In the second hour, Nick Shepkowski spoke with callers about the Cubs' hot play out of the All-Star break, who they should add before the trade deadline passes on July 31 and more. Plus, Shepkowski wondered what kind of impact would Ben Zobrist make on the Cubs if he returned this season?

In the first hour, Nick Shepkowski was joined by Sahadev Sharma of the Athletic to discuss the Cubs' 6-5 win against the Padres on Friday afternoon, the team's current form, whether Ben Zobrist will return this season and what possible addition they could make before the trade deadline on July 31.

In the final hour, Nick Shepkowski and Anthony Herron discussed the first day of Big Ten Media days and who they think will come out of each division.

In the second hour, Nick Shepkowski and Anthony Herron were joined by Josh Nelson of the Sox Machine to discuss how bad the White Sox have played since the All-Star break and what hope they have on the horizon. Later, the guys discussed Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant and whether he's the elite hitter that he's supposed to be.

Sitting in for Joe Ostrowski, Nick Shepkowski and Anthony Herron opened their show with some baseball talk, including whether the White Sox should move rookie Eloy Jimenez from the outfielder to designated hitter when he returns from the injured list.

Nick Shepkowski opened the show discussing how the Cubs coasted through the first half but seem to have awoken with a sweep of the Pirates to start the second half. Shepkowski then delved into outfielder Jason Heyward's turnaround season before being joined by Score personality Anthony Herron to power rank the Cubs' rotation.

In the second hour, Nick Shepkwoski and Anthony Herron were joined by Into the Basket host Evan Altman to discuss the Cubs' hot start after the All-Star break and what they can do leading up to the trade deadline. Later, the guys discussed baby names after Shep recently made the announcement that he will soon be a father.

In the final hour, Nick Shepkowski and Anthony Herron discussed Illinois school children naming the bluegill the state fish in 1986. They then discussed which Score personalities would be certain Cubs before revisiting a call between Les Grobstein and Doug from Iowa.

In the final hour, Nick Shepkoski and Mark Grote were joined by James Fegan of the Athletic to discuss the White Sox's performance in the first half of the season, their All-Star representatives and the team's plan in the second half.

In the second hour, Nick Shepkowski and Mark Grote were joined by Tony Andracki of NBC Sports Chicago to discuss the Cubs' performance in the first half, what impressed him with the team and what issues it need to address to compete in the NL Central.