy a Big Green Egg! Danny and Spiegs will still be working though.

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In the second hour, Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel discussed how Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman's return to action is now in question. Can the Bears' interior defensive line withstand another season without the ability to deter the opposition’s ground game? Also, we reviewed a few freezing cold takes from Parkins. A few months back, he let us know how great of a swimmer he is. We found out that might not be true. And later, "Big Voice Guy" had quite a day in making possible Cubs and White Sox trade promos for us. Let’s take a listen to them.

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Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel opened their show by discussing how executive producer Shane Riordan took the baseball world by storm by breaking the news late Wednesday night that White Sox slugger Eloy Jimenez will embark on a rehab assignment at Class-A Winston-Salem this weekend. True to form, Parkins needed everyone to understand that it was a bigger deal for him to break news on the Bears' opener on the NFL schedule release day than it was for "Scoops" Riordan to break the Jimenez news.

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In the final hour, Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel were joined by former All-Star outfielder Torii Hunter so the crew could remind him of our show bet that involves him. It's simple: If the White Sox win the AL Central, Hunter comes to Chicago and does an hour with us. If the Twins win the division, we go to Dallas and do a show from his BBQ joint. It's not looking too good for a trip to Texas! Later, the guys discussed some White Sox panic as a timeline emerged for catcher Yasmani Grandal's knee injury, then they shared the biggest storylines in the NBA Finals, which begin Tuesday evening.

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In the third hour, Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel were joined by MLB Network/Fox Sports reporter Jon Morosi, their favorite national baseball insider. He discussed how the Cubs absolutely will be sellers ahead of the trade deadline and explained why star closer Craig Kimbrel will be one of the hottest commodities on the market. Also, White Sox rookie infielder Jake Burger made his MLB debut Friday night, and the postgame audio gave us hope for humanity.

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In the second hour, Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel discussed how White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito hasn't had his best stuff in the last month or so. They took a look at the adjustments he needs to make to be better in the post-sticky stuff era. Then, roles were a little reversed here as Parkins did a GREAT job cooking over the Fourth of July weekend for a big party and executive producer Shane Riordan had an adventure with his smoker. Also, remember when slugger Nick Castellanos interrupted former Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman’s on-air apology with a deep fly ball to left field that ended up being a home run? Well, he did it again.

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Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel opened their show by discussing the Cubs' 10-game losing streak, and Parkins was unhappy with the fans in attendance for the team's 13-3 loss to the Phillies on Monday evening. Why weren't they booing? And will the hottest ticket in town not come until Game 162? That could be a final goodbye to Cubs icons Kris Bryant, Javier Baez and Anthony Rizzo.

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In the final hour, Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel reviewed the MLB All-Star Game starters. Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker got emotional when discussing being voted in as a National League All-Star starter. When's the last time you were so proud that you cried? Also, Parkins put Shane Riordan in a body bag after he was reminded how much younger the executive producer is than the rest of the show crew.

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In the third hour, Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel were joined by NBC Sports Chicago television analyst Steve Stone to discuss the White Sox's influx of young talent of late, rookie designated hitter Yermin Mercedes' demotion to Triple-A Charlotte and third baseman Yoan Moncada’s injury-inducing headfirst slide Thursday. Later, Spiegs asked you for recommendations on what backyard games he should be playing this holiday weekend.

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In the second hour, Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel previewed their Fourth of July plans. Parkins is barbecuing for close to 40 people this weekend. Let’s just say he’s absolutely nowhere near ready for it. Later, Marquee Sports Network play-by-play man Jon "Boog" Sciambi joined the show to discuss his broadcast team's first road trip this season, why the Hall of Fame rejected his scorecard from the Cubs' recent combined no-hitter, catcher analytics and more.

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